The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic

After talking with the demon king about what I was going to do and having him question my sanity for some reason, I returned to my lodgings, had breakfast, prepared myself, and headed for the training area where all the members of the team were.

I had told Koga and the rest of the team to gather there in advance, so by the time I arrived, all the members of the team were already there.

"Okay, Koga is here too. Thank you very much, Senri-sama."

"Hmm, I like doing it too."

"Sleepy ......"

I thanked Senri for his good mood and looked at Koga, who yawned and looked very sleepy. But I'm glad you came.

"So, what are you doing here with us?　Training?"

"No, I wanted to talk to you today."

Elle's voice makes me look at them.

Elle, Nono, Veena, Kevin, Wal, and Sein.

I am deeply moved to see them again after a month of training.

"I will be returning to the Lingle Kingdom in the near future. You all know that, don't you?

"Yes. ......

"Time to say goodbye ......?"

"d*mn it, there's still so much you haven't told me. ......!"

Kevin, Wal, and Sein are crying.

It was awkward at first, but now they've become so close that they're sorry to say goodbye. .......

"Mr. Elle, these men ......"

"Nono, training changes people. ......"

"From my point of view, I think you two are pretty different too.

Elle and Nono are poking Veena's flanks from both sides.

They had grown up so much that they looked different from the others.

"I trained my heart out, but I never thought that ...... there would be six of us left in the end."

"Yeah, were you planning to have less at the beginning ......?"

"You didn't think you were going to lose Koga's men too? ......?"

Koga and Senri-sama are whispering in the back, let's continue the conversation.

"From now on, you will work for this city under Koga. You will have a lot of work to do, from exploring the demon territory to rescue operations in case of emergencies."

"""......"""

"But I am confident that everyone who has gone through the rigorous training will be able to overcome the challenges."

Hah!""""

I've trained my mind well.

They will be able to overcome most obstacles.

"....... What, Usato?　What about me?"

At this point, Ms. Vina steps out pointing to herself.

"This is the place, isn't it?　I'm an important demon in terms of my position, so you're going to take me back to the Lingle Kingdom, right?"

"Hu......"

Smiling at her words, I reply.

"Ms. Vina. This is where you live, isn't it?"

"Hyun...... want you to take me there. ......"

You can't take Ms. Veena with you.

She's a demon, and I don't know what will happen when we bring her back to the Lingle Kingdom and let her meet with her senpai.

If you're not careful, you might cause a terrible chemical reaction.

I want her to stay in the demon king's territory in the first place.

"I'll leave you to the Demon Lord. ...... is just a pretext."

"Tatemae ......?"

"If you've changed the way you lived before you were sealed, you should try spending a little more time here freely."

All the demons I've seen in my life don't consider their friends as friends, but Veena recognized everyone in the troop as proper friends.

Her words and actions must have changed since before she was sealed.

"You like it, don't you?　Don't you like it here?

"That's ...... true, but..."

Then perhaps you shouldn't leave. If the Demon Lord decides that you are no longer a danger to him, you will be able to move more freely.

As I spoke, Ms. Vina's gaze turned to the five members of the team.

Elle crosses her arms and turns away from me.

"......There's someone scarier than the devil, so it's a little late for that, don't you think?"

"Mr. Elle, ......"

The term "more frightening than the devil" struck me as odd, but they accepted it regardless of the fact that Ms. Vina was a devil.

"Well, that's that then, Koga, please."

"I've been forced into this mess. Well, I'll take it in my stride."

I think that's fine, because it's more like a cog in the cogwheel.

But I'm a little worried, so I'm going to ask Amira to be a little concerned about it.

"I've finished my mission to explore the demon territory, so I'll be leaving the leadership today.

What are you going to do until we get back?

I'm going to help out around town.

"......"

Why do I have to be so subtle about it?

What the hell do they think I do in the city?

I'm not...

I told the others that I was stepping down from my leadership duties and left the place for the time being, and I immediately joined Uluru and the others to help out ...... in the city, helping out with security.

The other participants besides Uluru and the others were Amako and Naea.

Nagi was supposed to come too, but Nair told him not to come today because he would be too conspicuous, so it was just me, Nair and Amako in the owl state who joined us on the first day.

