The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic

A banquet with representatives from each kingdom.

In other words, it was a standing buffet party. I was going to attend such an out-of-place place with my senpai, Ciel and my escort ......, well, Koga, to the venue.

"......Why Mr. Koga?　I asked Amira to go with me.

"Ha-ha, he said he's worried about leaving me to guard the Demon King alone.

"Ugh,...... you are unreliable and I'm worried about you. ......"

"Hey, come on, he's a former corps commander, okay?"

Ciel tilts his head.

"?　...... I don't think your strength has anything to do with your humanity?"

"You've got a pretty bad tongue,......."

For the time being, Ciel and Koga are the only ones who will be attending the event.

Well, this man is a bit random, but he will do what he has to do, so we don't have to worry too much.

"I thought I would be asked to wear something for the banquet, but ...... I didn't think I would be allowed to keep my group uniform."

"It seems to me that a certain amount of formal attire is necessary. I guess it doesn't really matter since you and I are both dressed in our formal attire for our positions.

Senpai wears the white combat uniform he wears as a brave warrior.

I'm in my usual group uniform.

To tell the truth, this is the most comfortable outfit for me.

As I feel relieved inside, Nair, who had been assimilated with me, jumps out of her owl state and changes into a dark-haired, red-eyed girl.

"I was thinking that I should wear a dress for the party, but I think I'll just go with you and wear my troupe uniform. ......!

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"It's not a makeover. It's an arrangement."

I wonder what difference that makes.

Now Naea is dressed in a troupe uniform on top and a skirt on the bottom, and there are some differences from mine and Rose's troupe uniforms, such as cutouts on the arms and a belt.

"Do you think it's cute?"

"Hmm?　Yes, it looks good on you. Yes.

"Well, I know what you mean!"

Then why did you ask ......?

It's hard to move around in the uniform of a rescue squad, and you could say it's arranged for looks. ...... Well, Nair is in charge of logistical support, so we can let him do what he wants.

"Usato-kun, I'd like to be a member of the rescue team after all, wouldn't you?

What's going on all of a sudden?

"I want to wear a uniform, too."

"Isn't the motive too much ......?"

I think the senior member can do well in the lifeguard corps, but ...... this person is a brave man.

It's bad to make him wear two pairs of shoes and put a burden on him. .......

"To be honest, I don't think the title of "brave" means much to me now."

"What?　Is that so?

You see, I have already completed my mission as a brave man.

But don't you have other things to do?

Nair pointed out, and the senior shook his head with a wry smile.

"Now that the battle against the demon king's army is over, there is no need to fight. I could work in the castle, but I'm not suited for that kind of work.

"......"

"Besides, I'm not going to lead my men into battle as a 'hero' like Leona."

I can do it, but I'm not cut out for it.

It's understandable, considering your personality.

Besides, even though there are demons, there is no one to fight against like the Demon Lord's army from now on.

So, the title of "hero" is not so meaningful.

"Oh, it does mean something to you, Kazuki. After all, he's with Celia, right?"

"But not Kazuki?"

What's that supposed to mean?

And if he's with Celia, that means he's with ...... Oh, that's right.

"Kazuki will need a title as a brave man, right?"

"I don't know yet. But it is a well-known fact that Kazuki and Celia are good friends. Above all, Master Lloyd approves of it."

If Kazuki continues to remain in this world, he may one day become the king of Lingle, huh?

I never thought of that.

I'm sure it will be as good as it is now that Master Lloyd is ruling it.

"So you're going to join the lifeguard squad."

"Mm-hmm."

"...... hmmm."

This is getting more complicated than I thought.

This is not a decision I can make on my own. .......

"Master Lloyd said I was free to do as I pleased. The rest is up to you and Mr. Rose."

"...... As far as I'm concerned, there's no reason to stop you."

"Well, if I had such a reason, I would have ......."

"My rating is too low. ......?"

Nair and Ferrum's assessment makes the senpai's cheeks twitch.

"When I said earlier that I wanted to get a group uniform, I was half-serious, half-joking..."

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"I really want to help people, not to fight. I don't want to ...... take anyone's life anymore if I can help it. ......"

The story of the battle against the Demon King's army, huh?

As long as I fought as a brave warrior, it was inevitable that I would have to deal with the attacking demons. .......

"Well, besides, even if I were to train you, my magical properties limit the number of people with whom I can train."

"Ah, as expected, it would be difficult for an ordinary knight to train you using the thunder beast mode."

The only two people in the castle with whom you could have a mock battle with would be Kazuki and Mr. Sigurth?

Both of them are busy people, so their time would be limited.

"Yes. To be honest, it's been a long time since I've used my Raijyu Mode 3 during the simulations here. Until then, I wasn't satisfied with my training. ...... haha."

"I can't ...... train ...... enough!"

I hold my mouth in shock as I realize that my senpai's situation is more serious than I had imagined.

"That's ...... painful, isn't it ...... really?"

"I think that's the first time I've ever made you look like that."

The senior will lose his title as a brave man, huh?

Normally you wouldn't think it would be that easy to remove it, but Lloyd-sama respects our wishes, so it's not surprising that he would allow us to do so.

"All right, I understand. I will recommend you to the Commander.

Really?

"Really?" "I'll go to ...... for the title of Vice Commander of the Rescue Mission!"

I'm afraid you're going to make a bet like that. ......

In the meantime, I should be prepared to be pissed off too.

"Is it my imagination that the lifeguard's affiliation is becoming a magical place ......?"

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"But we're going to run out of room soon. It's about time you built us another dormitory."

That's enough of this story for now.

I talk to FERM, who is saying something rude to me, thinking deeply, "I guess senpai are in trouble, too.

