The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic

About three weeks have passed since Kazuki and I were summoned to this world.

Perhaps it is because I have been in training for the past three weeks that I have been able to fight to a certain extent, but I have not experienced a real battle with demons.

Now that the morning training is over, I am having lunch in the shade of a tree in one of the training grounds.

"Kazuki-kun, you have become much stronger.

"Haha, I'm no match for my senpai."

Over the past two weeks, Kazuki has grown at an extraordinary rate.

Of course, I have also become strong enough to compete with Sigurth, the strongest knight in the Kingdom of Lingle, and Welshy, the most talented wizard in the world.

I knew that they were holding back, but I still remember that they were quite surprised.

But it was not enough for me.

There is not enough romance in the magic of this country. Just a few strong electric blasts and there was a storm of applause. Kazuki would have blushed red and been embarrassed, but not me.

I want to be more free-thinking and use magic.

"I guess I'll just have to make it myself, won't I?"

What's wrong?　Suzune.

Oh, no. I seem to have lost my train of thought.

The blonde-haired, blue-eyed girl who just called out to me is the real daughter of King Lloyd, Celia Burgast Lingle.

As to why someone like her is here, the time goes back to after Mr. Usato was taken away by Rose.

King Lloyd found it difficult to bring Mr. Usato back.

He then assigned Kazuki and I to be educated by Sigurth, the Commander of the Royal Guard, and Welshy, a wizard who was reputed to be one of the most skilled wizards in the kingdom.

King Lloyd introduced us to his daughter Celia, who was about her age, and this was the beginning of our friendship with her.

"......"

Kazuki has finished his lunch and is looking out from the castle.

Hmmm...is he worried about Mr. Usato, judging from his somber expression?

"......Usato, I wonder how he is doing now."

Really, it's easy to understand.

The last time I saw you, Usato, you looked very worn out.

Either life in another world was not so comfortable for him, or the lifeguard training was so harsh. ..........

"What kind of person is Usato-sama?"

Celia, who was interested in Mr. Usato, asked me about him.

I try to answer her, but Kazuki starts talking about him first, beating his chest.

He is a friend who came to this world with me. We became friends shortly before we were summoned.

"From the way you were so happy, it seems that it's true that you don't have any male friends, Kazuki."

"No, you're wrong!　I have at least one or two guy friends. ......

Celia giggles at Kazuki, who mutters confidently, "I'm not sure I'm going to be able to do it. Well, I know what I'm talking about.

Considering Kazuki's school scene, I guess Usato is an important friend of Kazuki's, even if they have known each other for a short time.

"A friend? Where did he go?"

"Some place called the Lifeguard Corps?　I think it's ......."

"Kyu, a lifeguard?

"......?　That's right, senpai."

"Yes, that's right."

Now I remember that I had some doubts about the way Usato-kun seemed to be acting after our previous meeting.

I have some knowledge about the structure of the body ......, that is, the structure of muscles, because in my former world I enjoyed various sports.

When I met him before, his legs were developed in a way that I had never seen them before.

His upper body muscles had also been trained to match his legs, and they were not muscles that could be trained in just one week.

I thought it was amazing, but at the same time I had my doubts.

Rapid growth in a short period of time is bad for the body, considering that aspect...

"I'm worried about you. ......"

"Senior?"

No, it's nothing. Celia, you were surprised earlier when you heard about the lifeguard squad. ...... did something happen to you there?"

Her surprise earlier was unusual.

"No, well, ...... recently there have been some strange rumors about a lifeguard squad that have been spreading around the castle. ......"

"What ...... kind of rumor?"

Celia knows something about the rumors about the lifeguard.

She hasn't made eye contact with us since she heard Usato's story.

She spins her words in a mumbling voice.

"It's just a rumor,...... but it's rumored that a newcomer to the lifeguard corps is silently performing training ...... that even the members of the lifeguard corps would be upset about. I overheard a member of the guard rumoring about it,......"

..........

"......... something is really starting to worry me. Why don't we end today's training here and go check on Usato-kun?"

"Yes, let's go."

"Oh, I'll go with you."

Kazuki nodded, his face tightening as he felt his facial muscles stiffen.

Kazuki nodded, his face tightening as well.

After taking the afternoon off from training, Kazuki and I, along with Celia, were on our way to the lifeguard station where Usato was staying. It was dangerous to leave the princess of a country outside the castle, so Sigurth was with us as an escort.

The place where the lifeguard's quarters are located is overgrown with trees, and as befits a place on the outskirts of a kingdom, there is not a soul to be seen.

Usato was supposed to be in front of the dormitory before, but he was nowhere to be seen.

"Is this where Usato-sama is?"

"Yes, but he's not here ......."

Isn't this afternoon training now?"

"Well, let's see if we can find him. If we're in the way, we can just go home. Sigurth, can you show us the way?