"Mr. Alc, Mr. Krumia. Please take good care of us today."

"It's nice to meet you, too."

"Nice to meet you, sir."

The main purpose of the security is not to be so formal, but to look around the city and help anyone who is in trouble.

Sometimes they ask for help in advance, but the general purpose of today is to go around the city and help people.

"Seeing this group of people reminds me of the trip to the letter office," he said.

"Burlin is sleeping in the stables, but ...... yes, he is."

I nodded to Aruk's words.

Uluru-san looks interested and moves to stand next to me.

"When you say you handed over the letter, you mean the trip you took to Samaritan and Mearaq, right?"

Yes. I think it was about ...... two or three months. It was a trip where a lot of things really happened. ......Krumia, you were with your seniors, weren't you?"

Yes, I feel the same way as you do, Mr. Usato.

I was traveling with my senpai, of course.

......The trip was hard, but the experiences and connections we made there live on today.

"What was the hardest part?"

"All of it."

"All of it?

I'd say it's a bad choice: .......

I mean, there was something going on in Lukvis, Samaritan, Mearaq, and the land of the beastmen....

The case of Nair reviving the evil dragon is the most difficult in the sense that it will have an impact on the future. .......

"Hey, hey, what are you going to do about it?　What's the point of just walking down the street?"

Nair's voice trembles a little as if she has a premonition and tries to blatantly change the subject.

Not wanting to dredge up the past, I take her suggestion and change the subject.

"Mr. Aruk, do you know where you are going?

"We are heading for the area where the city is being developed since we know that we can get some help from Mr. Usato.

"When you say development ......, do you mean places where they are building buildings, roads, etc.?"

That's right.

I've been through that area many times as part of my training.

You certainly can't have enough hands there.

"I'm sure your healing magic can help those in need in the city, and there are many things you can do.

"I see. ...... In the meantime, we can always expand our healing senses."

As if to make good on my promise, I radiate the magic weakened by the deterioration of my lineage around myself.

"It's kind of relaxing to be near you, Usato-kun.

"I have just started radiating healing magic," he said.

"But it feels more like I'm getting a feeling of being fluffed up than receiving normal healing magic."

Like sonar, it emits magic power at regular intervals to determine the location of people around you.

The effective range is about 10 meters, and although the magic itself dissipates quickly, it is enough to walk around the city.

"Are you sure you can use the magic power now, Usato-dono?"

"The degradation of the system also helps to reduce the consumption of magic power.

"It's starting to feel like you're not just doing healing magic anymore, but something different from a wizard. ......"

I chuckle to myself as Mr. Krumia looks a little taken back.

Personally, I'd like to make it easier for people to learn this kind of deterioration, but it's quite difficult to do so.

"...... hmm?"

I detect five children coming toward me from an alley within my magic detection range.

It's obvious that they are kids who live here, but two of them are kids I know.

"Ram, Rose."

"Oh, Usato, my brother!"

"Hello!"

The twin demon children under Mr. Gref's protection, Ram and Rose.

Seeing them running toward us out of the alley, I, Nair and Amako said good-bye to Mr. Aruk and left for a while --- but for some reason, Uluru followed us.

"Why Uluru-san?"

"Hmmm..."

Don't get excited.

I kneel down on the ground to make eye contact with the two who came this way, while paying attention to the fact that Uluru-san, whose eyes are sparkling, has become a bit of a senior.

I look at the other children who are asking about us from the alley, and then talk to them.

"Were you playing with your friends?"

"Yes!"

Do you want me to call your sister?

I'm a little worried about the kids playing alone, but if Mr. Greff allows it, I guess it's okay.

Besides, this place is not far from where he lives.

"What's wrong with your brother, Usato?　He is walking normally.

"That's because sometimes I want to walk too, you know?"

"Pfft!"

Amaco, you'll have to prepare yourself later.

But why do they think I'm always running?　Do they think I'm a tuna or something?

"Be careful not to go too far, okay?　You don't want Mr. Gref to worry, do you?"

"Yeah. That's why I try to play close by.

"Great."

You are not related to me by blood, but I can see that you trust Mr. Gref.

I felt no need to be so careful and was about to leave when ...... I suddenly thought of giving him something.

