Senpai Inugami and I were able to return to the kingdom safely.

After that, the guards and the servants were found by Bulllin, and they joined the search party dispatched from the Lingle Kingdom and were able to return safely to the Lingle Kingdom.

It seems that the guard felt a strong sense of responsibility that I and Inugami-senpai had become separated, and he and Bullyn searched for me day and night. The other black-robed man took the bandits he had captured and returned to the kingdom to report our disappearance.

I'll have to thank the guards and the black robes later.

 

 

 

After returning to the kingdom of Lingle, the servants went to the castle to tell the king that they were safe. Bullin asked the guard. Before I knew it, we were getting along. I ...... there was someone who tried to touch Bulllyn and was hit back.

 

When I entered the great hall where the king was with Inugami-senpai, there was an old man called Sergio, who was with the king when we were summoned, and Rose and Sigurd.

There are no guards to escort you. I wonder if that's how much trust we have.

 

"Oh...... Usato...... Suzune, well, well, I ...... you're safe."

 

The king breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the servants, and sat down deeply on the throne, as if exhausted. If you look closely, you can see a faint circle floating under the king's eyes. It seems to have made me worry a lot.

For the time being, he was about to open his mouth to apologize for causing him a hard time in this matter, but before he could do so, Inugami-senpai spoke.

 

"I'm sorry for your concern."

"No, I don't have to apologize, it's more of an apology for you, I really put in a lot of trouble this time. Usato was also sorry. If you don't tell me to join the training with Suzune......

 

King, it's hard to be a human being because you're too good.

I managed to answer his honest words, even though I was frustrated.

 

"No, I don't...... Well, I'm fine. I was kind of used to this kind of thing......

"Did you get used to it?"

 

Gaffe.

If I'm going to be honest here, it can get messy.

 

"Oh, no, it's nothing!

"Oh, is that so......

 

Why did I shelter Rose now?

...... Is it true that he is being trained by Rose on a spiritual level?

Suddenly, I turned my gaze to Rose, and sure enough, she was smiling.

This terrible sense of defeat .......

 

"Shhhh

"Usato-kun?"

"It's nothing...... No, nothing."

 

I can't afford to be distracted by Inugami-senpai.

 

「...... Usato, how is your training at the rescue team going?"

 

Here comes the most difficult question to answer!

I didn't expect to get a question like this, even though I managed to deceive myself earlier. ...... To be honest, I'm more desperate than I was when I faced the Blue Grizzly. Rose is also present here, and depending on how you answer, you will have to be prepared for what will happen next.

 

"Ju......... It's going well."

"I see...... In fact, I was worried. Or is it going well...... It was great."

 

My heart hurts.

The goodwill in me weighs heavily and crushes me. As he struggles with his conscience, Sergio, who was standing next to the king, says something to the king.

 

"King Lloyd, it's time ......."

"You don't have to tell me, Sergio...... Usato, Suzune. You must be tired, too. It's good to have a good rest."

 

With the king's permission, he leaves the great hall.

But what can I say—Rose was the same as always...... Sergio and Sigurd's faces were somewhat grim. I could tell by the look on their faces that they were relieved that we were back, but I felt like they were worried about something else.

 

「...... I hope it's just my mind."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Senpai!!"

"Well, wait, Kazuki-sama~"

 

"Kazuki ...... Celia-sama."

 

When I was walking in the castle with Inugami-senpai, Kazuki and Celia-sama came running from the front, out of breath. Come to think of it, I made Kazuki worry too.

 

"It's been a long time since I've seen Kazuki."

"It's been a long time...... You don't! When I wake up, Usato and my senpai are attacked by monsters and are missing...... Me...... I'm so worried!"

"Oh, I'm sorry."

 

It's really embarrassing.

Celia, who was talking to Inugami-senpai, giggled and smiled admiringly at our exchange. As expected, the princess, every move is extremely elegant.

 

"Fufufu, when Kazuki-sama heard that Suzune-sama and the others were missing, he changed his blood phase and started running, right?"

"Oh, don't tell me that!"

"Hahaha, you're reckless too, Kazuki-kun."

 

A senior makes fun of Kazuki as if the place is crowded.

Then I'll too--

 

"Inugami-senpai was hated by the little monkeys, wasn't he?"

"Oh, that's it...... It's a joke, Usato-kun!!"

"Usato, what is a little monkey?"

"Actually...... Inukamiya--"

"It's nothing."

 

- Inugami-senpai covers her mouth. I don't want to be exposed so much. But I'll talk to Kazuki about it later.

Both Kazuki and Celia are tilting their heads at the impatience of the seniors who are holding me down. But what was she thinking, Celia-sama looked at me and Senpai alternately, and then shifted her gaze to Kazuki.

 

"We get along very well."

"That's true......

 

Apparently, the princess is misunderstood. Kazuki doesn't seem to notice, but...

Here, if you don't deny it before your seniors get on a bad ride and make the situation worse, it could be a big deal.

In fact, the corners of the mouth of the senior who was holding me down distorted like a crescent moon.

 

"No, I don't."

「！？」

 

- My seniors step back as if shocked by my words. No, because...... At least if you can weigh yourself a little more...... Is it impossible?

 

"Yes, it's a pity-"

 

Celia showed a smile that didn't look sorry at all. After all, even if the world changes, girls still love love. It's not a love affair, though!

 

"Oh, yes, Usato, Rose-san is amazing~"

"What from the bushes to the stick!?"

 

I never thought that Kazuki's name would come out of Rose...... There should be almost no contact between him and Kazuki.

Fearfully, he waits for Kazuki's next words. If the offer was "I admired Rose, please join the rescue team!", I would have to stop Kazuki even if I knocked him unconscious.

 

"When I jumped out to look for Usato and the others, I was seized by Rose in front of the castle gate...... I really went there too...... I didn't have a hand or a leg."

"He's out of ...... standard."

 

He easily carries me and Bulllyn and runs and ...... because he's the kind of person who can sink a snake that has been painstakingly driven to death with a single blow.

Kazuki, who is beginning to have an image of her as a hero, stiffens her expression.

No, no, no, Kazuki...... He's a hero, he's not a healer, he's a heel.