The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic

Upon my return to the Kingdom of Lingle, I visited the Commander's office with Nair, whom I had met on the way, on my shoulder.

When I entered the Commander's office after saying good-bye, I saw Rose at her desk looking over some papers.

I was surprised to see her looking through the papers and writing something on the paper in her hand. I had known that she was working as the head of the rescue team, but I had never seen her actually doing the work.

After a little stunned, I quickly came to my senses and told her that I had returned from the meeting.

"Commander, I have just returned from the meeting.

"Oh. I heard what you said at the meeting. It was your first time as deputy commander, but it seems that you managed to handle it well.

"I had a lot of help from a lot of people. Ha ha ha ......"

I don't know if I was able to fulfill my duties as deputy commander.

I would like to say that I did in my own way, but it is also true that I have many things to reflect on in this meeting.

Rose stopped her hand at my words and looked at me. She let out a smile and put her pen down on the desk.

"So, about the Demon Lord's army..."

"How are you going to move the lifeguards until the Demon Lord's army arrives?"

Last time we had to march on short notice, so after calling all the lifeguard members including Uluru and Olga, we headed for the battlefield immediately, but compared to that time, we have more time, so we should be able to do a lot of things before we leave.

"Basically, unlike the knights of the castle, we won't make any major moves until the Demon Lord's army starts moving in earnest. If they do, it will be when they join forces with the armies of other countries.

What do you mean?

I mean, be ready for the coming march.

The lifeguard itself doesn't have to make such a big move.

Rather, it is only after the battle has started that the lifeguard needs to make a serious move.

While I was agreeing with myself, Rose slides a document on the table in front of me.

"What's this?"

"It's a plan that came in before you got back. Take a look."

He picked up the document and looked at the words.

I look at the first sentence and let out a gasp of dismay.

"Healing wizards from other countries are being dispatched to ......?　Commander, this is ......."

"Literally, it means that more healing wizards are coming from outside."

"So there are healing wizards out there ....... Are you going to train them?　Like I do."

"Idiot. No matter how much healing magic I use I'll never be as good as you! I'm talking about healing injuries only, not training.

I don't know, I don't get it.

It's as if I wasn't sane from the beginning.

You're the one who created that hell. ......?

I was kicked and abused a lot.

No, I was the one who didn't want to lose, and I was the one who was determined not to run away, ready to take a shot at Rose. .......

Nair, who had been quiet so far, looked at me sideways and muttered, "I knew it, you're mentally sick......."

"Is ...... going to be okay?"

I'm glad we have more people.

I'm glad, but I'm a little worried about the perception of healing wizards outside of the ...... Lingle Kingdom.

Perhaps sensing my concern, Rose rests her chin on her folded hands and looks at me.

"Don't get your hopes up too high. Not all healing wizards are as strong as you and I."

"...... Yes."

"A time of peace, when there are no more battles, changes people's perceptions. The same is true for healing wizards who were needed in the midst of battle."

"Mr. Welsey told me. Healing wizards used to be very useful."

It is ironic, but it was a world where there were battles, and that is why healing magic was so useful.

However, after the war against the Demon King's army and the arrival of several hundred years of peace, the need for healing wizards disappeared, and finally it came to be regarded as the same as the recovery magic that everyone can handle.

"Ah. The general perception of healing magic today is that it is a magic that only heals wounds a little faster than recovery magic. Pulled by this perception, the users themselves do not face their own magic and become corrupt.

"Rot?"

"They stop trying because they think it's useless magic, or half-hearted healing magic. So, in other words, we destroy even our own potential. ...... like Nack once did."

Because he was born with healing magic, Nack was treated coldly by his parents and had a hard time. As a result, he stopped moving forward as Meena said.

Considering his past, we can understand the meaning of what Rose is saying.

"It would have been a little better if I had been able to handle the system reinforcement, but in this day and age it is difficult to master the system reinforcement, and as far as I know, you and I are the only healing wizards who have reached that level of proficiency. ......

It is very difficult to master the strengthening of the lineage of healing magic, although it sounds very useful when you hear that it can even heal illnesses.

It is not something that an ordinary person like me would be able to do, forcing myself to acquire the systemic reinforcement without regard to my injuries.

