The existence of elves in this world is similar to that of the beastmen, but it is a little different.

Unlike the beastmen who have cut off their relationship with humans due to their fear and hatred of humans, the elves are a race that has always kept a certain distance from humans and lives in hiding.

Therefore, their culture is quite different from that of humans, and one theory is that they have established a way of life that emphasizes magic and magical tools.

I can assure you that you must be terribly fortunate to be able to get to know such an elf in such a strange way.

…… Or rather, at the point when there was an elf girl who could never be missed in fantasy, I was soaring so much that I couldn't put it into words.

 

Fulana, an elven girl introduced to Kazuki.

With loose cream-colored hair that reached her shoulders and long ears typical of elves, she was a girl with a softer demeanor and a more common sense personality than I had imagined.

Alone from the elven settlement, she followed Kazuki, and sure enough, she was ho-shaped at him, and at one point she feared that she might have a scuffle with Celia, the princess of the Ringle Kingdom, but that didn't happen.

 

"Hehehe, what did Mr./Ms. do then?"

"Hmm? Well, I don't want to get covered in mud, so I ran away. Then the boar got mad at me and it was really hard."

 

Right now, in the gardens of the castle of the kingdom of Lingle, there is no word of shambles between Celia and the elven girl, Flanna, who are chatting in front of me.

Rather, they seem to be close friends.

Didn't there be anything between the two of you the other day? I casually asked, but the answer that came back was ——、

 

"It's a ♪ secret between girls."

 

I got a playful answer.

Or rather, I'm a girl, but I wonder if I should have pursued that .......

 

"Suzune-sama?"

"Oh? To? What's going on?"

"No, I was kind of in a daze......

 

Oops, it seems that he was lost in thought.

There are only three of us here: Celia, Fulana and myself. Kazuki is not here because he is training on his own at the training ground.

At the gaze of the two of them, he smiles as he hurriedly corrects himself.

 

"Kazuki often tells me that the people in the White Healer live in a different place from the castle, right?"

"Do you mean Usato-kun? Well, by the way, what have you heard from Kazuki-kun?"

"Even my best friend was talking so happily that I was jealous, so I wondered what kind of person he was."

 

Once, he asked Celia, "Does Kazuki-sama like Usato-sama!? Oh, I don't think it's good for men to be with each other!?" I have been shockingly consulted, but I assure you that there is no such fact.

Or rather, if that were the case, Kazuki-kun would be my strongest enemy.

 

「…… Well, it's better to meet him in person to get to know him...... Why don't you go? To the rescue team with Usato-kun."

"What, are you sure? But Celia ......."

 

Fulana glanced awkwardly at Celia, but she smiled.

 

"I was going to go to Kazuki-sama, so you don't have to worry about me."

「…… Well, then...... I think I'll go."

 

With Celia's approval, Furana and I decided to head to the rescue team where Usato-kun was.

As I got ready to go out and moved to the front of the castle, I noticed that Fulana, who was dressed in a robe, had a hood over her eyes.

 

"I know these people aren't discriminators, but they don't really like to be the center of attention."

"Are you still worried about the line of sight?"

 

He nodded at my words with a troubled expression.

After all, the existence of elves is rare, and it attracts curious glances.

As I walked in the direction of the lifeguard quarters, Furana looked at me and put her finger to her mouth as if remembering something.

 

"When I first met Suzune, I was surprised, and all of a sudden, I was like, 'Are you an elf girl?!' He came up to me with a twinkle in his eye."

"Ugh, I'm sorry."

"It's okay, don't apologize, I've heard from Kazuki that he's not a bad person. …… He was a weird person, though."

 

I can't help but blush at Flana who imitates my voice.

I'll admit that I was a little nervous at the time.

 

"Kazuki has a serious personality and you have a very cheerful personality, and I was wondering what kind of person Usato would be if they were friends with them."

"Didn't you hear about your personality from Kazuki-kun?"

"Well, to be honest, I'm only listening to half the story."

"What, why?"

 

I asked, and Furana looked a little troubled.

 

"I mean, common sense tells you that a healing wizard is going to fight and get hit by it...... It's a little too surreal. Moreover, even though he is a healer in divination, it is more natural to think that he has special powers other than healing magic to defeat evil dragons."

"Oh, that's certainly what you usually think......

 

You won't believe it until you see Usato in person.

At this time, a little mischievous spirit welled up in me. If you keep quiet about Usato-kun here, you'll be surprised when you find out about him.

 

"In the meantime, I suggest you meet up."

"yes, that's the best way to do it."

 

…… To be honest, one of the reasons is that I don't have the confidence to explain him as it is and make him believe.

 

●

 

And in front of the dormitory of the rescue team who came.

Looking around at the scenery full of greenery, which has changed from the castle and the castle town, Furana mutters with emotion.

 

"I was surprised, I didn't know there was such a place in ...... kingdom."

"This is the dormitory of the rescue team to which Usato-kun belongs, because it is probably here that Usato-kun is training......"

 

When I looked around in front of the dormitory, I found a figure a little farther away.

A figure a little smaller than me——、 a boy I had met in Luxvis, Mr. Nak, noticed me and Fulana and ran towards me.

On the way back from the trip, I heard from Usato-kun that he had joined the rescue team, and I was relieved that he seemed to be doing well.

 

"Mr./Ms., did you come to see Mr./Ms. Usato?"

"Oh, yes...... Is he in training?"

