And it's episode 474!

 

Apparently Nea had told Rose about most of what had happened in Calmherio beforehand when Miria and Belle had given permission to stay at the dormitory.

"It's too much of a hassle for you to say the same thing over and over again, and I can explain it more succinctly, right?" After thanking her as she walked back to the room, I headed to the leader's office where Rose was waiting.

 

"It's Usato."

"Oh, put it in."

 

There was a knock on the door, and after asking for permission, Rose sat down in her usual chair in the leader's office, looking through the papers on the desk.

 

"I've just returned from Calmerio."

"I've heard most of it from Nea, and you're in a lot of trouble wherever you go."

"Hahaha...... Well, I'm trying to think that I'm under those stars at this point."

 

In the first place, I was thinking about the possibility of being involved in the case from the beginning.

What I didn't expect was that the case was something else and the scale was much larger than I had imagined.

 

"What about Nak's sister and her squire?"

"I allowed it, and I don't have any particular reason to oppose it. …… If I had to say it, I'd say it's going to cause a ruckus...... You don't have to worry about that."

"As far as I can see from his personality, I think I'll be fine."

 

He was a grown up kid who didn't look right.

Somehow, when I look at Miria, I am reminded of Hayate's daughter Linka, whom I met in Hinomoto, but she feels young even though she is supposed to be the same age as Amako.

 

"I heard you engaged Owl again, didn't you?"

"Yes, Mr. Owl was implanted with six spells for each of his subordinates by magic."

"Are you mistaken in thinking that if you can use a lot of magic, you're strong?"

「…… Ah, maybe."

 

Shea said that Owl was a counter to me and Rose, but I don't know why he concentrated his magic on her alone.

His words and actions sound meaningful, but he doesn't think deeply about them and is haphazard.

 

"Oh, and that."

"Hmm?"

"He avoids the leader because he's awkward or because he can't face him."

"Huh."

 

For the time being, Rose sighed heavily when she thought of Mr. Owl.

It's rare for this person to sigh, so I'm a little surprised as I continue.

 

"At first, I tried to get him out, but things changed."

"Is that the one you're chasing?"

"Yes, Sia Garmio...... That's what we thought it was, and we asked her about Mio."

 

Owl is still in a state where he can manipulate Shea at will if he really wants to, but Mio is mentally unstable, so he needs to help her along with Rune...... I think.

 

"If you were there and decided it was the best fit, I'm not going to make a fuss about it."

"I don't know if it's optimal, but I hope I can do my best...... That's what I think."

"At least the guy I know is a sweet guy who complains a lot...... I know what I need to do. It's going to be fine."

 

He is harsh in his mouth, but you can see his trust in Mr. Owl in his speech.

…… I have to keep growing.

I don't know what the devil will do in the future, and I want to do everything I can while I can.

 

"Leader, would you mind if I had another rehearsal?"

"Hmm? …… Is it a rehearsal?"

"Doesn't it seem impossible......?"

 

Are you busy with something?

I'm a little worried about Rose, who seems to be worried about my request.

After about ten seconds of thought, Rose looked at him as if she had made up her mind, and opened her mouth.

 

"Come on, I'll tell you."

"What?"

"It's the kind of fighting you're going to need."

「!」

 

Most of what I learned from Rose was how to use healing magic, how to run, and how to dodge attacks.

I've only been using my fighting style, which I've cultivated through experience, but I've never been taught how to fight in the true sense of the word.

 

"I was going to teach you at some point, but it looks like you're getting to the point where you can."

"...... stage?"

 

Does that mean I have the ability to teach them how to fight?

Rose, who saw me confused about what kind of technology it was, smiled for some reason.

 

"Okay, do you want to just touch it?"

"What?"

 

He gets chills at Rose, who stands up unexpectedly.

　……。

No way, right now! In the leader's office!? Training!?

Turning her shoulders, Rose stopped about two meters away from me and glared at me with a familiar ferocious smile.

 

"I'm going to hit you now, try to prevent it."

"Haha, ...... joke."

「……」

 

Oh my gosh, this person ...... serious!?

I was unknowingly nostalgic for this unreasonableness, but I don't think I can accept that unreasonableness!

 

"Oh, wait, wait———

"Hold on."

 

Is my intention still flyaway somewhere?

- The abnormal situation of being hit indoors suddenly causes a chilling sensation to run down her spine.

Then, Rose, who was standing upright and about two meters away, disappeared in the moment she blinked, and a fist loomed in front of her.

 

"Huh!?"