Mr. Welshy told me a lot that I was crazy. .......

What about Olga?

"He's just born with the same level of magical power as the systemic reinforcement. He's not specially trained in lineage enhancement."

I see.

Then, there really are not many healing magicians who can handle the systemic reinforcement in this day and age.

"An age when there is no longer any need for healing wizards."

That would certainly be a joyous time, but it seems to be a difficult time for healing wizards.

"Are you going to accept this increase?"

"For once, no amount of manpower will suffice. The healing wizards who will be dispatched may not be as skilled as Uluru and Olga, who deal with healing magic on a daily basis, but they are still healing wizards. It's definitely better than not having them at all.

"Yes, indeed."

There are only five healing magicians in the Rescue Mission, including Ms. Olga, Mr. Uluru, and Nack.

However, since Nack is never taken to the battlefield, Olga and Uluru are practically the only two who can heal people with healing magic at the base.

Considering this, we are very thankful that there is an increase in the number of people with healing magic, even if their abilities are unknown.

"There is a possibility that I will be unable to move. It is better to be as prepared as possible."

"......"

I didn't dare to respond to her mutterings.

She never speaks in a weak manner. If that is the case, it means that there might be a situation in which the devilishly strong Rose might not be able to move as she said.

......I don't want to imagine such a situation, but at that time, I, the other one in white, have to take the initiative to make a move.

"Do you have any opinions?　As the deputy commander.

"......Yes, I have no objection to the decision itself. However, there are two things I would like to do before the Demon Lord's army arrives.

"What?"

First, we must send a letter to the Norn, Queen of Mialark, about the weapons of the brave.

In the war against the Demon Lords, the weapons of the brave are necessary.

If we do not reach them in time, we will have to think of a way to fight with them, so we must contact them anyway.

However, since we are sending it to the other party, it must be sent through the castle as a formal letter authorized by Mr. Lloyd.

Also, I would like to ask him about my cage hand, so I would like to visit him about that too.

One more thing, if you have time, I would like to ask the Commander to teach me in person.

"Well. You're going to hurt me again, aren't you?"

I hope so.

"Hm, okay."

"Ho,ho......"

Rose's mouth twists into a grin, and Nair lets out a frightened sound.

There are no shortcuts to growth.

Even if we are beaten up, we have to train if there is a certain outcome ahead.

As I am making up my mind inwardly, I notice Rose with her arms folded and her eyes closed, pondering something.

"Commander?"

"...... about time, huh?"

After about ten seconds of silence, she mutters something like that and looks at me.

I could not tell what she was thinking from her expression, but I vaguely understood that it was something important.

"After supper, come to the Commander's office. I want to talk to you.

"What?　Can't we do this now?"

I'm sorry, I've got some work to finish. I'll take care of it first.

"......, I understand."

Night.

I don't know if we're talking about Nero Agens, the demon who wounded Rose, or if we're talking about something else.

But I have a feeling that it will be an important story for me.

I was not sure if it was about the Nero-Agence or something else.

After hearing all the reports and instructions, Nair and I had left the Commander's office and were on our way to the lifeguard's quarters where Bulrin was staying.

The purpose of our visit was to check on Bulrin.

For some reason, I had not been away from him for such a long time, and I was worried that he might have done something wrong.

I can assure you that he would not attack anyone, but there is always the possibility that he could have mistaken me for me in his sleep and ended up on Nack's back.

According to Nair, he hasn't caused any trouble. .......

"Bulleen, you've been quiet..."

"Gua?"

"Kyu."

"Oh, Usato."

With these thoughts in my mind, I went with Nair on my shoulder to the stables where Bulrin was staying. There, in addition to Bulrin, I found Nack and Kukuru, a black rabbit, noir rabbit, sitting on a bundle of straw.

I let Neck and Kukuru, a noir rabbit, sitting on a bundle of straw, and I was relieved to see that they seemed to be getting along well with Bulrin, though I let Neck and Kukuru's appearance put me off.

"Welcome back!　Usato-san!

"Yes, I'm back. I see that Bulrin is ...... doing okay.

"Yes. I'm a quiet guy, so I didn't mind at all!"

"Guar!"

