The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic

It was a sensation I had experienced many times before.

A floating sensation as if I were in water, and inversely, my thoughts and vision were clear.

I first understood that this sensation was caused by my own precognition magic, and I gazed at the scene in front of me, trying to firmly burn into my eyes the view of the future that I was about to be shown.

"---This..."

The first thing I saw in front of me were soldiers of the demon tribe riding on the backs of dragon-like demons, running on the ground and flying in the sky. Other demons, including a ferocious-looking wolf demon, are about to attack the knights of the Lingle Kingdom, a force far greater than the one we saw in the previous premonition.

Behind them, there was a snake as big as the evil dragon, and there were several smaller ones around it.

"The scale and everything is different from the previous battle. ......"

Everyone was expecting this, but when I woke up from the dream, I had to tell them the contents of this prediction as soon as possible.

As I think of this, the scene of the prediction changes like a picture.

Usato and Kazuki are facing Koga, who is clad in a beastly robe.

Suzune, clad in thunder, and a female demoness in flames.

A huge tornado is spreading damage all around in the battlefield.

The scene of the future changes as if it were a picture book.

"......"

Perhaps, the scene just shown to us must be an important scene that will determine the future of the battle---nay, the future of demons and humans.

The same premonition that I had when I saw the future of Kazuki and Suzune being killed by the black knight: .......

While I was thinking about this, the scene changes to another one. I brace myself, but I am taken aback by the scene.

"......What are you ...... doing!　Usato......!

He forgets his frustration and makes a straight face as he sees Usato, who is about to kick the flying dragon in the air with an ogre-like expression.

I don't understand the situation at all.

I can't understand how he is in the air. I can't see clearly from a distance, but it looks as if Usato's group uniform is slightly changed.

...... No.

"It's better not to think about it too much. It's Usato."

Experience shows that Usato's behavior leading up to this scene is definitely not normal, so further contemplation will not clear up the question.

"--Uh!"

A sense of being pulled back to something that signifies the end of foreknowledge.

Apparently, this is the end of the predictions I can see.

I let myself feel that the vision of the prediction is fading away, and at the same time, the darkness in front of my eyes is growing.

"--"

The next time I woke up, I was in my familiar bed in my room.

Wiping my eyes, I sat up lazily and thought about the prediction I had just made.

"......Why is Usato in a special situation every time he sees a prediction?"

I know no one can answer that.

I know that, but I still couldn't help but mutter something like that.

I know, but I still couldn't help but mutter it.

In the days following the day that Ferrum became a true member of the lifeguard corps, I had been doing a lot of work to prepare for the battle.

I had been doing my job as deputy commander, sending letters to Mialak through the castle, and checking the documents regarding the increased number of healing wizards, but the situation changed drastically when Amako visited me.

Master Lloyd and the people of the castle, who understood the importance of Amako's prediction, immediately called a meeting to discuss the prediction she had seen.

The following is a brief summary of Amaco's prediction,

The Demon King's army will use demons as a force.

Kazuki and I will face Koga, the commander of the 2nd Legion.

My senpai is going to face a demon who manipulates flames, probably Amira whom Aruk-san fought at Hinomoto.

In the battlefield, there is a tornado that is littering the area around us.

I am fighting a flying dragon in the air for some reason.

......Leaving aside why I am being predicted like a pussy, it must be important information.

I am in the critical stage of setting up my base in the plains where the battle will take place. If we can find out how they will react at that time, we may be able to gain an advantage.

"Kazuki and Usato, you are the commander of the second corps and I am a demon tribe that deals with fire..."

"Don't think too much, Suzune. If you try to change things by force, there is a small chance that the future will be twisted.

"Yes, I know. I know, but I have my own ideas about who I'm fighting.

After the meeting was over, Amako and I were walking with our senpai through the corridors of the castle.

We were headed for the castle gate where Mr. Aruk was.

He told us to ask him about the details of the battle he had fought with a demon named Amira, so Amako and I, who knew him well, decided to go along with him.

"If you're talking about that demon tribe, I heard that Aruk-san gave you a report on it.

