The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic

The game between Nack and Meena ended with Nack's victory.

Although he tried to use Meena's system enhancement forcibly, Nack's healing magic returned to its original form, and it is safe to say that he was able to solve his own problems.

I really want to see him grow up more in this city before I leave, but the day after the battle between Nack and Meena, I, Inukami-senpai, Kazuki, and Welshy were summoned by Mr. Gladys.

"First of all, I would like to thank you. Thank you, Usato."

"Heh?"

I was summoned to the dean's office, where I was suddenly bowed down.

I was a bit nervous and tried to ask for help from Kazuki and Inukami-senpai, but before I could ask for help, a very knowledgeable Welshie-san smiled at me and spoke to me.

"Principal Gladys wanted to change the mindset of the students at this school."

"Huh ......?"

"Magic relies on innate talent. The number of children with this belief has been increasing at the school.

"We did not like the situation where people gave up on improving their own abilities and blamed everything on their talents. You ...... have changed that, you and Nack. Many of our students have changed their minds after seeing how Nack faced the wall of talent head on and broke it down, even if in different ways.

......I'm not really aware of it, but I guess my actions have had an impact on a lot of students in this city.

"And it has also changed the mindset of us teachers. No one doubts your ability anymore. Who can say that the Demon Lord's army is weak when even those of you who are so strong had a hard time?

"!　Well then, Mr. Gladys!　The decision on the letter can be found at ......."

"Yes."

Gladys-san nodded at Kazuki's words and looked around at all of us before opening her mouth.

"Luxvis will form a cooperative relationship with the Kingdom of Lingle."

I was happy to hear those words, but at the same time I felt a little sad.

Not because I was sad that I had formed a cooperative relationship with Lukvis, but because I was sad to say goodbye to Kiriha and the others who had become good friends with me in this city.

"Thank you, Dean. We will see you later today at ......."

If the letter has been answered, then our goal is to pass the letter on to the next country.

So we have to get out of here.

I said goodbye to Mr. Gladys and left the president's office, and after being seen off by Kara and Halfa, who had come to the entrance of the school, I parted from the seniors.

I headed for the dormitory where Kiriha and the others were waiting for Amako.

The school is closed for the day because it is the day after the mock battle, so I know that Kiriha and the others will be there. And since Nack, who collapsed from exhaustion yesterday, is sleeping in their dormitory, he is also there. So I don't have to worry about leaving without saying goodbye, but my heart is still heavy.

With heavy steps, I arrive at the dormitory and explain to Kiriha and the others who have welcomed me that I am leaving today. Fortunately, Nack seemed to be awake and was listening to my story in silence.

"I see, so you are leaving today..."

I felt sorry for Kiriha and the others who had come to the front of the dormitory, but I said something back to them.

"Yeah, I'm sorry for coming out of nowhere."

"It's all right, it's an important mission, isn't it? If that's the case, I can't help it."

Kiriha cries her shoulders out in disappointment.

Seeing her, I take the cloth bag that Mr. Welshy made me carry before I came here out of the pocket of my trousers and hold it out in front of her.

"Here, for letting me stay here. I didn't prepare it for you.

"Oh, no, I'm sorry. I didn't do that much.

"You've been very helpful, if I do say so myself. Nack even let me stay the night, and most of all, I had a great week with you guys."

I don't mean to flatter or exaggerate.

It was a bit of a hectic week, but it was a good time.

"Well, we already know you're stubborn, don't we? I'll just give up and take it. ......"

Thank you.

I couldn't bear to just eat and leave without giving anything back.

"You were a really weird person, you know. ......"

"Of course, you're the one who's coming with me, after all."

Amako, I think that's a bit harsh.

And it's not something to be proud of, is it?

"I'm sure you're right, ......."

"Deny it. ......"

"You're right, you can't deny it. It's how we got to know you, so I guess it's not so bad to be different."

She smiles at Kiriha, who smiles at her with a smile that is somewhat softer than when we first met.

So much has happened, I feel like I've been here so long that this past week feels like a very long time.

"I wasn't sure what was going to happen at first. I was wondering what would happen at first, but seeing you like this ...... made me think that it's not so bad to try to believe in people again."

"Kyou ......, you are ......."

"That doesn't mean I'm going to open up so easily. But if only there was someone like you who would treat us normally."

Kyou, who turned away with a pouty face, said so.