 

I've been through it many timesHealing magic was wrapped in・・・・・・・・・Right fist.

The power of the impact, which reverberated to the core of my body as if I was receiving a lump of iron, and the power of the impact penetrated me, and I was in serious danger of my life, but I held my fist with my right arm to defend it———、

 

"This is it."

「…… Huh?"

 

———, but it wasn't my right fist that hit, but the opposite, my left fist, which landed on my chin.

The moment it hits you to the extent that it hits, you will be hit at zero distance and your vision will be reversed.

 

"Whoa......!?"

 

A jolt ran through my jaw and I fell to the floor, barely conscious as I looked up at Rose.

 

"No, why pursue it further when you can only hit it lightly?"

"You'll remember it better if you guess."

 

It was a shock that could have caused me to lose my memory if it wasn't me.

Or rather, what did you do now?

I couldn't react to being punched by Rose's fist? The left fist itself shouldn't have been early, but ......? I didn't notice it until I was hit.

I couldn't understand what had happened to me, so Rose opened her mouth, showing me her clenched left fist.

 

"This is the technique I'm going to teach you next...... No, it's consciousness."

"...... consciousness"

"It's just that what you're best at isn't necessarily the best technique for the situation."

 

Rose looks down at me and raises her right fist with her usual ferocious smile.

 

"When you start full-fledged training, you can't do it now, but what are you going to do?" Do you still want to do it?"

「…… Haha."

 

Ah, nostalgia.

He remembers the time when he was beaten by Rose during evasion training.

Naturally, I smiled and looked up at Rose as if glaring at her.

 

"It's been a lot nice to check it out...... You're bound to do it."

"Hah, even if I grow up, I'm still a cheeky brat."

 

Rose crosses her arms as she is in a good mood at my groaning.

I also broke the healing spell on my neck and stood up.

 

"The training is in three days."

"Understood."

"We're done, you can go down."

 

Excuse me, I said, and then left the leader's office.

He closes the door and exhales lightly, as if to release the tension, and looks at his palms.

 

「…… There's still a lot to learn."

 

I'm still immature.

No matter how much skill you acquire, there is still a lot to learn.

But on the other hand, I still have a lot of room to grow.

 

●

 

I was able to get permission to stay at the dormitory of the Life Rescue Team, an organization to which my brother belongs.

I'm really indebted to Inukami and Usato for a long time, but I'm a little excited because it's a rare experience to be in an environment where my brother is spending time.

 

"It's good."

 

I was led to one of the two dormitories, and I sat down on the bed and took a breather.

 

"Are you tired?"

"There's been a lot going on today."

 

I nodded at the words of Belle, the maid who was sorting out my luggage beside me.

The personality of the lifeguards? The members of the group.

- An older brother yelling at a demon girl.

And then there was the reunion.

To be honest, I didn't expect to see my brother in the Ringle Kingdom so easily, so things have gone so well so far that it doesn't feel real.

 

"Your brother is also splendid...... Tough? …… I was surprised to see it."

"Yes, the environment of the rescue team seems to have a positive effect on Bochama."

"Oh, do you give it to me...... It's ...... good influence."

 

Is it a good influence to change your personality?

Belle smiles at me as my cheeks twitch.

 

"When you came to the mansion, you were in a situation where you couldn't express your thoughts, and I think that's ...... Luxvis."

「……」

"But here, Bochama is able to express his emotions and live his life as he pleases, which is a great pleasure for me as someone who knows Bochama from the past."

 

…… That's right.

My brother is free to live here.

Today, I saw it and understood it well.

 

"Belle, by the way, I heard that you knew about Usato and Inukami, why?"

"The two of you...... No, they're famous."

「…… Hmmm."

 

Maybe it's just that I'm ignorant because my father restricted me from information about the Ringle Kingdom, but why is there such a thing as a lack of sharpness in Belle's words only at this time?

 

"Did you find anything else?"

"......, I learned about it from a novel."

"Wow...... There's such a thing as a novel. If you have one, can you show it to me next time?"

"No, I think it's too early for the young lady."

"What? Oh, really?"

 

For the time being, I can read books that are difficult for my age, but it's still early.

I wonder what it is, is it a complicated book? When people say that, it bothers me unnecessarily.

 

"The book is ———."

 

What kind of story is it? Just as I was about to visit, I heard a knock in the room where Belle and I were.

In response to the voice, Inukami, a woman with beautiful black hair who opened the door, enters.

 

"I'm sorry I'm busy, Belle, I've finished sorting out your room, so you can bring your stuff."