Of course, he says, and pats the bullfinch.

As I was thinking that he is still the same with his rough fur, Nair jumped up on my shoulder without warning.

While I was wondering what was going on, Kukuru jumped on my shoulder instead of Neah who jumped up.

It seems that Kukul jumped up on Nair's shoulder and Nair avoided the jump.

"Ha, I'm not who I used to be!　I can't even see the attack of a d*mn rabbit like you!　Baca!　Aho!"

Nair utters a low-level expletive as she flies through the air.

I look at her, a little taken back.

"Neah, don't you feel sad for the rabbit?"

"Not at all, when you know what he really is!"

Well, he's a devilish rabbit who can seduce anyone.

Kukuru, on the other hand, rubs his head against my cheek, as if he doesn't care a bit about Nair's agitation.

So cute!

"Kiiii!　That's mine!"

"Keeeeeee!"

Nair, with a surprising lack of agitation, charges at Kukul.

Kukul, sensing this, jumps up from her shoulders, kicks Neah in her owl state on her back, and heads for the entrance to the stables.

Nair, who had been kicked in the back, screamed a pitiful scream and fell down.　I catch her with both hands.

"Are you okay?　Are you okay?

"Ugh, that rabbit. ......!　I'm so pissed!　I'll never forgive you!"

With a flash of light, Nea reverts to her black-haired, red-eyed girl form and leaves the stables, chasing after Kukul, who has fled.

...... glad you're having fun.

Kukul looks somewhat happy to have someone to play with,......?　

I look at the exit of the stables and let out a vague smile, I sit down on a pile of straw bundles.

"I met with Kirija and the others in Luxembourg. And also with Meena.

"!　I see. Same old, same old, right?"

"I thought ...... you and that girl were in a lot of trouble. Your relationship with her was not so complicated.

If we had met each other at school, the relationship would have been somewhat easier to understand, but I thought that the fact that we were childhood friends made things more complicated.

I don't want to say that much, but...

"Do you think so?"

"Yes."

"......Well, I had my faults and he had his faults. I can't easily forgive him for what he did,...... but I don't have time to think about it at the moment, so I'm putting it on hold."

Pending, huh?

Well, I, almost an outsider, don't need to interfere and should keep an eye on it if I can.

...... I'm starting to feel a bit like an old man now.

What's up with me lately?　Have I aged a little mentally now that I have a younger brother named Knack?

"Anyway, how have you been, Kiriha?"

I was shocked to find that my mentality had turned into an old man's. Then Nack changed the subject.

I quickly changed my mind and smiled at him.

"Of course. Kiriha, Kyou and Satsuki were all looking out for you.

"Everyone is at ......."

"Why don't you send him a letter?　If you ask Amako, I think she can get the hoo-bird to Kiriha and the others in Luxvis."

By all means!"

For Nack, Kiriha and her friends must be his precious friends.

Smiling at his cheerful answer, I stand up and do some light warm-up exercises.

"Well, since we've been traveling by horse-drawn carriage until today, I think I'd like to exercise a little. How about you, Nack?

"I'd like to run with you, Usato-san, if you don't mind.

Today, after hearing from Master Lloyd and Rose about the Demon Lord's Army, I have been feeling the urge to get moving.

Rose actually told me to take a rest, but ...... well, if I don't overdo it, she won't be mad at me, right?

I'll also wake up Burlin who is coasting in his sleep.

I rub his back as he rises from his slumber, and we walk out of the dormitory with Nack.

Outside, Nair is still lying on the ground, looking breathless.

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Kukuru is bouncing around on her head, agitating her, and Nair tries to brush her off, but she is flipped off and runs away again.

I turn away from the scene.

"......Nea seems to be okay without asking me out."

"Well, yes."

We run past Nair, who is already exhausted, and start to run with slower steps than usual.

Perhaps it is because we are running more leisurely than usual, but I can't help thinking about many things.

I wonder what Rose is going to tell me tonight, when the Demon Lord's army is coming, and what I should do from now on.

My thoughts are mainly going in the wrong direction, but if there's one thing I can say for sure...,

"Time is running out, I guess."

Fighting is inevitable.

Therefore, we must do the best we can with the limited time we have.