The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic

After breakfast, we decided to take some time to go to the residential area where Mr. Greff was staying.

Hannah, who was assigned to assist me, was the only one who accompanied me, and Nair was to stay in the dormitory with Uluru.

It seems that they are very concerned about the deterioration of the system, or they are going to find out about it.

"What are you planning to do in the demon tribe's living area?"

"I'm going to meet a friend of the demon tribe. I'm going to meet a guy named Gref, Keira's guardian, whom I met yesterday.

I know you've told them about me, but first I must apologize for hiding my true identity.

I mean, I don't think it's a good idea to talk on the assumption that I'm going to do something wrong.

"That's the place."

When I look in the direction Hannah pointed, I see a place where there are several buildings in a row.

I walk down the street, catching the gazes of the demon people around me, and find two children I recognize playing at the end of the street.

"Rose, Ram?"

Ram, a boy of the demon tribe, looks at me, perhaps recognizing my voice.

He tilts his head for a moment, but then his face lights up and he rushes toward me.

"Brother Usato!"

Do you know who I am?

"Yes!　My sister said so!

I recognized you right away because you look almost the same!

You're smiling more than before.

I crouch down to make eye contact with them, happy at this fact.

"Are Gref and Keira here?"

"Yes!　They're at home!"

They were so nervous!

They're at home.

As I ask them to show me where they live, Rose and Ram's eyes suddenly turn to Hannah, who is standing next to me.

"Who?"

Who?

I don't know her and they quickly hide behind me.

While I am smiling at them, I notice that Hannah is smiling at me and her mouth is twitching.

"...... No, why are they so cautious of me and not of you, Usato-kun?　It's really annoying."

"Well, well, I've met him before.

"Hey, this guy is really scary, you know?

"Hey!"

You've been misleading us rather badly, haven't you!

Hanna's smiling words made Roze and Ram tilt their heads.

"I'm not a scary person, okay?"

"He helped Uncle Gref, didn't he?"

"...... Usato, did you brainwash him with healing magic?"

.......

"Rose, Ram. This man has a very bad character, so be careful.

"Ah!　I'm sorry!　I apologize!　It's too shocking to be hated by a little girl!

What do you mean brainwashing with healing magic?

You're the one who has the illusion magic.

Well then, will you show us the way to your house?

Okay!　Come on, Ram!

"Yes!"

I followed them as they ran briskly.

It seems that the house is not that far away, and soon we are led to a brand-new black brick house.

Looking at the house up close, I can see that it is made of the materials used in the Demon King's castle," I think to myself.

"Ah, Usato-san!　Rose, Ram, you brought me here?"

"Yes!"

"Yes!" "They came to see Uncle Gref."

Keira patted their heads and looked at me and Hannah.

"Well, we've been waiting for you. Gref is inside, please come in.

"Yes, I'm sorry to bother you."

"I know it's a little late for this, but I'm in the wrong place, aren't I?"

You're the one who followed me. .......

I smile at Hannah, who looks a little uncomfortable, and step into the house at the urging of Keira and the others.

"Uncle Gref!　Usato is here!

"He's here!

"Oh, you're really here."

Mr. Gref, a mature demon man, comes from the back of the house.

He is a little surprised to see me without the disguise of a demon, and then smiles at me as if he is troubled.

I had heard stories about you, but I never thought you were really human. I can't help but be surprised when I see him in person.

"I'm sorry for trying to deceive you. ......"

"No, I don't blame you. Come on, come inside."

I'm invited into the drawing room.

Then Ram and Rose, who had been following me, tugged at the hem of my trousers.

"Hmm?　What's wrong?"

"Hey, let's play."

"Let's play."

"Hey, Usato, you're going to have a talk with Gref now."

Before I can say, "Well then, I guess I'll join you for some fun after our talk," Hannah sighs and steps forward.

"I'll take care of him for you, Usato-kun.

"Ms. Hanna?"