"Yes, sir. Okay. Please follow me.

I don't intend to stay long as I just want to see what's going on. Sigurth leads the way through the thick foliage to the lifeguard training area.

Celia's eyes sparkle as she talks to Kazuki, looking around with a fresh look in her eyes, as if the outside scenery is new to her, since she always sees only the castle.

"Wow, isn't it amazing, Mr. Kazuki!

"Yes, it is."

"Celia-sama, don't stay too far from me ......"

"Sigurth is too overprotective!"

She is the princess of a country. No wonder Sigurth is so overprotective.

Kazuki apologizes apologetically to Sigurth who walks in front of him with a troubled look on his face.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Sigurth."

"No, don't worry about it. I also have some business to attend to in Rose. ...... There is a training area just up ahead. I'm sure that's where Usato-sama is.

"I see!"

He looks in the direction Sigurth pointed.

It has been less than two weeks since we last met, and I wonder how he has grown in that time.

A training ground in the midst of nature. A good size for a small group of elite lifeguards.

In the center of the place, Usato is doing push-ups, but Kazuki, who is watching from next to him, does not shout with joy.

The same was true for me.

""......""

"What's the matter? Gentlemen, what in the world is going on in front of--?"

Celia peeked ahead from behind and was as speechless as we were.

The scene that unfolded before us was--,

"Nuh-guh-guh......!"

"Hey, you're slowing down. Are you a caterpillar? Don't make a sound just because you added more weights."

Who said anything about raising the volume?

Don't waste your breath.

Usato does push-ups with a desperate look on his face.

If that were all, it would not be so strange, but the problem is the large block of rock on his back.

I estimate that it weighs about 50 kilograms.　That is what is being carried on the back of Usato.

And then there is the figure of Rose, the leader of the rescue team, sitting arrogantly on the rock.

"...... ding!"

"What the hell, I just heard you click your tongue!"

I just heard that mild-mannered Usato-kun click his tongue. Is he really Usato-kun, or is he possessed by some evil spirit or something?

"I was so surprised at how light Mr. Rose was. ...... I couldn't help but click my tongue."

"Oh, you say that so sweetly. If you can afford it, I'm sure you'll have no problem adding more weights!"

Rose gets down on the ground and puts a block of rock on the ground nearby.

Rose smiles broadly at Usato, who grits his teeth and continues to push up against the rock.

"You're getting pretty good for my taste, aren't you? I'm sure we'll be able to put him in there soon. ...... hmm?　You guys are ......."

Kazuki rubs his eyes and thinks he is dreaming this scene.

No wonder, the mild-mannered Mr. Usato is now doing push-ups with a glare in his eyes. It's no wonder he wants to escape from reality.

But only Sigulus, the Knight Commander, has an angry look on his face and walks up to Rose.

"Hey, Sigurth. What's the matter?　You brought a hero and a princess to a place like this."

What are you doing?

"What?"

I said, what are you doing?　How dare you destroy the future of these young men!

Sigurth grabs Rose by the chest.

No wonder Sigurth is angry, what Rose is doing to Mr. Usato is not what one would call training. It is rather a hardship.

Rose grabs Sigurth's arm expressionlessly as he grabs her by the chest. His hand is twisted and twisted by the pure force of the grip alone.

"Let go of me! I don't mind your chivalry, but don't force it on me. I have my ways. Besides, he's to be my right hand man.　If you don't handle this lightly, I'll be in trouble.

"Your right hand ......?"

Yes, he's a bargain I finally found. He's got a good competitive streak, he won't give in, and he's got my seal of approval for being able to keep up with my training."

I look into Rose's eyes and take an involuntary step back.

Her eyes were filled with strength. Her determination to do what she had to do and never to compromise could not be more evident.

Undaunted, Sigurth brushes Rose's hand away.

"You freak!　The king has asked me to return you to the army, but from the looks of you I'm afraid that's not going to happen!"

Ha ha, I can't open my right eye anyway.

Nonsense!

Rose says, pointing to her right eye, which has a scar across the length of its length and won't open.

Is she refusing to return to the army because of the scar on her right eye? ......

Sigurth comes back to us with a sniffle and approaches Celia with a worried look on his face.

I'm going to go cool off a bit. Princess, please stay close to Kazuki-sama.

"Yeah, yeah. ......"

I'll be back as soon as I calm down."

Sigurðs says this to Celia and disappears into the woods.

He is probably aware that he will get into a fight with Rose if he stays here any longer.

"Well, now that Sigurth is gone. Do the hero and the princess want to talk about this?"

"It's not about this. Hey, what do you mean you want me as your right hand man?　When I become your right hand man, I'll give you my right punch, Mr. Rose. If you want my right hand, just give me your face and I'll be happy to give it to you!

"But first, why don't I give you a present?　...... and I'd love to, but I'm going back first."

