The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic

We were able to arrive at the demon territory from Velhazar without any accidents.

Well, there was the fact that Nagi-san with her precognition magic and Bulrin with Amako were leading the way, but in any case, we would have been able to fight off ordinary demons without any difficulty.

But according to Mr. Nagi, such an impossible method cannot be used in the realm of demons.

Well, we are not going to ignore the terrain and so on, since our purpose is to search for them. We will also use the detection abilities of Veena-san and myself, who can use our magical senses.

Hanna-san. Are you okay?

I'm not. ......

We decided to take a rest when we arrived at the front of the demon's territory in order to embark on the search in perfect condition. ......When I saw Hannah on her knees in front of the fire, depressed, I laughed at her.

It is already dark around us, and Koga is sleeping in the camp tent we set up with his men who had just taken over the watch.

"I was wondering why you didn't talk to me during the night... I was surprised to see you sleeping normally.

"The dark magic is covering the area around us, and we're not shaking at all, so I found myself falling asleep. It's the worst."

"I had noticed, but I didn't want to wake you. ......"

Hannah nods as if even more depressed by Neah and Keira's words.

"Well, I'm a lifeguard. That's because I have special training to reduce the burden of injured people.

"Was there anything in Usato's training that wasn't special?"

Running.

"That's normal, but it's just a word. What's inside is something else.

I guess that's what I mean when I say "speak with no teeth".

Amako's sharp criticisms are still coming back to haunt Hannah, who is still depressed.

"But I was releasing healing magic to everyone in the group, so that might be part of the reason.

"I'm pretty sure that's why. ......!!!　I was feeling strangely calm, and then I went to ......!"

I was running at the front, so I could release healing magic behind me to spread the magic to the rest of the squad.

Maybe Hannah, who was right behind me, was affected by it.

"But Usato, are you sure you can handle consuming that much magic?"

"Yes. I'm going to enter the realm tomorrow. ......"

Hmm?　Oh, I haven't told you two about the strain degradation yet.

"I've recently developed a technique called 'lineage degradation' so we can conserve magic power."

"...... Eh, lineage degradation?　What's that ......?"

"It's a strange technology that goes to the trouble of degrading one's own magical properties. He used it to reduce the amount of magic he consumes and make him more efficient.

"Yeah. ......"

"Hmmm... I'm not surprised at this level of surprise. You don't know how much he's done in the past month. ......"

Nair, looking somewhat dusky, sighs as she looks away from the campfire.

Mr. Nagi gives her a subtle look.

"I've often used up all my magic power and fainted in my battles.

"I used to fall down after every battle, like on the trip to hand over the letter."

"What do you mean how many times does a monster with healing magic run out of magic and collapse ......?"

The troubles we encountered were rather unusual. .......

I can see why Hannah might be a little put off.

"If research on this strain deterioration is advanced, it may reduce the number of people like Olga and Aruk who suffer from the strength of their own magic strain. And maybe even dark magic users."

"What, a dark magician?"

"Yes. If the magic is going to run out of control, then the danger will be reduced if the nature of the dark magic itself is reduced.

"...... That's not impossible."

So this systemic degradation has more possibilities than you think.

"Well, the research has been left to Mr. Welsey of the Lingle Kingdom ......."

"Wellsey, I'm sure they are screaming back home. I mean, from the text that was sent to me, it was pretty good."

I honestly feel bad for Mr. Welsey.

No, really, I felt more so with the statement after sending the report of the ...... system degradation.

"Mr. Usato, you are lying, aren't you?"

"Lineage degradation?　I haven't finished my study on the detection of magic power yet.

"Is it a new technology again?

"......"

"Would you like to come with us, even if you are also the vice president of a lifeguard corps?"

I was almost recruited by the kingdom's official wizard.

Although I had the skills but no knowledge of magic, I declined the offer, but I thought I would actively cooperate with them when I returned to the Kingdom of Lingle.

"I don't have any specialized knowledge of magic itself. ......"

"I don't have the knowledge, but my very existence is strange. You know what? Your body is so strange that when you die, they'll use it for research, right?"

"Don't be afraid to say that. ......"

I don't even want to think about what happens after I die.

That's why we can't allow those demons to take advantage of Mr. and Mrs. Ahl's corpse.

"Well, I don't think you'll die except of old age. Oh, I could turn you into a vampire before then.

"I didn't know that joke was still going on. ......"

You said that before.

When you were returning from your trip to deliver the letter.

I feel something a little chilly when Nair smiles at me without saying he's joking.

"But I'm really curious to see the look on Halfa's face when she sees Usato.

"...... indeed."

I wonder how the demon-eyed Mr. Halfa sees me.

I wonder if he is still doing well in Luxvis .......

Well, enough about me, I wonder if Amaco, who was riding on the back of ...... Burlin, is all right?

I'm not sure if he'll be okay on his back, since the ride on Bulrin's back isn't very comfortable, to say the least.