"Is it OK if FERM doesn't go outside?

I ask FERM, who has become one with me.

"Ha ha, anything is possible."

"Don't give me that serious tone back."

I got a straight face.

With shoulders drooped, I check the members once more.

Ciel and Koga.

And then there are senpai, nair, and me, who's now assimilated into Ferrum.

"Well, let's relax our shoulders at least for now. ......"

I've been on my toes all day, and it would be nice to take a break for a while.

With this in mind, I proceeded to the venue.

I was going to the venue.

When we arrived at the venue - or rather, at the hall built inside the building used for the meeting, there were already many delegates gathered there.

It seemed that the banquet would start soon after our arrival, and first the Queen of Mialak, Norn-sama, went up on the prepared platform and gave a speech.

After the greetings by Mr. Norn and Mr. Lloyd, a lot of food was brought from the back of the hall.

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What is it with people who talk to me and half of their stories are about doubting whether I am human or not?

I expected a certain amount of talk, but isn't half of it too much?

"Here, Ferrum."

After placing the food properly on the plate, I move to the wall and let the dark magic on the back side of my group clothes swallow the plate.

When the plate disappears as if pulled from the inside, I sip the drink in my hand.

"Ahhh, I'll never get used to this..."

"I wish you'd take over, for God's sake."

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I'll be nearby.

Not ten meters away from me, Ciel is munching on his food.

Somehow, Koga seems to be getting a bit carried away with this, judging from his discomfiture.

Senpai and Kazuki are probably following Lloyd-sama, and ......?

"Nair is ......?"

He was close by just a moment ago, but before I knew it, he was gone.

I looked around the venue and soon found Nair, but ...... it seems that she was being talked to by about three men.

Is she being hit on?

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Hmm?　Why are you looking at me?

I wonder as Nair, with a fake smile on her face, points at me with her palm, and then she comes back to me, away from the three of them.

"Hmm, it's a sin to be born with good looks, isn't it?

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Don't do it. So, what happened?

"It's just what you see. She hit on me.

Well, she's a pretty girl without patronizing her.

She's a little clumsy, though.

"Well, what did you say when you looked at me?"

She said, "You're the master. He gave up when I said that.

"Don't tell me a fact that's too misleading!"

If they didn't know that you're a demon, they would definitely misunderstand you!

Of course, it's not a mistake, because you're a demon and I'm your master!

But don't you think I'll be misunderstood because I'm in human form?

"Oh, Usato!"

"Master Harold, Master Ouka."

As I was holding my forehead, Harold, the king of the kingdom of Nirvarna, and his son, Ouka, came to me.

It seems that Mr. Hyde is not here.

"I heard you were here. I thought we should meet one last time."

I'm sorry. I should have come to you.

"You must be new to this kind of thing.　I'm not the one who gets upset about things like this."

You have a big heart.

As I was admiring him, Lady Ouka notices Nair standing next to me.

"Oh, Usato. Who is that girl over there?

"Yes, she is ......."

I'm sure he won't recognize me from the outside, so I'll just introduce him as my messenger.

As I was thinking this, Nair came to embrace me in her arms.

"I'm your wife!

"What?

Néa's bouncy voice dropped a bombshell, and not only me, but also Harold and Ouka-sama froze.

""......""

What's the matter with you, this air?

Nair grins as the air freezes with a snap, and quickly pulls away from his arms.

"Just kidding. I'm actually a messenger.

With a pop, Nair transforms into an owl and stays on my shoulder.

Harold rolls his eyes at this, but soon smiles tightly.

"No way, it's the humanoid messenger I've heard so much about. I can't believe I didn't notice it at all.

"Not so great. I'm just a 300 year old clumsy vampire."

Boom!　He is struck on the cheek with a wing, but ignores it.

When he realized that it didn't work, he pecked me on the cheek with his beak like a woodpecker, but I ignored this too.

"They get along well, huh? There are only a few humanoid demons, and there have been only a few cases of them becoming messengers. ......

"It's like I was forced to sign a contract, though. ...... haha."

They made me sign a contract with them, regardless of my intentions.

Now I'm glad that Nair was there, though.

Usato.

"Yes?　Yes, sir?　Mr. Ouka.

You don't have to say "sir. You can call me "brother-in-law" if you like.

Oh no, he's going to make me his brother-in-law.

Maybe I should finally say no.

Then Master Harold speaks to me with a grim look on his face.

"I saw with my own eyes what you did the other day and I am convinced of it. Usato, will you take my daughter?

"I'm sorry ...... to hear you say it with such a serious face, but ......."

I was given a very serious look on my face.

Nirvarna is bad enough, but isn't she also bad enough to make Harold look like this?

Well, there's no other way but to sacrifice Koga and escape from this situation. ......!

"Oops, you can stop there, Usato's in trouble."

"Mm, you are ......"

Third party voice.

When Mr. Harold and I turned around, we saw a familiar face standing there.

"Lucas ......!　You raccoon! ......!"

"You have a very interesting story, Harold. No, you old muscle."

I mean, how many times have you heard the most outrageous abuse?

The two kings of Samaritan and Nirvarna, which could have been neighbors in terms of location, are glaring at each other like a pair of sparks.

...... hell?

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"Shall we do that?"

"I'd better."

He quietly leaves the place with Nair, who has somehow assumed human form.

I don't mean to be rude, but I somehow felt that this was about right for these people.

It's really rude, but...

"Hey, Ciel! You eat too much!"

"We can't do this if we don't eat while we can. ......!"

"How much stress do you usually put yourself through ......?"

Koga, on the other hand, was astonished at Ciel-san who was eating his plate full of food with great gusto.

He's in a lot of trouble too. .......