Rose, who had her right fist ready for Usato-kun, looked at us and walked toward the dormitory as if she had changed her mind.

She watches his back and approaches Usato, who is standing up tall with the weight on his back down on the ground.

"Are you all right?　"Are you all right, Mr. Usato?

"I'm fine. ...... who's this?"

Usato tilts his head when he sees Celia, who has come with Kazuki.

"My name is Celia Burgast Lingle. Please call me Celia, Mr. Usato.

"Yes, Mr. ...... and Mr. Lloyd's ......?"

Yes. Yes, I'm his daughter.

When Usato hears that she is the daughter of a king, he panics a little. He is not used to being addressed by a woman he has never met before.

Kazuki was actually confused.

Celia tells the panicked Usato to "please treat me normally," and he nods his head reluctantly.

"By the way, how do you think Kazuki and the others are doing in their training?　I can see that everyone is getting stronger. ......"

""......""

"What, why are you mute?"

I can't say.

I can't tell you that our training is not as hard as Usato's. ....... No, it's not as tough as Usato's training, though, is it?

In fact, our training is carefully designed to avoid physical damage and to improve our fighting ability efficiently, but Usato's training is different.

It is a dangerous training that goes beyond the limits of what the body is capable of. Only a healing wizard who can heal his own body can do this.

From the outlandish training and rumors that have been circulating for the past three weeks... I'd say he's been training for three weeks.

His physique does not seem to have changed much, but I could already see that his body had undergone a tremendous evolution over the past three weeks, something that is unthinkable to the average person.

Intrigued by this, I did not hesitate to put my hand on his T-shirt.

"Excuse me, Usato-kun."

"What?　What's the matter, Inukami-senpai ......?

He rolled up the clothes Usato was wearing.

Celia's face, who was watching the scene, flushed red at my action.

"...... I see."

The result of the healing magic that forced me to heal the muscle damage caused by excessive training, these dense muscle fibers, as well as the endurance, will be able to draw unusual power.

"You look different. Usato-kun, you have amazing muscles. ......!"

"Aren't you excited, Inukami-senpai?"

"No, no, I'm ...... impressed that you've done so well in such a short period of time."

No, you really did a good job of torturing him.

Suzune-sama,...... what's wrong?"

"I'm sorry Celia, I don't understand either. I'm sorry Celia, I don't know either.

Perhaps fed up with my refusal to leave him, Usato forcibly pulled me off him with both arms.

I'm a little disappointed, but I'll back off for the time being.

There's no point in letting him hate me.

"Huh. But I'm glad to see that everyone is doing well.

"Usato looks ...... fine."

"Ha-ha-ha, that's all I've got going for me these days."

Usato smiles cheerfully without showing any sign of fatigue.

...... seems to be okay, the training is what it is, but he is adapting well here.

Deciding that there is nothing to worry about, we try to leave to look for Sigurth, who is walking away.

"Well, it looks like our fears were unfounded, so I'd better get back.

"Worried?　Well, okay. I'll come to you this time. I'd like to see the training at the castle.

"Yes, please come to ......."

Celia shuddered as she heard Usato's distant look as he looked toward the castle, and whispered, "Oh, my God.

She did not want him to see too much of the training at the castle, as she thought that the level of training of the knights was the same as that of the lifeguard corps. Perhaps it would have been demoralizing for the knight.

When the conversation was over and I was about to go looking for Sigurth, a big man came from the woods with what looked like a lunch box in one hand.

"He is ......."

"You know him, Usato?"

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I saw a vein appear on Usato's forehead.

I had known Usato for a short time, but I knew him to be a mild-mannered person. For a moment, I thought it was a bad dream to see him looking like an ogre like he was now.

But reality was cruel.

Because Usato-kun spoke out of turn to the tall man.

"Who the hell do you think you are, holding my lunch box!　You little wooden idiot!　Use that brain of yours and remember what happened a week ago!

"Ah!　I don't know what you're talking about!　Try to put it in words I, an idiot, can understand!

"If you try to make it any clearer, you'll sound like a baby. Oh, I see... Tong has a head full of cotton, not brains!"

You son of a b*tc*!

Tong's head is full of cotton candy. ----!

Give me your head!

I'll take it!

"Oh, is that Usato?　......?　Now he's laughing and talking. ......

"Hang on, Mr. Kazuki!　How can I help ...... Suzune-sama!"

"Hell can change even a person's mind. ...... is cruel."

"This is not the time to get lost in emotion!　Forget Sigurth, get Master Kazuki to the castle ...... quickly!"

I look behind me, lending a shoulder to Kazuki-kun, whose eyes have gone somewhat vacant.

He is fighting with a strong-looking man, and he looks so different from his mild-mannered appearance earlier that it is hard to imagine that he has changed, but he looks somewhat natural.

"Well, you've found your place. ......"

I was a little envious to see him finding his place in the unknown world before anyone else.