For my seniors, Nair's presence was more important than I thought.

I thought he would be confused because he was a senior, but I didn't expect him to be so distraught. Thanks to my wit and Nea's dedication, I was able to get things under wraps.

 

"This woman...... You played with me a lot...... didn't you? I'm going to get rid of this grudge once and for all......!"

 

Nea, who has escaped from the clutches of her seniors in a humanoid form, hides behind me and says such a grudge while wiping her eyes.

On the other hand, the senior is leaning towards me while making his hands excited.

 

"It's okay, I'm not scared...... I'm not scared, so come over here ......!"

"Say it in your sleep! You're evil!"

 

I ...... that the brave are called evil.

Well, from my point of view, the current seniors are just weirdos.

 

"Usato-kun, ...... Nea-chan to me."

"No, that's not good——"

"I hate it! Even if it's the same weirdo, Usato is better! Usato, please, don't abandon me!"

 

I don't agree with being treated as a freak.

However, when he sees Nea undergoing infantile regression for the first time in some years, he realizes that he has gone a little too far.

Or rather, isn't the senior's love for monsters that hunt down that nair so far too amazing?

 

"Huh!? Oh my gosh, that was a shame! In the first place, the familiar contract between me and Usato is a special one, so it's not so easy to break! It's like Usato has a contract until he dies!"

 

When I hear about the contract until I die, it sounds really bad.

In fact, it's no different from a normal familiar.

 

「…… Huh? A lifetime...... Usato-kun?"

"Ah, there is a little ...... about this. The current senior, to say the least, is a pervert."

"Huh, huh!?"

 

Perhaps I was too careless, but my senior was bewildered while his cheeks were red.

Mr./Ms. put her hand on the senior's shoulder as if to push her away.

 

"Mr./Ms., people don't like people who are persistent, right? I'm also concerned about the situation, but it's not something I'm going to pursue right now. Usato-sama and Aluk-kun, let's discuss our future plans for now."

"Oh, yes."

"I understand."

 

After nodding in response to my and Alc Mr./Ms., Kurmia Mr./Ms. took the senior's hand and walked towards the knights waiting a short distance away.

Mr./Ms. Leona, looking at the back of such a senior, opens her mouth with a somewhat awkward expression.

 

"It's like a storm, sir."

"Basically, he's a kind person, isn't he? It's unfortunate that there are some flaws here and there."

"My friend, there is no doubt that he is a good man. For me, it was more reassuring to see the humanity in it."

"Is it human......?"

 

Did you think of your seniors as unemotional people?

…… No good. I can't imagine it at all. The selfishness of the current seniors with rich personalities is too strong.

 

"To be honest, it wasn't like the hero I imagined...... I was imagining someone who didn't show any weakness as a human being."

"Hahaha, it's the furthest thing from what it looks like now."

 

The seniors of the former world will be close to it.

A perfect person who everyone admires, can do anything, and has no flaws.

It was just a temporary appearance in which the senior hid his own personality, but if he had not been summoned to this world and the reality had continued as it was...... The senior would have been living his daily life with his true self suppressed for a long time.

…… What would have happened to us if we hadn't been summoned to the Lingle Kingdom and had been able to go home without incident?

First of all, it is decided that I will be attacked by my classmates at a later date.

Would you have been friends with Kazuki?

I was in the same class as him, and although it was awkward at first, I would have been able to talk to him normally in class.

So, what about your seniors?

 

「……」

"Usato?"

"Oh, I'm sorry, I was a little bored."

 

There's no point in thinking about what ifs.

Now, I'm not thinking about 'if', but 'now'.

After glancing at the place where my seniors walked, I talk to Alc Mr./Ms. and Leona about Mr./Ms. future.

 

"Mr./Ms. Aluk, it's good that you were able to join the seniors, but do you want to get off the ship like this?"

"It's roughly from here to the Ringle Kingdom...... It's about a day, so it's safe to get off the boat now. Would Leona mind that? I'm going to end up halfway through my escort duties......

 

At Mr./Ms. Aluk's words, Leona Mr./Ms.shook her head.

 

"Don't worry, as long as you can get back to the Lingle Kingdom safely, that's fine. I'm sure the captains will agree."

 

It may be rude to think this way to a woman, but it's a man.

Anyway, we're going to have to bring the luggage we left on the ship, and the bulllyn and the horses. At that time, let's thank the captain and say goodbye to the Mr./Ms..

First of all, we decided on the future policy and left the place to discuss with our seniors.

