The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic

Talks on the expansion of the lifeguard station's dormitory have proceeded at an astonishing pace.

In the three days since I spoke with Rose, preparations have already begun for the construction of the dormitory, and the carpenters hired for the project are working furiously and with great enthusiasm.

It will take some time, but I was a little happy to see the new lifeguard quarters being built.

A week passed, and I was summoned to the castle of the Lingle Kingdom to hear about my assignment to Velhazar, a city in the Demon King's territory.

My boss, Rose, was also with me at the time, and Master Lloyd and Mr. Sergio, the minister, explained the situation to me.

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There are other things that need to be done, but the general purpose is to investigate and report back.

I may not be able to help you, but from the perspective of other countries, the demon kingdoms and the demon tribe are still a nebulous entity. ....... First of all, I have to take the initiative in getting involved with the Demon Tribe so that the people around me will understand. .......

As for the personnel, Rose has given me permission to select some of my own people, so I have to find people who will come to the Demon Lords with me before I leave.

Well, after the discussion about the dispatch, I was going to investigate the magic sensing with Mr. Welshy and his subordinate wizards.

"Are you ready?"

"Yes."

You are in the training area of the castle.

Around me are some of Mr. Welshy's wizards with yellow balls like children play with.

They are about to throw it at me, and all I have to do is avoid it ....... .......

"Well, Usato-sama. Please cover your eyes and ears."

"Ryoo, I'm on it."

I don't know why, but I was assigned to cover my eyes and ears.

I cover my eyes with a black cloth wrapped around my head and put in earplugs to block my sight and hearing.

All I can feel is a little light through the cloth, and I can hear my own breathing quite clearly.

...... Okay.

With pitch-black vision, I grasp the magic bullet I created in my palm and spread the magic around me.

"......"

The range is about 10 meters.

I feel the particles of healing magic in my body and sharpen my nerves.

The magic behind ...... wavers.

You sense something approaching, and move only one step to avoid the ball.

"You can throw a lot more!"

I can't hear the reply through my earplugs, but the balls come flying in succession from all directions in time with my voice.

I know.

I can see where they are coming from and how fast they are coming at me.

"Healing cat trick!"

I clap my hands and diffuse the healing magic again.

With my eyes and ears covered, I seem to be able to concentrate on sensing the magic even more.

It is easy to detect a thrown ball..,

"What?

The ball, which I tried to avoid with a little time to spare, turned at a right angle in mid-air and came toward me?

I tried to avoid the ball by leaning my body deeply, but clearly the trajectory of the ball was not right!

"Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!

And there were more than one!

Balls moving around me in all directions......, or is this a magic bullet?

I was tempted to take off the blindfold, but I thought this was part of the investigation, so I continued on my way.

"......!"

I dodge a magic bullet that rushes up from below by bending over backward.

I do a backflip. I change the direction of my fall with one hand on the ground, and step lightly to avoid the magic bullet that aims to land on me, bringing the situation back to zero.

You've increased the number of bullets!

I wasn't planning to use it, but ......!

"Healing Acceleration Fist ......!"

He instantly wraps his right arm in a basket and changes his movement to one that uses outbursts of magic power.

He falls backward while using his healing burst palm to check a larger number of magic bullets than before.

"Nnnn!"

He bounces with the elasticity he has moved to his back--and lands with a somersault backward, slamming his healing tumbling fist on the ground and spreading the particles of healing magic widely around him to increase the range of his magic perception.

I knew there is someone using magic next to Ms. Welshy.

Speaking of someone who can manipulate magic bullets this well: .......

"...... Kazuki?"

I muttered to myself, and the magic bullets that were about to surround me again vanished like mist in the air.

Is it over, ......?

I take off my earplugs and blindfold after confirming that there is no sign of the ball or the magic bullet.

"Yes, you're right. That's what I'm talking about, Usato.

"That was a hell of a move. I've got my eyes and ears restricted. ......"

Kazuki and Flana were near Mr. Welshy, whose cheeks were somewhat scrunched up.

What is this all about?　I looked at Ms. Welsey and she looked somewhat apologetic.

"I asked Mr. Kazuki, who was just here, to help me out," she says.

"I didn't know that. ....... How was it?　How was the magic sensing?"

I ask Ms. Welsey, and she gives me a puzzled look as she rolls up the documents in her hand.

"I feel as if you have gone to a distant place, Usato-sama.

"Why ......?"

"I perceive objects without seeing or hearing them. This is the magic sensing ...... interesting, interesting. I would have been distraught if I had not been told about it before ...... by Mr. Farga."

Mr. Welsey makes his glasses glow suspiciously.

Has his research spirit been ignited?

"All hands on deck!"

Yes, sir!

Suddenly, Ms. Welsey raised her voice and all her subordinates gathered around her.　

"Did you notice anything, gentlemen?"

"That was a great move!"

"I'm not here to comment!　Give us your opinions!

It seems that they were expressing what they had noticed after watching my earlier move.

It is a surreal sight to see a group of people in black robes shouting at the edge of the training area.

"With my magical eyes, it looked as if Usato-sama's magic power was circulating at an unbelievable speed!"

"It seems that when the magic power scattered around us is interfered with, it is transmitted to Usato-sama himself as a sensation!"

"Since it was able to respond to Kazuki-sama's magic bullets with mysterious trajectories, I think its accuracy is also quite good. ......"

"No, it was simply his reflexes, wasn't it?"

...... is very heated.

I was quietly watching the game, thinking that it's important to express opinions like this, when Kazuki and Frana came to my side.

"Usato. I'm sorry for suddenly showing up.

