The match between Nak and Mina came to an end with Nak winning.

There was also the fact that he tried to force Mina's lineage enhancement, but as a result, Nak's healing magic returned to its original form, and it is safe to assume that it led to his own problem being solved.

I really want to see more of his growth in this city before leaving, but the day after the fight between Nak and Mina, Inugami-senpai, Kazuki, and Welsey were called by Gladys.

 

"First of all, let me say thank you, Usato."

"Huh?"

 

I was suddenly bowed in the principal's office where I was called.

He tries to ask Kazuki and Inugami-senpai for help, but before he can do so, Wealthy, who has a knowing face, smiles and talks to him.

 

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

"Huh......?"

"Magic depends on your innate aptitude, or talent, and there were more and more children in the school who had that kind of thinking."

"I didn't like the idea of giving up on improving myself and blaming everything on talent...... No, you and Nak overturned it. Regardless of the method, there are many students who have had a change of heart when they see Nak confronting and breaking down the barrier of talent head-on."

 

...... I don't really realize it, but I think my actions have had a considerable impact on the students in this city.

 

"And the consciousness of our teachers has also changed, no one doubts your ability anymore, who can say that the Demon King Army is weak even if you are so strong, and you have been forced to struggle?"

「! See you Gladys! The decision of the letter is ...... Huh?"

"Yes."

 

Nodding at Kazuki's words, Gladys looked around at all of us before opening her mouth.

 

"Luxvis will form an alliance with the Kingdom of Lingle."

 

When I heard those words, I felt happy and a little sad at the same time.

It wasn't that I was sad that I had formed a partnership with Luxvis, but that I was sad to say goodbye to the Kiriha and the others I had befriended in this city.

 

"Thank you, Headmaster, but we'll ...... today."

 

If we get a reply to the letter, our purpose is to pass the letter to the next country.

So we have to get out of here.

 

 

 

 

 

I said goodbye to Gladys and walked out of the principal's office, and after being seen off by Carla and Halfa who came to the entrance of the school, I parted ways with the seniors.

- I, who is acting alone, heads towards the dormitory where Kiriha and the others are waiting for Amako.

Because it's the day after the mock battle, the school has a day off today, so I know that Kiriha and the others are there. And Nak, who collapsed from exhaustion yesterday, is also sleeping in Kiriha's dormitory, so he's there too. So I don't have to worry about leaving without saying goodbye, but my feelings are still heavy.

He arrives at the dormitory with heavy steps and explains to Kiriha and the others who welcomed him that he will be leaving today. Fortunately, Nak seemed to be awake and listened to me silently.

 

"Well, you're leaving today."

 

I feel sorry for Kiriha and the others who came out in front of the dormitory, but I return the words.

 

"yes, I'm sorry suddenly."

"Okay, it's an important mission, isn't it?

 

Kiriha shrugs his shoulders regretfully.

Seeing her like that, I took out the cloth bag that Mr. Welsey had given me before coming here from the pocket of my uniform and held it out in front of her.

 

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

"Oh, no, it's not that big."

"I don't know what to say, but it was a great help, Nak stayed with me, and most of all, I really enjoyed my week with you."

 

It's not flattering or exaggerated.

It's been a bit of a hectic week, but it's been fun.

 

"Well, I already know you're stubborn, so I'll give up and take it......

"It's helpful."

 

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

 

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

"Of course, he's the one who comes with me anyway."

 

Amako, I think that's a bit of a terrible way to put it.

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

 

"Hehe...... I guess that's true."

"Deny it......

"I don't think it's true, it's because of that we got to know you, and I don't think it's too bad that it's not that weird when you think about it."

 

He smiles wryly at Kiriha, who gives him a smile that is somewhat softer than when they first met.

There was so much going on, and I feel like I've been here for so long that this week has felt so long.

 

"At first, I was wondering what was going to happen, but I was like, oh my God, I'm going to meet you like this...... I also thought it wouldn't be a bad idea to believe in people."

"Kyo...... You're ......."

"That doesn't mean it's so easy to open up, but it's just a matter of having someone like you who treats us normally."

 

Kyo, who turned away from the top of the Buddha, said so.

When I involuntarily let out a smile at such words, he turned his face and yelled at me with a bright red face.