When I let out a giggle at his words, he turns his face red and yells at me.

"Don't laugh!　I know what I'm saying stinks too!

"You're a shy guy, aren't you?"

"Shut up, amako! I'll never say this again!　d*mn, why did I say such an embarrassing thing ...... d*mn it ......"

"...... are you crying?"

"Who's crying?

I apologize to Kyou, who turns around as if to say "sorry, sorry," and Satsuki smiles innocently at me. I bent down to meet her eyes and clenched both fists.

"Usato!　Come back here again when your trip is over!　And tell me even more amazing and strange stories!　And tell Suzune and Kazuki that you'll see them again!

"Yes, I will tell them. But don't annoy Kiriha and Kyou too much.

"Yes!"

I nodded at Satsuki's words as she bounced happily.

You really have a huge range of tension, I thought you were a quieter girl at first.

Receiving the parting greetings from the three beastmen who have been so kind to me, I feel that it was worth coming here, even if the purpose of handing over the letter is not included in it.

"Nack".

"......"

Finally, I call out to Nack, who has been nodding his head since a while ago.

He remains motionless with his head down, but slowly looks up when I call his name.

"Mr. Usato,...... I have to admit that your training was hard and painful for me."

"Yeah."

"At first I thought what a crazy thing to do."

"......Uh,yeah."

"I really thought it was a monster that was using some kind of horrible magic, not healing magic."

"Oh, wait a minute."

Oh, no.

This isn't a goodbye speech, it's a complaint about me, isn't it?　I think I know how Rose feels when she hears me complaining, but I wish I didn't.

"But now I can say that none of it was a waste of time. The hard training, the healing magic, and the things you taught me were all essential for me to win over Meena."

"Knack ......"

"I want to be stronger. I want to become stronger and be like you. Usato, I found you. I found a way to live without being tied down by my family, by Meena, by anyone."

With yesterday's victory, he now has the chance to walk a new path, free of his old ties. It is up to him to make the most of it.

But when he says he wants to be like me, it's a little embarrassing.

"I'm going to go to the Kingdom of Lingle and join the lifeguard!　I'll endure even harder training than I do now!　I'll take the abuse!"

"......I'm not ready. My physical abilities are not up to the Commander's ideal, and my lineage strengthening is still in its infancy. To be honest, compared to the Commander, I'm not even close to him. ...... But still, do you want to be like me?"

"You are my mentor and ...... my back to follow!"

...... I see.

Then I can't go on like this. I have to get fitter than I am now and keep working harder than ever so that I can be Nack's target.

He takes out a letter that he has been keeping in the pocket of his uniform and presents it to Nack.

The letter is in a rectangular envelope, and in the lower right corner of the envelope is written in slightly distorted letters the words <> in short.

"I think it will be all right if I give you this letter. The one who wears the same uniform as me and has the appearance of a predator is the leader. Well, I think you will recognize him at a glance.

"Yes!"

Nack received the letter with great care.

I'm not sure if he'll be able to handle the lifeguard training, or if he'll be able to maintain his composure under Rose's irrationality, but I'm sure Nack will be fine.

......I'd better get going.

I have Inukami-senpai and Kazuki and the others waiting for me, so I urge Amako to get going. Amako nods her head, looks at Kiriha and the others, and takes a deep breath.

"It's good to see you and Kiriha again. Thank you for everything you've done for us.

"I'm glad to see Amako in good health, too. If you ever get lonely, come to my house, Amaco is always welcome."

"...... yeah."

Amako's mouth breaks into a smile, but she turns her head at an angle, as if she is embarrassed to be seen smiling at me.

Just like Sarla's house, you now have another place to go back to.

I turn to the four of them, muttering to myself, "That's great, isn't it?

Kiriha, Kyou, Satsuki, take care of yourselves. Knack will ...... not need to say goodbye, so I'll just say ...... see you again."

"You too, Usato. Well, if you're ever in the neighborhood, drop by. We'll be here for the time being.

"Make sure you save Amako's mother."

See you later, Usato!

I'll be waiting for you in the Lingle Kingdom!

With these words from each of them, Amako and I left the dormitory where Kiriha and the others were staying.

It's sad to say goodbye, but it doesn't mean we won't see each other again.

"He's gone, isn't he?"

"Yeah, he's gone."