"I don't know your situation, so I can't really participate."

......Surprisingly, you like kids?

No, surprising is not the word I would use.

I leave Hannah to deal with Ram and Rose, and I take a seat facing Gref, with Keira sitting next to me.

How is your leg?

"It's fine. I was rather surprised that there was not a scratch on it when I took off the bandage after that. After that, I heard that there was a healing wizard in this city, so I thought ...... might be a good idea.

It was a pretty bad wound, so I'm glad it healed completely.

"Like I said, I don't blame you. In fact, I'm grateful to you."

"No, not at all. ......"

"You healed me of my injuries, and you saved Keira, too. Since then, her dark magic hasn't gone out of control."

Straightforward words of gratitude make me itch a little.

"But how did you turn into a demon tribe?　I had no idea, did you?"

"Oh, it has to do with another dark wizard who is not here.

I explain about Ferrum lightly.

He nodded his head in interest, convinced that he had become a demon, though he looked very strange about the assimilation.

"My real magic is healing magic, and the dark magic is like her magic."

"...... I never expected you to be the healing wizard of the Lingle Kingdom. You're famous here, too."

"Well, is that a bad thing ......?"

"No, I can't say that in general."

Well, I was targeted so much that I was called the devil and was even targeted on the battlefield.

"I often hear of soldiers who say that you gave them a terrible time, but no one ever says that you killed their comrades.

"Well, I've sunk most of them with my fists."

I was prepared for it, but I didn't do it.

Rather, it was more efficient to quickly knock out the obstacle in front of me, since human life basically comes first.

"So, you can think of my fears as being like when you encounter ...... ah, ghosts or demons, not as being about the threat to your life."

"That's complicated, though. ...... haha."

Gref chuckles at his words.

We really need to do something about the devil.

I'm afraid of being worshipped in the morning.

"By the way, how long have you been here, Mr. Gref?

About a month ago. I was thinking about Ram and Rose and decided it was time for them to get a decent place to live, and then they opened up the living quarters and I moved in.

It was rather recently.

"I'm glad I found a place to work so quickly. Well, there's always a shortage of people here.

What's Mr. Gref doing?

I've been traveling around the demon king's territory, doing paperwork. I calculate where to supply supplies and how much manpower and time it will take. Surprisingly, there aren't many people who know the geography of the demon king's territory, so they're quite useful.

"I see. ......"

You have an important job.

Distributing food and other supplies sent from other countries, including the Kingdom of Lingle, will also be a challenge.

"How long have you been here?"

About two months. During that time, I will be following the instructions of the Demon King and training expedition teams that will be dispatched to the realm of demons.

"Hmm?　I heard that the expedition is under the direct control of Master Koga, isn't it?"

"He asked me to take on the training.

Recruitment will start soon, and I can't wait to see what kind of people we can attract.

"Oh, Keira. Is it true that you know Mr. Kohga?"

"Yes. Yes. He seemed to be a good friend.

"So that part was true too. ......"

You've been surprising me for a while now.

I'd better get used to being surprised while I still can.

I see you're here for the long haul.

"That's the way it's going to be."

It seems like a long time, but considering what I have to do, it may still be a short time.

Well, it may be my first dispatch, so I may have to come back to the demon king's territory again soon.

"Um..."

"What's wrong, Keira?"

"Can I ask you to ...... see my magic again?"

Keira said shyly.

Seeing magic, huh?

I don't have a ferme right now, but I might be able to teach you something.

"Yes, that's fine. I may have to give priority to the training of the explorers, though. ......"

I'll be there when it happens."

"You're very motivated. ......"

She's got the makings of a lifeguard, doesn't she?

Keira's eyes are full of motivation, and I feel the same way as I did when I saw Nack.

"Oh, and the other thing!　My dark magic has changed a little since the other day.

"Changed?"

"It's not quite the same as Mr. Ferrum's, but I can do something similar now!"

Different but similar?