 

"Wow, don't laugh!! I know I'm talking about stink!!"

"After all, Kyo is a shy person."

"Oh my God, Amako! I'll never say this again!! , I wonder why I said such a stupid thing...... Damn ......"

「...... Are you crying?"

"Who's going to cry?!"

 

- When she apologizes to Kyo, who turns around to be unfaithful, Satsuki gives her an innocent smile this time. I bent down to meet her eye level, clenched my fists, her eyes shining, and began to weave her words in a rambling manner.

 

"Usato!! Come back here when your trip is over!! - Then tell me a weird story that is even more amazing! I'm going to see Suzune and Kazuki again after that!!"

"Yes, I'll tell you, but don't embarrass Kiriha and Kyo too much."

"Yes!"

 

He nods at Satsuki's words as he jumps happily.

You really had a tremendous range of tension, and at first I thought you were a quieter kid.

After receiving the farewell greetings from the three beastmen who took care of him, it seems that it is worth coming here after all, even if the purpose of handing over the letter is deducted.

 

"Nak"

「......」

 

Finally, he calls out to Nak, who is nodding from earlier.

He looks down and doesn't move, but when he calls his name, he slowly looks up.

 

"Usato-san...... To be honest, I couldn't help but find your training painful."

"Yes."

"At first, I thought what a crazy person he was."

「...... Uh-huh."

"I thought it wasn't really healing magic, it was a monster using some kind of horrible magic."

"Oh, wait."

 

Oh, that's it.

This isn't a parting word, it's a complaint to me, isn't it? I feel like I understand how Rose feels when I complain about something, but I didn't want to know if I could.

 

"But what I can say now is that nothing was wasted, the hard training, the healing magic, and the things you taught me were essential to my victory over Mina."

"Nak ......"

"I want to be stronger, I want to be stronger and like you. Usato-san, I found it. A way of life that is not tied to family, to Mina, or to anything."

 

With yesterday's victory, he has a chance to break free from the constraints of his past and take a new path. It's up to him to take advantage of that chance or kill him.

But when people say they want to be like me, it's a little embarrassing.

 

"I'm going to the Lingle Kingdom and joining the Rescue Team!" I'll endure even more training than I do now! I'll take it as an insult!!"

「...... I'm immature. His physical ability has not yet reached the ideal of the group leader, and even the strengthening of the system is still incomplete. To be honest, it's still a long way from the leader...... Do you still want to be like me?"

"You're my master...... It's my back to chase!!"

 

...... I see?

Then I can't go on like this. I have to keep working out even more so that I can be the goal of Nak.

He takes out a letter from his pocket and offers it to Nak.

The letter is placed in a rectangular envelope, and at the bottom right of it is written in slightly distorted letters, "To the Leader."

 

"I think it's okay if I give you this letter, the leader of the group is wearing the same clothes as me and has the air of a carnivore. Well, I think you can tell at a glance."

"Yes!!"

 

Nak received the letter with great care.

I'm worried about whether he'll be able to keep his composure in the face of Rose's unreasonableness, rather than whether he'll be able to keep his composure with Rose's unreasonableness, but I'm sure he'll be fine now.

...... It's time to go.

He keeps Inugami-senpai and Kazuki waiting, so he urges Amako to go soon. Amako nodded her head and looked at Kiriha and the others, taking a deep breath.

 

"It's good to see Kiriha and the others again, thank you for your time."

"I'm glad to see Amako in good spirits, if you feel lonely, come to my house, Amako is always welcome."

「...... yes."

 

Amako purses her mouth happily, but she turns at an angle to see my smiling face.

Just like Sarlat's house, I now have another place for you to go back to.

It was good, I muttered inwardly, and this time I turned to the four of them.

 

"Kiriha, Kyo, and Satsuki, all three of you are doing well...... Because you won't need to say goodbye...... I'll see you again."

"Usato too, well, if you come near me, come close. We're here for the time being."

"I'm going to help Amako's mother."

"See you soon, Usato!"

"I'll be waiting for you in the Ringle Kingdom first!!"

 

After each of them sent a word, Amako and I left the dormitory where Kiriha and the others were.

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"You're gone."

"Oh, I'm gone."

 

Kyo responds to Nak's words as he mutters as he sees off the backs of Usato and Amako, the two of them side by side.