I've already looked it over. But I wanted to hear from him how the fight went."

"I see."

It is true that it is easier to imagine the situation of the time if you hear from Mr. Aruk himself.

I was convinced by his words, and decided to ask him about something that had been bothering me.

"Will Kazuki and his senpai go to the base soon?"

"Yes. The Demon King's army is on the move. We brave men must also head for the base and get ready.

The Demon Lord's army is already on the move.

In conjunction with this, the forces of the kingdoms of Nirvarna, Samariar, and Calm Helio have been summoned to a base set up in the plain area, and in a few days, a coalition army of the four kingdoms will be formed.

We, the rescue team, will be heading to the base a little later than Senpai and Kazuki.

"......"

I already have a sense of the battle ahead.

However, it feels a little strange because I have more time to prepare than in previous battles.

Don't I still have things to do?　Am I missing something important?　I wonder if I am missing something important.

"Usato-kun?"

What?　I'm sorry. I was just in a daze."

I reply with a huff to the senior who peeks into my face.

Seeing my reaction, I wondered what he thought, and he made a gesture of embarrassment.

"Are you worried about me?

"Yes, I am. I am worried about Kazuki.

"I am?

"I'm worried about my senpai, too, but I think ...... you can manage on your own somehow. ......"

In fact, this person seems to be able to get out of almost any pinch.

No, if I were in a pinch, I would go to help him right away.

He shakes his head frantically at my words, pointing to himself as he talks to me.

Usato-kun!　I'm the one who should not be left alone!　I don't know what I would do without you!　If you don't mind, you'd better prepare yourself ......!"

"Why do I have to be threatened in this situation?"

"Great. I've never seen someone use themselves as a shield to threaten me before."

If I, the stopper, am not here, I am afraid of what I might really do.

And Amako, don't mumble like you're impressed.

I'm not impressed at all.

"Anyway, I'm worried about Kazuki because he tends to keep his worries bottled up, while my senpai can let most things slide.

That's what worries me.

When he asked me for advice before the first battle of the Demon King's Army, I saw in him a weakness that was appropriate for his age.

Of course, I have that weakness too. I think I have it even more than Kazuki. But I had already made up my mind after my conversation with Rose.

"He has Celia and Frana, so he'll be fine. But I don't think you can speak for others either, can you?"

"Oh, really?　No, it's true that I've been having a lot of troubles lately.

I cross my arms and think about what is troubling me at the moment.

First of all, how to act as a vice-commander.

What are my strengths that I should develop for the battle against the Demon King's army?

Next, the training policy for Nack, Ferrum, Nair, and Bulrin.

And..,

"Usato's problems are training-related. Isn't that all you've been thinking about lately?"

"Amako. How do you know?

"Because he's Usato."

Why are you asking me such an obvious question?　He tilts his head at me with a genuine look, and I am at a loss for words.

Hmph, as one would expect from a fellow traveler.

They know what I'm going through.

"Hmmm..."

"Senpai?"

I talk to the senior who is twisting his neck.

What's on his mind?

"I have a feeling, Usato-kun, that you don't think of your "real problems" as problems.

"What?"

"Oh, don't worry about it. It's just a feeling I have. We're almost at the gate.

When I was taken aback by my senpai's words, I realized that I was close to the castle gate, and I looked ahead to find Mr. Aruku, the guard guard guarding the gate.

Once I regain my composure, I call out his name and wave my hand.

"Mr. Alc!

"Oh, Mister Usato. And Suzune-dono and Amako-dono, too. ...... can I help you?"

Yes. Yes.

The senior staff member tells Mr. Aruk that he would like to hear about the demon swordsman who wielded the flame that Mr. Aruk fought.

When he hears what happened, he readily agrees.

After leaving the situation temporarily in the hands of his fellow guards, Mr. Aruk turns to me.

"You're here about the battle with Amira Berghlet, aren't you?"

"Yes. I want to know what kind of fight they are going to have.

"Well, ...... my impression of the fight was that she was incredibly skilled at fighting."