"Thank you."

 

Apparently, the room next to mine has been sorted out.

 

"Well, the young lady will be ready in a minute, so ......."

"Don't be in such a hurry, I'm not going out of here today."

 

I've let Belle take care of me all the time, so I want her to take a break at times like this.

 

"But ......."

"You're tired of being with me all the time, aren't you? I'll be waiting for you down there with Inukami-san, so don't worry."

「…… Got it."

 

She bowed as usual and pulled her luggage and headed to her room.

After seeing him off, I talk to Inukami, who is beside me.

 

"So, let's go downstairs."

"Yes, I wanted to introduce you to the kids who live here."

 

I followed Inukami down to the second floor or the first floor of the dormitory.

The first floor seemed to be basically a place for everyone to eat, and people who already lived here were sitting at the tables lined up.

There are six of them: Ferm, Nea, another demon girl, a beast woman, a girl, and a blonde girl.

I mean, it's a face you'd never encounter if you just lived in ...... mansion.

 

"I've brought them all here."

 

At the sound of Inukami's voice, everyone's gaze turns to this one.

When I'm a little overwhelmed by his gaze, Inukami-san gently pushes me back and urges me to sit in a chair.

 

"For now, sit down."

"Oh, thank you."

 

Sit down, take a deep breath to calm your mind, and then introduce yourself for the time being.

 

"Well, I'm Miria Argares, and I'll take care of you for a little while."

"Yes, yes, then let me introduce myself to you. …… Well, you know by now, but I'm going to start with you."

 

Inukami, who sat next to me, put her hand on her chest.

 

"I'm Suzune Inukami, a hero of the Ringle Kingdom, and now I'm a member of the Life Rescue Team."

 

It's usually surprising that a hero, especially someone who was one of the people who defeated the Demon Lord, is here.

After introducing herself, Inukami said to Ferm, who was next holding a cane, "Yes, next!!" and nominate.

On the other hand, Mr. Ferm, who was surprised and surprised, turned his gaze to us while pretending that he could not help it.

 

"It's Ferm...... During the war of the Demon King's army, he was defeated by Usato and taken prisoner, and he was kind of a kettle...... I became a lifeguard."

「…… Huh?"

 

He was taken prisoner in the middle of the war with the Demon King's army, so he was originally an enemy!

How did that happen?

 

"Nea, I'm a member of the group, but I'm Usato's familiar. The only way I became a familiar was to force Usato to sign a familiar."

 

I'm saying something that doesn't make sense here and there again!

Without giving her room to ask questions, the petite fox beast girl next to her immediately began to introduce herself.

 

"Hmm, I'm Amako, and as you can see, I'm a fox beastman, I'm not a member of the lifeguards, but thank you."

"Oh, hi, thank you very much......"

"It's just the beginning, so good luck."

 

…… What is it???

While she was worried about Amako's words, which were extremely disturbing, the demon girl next to her introduced herself next.

This person was the one who was yelling at his brother...... That's true?

 

"My name is Kira, I just recently became a member of the Life Rescue Team, but the reason I joined is that the Demon King asked me to join the Life Rescue Team, so I originally wanted to join the Life Rescue Team with Usato-san, so I joined."

 

No, didn't you just say the Demon King?

Why is there a demon lord for a girl who is not so different from her brother? In fact, is it a secret that is more outrageous than it seems......?

 

I'm Uluru, and I'm part of the rescue team that will be living here soon! He usually works at the clinic, and sometimes your brother comes to help!!"

"Oh, really......

 

He is a very cheerful person, but on the contrary, I felt relieved.

When the shock so far was too strong and he was feeling extremely tired, the last one ——— a beastman similar to Amako raised his hand hesitantly.

 

"Ah, Kannagi, I'm also a fox beastman like Amako, and I'm like a sister-in-law...... Well, yes, that's it———."

 

Seeing me confused, Mr. Kannagi's body trembled unnaturally, as he hesitantly introduced himself.

After a few seconds, Kannagi's eyes turned purple and he spoke.

 

"I'm Hina, another personality of Kannagi, and this body was originally born hundreds of years ago and was sealed in the ruins until recently, but Usato has broken the seal and is living in this era."

「???」

"Thank you."

 

…… What kind of person is this!?

A person with a dual personality, hundreds of years ago, sealed until recently!

No, what I'm saying is a mess! And why does Mr. Usato's name often appear in self-introductions?

Or rather, if you think about it, isn't it extremely unusual that beastmen, demons, demons, and humans are all gathered under the same roof?