It's been a week in the blink of an eye, but I couldn't have asked for a more meaningful time for me. It reminded me of my forgotten desire to be friends with humans, and most importantly, I was able to make friends with humans for the first time.

 

"Are you going to the Lingle Kingdom right away?"

「...... I'd love to do that, but there's still work to be done."

 

Is there anything else?

Wondering, she turns to Nak and he opens his mouth hesitantly, carefully placing the letter in his pocket in his hand.

 

"I wrote a goodbye letter to my parents...... Quit school...... After that, I think I'll see Mina for the last time ......."

"I think it would be better to stop."

"Oh, I don't know what you're going to do."

"I think so too."

 

I, Kyo, and Satsuki stop Nak in unison.

It's too dangerous to see Mina after yesterday's game. If you do it poorly, it is not surprising that you can be hit with magic on the spot.

But Nak scratches his head in a troubled way, as if he knew.

 

"I certainly didn't know what I was going to do...... What Mina has done to me is not something I can easily forgive. But whether I forgive or not, I'm ......."

"Am I ......?"

"I wanted to talk about it."

 

At the end of that match, Nak was the only one who watched the runaway Mina from up close. She was in a place where no one could hear her face or voice.

But Mina's voice reached my ears as a beastman, not one full of confidence, but rather a twitch, as if she was calling someone who was far away. If you think about it, it's not hard to understand how Knack feels.

 

"Do as you please, Nak, but when you leave here, stop here. I'll see you off."

"Of course, in fact, the only people I am closest to here are Kiriha-san."

"I don't know what I'm saying as a beastman, but I think that's pretty weird too......

 

Certainly.

...... Somehow, I became able to talk normally with Nak, who was brought by Usato. At first, it felt like we were talking through Usato, but over time, I was able to have a normal conversation without doing so.

Really, it was a matter of time.

 

"I can't help but be weird, after all, I'm Usato's apprentice."

"Hah, I'll tell you."

 

Seeing Kyo patting Nak on the back as if he was laughing teasingly, I and Satsuki naturally laugh too.

I wondered if humans and beastmen could really get along, but it was so easy when they came to terms with each other like this.

 

「...... Huh?"

 

Suppressing the sentimentality that suddenly wells up, he turns his body in the direction where Usato and Amako have gone once more.

I don't know when I'll see them.

Still, it was unthinkable that we might never see each other again. Amako has Usato, and Usato has Amako, so there is nothing to worry about, or so it seemed.

 

"Hehe, I can't wait to see you next time."

 

But the next time we meet, Amako's mother will help her, and Usato's journey will be over...... It would be nice if I could be a little more honest than I am now.

Until then, I think I'll try to do something different from what I've been doing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I said goodbye to Kiriha and the others and moved to the gate leading to the outside.

Waiting for us were Inugami-senpai, Kazuki, Wealthy, and the knights.

We were to be divided into three groups, and each knight was making preparations, and Mr. Alc, who was accompanying us, was carrying his luggage on a horse.

 

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

"It's going to be a bit of a big load because of the travel, so I thought I'd let him carry it, he's a bit old, but he's a good horse. And clever, I'm sure it won't be a hindrance on this journey."

"Is that so...... Best regards."

 

When I stroked the slightly blackish brown coat, it squealed pleasantly.

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

...... Now, I can't just leave the preparations to Mr. Alc forever.

 

"I'll help you."

"No, I'm fine, but I have something more important to tell you before you leave, so please prioritize that first."

 

An important story from Welsey?

I don't know what it is, but I'll go there anyway.

 

"Okay, Amako, can you bring me Bulllin? I think he's probably still sleeping."

"Yes, I understand."

 

Leaving Aluk and Amako to get ready, I move to the vicinity of the carriage where Welsey and the others are.

As far as I can see, it doesn't look like we're talking about something important yet. Was he waiting for me? With that in mind, I call out.

 

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

"I haven't waited that long, but did you say goodbye properly?"

 

He nods at his senpai's words and conveys Satsuki's message to his senpai and Kazuki.

 

「...... Oh, yes, thank you for telling me."

"I'll see you again."

"You're right, it's not like we're parting ways in this lifetime, so I'm sure we'll see each other again, and even Satsuki-chan said we'd see each other again."