 

●

 

After packing up the cargo on the boat and waking up the coasting Bulllin, we moved to the riverbank, greeted the captain Mr./Ms., and then disembarked.

 

"Mr./Ms., thank you so much."

"I'm the one to thank you, because I haven't been able to relax my shoulders in a while. I'm glad I obeyed the words of Falga and Norn, I think."

 

The words of Mr./Ms. Leona, who came to see me off, made me think of Falga-sama.

The Norns understood, but it was a bit surprising that Falga-sama also ordered so.

 

"What about the escort this time, Falga-sama?"

"They got mad at me for putting too much roots."

 

…… Perhaps both Falga and Norn wanted Leona Mr./Ms. to rest, so they ordered her to be her bodyguard. This person would have worked hard to rebuild the city.

 

"This is the first time I've traveled like this, because until now it's just a mission, like going on an expedition with my fellow knights."

"Was this trip anything different?"

"Ah, for a short time, but what journey did I send as one of you...... I can't say it well, but it's noisy, it's buzzing, it's very ...... It was fun."

 

After saying these words, Mr./Ms. closed her eyes for a few seconds and had a slightly bitter expression on her face.

 

"Maybe the next reunion will be in battle, but I will still be with you...... I'll ...... you guys again."

 

Perhaps he is referring to the battle with the Demon Lord's army.

Certainly, the next time we meet, we may be in such a situation.

I smiled at Mr./Ms. Leona, who was stagnant.

 

"I'm looking forward to the day when I can see Leona again Mr./Ms.."

"Oh! …… Ahh

 

After a little surprise, Leona finally smiled Mr./Ms..

Soon after, Amako, Nea, Alc Mr./Ms., and Bullin say goodbye to Mr./Ms..

 

"See you soon, Mr./Ms., but in moderation."

"I'm not going to be reckless by myself like I used to."

"Leona, I look forward to seeing you again."

"Gua"

"Oh, thank you so much, it's so good to see you guys."

 

Mr./Ms. was seen off by us and went up to the ship.

But for some reason, she stopped in the middle of it.

 

"Ugh, Usato."

"Yes?"

 

Without looking back, Mr./Ms. called my name.

I wonder what happened? Was there something I forgot to mention?

As he tilted his head, he uttered a slightly hoarse voice.

 

"I will do my best to be worthy of your hero...... I think."

「!」

"So, then!"

 

Mr./Ms. said that and got on the boat at a trot.

These are the words I said to Leona Mr./Ms. when I left Miarak...... Isn't it? I mean, when I do the same thing, I feel embarrassed.

 

「…… I've got to do my best, too."

 

But I'm glad Leona Mr./Ms. told me.

If this was my mistake, I wouldn't have been embarrassed.

As I waved back to Mr./Ms. and the sailors who waved at me on the boat that had started to move forward, I felt a light shock run through my cheeks and lower back.

 

「…… Hmm? What? Nea, Amako."

"Usato, didn't you lose your sensitivity as a person in the rescue team?"

"Or you were corrected to think that all you had on your mind was training? With that in mind, it makes sense that my charm doesn't work either."

"What is it, you guys, what did I do?"

 

An owl and a little fox are accused of being unspeakable.

Certainly, there is no denying that there is no denying the life rescue team. If Rose told me that she had corrected my personality, I would believe her.

 

"Oh, you did this, Mr./Ms. Suzune."

"What the hell are you going to do, Kurumia, I can't believe this is happening when Usato takes his eyes off ......!"

"Hmm?"

 

From the ship, I turned my eyes in the direction where the seniors were, and while talking with Hisohiso, I saw my seniors and Mr./Ms. Kurmia looking at me with a somewhat frightened look.

What's going on? Will the seniors go out of control again?

The senior, who hurriedly put his hand to his mouth, uttered a voice that could not have been more trembling.

 

"Wow, my trusty hero attribute will be taken away!?"

「…… Huh?"

 

I couldn't understand the meaning of such a blunt statement, so I could only reply in such a vague way.

Brave attributes? Are you really worried about the character covering? My seniors are also proper heroes, so I don't think I need to worry about that.

I'm going back to the Ringle Kingdom together, but I'm not sure if it's okay.

 

●

 

Together with my seniors and her bodyguards, we walk under the madder sky.

The seniors mainly travel by horse, but now they get off their horses and walk with us, and although I feel a little sorry for them, I look sideways at the seniors who are pulling the horses.