Amaco is not tired?　I'm sure it was a bumpy ride on his back, wasn't it?"

"I'm used to it, so don't worry if you rest. And it was less bumpy than Kannagi's back.

"Hey, Amako. Does that mean I was like a raging bull when I carried you on my back ......?"

"Because you were bouncing around, climbing the walls vertically, and behaving in all sorts of amazing ways. ......"

Nagi-san, his cheeks drawn back, drops his shoulders.

It must have been such a messy journey for him to get from Hinomoto to here in almost a day.

For our part, we were glad that the two of them came so quickly.

"But if you're going through the demon's territory, you can't move as forcefully as I can, can you? We would simply get lost in the forest and we wouldn't know what kind of demons might appear.

We nodded to Nagi's words.

"Nagi and Amako's precognition magic, Bulrin's sense of smell, and myself and Veena's magic sensing. With these three, we should be able to handle most situations.

"......It sure looks like you can handle anything that comes your way. We have me, you, and Koga in terms of strength. ......"

As far as strength is concerned, we have more than enough.

From the devil's point of view, Nagi-san is really scary.

"Huh. ......"

Keira lets out a sigh of relief as she thinks about this.

"Usato-san ......"

"You can go back to sleep if you don't mind."

"Yes. ......"

Keira rubs her eyes and slips into her own cloak of dark magic.

The cloak of dark magic moves of its own accord and is attached to my shoulders.

"Yeah. Good night."

"Hey, wait a minute. ......!

"Hm?"

Amako, who had been watching the exchange, speaks to him.

"What's wrong, Amako?"

"I don't know, I want to ask him so many questions, but I can't say anything. ......!"

"?　......Oh, I heard that Keira's dark magic can keep you asleep in it, just like Ferrum's. Apparently, she's influenced me."

"...... Maybe that's not an influence. ......"

I wonder what he is muttering about.

It's almost time for my shift, and I should get some rest for tomorrow.

I've got to get some rest for tomorrow.

After making camp and getting everything ready, we attempt to enter the realm of the demons.

The demon territory and the demon king's territory are separated by a precipitous cliff, and we must first descend from the cliff in order to enter.

Well, this did not take much time since it was just me and Keira carrying everyone's luggage and dropping off everyone except Koga and Mr. Nagi who could get down by themselves.

"You're a good vehicle, aren't you?"

"Uh-uh, Sean. ......"

"Nono-san, can you stop crying every time you remember flying ......?"

The last group of people, Elle, Nono and Veena, are placed in the deformed cloak and carried down the cliff.

......We correct Elle's words with some doubt that Ms. Veena, a demon, should be able to fly normally, but she doesn't.

"It's not me that's good, it's Keira."

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"Is that so?"

...... I'm pretty sure I've never seen Keira carry anyone alone.

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"So it could be that if Keira herself grows up, your magic will also become that much stronger?"

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The growth potential is amazing.

I can understand why the demon king is paying attention to it.

However, if my physical abilities are reflected in the cloak, I might be able to use it in a different way from Ferrum's assimilation.

"Well, are we all down?"

"Oh. Let's get going from here.

The cliffs lead down into a deep forest.

The atmosphere is obviously very different from that of the Demon Lord's territory, and Bulrin, who is standing beside me, expresses his alarm.

"As I told you before, we will be moving on foot from here. In the lead, my healing sense, Bulrin's sense of smell, Amako, and Nagi's precognition magic will be used to search for the enemy.

Grooo!

Yes.

I'm on it.

Leading the way are those with excellent search-and-rescue capabilities.

Well, in this group, my healing sense is more like a demon sense.

Nair is by my side in owl form without me having to tell her what to do, and Keira is in her cloak from the get-go.

"Hannah, you'll get a feel for the terrain and location. Elle, Nono, Kevin, Wal, and Sein will guard her.

Yes, sir!　Captain!

"No, Usato is not the captain."

"What can I say, I never thought I would be guarding Hanna-san again."

"Well, if I'm going to do it, I'm going to do it right. Nono, please be my shield.

Hanna-san looks somewhat good-humored as her subordinates reply in a brisk manner.

She seems to be in a good mood.

"Koga is at the tail end of the group. If you want to avoid fighting with demons, I will use your alter ego as a decoy.

"Oh."

The cogwheel is the most important role.

He must see to it that no one strays from the group.

"Um, Mr. Usato... Am I?"

Veena, you'll be in the back, searching the area with your magic detector. Let's go!

"No!　You know how to handle me!

I was going to mention Veena-san after Koga, but she asked me so anxiously that I teased her.

Well, it seems to have raised her motivation, so I'll just say that the result is all right.

......What's waiting for you?

At last we have entered the realm of demons.

At first, it was supposed to be a favor from the Demon King, but I've got a lot of things on my mind---first of all, I want to make sure that Shea is safe.