「...... That's right, I'll come back to see you when it's all over. In order to do that, we have to make this journey a success."

 

My seniors regained their attention to me and Kazuki's words.

Ms. Welsey, who had been silently watching the situation, opened her mouth at the right time.

 

"It looks like you've all been through a lot here in Luxvis. But this is just the beginning of the journey. This is where the long journey begins."

 

We remain silent so as not to miss Wealthy's voice.

 

"Suzune-sama is north, Kazuki-sama is west, and Usato-sama is east....... No, we have to rely on you to inform us of the crisis on this continent. But you don't care about that, you're trying to help us......

 

She is frustrated by the fact that she is so dependent on us, but when she takes a slow and deep breath, she smiles with a gentle expression.

 

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

"I'll be back properly, after all, me and Kazuki-kun are heroes, and Usato-kun is an immortal lifeguard!!"

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

 

- When she is stunned by the senior who said that to Welsey in a cheerful voice, Kazuki takes a step forward this time and looks at her in front of her with eyes full of strength.

 

"Our home in this world is in the Kingdom of Ringle, and there are many people waiting for us to return. So stay tuned. We're going to go home with all the success of handing over letters and getting cooperation from other countries......

「...... Yes."

 

Kazuki's eyes watered at Kazuki's words, and she took a final bow and walked away from us. We saw her off as she left, and we looked at each other.

 

"Senpai, Kazuki, I know it's a tough trip, but do your best."

"Come on, that's the line here, because Usato's the hardest."

"That's right, because you have to go to the land of the beastmen......

 

I know it's dangerous, but it's already a decision.

Also, through his interactions with Kiriha and the others, he has a slightly more positive outlook on the Beastman Nation.

 

"Well, it's going to happen, and it's not like there's no hope because I've been able to make friends with Kiriha and the others here."

"As it becomes...... Hah, I don't know if you're really sketchy or not. Are you really careful? If you're in danger, I'll be there for you."

 

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

 

"Then I'll run to you."

"Ka, Kazuki......"

"Of course, it's my job as a friend to rush to the pinch. Just like Usato, who rushed to me and my seniors in a pinch when we were about to die during the battle with the Demon Lord's army."

「...... Ugh, if you put it out, you can't deny ......."

"Fufufu, me and Kazuki-kun are the ones whose lives were saved by you, so it's only natural that I want to help you."

 

...... Indeed, they owe me too much.

But I'm sure I'm glad to hear that they're coming to help.

So-,

 

"Let's not break up with each other in a spicy way."

"That's right, let's see each other off with a smile here!!"

 

We look at each other, wishing each other a successful journey and a reunion.

 

「...... I won't say goodbye. So, the three of us ...... again!"

"Yes!!"

 

The fearless smile of Inugami Senpai, who is full of confidence, and Kazuki's smile that makes you feel kindness and warmth.

I laughed at being caught by such two people, and I replied in response to Inugami-senpai's words, hoping that the three of us would be able to meet again.

 

 

 

"Usato, are you ready?"

 

After parting ways with the two of them, Amako asked me about it as I moved to Alc and the others who were getting ready.

 

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

"It's done."

 

Mr. Alc pulls the reins of a horse with his travel luggage on his back.

Senpai and Kazuki will be accompanied by a few knights, but for me, only Amako, Arc, Bulllin, and a blackish-brown horse.

But whether you're running or walking, this number is just right for me.

After getting ready, we moved to the front of the gate and lined up next to the two groups of seniors and Kazuki who were in line earlier. Then, the big door in front of us gradually opened.

 

"Let's go......

 

As soon as the gate was fully opened, the other two groups started walking, using the voices of Kazuki and Inugami Senpai in the lead as a signal.

I waved to them as they went their separate ways, and then I turned around to see Alc, Amako, and Burlin before looking forward again.

...... My seemingly long and short time in Luxvis has come to an end.

Kazuki and Senpai go their separate ways, and I travel with my new friends.

I'd be lying if I said I wasn't anxious. But to be honest, I'm excited. Countries, monsters, people, and scenery outside of the Ringle Kingdom. I'm not Inugami-senpai, but there is a fantasy waiting for me that I haven't seen yet.

 

"Let's go!"

 

Putting my frustration into words, I stepped on the ground vigorously and began to walk.