The actual "I'm not sure how much I'm going to be able to do with it, but I'm sure I'm going to be able to do it.

"Here you go."

"What's this?　Slime?"

"It's soft."

"Yeah. It's a healing slime. It will disappear over time, though."

I'll give him the bullet, or healing slime for now.

The two who hold it in their hands, which is made of dark green magic with a slightly increased concentration of magic power and processed with elasticity, their faces light up with a "wow".

"Thank you, Usato!"

"No problem. You can give it to them too.

"Yes!"

See you later!"

I wave them off as they run to their friends in a good mood.

Uluru-san calls out to me.

"Are you used to children, Usato-kun?"

I'm always there for you.

Hey, Usato. Are you talking about me?　Usato?"

Amako looks up at me and smacks me in the face, and I am amused.

Payback for laughing at me earlier: ......!

"But ...... the kids were scared of you in Hinomoto, but not here, as you proved."

"I think Usato got what he deserved that time."

"It doesn't change the fact that he's a monster who chopped the ground with a piece of firewood instead of chopping it with an axe."

You're still the same old lucky guy.

I sigh as the cheeky commentary from the little fox and the little owl brings me back to reality at once.

"Usato, by the way, how long does it take for that thing to disappear?"

"Well, I guess so. ....... If you don't treat it roughly, it should last for an hour or two, right?

It won't last up to half a day, as expected.

I didn't make it that consciously.

As I think about this, I notice Mr. Uluru's eyes looking at me hungrily.

"Please visit ......."

"Thank you, Usato-kun. ......!!!"

No, thank you.

"Wow, it's supposed to be the same magic, but it's so different from mine!"

....... Is there really a demand for healing slime ......?

When I get back to Lingle Kingdom, should I get permission from the castle and try to sell it?　No, wait, stick adhesive healing magic bullets on the affected area ......, no way, healing compresses are possible ......?

"Nah, where are you tired?"

"What?　What? Tired areas?　Hmm, your eyes are tired from reading late last night.

"All right, put this over your eyes."

Sanity?

Why do I have to question my sanity twice a day?

Despite her babbling, Nair remains in her owlish state as she attaches slime-like magic bullets to the tops of her eyelids.

It looks like an owl with its eyes covered, which is a curious sight. .......

"How is it?"

"Uh-oh. ......"

You sound like my uncle, is he ok?

Nair groans for a few seconds and opens his mouth with magic attached to his eyes.

"This is going to sell!"

The feedback was very step-less, but it seems to be effective.

"I like that it's sticky but not too strong. It's good because the moderate vibrations of the healing magic slowly spread around the eyes, which is normal.

Nair is enjoying the magic bullet attached to her eye with oohs and aahs.

It seems that she doesn't intend to take it off for a while.

"Let's start a business when we get back to Lingle Kingdom. I'll leave the management and other things to me and Suzune, and all you have to do is to produce magic bullets.

"Ha-ha, that would be interesting."

"...... I can also order a magical tool to store magic power from Samaritan ......."

I'm really serious about this.

Let's change the subject here, since it's going to get complicated.

"Amaco. How's Hannah doing?

I look from Nair, who is mumbling something to Amako.

She was walking along without a care in the world and put her hand over her mouth.

"Ms. Hanna finished her report yesterday and she got a late day off today," she says.

"Then we should leave him alone."

"Yes, I see that you have a hobby of tending to your flower beds, and I think that's a good idea."

Caring for flowerbeds, huh?

Oh, so that's why when you were in the demon's territory you were filling bags with soil and handing them to Keira while everyone was out of sight.

She didn't want us to know, so she didn't tell us.

"Hannah helped me a lot and I'm sure I gave you a hard time... so I'll send you some flower seeds when I get back to the Lingle Kingdom..."

"Yes. It seems that not many flower seeds are available in the demon king's territory yet.

It is recovering, but it will take time.

I can see it now.

"Whoa."

Mr. Aruk's voice makes me look forward.

I notice that the streets lined with buildings have changed drastically, and a townscape of unfinished buildings and lumber on roughly cleared roads spreads out before my eyes.

The demon king city of Verhazal, which was originally built as a battlefield, has now begun to transform into a city that welcomes many demon tribe members.

The fortress has been torn down, and the area has been expanded to accommodate the people.