Nack muttered to Usato and Amako as he looked off their backs, and Kyou answered him.

It was a very short week, but I think it was the most meaningful time I have ever had. It reminded me of my long-forgotten desire to make friends with humans, and above all, it was the first time I made a human friend.

"Are you going to the Lingle Kingdom soon?"

"......I would love to, but I still have things to do."

What else is there?

I turn to Nack and see him holding a letter in his hand, tucking it into his pocket with great care.

"I thought I'd send my parents a goodbye letter ...... and quit school ......, and then I thought I'd finally meet Meena ......."

"I don't think you should."

"Yeah, I don't know what they'll do to me."

I agree.

I, Kyou, and Satsuki stopped Nack at once.

It's too dangerous to meet Meena after yesterday's game. If he is not careful, he could be hit by magic on the spot.

But Nack just shakes his head in annoyance, as if he knew what was coming.

"You're right, I don't know what they'll do to me. I'm sure I don't know what they'll do to me. ......What Meena did to me is not something I can easily forgive. But whether you forgive me or not, I'm not ...... going to forgive you."

"I'm ......?"

I wanted to talk to you.

At the end of the game, Nack was the only one who could see Meena running amok from close up. No one else in the room could see or hear her.

But the sound of Meena's voice that reached my beastly ears was not full of confidence, but it sounded as if she was clinging to someone who was going far away. Considering this, it is not hard to understand why Nack is concerned about her.

Do what you want, Nack. "Do what you want, but when you leave here, stop by here. I'll see you out."

"Of course. In fact, the people who are closest to me here are only the Kiriha's."

"I'm a beast, but I think that's pretty weird ......."

Indeed.

...... somehow I've come to be able to talk normally with Nack, whom Usato brought with him. At first it was as if we were talking through Usato, but before I knew it, we were able to have a normal conversation without it.

Really, it was just a matter of when.

"I can't help it if it's weird. After all, I am Usato's disciple.

"Ha, you're right."

Seeing Kyou patting Nack's back in a funny way, Satsuki and I naturally laugh as well.

I had been wondering if humans and beasts could really get along, but it was so much easier when we were able to come to terms with each other like this.

"......!"

Stifling the sudden surge of emotion, I turn my body once more in the direction of where Usato and Amako have gone.

I don't know when I will see them again.

Still, I could not think that I might never see them again. Amako had Usato, and Usato had Amako, so there was nothing to worry about.

"I'm looking forward to our next meeting."

But the next time we meet, I'd like it if Amako's mom is saved, Usato's trip is over, and I'm ...... a little more open-minded than I am now.

I'm going to try to do something different in my own way until then.

After saying goodbye to Kiriha and the others, Amako and I moved to the gate leading outside.

Waiting for us were Inukami-senpai, Kazuki, Welshy, and the knights.

As we were to be divided into three groups for our departure, each knight was making preparations, and Alc, who would accompany us, was loading his luggage on one of the horses.

"Mr. Alc, is that horse ......?"

"I thought I'd have him carry it since it's going to be a bit of a big load for the trip. He is a good horse, if a bit old. And he's smart, so I'm sure he won't slow you down on your journey."

"Okay, well, ......, nice to meet you."

He purred pleasantly as I stroked his slightly blackish brown fur.

I've never touched a horse before, but it's so smooth. It's a little different from a brindle.

...... Well, I can't leave the preparations to Mr. Aruk forever.

I'll help you.

No, no, I'm fine. Mr. Welshy has something more important to discuss with you before we leave, so let's get to it first.

An important talk from Mr. Welsey?

I don't know, let's just go.

"Okay. Amako, will you go get Bullyn? He's probably still sleeping."

"Yeah, okay."

Leaving Aruk and Amako to get ready, I move to the area near the carriage where Mr. Welshy and the others are.

As far as I can see, they are not talking about anything important yet. Were they waiting for me? Thinking this, I call out to him.

"I'm sorry, I'm late."

"I didn't wait that long, but did you get to say goodbye?"

He nods at his senpai's words and passes on the message from Satsuki to his senpai and Kazuki.

"......I see, yes, thank you for telling them."

I'll see you soon."

"Usato is right, it's not like it's goodbye for life, so I'm sure we'll see each other again. Satsuki said we would see each other again.

"......You're right, we'll come back to see you when it's all over. We'll come back to see you when we've finished everything.