"No, I was just having fun."

"It was fun. ......"

And Kazuki didn't really mean it either.

If he could manipulate a magic bullet with serious precision and speed, I, with my restricted eyes and ears, would have caught it in a heartbeat.

"Usato was also moving in an amazing way, wasn't he? When I thought he fell on his back, he suddenly jumped on the spot.

"Huh, that was a no-motion jump technique using elasticity. It's a healing bounce."

Hey, is Nair here?

I left her with the Commander.

Frana. Why are we looking for Nair here now?

Do you have a problem with my healing bounds?

"By the way, if you collect them in your feet and stomp them ......"

With a pop, it lightly jumps up on the spot by about one meter.

I usually use this elasticity to accelerate. .......

"By switching between defense, acceleration, movement, and landing with this elasticity, I can move without relying on the basket hand.

"It's not healing magic anymore. I've been thinking about it for a while."

For a moment, I was stunned, and then I turned to Frana and smiled.

What the hell are you talking about?

You're using healing magic, healing magic.

"Ha-ha-ha, you're funny, Frana-san."

"Hey, Kazuki!　Can I be mad at him?

"Well, well, well. ......"

I guess I should explain.

I think to myself, and start talking to her.

"Frana, there's a reason why I've been working on my magic in various ways.

"Really?"

"Yeah."

It is not that I use outbursts of magic or elasticity without thinking.

Most of the techniques I have developed are just a result of my own impulses and spontaneity, but of course, I have thought about how to use them accordingly.

"As a lifeguard, I have to get to the injured who need help before anyone else does."

"Yes."

"But you may be physically far away."

"Yes."

"Maybe there is a bad person near the injured person."

"Well, yeah."

Then you'll have to work on your body.

"I'm sorry, I'm talking about magic, right?　Did I miss one thing?"

I was unintentionally talking about training.

It's not a mistake, I guess, but I don't think Frana would be convinced.

"So you're saying that Usato is improving new techniques and training physically ...... to ensure that he can save the people who ask for help?"

"Yes, that's right. Frana, I think Kazuki said everything I wanted to say."

"It's definitely not true. ......"

As I look away from her, a small black animal jumps on my shoulder.

Normally I would have thought it was Nair, but it was not, as she was currently training with Ferrum in the dormitory.

With its fluffy fur and slightly sloping ears, it was Rose's pet, Kukuru, a rare demon called Noir Rabbit.

"Kukuru!"

"Kukul, didn't you go to the Commander's?"

I stroke my finger on Kukul's chin, who had followed me here on a whim.

Is this a gesture that captivates people?　The first to react to Kukul, who did it naturally and squinted his eyes, was Frana.

"What a cute little girl!"

"You better watch out. She has a good personality."

"Cu."

"He's flirting with you so much!"

I'm second only to Rose in her affection, but I've been fooled by this girl.

"Oh, come here. ......"

With a small leap, Kukuru crossed to Kazuki's shoulder, using Frana's hand as a foothold.

"Wow, haha, what a tickle. ......"

"Cu♪"

Kazuki tickles Kukuru on the cheek.

Frana watches the exchange between Kukuru and Kazuki in silence, and senses intuitively that they are in danger.

"Hey, Usato!　Isn't she a bad character?

"Kukuru is only obedient to his master, the leader. Kukuru! Come here!

"Cu."

My voice brings Kukul back to me.

I sigh lightly as I see Kukuru jump on my shoulder.

"He seems to be obedient to you, too.

Haha, it just looks that way.

I am afraid because I don't know what is going on in my gut.

Kazuki then looks at Mr. Welshy, who is still arguing with him.

"I'm glad Welshy is feeling better, too."

"Were you depressed before?"

"Yeah, because we decided to stay in the world, you know."

...... Okay.

Well, then I'm sorry you had to go through that, Mr. Welshy.

He promised to return us to our world, but we refused to return to our world.

"...... Usato, have you heard about the possibility of sending a letter to our world?"

"No, I have not heard of it. ...... Is that so?"

"Theoretically, I mean. I'm talking about the possibility of being sent to a different time period or even a different world.

I thought about it as Kazuki continued, "It's only a possibility, though.

Letter to the original world: .......

If I could send a letter to the original world, what would I write?

"It's hard if I write honestly, isn't it?

"Well, I guess so. I think it's best if you just say goodbye to ...... and don't write why you left."

If I write that I was summoned to another world and fought against a demon king, people will definitely think I lost my mind.

The best thing to do here is to write only farewell words as Kazuki said.

"By the way, have you heard about your senpai yet, Kazuki?"

"Oh, you mean he wants to join the lifeguard corps?　I heard about that.

"That's a very bold move!"

It seems that the senpai has already told Kazuki and Frana.

I wonder if Celia-sama is listening at this rate?

"I think it's a good idea. I don't think it's a good idea. ...... Oh, no, I don't mean to be snide or anything."

"You mean there's no formal atmosphere or anything like that?"

"Yes, something like that."

I nodded to Kazuki, who was followed by Frana.

I kind of get it.

I wonder if that's why I'm more suited to the lifeguard corps. .......

"Even if you retire from the position of a hero, it doesn't change the relationship between us, so I really don't care that much about it.

"Sure, it's not that big of a change just because of where you live. ......"

It's not like the country you live in or anything has changed, just that a senior member is added to the lifeguard's daily routine.

Maybe I was thinking a little too hard.

"Besides, I really think it would be interesting if senpai went to Usato's place."

"Oh, I know what you mean."

"No, I don't know.

He gave me a very nice smile.

I'm scared to death of what he expects me to do if he thinks I'm interesting.