Is it a variant of dark magic?　Dark magic itself is a mystery, so I'll check it out later.

I'll check it out later.

The conversation with Mr. Gref lasted about an hour.

We only talked about our current situations and positions, but I think it was a pleasant time for both of us.

After that, I went to call Hannah who was taking care of Ram and Rose..,

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At any rate, I punished Hannah, who was telling my demonic stories in a fairy tale style, with a healing bump.

For some reason, Ram and Rose started to look at me with envy.

"I don't get it.

"What?"

The fact that people like you are liked by children.

You still say that.

After we left Gref's house, Hannah and I were heading back the way we came to get back to the dormitory.

I looked at her with a wry smile as she puffed her cheeks out in a sulk.

"What do you think I am ......?"

"Like the devil ......化物?"

"Can't you even call me human ......?"

These are too scattered evaluations.

As I slump my shoulders, I notice that there is a commotion down the street.

Is someone running at a high rate of speed?

"Whoa, whoa, whoa!

"Koga ......?"

A very impatient-looking KOGA is coming toward you as if he is running away from something.

When he notices me, he stops right in front of me.

"Ugh, Usato!　Just in time!

What's up, Kohlga?

Actually...

"Senri-sama was chasing me like that and I ran away like I was desperate, but you look as if you're being chased by some mysterious tracking ability!"

"You laugh more briskly than ever ......!　Yeah, that's right, ......!"

Why else would he be doing this?

Then Senri, the second princess of the Kingdom of Nirvarna, arrives as if she is running late.

She too stops in front of me, running at full speed, not unlike a princess.

"I've caught up with you, ......!　Mr. Koga!"

"Oh, I beat you!　So give it up, okay?"

"?　Why should I give up if you beat me?　I don't understand.

Wow, that's a line from a guy who's sunk all his fiancees in betrothal duel.

Coga, driven back by his own thoughts, came up behind me and held me out before Senri-sama.

"Look, there's Usato!　Are you sure about this?"

"I'm not the kind of woman who would leave the man of her dreams for someone else."

That's not at all what you did yesterday!

It seems that he has completely locked on to Koga.

Didn't he just now try to take my place?

Koga, ignoring my question, points a finger at Senri-sama.

I don't like you!

"Then why don't you make him like you?

"No, he's too strong!"

...... might be a surprisingly good match for you, don't you think?

This Senri-sama's forcefulness is similar to Koga's.

"Leave this to me, Koga."

"U, Usato ......"

"This is a hellhole. I'll take care of it."

He gives a thumbs-up to Koga behind him and turns to face forward.

.......

Let's assist Senri-sama here under the guise of Koga's support!

"Oh my God, you two, please don't start a lover's quarrel with me in between!"

Senri-sama, who was in front of me, put her hand on my cheek as if she was embarrassed when I said so, showing her annoyance.

"What, it's too early ...... to be having such a lover's quarrel!"

"Oh, hey, is this ...... okay?　Can I trust you?　Hey!

He goes on to grab Koga by the shoulder and pushes him further.

"It's like they say, 'Hate it or hate it, but love it too,' and Koga is just not being honest.

"So that's what you meant when you said you didn't like ......?

"That's what you meant?　Oh, shit, now you're talking...

Hannah!

Hannah-san reads my intention immediately, and with a speed that I can only assume she had already prepared, she slams an illusion magic into Koga's head.

Koga tries to run away, but he weakens with his white eyes.

"The effect is not very strong, but I have given him the illusion that he has escaped from this place."

"Nice. ......!"

"I don't mind that about you. Yes, I like it.

I turned to Senri-sama, feeling as if I had a heart-to-heart talk with Hanna-san only at this moment.

"Senri-sama, it is often said that the more you fight, the better you get along, but please choose the right time and place.

"The more you fight, the more you show how well you get along. ......?"

This has turned into a crazy otherworldly proverb.

I corrected the mistake and warned him not to make a fuss.