Kazuki's words and mine brought him back to his senses.

Mr. Welshy, who had been silently watching us, opened his mouth at the right moment.

"It looks like everyone is here. I know that you have experienced many things here in Luxembourg. But this is only the beginning of your journey. The long journey begins here.

We keep silent so as not to miss Ms. Welshy's voice.

"Suzune is to the north, Kazuki is to the west, and Usato is to the east. It's very unfortunate for us, but we have to rely on you to inform the Lingle Kingdom ...... of the crisis on this continent. But you are willing to help us regardless of that. ......"

She is frustrated by the fact that she is dependent on us, but after taking a deep breath, she smiles kindly at me.

Suzune-sama, Kazuki-sama, and Usato-sama, please be safe. I sincerely hope that you will all return safely to the Kingdom of Lingle.

"They will come back. After all, Kazuki and I are the brave ones and Usato is an immortal lifesaver!

"I'm not immortal, though. ......

Kazuki stepped forward and looked at her with eyes full of power.

"Our home in this world is in the Kingdom of Lingle. There are many people waiting for our return. So please wait for us. We'll succeed in getting the letter and getting the other countries to cooperate, and then we'll go home. ......"

"...... yes?"

Ms. Welshy's eyes welled up at Kazuki's words, and she bowed one last time before walking away from us. We looked at each other as we watched her go.

"Senpai, Kazuki, I know it's a tough journey, but hang in there," she said.

"Oh, come on, that's our line, Usato, it's the hardest thing you've ever had to do."

"That's right. You have to go to the land of the beastmen. ......"

I know it's dangerous, but we've already made our decision.

Besides, my interactions with Kiriha and the others have made me a little more positive about the beastmen's country.

"Well, it will turn out the way it's supposed to. Just because I got along with Kirija and the others here doesn't mean there is no hope for me.

"To be" ...... huh, I don't know if you're really sketchy or not. Be really careful, okay?　If you're in any kind of danger, I'll come running from wherever I am."

I don't know how to react because it doesn't sound like a joke when he says it like that.

"Then I'll come running too."

"Ka,kazuki......"

"Of course. It's my role as your friend to come to you in a pinch. Just like Usato who rushed to me and my senpai in our time of need when we were about to die during the battle against the Demon King's army."

"...... Ugh, you can't deny it when they put that out there. ......"

"Hmph, Kazuki and I both owe our lives to you. It's only natural that I want to help you."

......Totally, you two owe me too much.

But I'm sure there is a part of me that is glad to hear that you're here to help me.

So..,

"Let's not part ways so bitterly."

"Right. Let's send each other off with a smile!

They look at each other, wishing each other a successful trip and a happy reunion.

"...... we won't say goodbye. So, let's ...... see you three again!"

""Yes!""

Inukami-senpai's confident, fearless smile and Kazuki's gentle, warm smile.

I was caught up in their smiles and replied in response to Inukami-senpai's words, hoping that the three of us would meet again.

"Usato, are you done?"

Amako asked me as I parted from them and moved to join Aruk and the others who were preparing for the event.

"Yes, I don't need to say any more words. Mr. Aruk, are you ready to leave?

"Yes, I'm ready."

Mr. Alc pulls on the reins of his horse, which is loaded with the luggage for the trip on its back.

Senpai and Kazuki would be accompanied by several knights, but for me it would be just Amako, Mr. Alc, Bulrin, and my dark brown horse.

But this number is just right for me, whether I run or walk.

After getting ready, we move to the gate and line up next to the two groups of senpai and kazuki who have already lined up. Then the big door in front of us gradually opens.

"Let's get going. ......"

As soon as the gate is completely opened, the other two groups begin to walk, cued by the voices of Kazuki and Inukami-senpai, who are in the lead.

I wave them off as they go their separate ways, then turn around and look at Aruk-san, Amako, and Bulrin before looking forward once more.

......The long but short time in Lukvis has come to an end.

Kazuki and my senpai have gone their separate ways, and I am traveling with a new group of friends.

I would be lying if I said I was not anxious. But I'm honestly excited about it all. Countries, monsters, people, and landscapes outside of the Lingle Kingdom. I'm not Inukami-senpai, but there are fantasies waiting for us that we haven't seen yet.

"Let's go!"

I said these words of excitement and started to walk, stamping my feet on the ground.