…… I didn't think I'd be able to join my seniors, so it's kind of a strange feeling.

 

"Well, Usato-kun, are you worried about this child?"

"What?"

 

A senior who noticed my gaze happily stroked the horse's mane.

 

"This kid is called Mr./Ms. of Mr./Ms. Derhorse."

"Wow, that's a good name.

"That's right! I believed that Usato would definitely understand!"

 

He looks very happy.

I just said what I thought normally.

 

"Hey, Mr./Ms. Kurumia, maybe Suzune ......?"

"And Usato-sama? Well, it's surprising."

 

Amako and Mr./Ms. Kurumia are muttering behind me, but I can't hear them.

I can't hear it, so let's go through it.

Perhaps the senior didn't hear him, but he happily introduced Mr./Ms. to me.

 

"We've been together since Luxvis, and it's no exaggeration to say that we've shared our struggles."

"Certainly, he seems to be very fond of his seniors."

 

Mr./Ms., who is being stroked by his senior, is squinting his eyes pleasantly.

It may be the first time I've seen a non-human creature that doesn't reject its seniors.

 

"Oh, how did you meet Nea-chan?"

「…… Me and Nea?"

 

I'm not sure how to answer an abrupt question.

In some ways, the encounter between Nea and us was one of the worst.

Anyway, Nea was trying to trap us by disguising herself as a village girl in order to catch us. At the end of it, he revived a troublesome existence called an evil dragon and caused a catastrophe that was not at the level of a nuisance.

If you look at Nea casually on his shoulder, he doesn't seem to care.

 

"Nea, can I talk to you?"

"Whew...... That's fine. It's not something I ...... hide on purpose."

 

…… It's okay if the person has permission.

Nea, who is rubbing her eyes with her wings and looking sleepy, calls out to her seniors who are still looking at her.

 

"It's going to be a bit long, but do you hear that?"

"I don't mind, it's more fun the longer it is."

"Well then...... It all started a little after I left Luxvis, but——"

 

I'll talk about it after I start from Luxvis.

After helping a village girl from being attacked by zombies, we were invited to the village and had to defeat the necromancer who was putting the village in danger through twists and turns.

Seniors occasionally say, "Zombies!?" Necromancer!?" While reacting to the words, he listened to the story with excitement.

However, when Nea's identity was discovered and he stopped the manipulated Mr./Ms., his expression changed to one of bewilderment.

 

"So, Jaryu? Ah, ah, then, Jaryun? It's delicious, isn't it?"

 

While moving his eyes busily, a smile leaks involuntarily from the senior who is joking.

It's a shame that you don't forget to blur even at times like this.

You're a good listener, senior.

 

"It's an evil dragon, it's an evil dragon, and it was hard at that time...... One mistake could have put Mr./Ms.'s life in danger. I managed to defeat them, but I couldn't do it alone."

"Oh, that's good, ...... how did you defeat it?"

"We all worked together to destroy the Evil Dragon's heart, well, to be precise, we just pulled out the sword of the previous hero that was stuck in the Evil Dragon's heart."

"Yushano, Katanaa?"

 

A word on why.

Oh, yes, I'll explain the gauntlet now.

If I explain this, I will save you the trouble of explaining the hero's weapon that Falga-sama makes.

 

"In that case, I recovered the sword of the previous hero, and in Mialak, it was reborn as my own armor."

 

Roll up your sleeves and unfold the silver gauntlet.

Although she is inferior to Kanoko Mr./Ms., she does not forget her doya face.

Seeing that the tip of the elbow was covered in silver with a cackling sound, the senior's expression hardened.

 

"This is the one I met in Miarak, Fa...... It was a gauntlet that had been remade by a famous craftsman——"

"Wait a minute, please, wait."

 

A senior who stopped and grabbed my shoulders.

Perhaps I was so surprised, but when I looked around, Mr./Ms. and the knights of the escort were also looking at me nervously.

 

"Eh, well, I mean, you fought against the Evil Dragon, and at the end of it, you got the sword of the previous hero and made it your own...... That's fine, isn't it?"

"Yes, that's right."

"What the hell is going on to fight the Evil Dragon!? No, leaving that aside, it's a gauntlet! It's so cool!"

 

He pointed to the gauntlet on my right arm.

His eyes seemed to be moist.

 

"I've been looking for where Usato-kun's gauntlet is on the road so far, but I didn't expect that he was already equipped with it! What's going on with the automatic attachment!?"