Mr. Alc starts talking with his hand on his chin, perhaps remembering the battle at that time.

The senpai listens intently to his story.

"You have more fire magic and swordsmanship than I do. "More fire magic than I have, more swordsmanship than I have, and more skill in handling it as if it were my own. If she had come at me with the intention of killing me, I would not be here.

If Mr. Aruk, who wields a powerful flame, has gone so far as to say so, he must have been such a powerful opponent.

While I was listening to Mr. Arque's story while thinking, a senior colleague asked him a question.

"In the report, it says that you wore the flames like armor, what does that mean?"

"I mean it literally. By being clad in flames, she repelled all attacks with hot air, even simple movement was aided by flames, and slashes with her sword were always covered in flames.

"...... sounds a lot like my Thunder Beast mode, doesn't it?"

"Yes, it is. From my point of view, Amira's technique is similar to that of Suzune-dono.

The technique that my senpai has acquired through his journey, the Thunder Beast Mode.

It is a powerful technique that enables one to move at high speed by being covered with electric shocks.

Though senpai seems to specialize in movement, from Mr. Aruk's point of view, the techniques used by Amira and senpai are similar.

"Wearing magic, huh?

Amira's fighting style is very similar to that of Nero Agence, whom Rose told me about.

It is not a coincidence that Amira uses the same technique as Nero, since it is clear that it is not a half-baked technique.

"To be honest, I couldn't bring out the real in her. Even with my best blows, I was only able to cut through her armor temporarily, and the attack barely reached her flesh and blood."

"Amira Bergeret is a very dangerous opponent. Her swordsmanship and skill are extraordinary, and when facing her, ...... Suzune-sama may want to make the most of her own strengths to fight."

"My, my, my ......."

When I hear the word "seniority," I think about it.

The first thing that came to mind was--,

"The part where you don't read the air ......?"

"I know exactly how you feel about me, Usato!　I know exactly how you feel about me, Usato!　I can be serious, right?　Right?

I don't know what I'm getting into, but for some reason I have a bad feeling about this.

I said my excuses while my senpai grabbed me by both shoulders.

"Oh, please calm down. Isn't it amazing that you can ignore the other person's pace and go at your own pace?

"I don't feel like I'm being praised!"

As I was wondering what to say, Aruk-san, who was quietly watching the exchange between me and my senpai, opened his mouth.

"Ha-ha-ha, you have a point, Usato-dono.

"Even ALC?

"I also think that Suzune-dono should seek a way to fight that makes use of the strengths of his own system of magic.

A way of fighting that makes the most of the strengths of my senpai's blitz system magic, huh?

Your magic is not like mine, which is forcibly expanding the range of its ability by using baskets and lineage enhancement, but it can respond to any situation depending on the way you do it.

He is able to handle all kinds of situations depending on the way he does it. He is able to make possible applications that everyone would say are impossible, thanks to his own magical talent and exceptional sense.

The best example of this is the "Raijyu mode".

"The first half of the story is not clear, but ...... it's my way of fighting. It's worth thinking about. Thank you, Alc. It was very helpful.

I'm glad I could be of some help. I will return to my duties now.

After bowing to us on the spot, Mr. Aruk returned to his guard duty at a short run.

After seeing him off, the senior turned to me.

"I really want to go to the city with you guys, but I'm going to go back to the castle. I have things I have to do as a brave warrior.

The senior says this with a rueful laugh.

As the deputy leader of the rescue team, you have something to do, just like me, a brave man.

Besides, he is the hope of the knights, so his importance is incomparable to mine.

"I'll go out with you as much as you want after the battle is over. Right, Amako?"

"Yes. I'm totally fine with that.

Of course, Kazuki will be with us then.

When Amako and I smiled at him, he turned around and put his hand on his chin with a straight face.

"Are you sure?　You want me to make such a promise?　I won't forget it, will I?"

"......Usato. Suzune, are you okay with a straight face?"

I can't help but have a bad feeling if he says that with a straight face.　Well, I know it won't be a bad thing, so I won't take it back.

Anyway, here is another reason why we must make it back alive.