After reporting that the Demon King's army was approaching the kingdom, Rose took me back to the lifeguards' quarters.

I went back to my room and paused for a while before heading to the leader's office where Rose was.

The leader's office is located in the back room on the second floor. I've never been there, but she's always there, except during training.

He arrives at the door of the leader's office and knocks on the door three times.

 

"Excuse me, it's Usato."

"In"

"Excuse me."

 

Listen to the voices in the room, open the door, and enter the room.

The inside was several times more neat and tidy than I expected. Books in various fields are lined up on the bookshelves, and documents are stacked on the desk.

Rose sits in a chair with her elbows on the desk. Somehow, her hair looks wet, probably after bathing in water. It was so dusty.

 

"Sit down."

"I understand."

 

Prompted by Rose, he sits down in a chair that is unnaturally placed in front of his desk. It feels uncomfortable because it is face-to-face.

 

「...... I'll ask you, do you understand your role?"

"Well, you should be in the vanguard like the leader of the group, treating the wounded."

"You seem to remember it well, so I'll tell you more about it. ...... First of all, if the battle starts, you and I will not be in the vanguard at the first stage."

 

In the first stage, it means that you have to go after that. If that's the case, I'd think it would be better if it came out from the beginning, but I'll think about it after listening to Rose's story.

 

"In the meantime, the tongs will come out and take the injured to the base where the four of us healing wizards, including Olga and Uluru, are in the infirmary where we sent you to deliver the letter today, and begin treatment."

"Why don't you come out first?"

"What are you going to do with a healing wizard in an early battle where there are no injuries, and in addition to confusing the vanguard, you're going to be a good target, right?"

"Oh, that's true."

 

I hadn't thought about it that much. It's true that there aren't many injuries in the early battles. If there are no injured people to treat, we have no role to play.

That's why we left it up to the tongs at first, and then we went to the front line to treat the injured in the back and see when the time came.

 

"After that, if you go to the vanguard, there is the most important thing."

"Important?"

"Oh, it's important, and I can say that too...... It's about getting the wrong person to help."

「...... Is that it? Don't help the enemy or something like that?"

 

What are we taking for granted? I don't see the point of helping someone who attacks you for no reason.

 

"Ah, it may sound like that, but it's not at all, I'm not talking about carelessly healing injured people."

"I mean...... What do you mean?"

"Let's say there's a soldier who is still fighting with minor injuries, and what happens if you approach him to help him?"

「...... It gets in the way of people who are fighting."

"That's the reason, that even if you do treatment in the vanguard, you can't cure everyone."

 

Cheng Cheng, you just need to be careful not to disturb your allies and support your allies. It makes sense.

 

"That's the end of the first one, now it's about you."

"Me?"

 

Isn't that about me?

However, it feels like it's not your usual rose. This is true even before entering the castle. Somehow, there are fewer spines than usual. I wonder what kind of change of heart it is, or is it a strategy to raise it and then drop it......

Hmm? Something is flying--

 

"Whoa!"

"That's the proper dress of the lifeguards, try it on."

"What......?"

 

What was thrown was a coat-like outfit that resembled a white coat. The right chest is embroidered with a red flower, which is the symbol of the rescue team. In addition to that, the fabric is smooth and sturdy, like a fine leather. It's the same outfit that Rose wears all the time.

 

"It's a special garment tailored to stand out in the vanguard, it's made to be durable, it repels water, and it's good at repelling water. I'm going to do it to you."

"Oh, thank you."

 

This outfit must be quite expensive. Don't ask what the material is used for.

...... Somehow, I'm starting to feel a little happy. Put your arms through the sleeves and close the front with a clasp. The impression I got when I wore it was surprisingly light and easy to move. And it's comfortable to wear.

 

「...... Hey, isn't it becoming like that? It's been worth all the hard work."

"Ugh......"

 

How long has this person been close to me...... I didn't even hear footsteps.

Rose is within reach of me and puts her hand on my cheek. The body does not move as if it were in a bondage.

This is not fear.

Something like a sense of duty is ignoring my will and restraining my body.

 

"The tongs are black, the Fleur siblings are gray, and do you know what it means to wear white like me? By the way, I originally planned to make only two of them."

"What, why?"

"Huh, it's too early for you to know."

"Huh?"

 

Momentarily, I felt a shock on the nape of my neck and my vision spun around.

After all, Rose was Rose.

In my fading consciousness, I was relieved for some reason.

 

●

 

「...... After all, Rose is terrible!!"

"Wow!?"

「...... What's that?"

 

When I woke up, it was my bed. Next to him is a tong sleeping while snoring.

That is the coat that Rose gave me on the wall...... No, the clothes are hung.

...... Speaking of which, it was Rose who laid me down here, and Rose who hung it on the wall?

 

"Gununu, I don't know if he's a tsundere or not...... Come to think of it, I think I heard someone screaming ...... other than me earlier."

 

I heard a man's voice saying, "Whoa!?"

 

"Ugh, Usato~"

 

A voice comes from the window...... It's upstairs here.

People should come to a place like this...

 

"Please notice me ~"

"Kazuki!?"

 

I involuntarily became a back voice.

I thought he was sleeping, so I rubbed my eyes, but when I looked again, I saw Kazuki sticking to the window handle in front of me.

For the time being, open the window and jump down.

 

"Let's talk down there for now!"

"Oh, oh!"

 

I can't put Kazuki in the room where the tongs are.

Besides, it wouldn't be nice if Rose knew that she was awake at such an hour.

He takes Kazuki down and moves him to a place away from the dormitory. The moonlight is bright, so you don't have to worry about your feet, so it's easy to walk.

 

"What's the use of this in the middle of the night?...... Well, no way...... I don't have that kind of hobby!!"

「...... What are you talking about, Usato?"

"I'm sorry, my heart was rotten."

 

You're too pure. So much so that there is a huge difference between him and Inugami-senpai...... Whew.

I moved to the training ground where I usually train, and decided to sit on the ground and listen to Kazuki's story.

 

"Hahaha, you're a weird guy ~ I'm having the same reaction as my seniors."

 

Inugami Senpai.

I can understand it in my heart. But Kazuki, you're not funny. Don't worry about it because it's just me and Inugami-senpai's hearts dirty.

...... However, I digressed from what I was originally going to hear.

 

"After all, what did you come here for?"

「...... At night, the king told me that the battle with the Demon King's army is about to begin."

"Uh-huh."

 

Is it the Demon King...... The king is quick to tell.

Inugami-senpai aside, it's no wonder that Kazuki is anxious.

 

"My seniors were a little confused, but they quickly got better...... But I've been thinking about the fight all the time...... I couldn't sleep at night...... If you find yourself, escape the castle and ...... Then, for some reason, I went to visit Usato."

「......」

"When I calmed down, I ran away...... Usato...... It'...... me."

 

Kazuki's face is illuminated by the moonlight as he turns around. His expression, which was supposed to be dignified and handsome at all times, was somewhat weak.

 

"I'm scared to fight."

 

For now, let me say it in my heart.

Why are you talking to me instead of Inugami-senpai......