「…… Uh, excuse me?"

"Don't apologize! It's going to be miserable!"

 

I'm confused by the response I got more than I expected.

I ...... if I don't follow up here.

 

"Well, even so, this one has almost no special abilities, and if I had to say it, it would be an unbreakable gauntlet that is impervious to any phenomenon. All that's left to do is to help you manipulate your magic."

"It's enough! …… All I got from this trip was how to deal with ferocious monsters...... It's nothing compared to you......

 

Eventually, I fell down and became depressed.

If you ask your friends for help, this is bad, and Nea will be asleep before you know it.

Amako seems to be idle, but she grabs the string of her luggage with no expression on her face and turns it around.

Mr./Ms., the last person to ask for, is watching us with a friendly smile.

Mr./Ms. Alc, do you think I should appease my seniors by myself? Then I'll do it.

 

"Senpai must have experienced a lot of battles, how can seniors deal with such a dangerous monster that incarnates people, lightning incarnate......

"So, but ......."

"Be confident! The senior protected the Mr./Ms. people from such a dangerous monster and successfully completed the mission!"

「…… yes."

 

Okay, let's keep pushing forward.

The senior finally regained his composure and looked up, but he tilted his head as if he had noticed something immediately.

 

"Wait a minute, why does Usato-kun know about that thunder beast? I've only informed the Ringle Kingdom that it's a thunder demon, ......?"

「!」

 

Darn it......!

I have to keep Farga-sama as a secret as much as possible. The existence of Falga-sama was kept secret in Myalak except for the Norn-sama, the queen, and her relatives.

It's not so easy to talk about the existing Shen Dragon.

Somehow, I have to deceive.

 

"It's natural, isn't it, I'm worried about my senpai and Kazuki. It's only natural that you should know about your dear best friend's latest situation."

「…… Oh, really? He was worried about me. Ehehe......"

 

I'm worried that this person will be deceived someday.

What I said was true and unfeigned, but I didn't expect it to fall for ...... so easily.

 

"Actually, I was going to tell you about the Ringle Kingdom...... Senpai"

"Hehe...... What's that, Usato-kun?"

 

Is the previous word so happy?

Well, I'd be happy if I was told face to face, and I'm sure my seniors are too.

 

"Senpai and Kazuki, just like me...... No, more than that will be made."

「…… What? That's ......."

"Yes, the armor of the previous hero, it's the same thing."

「……」

 

A senior who is speechless with so much shock and shakes his shoulders.

You don't need to explain that it's not sadness, it's a trembling of joy.

 

"I'll report the details of the matter in front of Lloyd-sama, but for now, I'll just tell you that Senpai and Kazuki will be made armor as heroes...... Are you listening?"

 

I was worried about her who was trembling and didn't respond, and the moment I tried to get closer, my senior looked up at me.

 

"Usato-kun! You're my ———."

"Oh, Suzune, it's dangerous."

"——Soon!?"

"Se, Senpai!?"

 

Amako's luggage flew from the side and hit the head of the senior who was trying to spread his arms.

I hurriedly supported my senior who collapsed with a voice that did not seem to be a girl, and I questioned Amako, who was a bad person who had flown luggage.

 

"What's going on all of a sudden!?"

"I'm sorry, I was playing and it flew away...... But I only have clothes in my luggage, so ......."

"You have to apologize to the wrong person...... you have to apologize to your seniors."

"Yes."

 

With an apologetic expression, Amako approached her senior.

Perhaps the shock was not a big deal, but the senior who got up immediately made eye contact with Amako.

Amako moved with her back to me and bowed her head slightly.

 

"I'm sorry......"

"It's okay, I'm just a little surprised. But it's dangerous to throw things around like that, right? You can't do it anymore, can you?"

"yes, I know, but ......

 

Amako looks up at her seniors as if she is looking down from below.

 

"You can't do that, right? Why would you do something like that with momentum?"

 

The senior's expression twitched when he received the gaze.

What's that? Did the senior do something to Amako?

Silence reigned in the place, but it was triggered by Amako, who had re-loaded her luggage, and suggested that she start walking.

 

In the end, when I asked Amako and Senpai about what I had just done, they were just distracted and didn't answer. However, when I heard that, I was impressed by the fact that Amako was smiling and the senior was pale in the face.

 

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"Yushano ↓, Katanaa ↑?"

The pronunciation is roughly like this.

 

This time, it was Amako who made use of the lessons she learned when she was made a Nea when she was a village girl.