"Yes, I just went running into the city with the rest of the group. Well, ...... that person?"

 

Mr. Nak looks at the deeply hooded Flana with a suspicious gaze.

I don't want to be misunderstood, so I briefly ask Furana to introduce herself and then think about what to do.

 

"Well, Usato went for a run, will you be back soon?"

"Hahaha, no way, the rescue team's run can't end so quickly. I won't be back for at least half a day."

"What?"

 

Behind her, Fulana makes a voice that sounds like she's in love.

It's hard to believe, but this is common sense in the rescue team to which Usato belongs.

 

"Then wouldn't it be quicker to go to the city?"

"I think so."

 

Now the city?

In that case, it would be more efficient to wait for Usato-kun to pass somewhere.

When I thought about going to the castle town, I suddenly remembered the demon girl who was put in the rescue team. During the battle with the Demon King's army, the Black Knight, a demon tribe that was taken prisoner.

Was the name you heard from Usato-kun Ferm?

What is that girl doing now? I asked curiously, and Mr. Nak turned his gaze towards the city and smiled wryly.

 

"Oh, that person would have gone with Mr./Ms. and the others."

「…… Eh, are you okay!? Even if it's a demon tribe, ......."

"At first, they were wary, but now they don't care, and everyone seems to be convinced that it's Mr./Ms. lifesaver."

"Ah, if you say so, I would agree."

 

"Are you convinced...... behind me?" In a tone of disbelief, Fulana muttered.

I feel a little premature, but if Mr./Ms. Rose is allowed to do so, you can rest assured.

 

"Didn't you go with me?"

"Ferm Mr./Ms. recklessly followed Usato Mr./Ms. trying to compete with him, but I can't keep up with him at all. I want to train with Usato Mr./Ms. but I don't want to disturb him. …… I'm just going to do what I can to train and do what I can do right now."

「…… That's it."

 

You've grown so much that you can't see it.

Physically and mentally, it's not the same as when we parted ways in Luxvis.

He, too, is becoming an adult.

 

"Then we'll head to the city soon, sorry to disturb your training."

"No, no, by the way, about that confession——"

"Good luck with your training! I'm going, Frana!"

"Wow! A little. Suzune?!"

 

Tempered by the unexpected question, he grabs Frana's hand and leaves. When the dormitory is out of sight, he lets go of Fulana's hand and wipes his forehead.

Oh, it's dangerous, I didn't expect to be pursued about that article .......

 

"Suzune, you mentioned the Demon Clan earlier, is there anyone else over there that you care about?"

"It's a demon girl who was taken prisoner during the last war."

 

She has no particular reason to hide it, so she reveals Ferm to Flana.

 

"You seem to be getting used to it for a long time...... Are you okay?"

"He used to be a dark magic user, but now he seems to be safe because he uses magic tools to seal his magic."

 

And let's not say that he is strong enough to put me and Kazuki to death, even if only temporarily———

I have my own thoughts, but I don't want them to cite them and create conflict.

 

"What is a dark magic user...... You used to be able to take people like that prisoner."

"It wasn't easy, I don't know what would have happened if it wasn't for Usato's healing magic......"

"Heh, with healing magic? Why is there healing magic here?"

"To put it simply, the weakness of dark magic was healing magic."

 

Just thinking that Usato hadn't rushed to me at that time sends chills down my spine.

Without him, I wouldn't be here today.

…… I'm feeling a little gloomy. Let's head to the city as soon as possible.

 

"Or dark magic or healing magic? What do you mean? How can healing magic, which has no offensive power, be a weakness of dark magic ...... in the first place?"

"Frana, what are you muttering? Let's go to the city as soon as possible."

"Oh, yes......

 

I called out to Furana, who was tilting her head, and turned my gaze towards the city.

Where would you like to wait for Usato? I think I know where I stand, so I can't stand in the right place.

If you're going to wait, at least it's good to have someone you know, but .......

 

「…… Huh?"

 

Maybe I don't know many people in the castle town?

The people of the Ringle Kingdom know some familiar faces, but they don't know their names.

 

"No, wait."

 

Only one person can be recognized...... Be.

 

●

 

 

"So Suzune came to me?" You've found this place a lot."

"Aha......"

 

In front of one of the stalls in the castle town, Fulana and I were meeting a girl.

She is Amako. She is a beast girl who was traveling with Usato. I found her sitting in a chair and working as a shopkeeper, and I was talking to her as if I were happy to hear this.

 

"It wasn't hard to find it, because that's where you are."

"yes, I'm aware that I'm standing out."

 

The existence of Amako is known to many in the kingdom of Ringle.

When it comes to being a cute beast girl who works as a store keeper, it may be natural to attract attention in a way.

Furana is surprised by Amako, who exposes her ears, which are characteristic of beastmen, and works as a store keeper.

 

"I'm surprised, there are beast children......

"I was surprised because it was the first time I had met an elven person."

"Oh, do you understand?"

"Yes, because I'm a user of clairvoyant magic. Best regards, Mr./Ms. Frana. I'm Amako."

 

With a wry smile on her face as her eyes widen at Amako's magic, I introduce them to each other.

After taking a few deep breaths and regaining her composure, Flana looks at me with something to say.

 

"I've never heard of a clairvoyant magic user...... It's too bad for the heart."

"Hahaha, I'm sorry."

"And the Demon Tribe's Beastman...... Suzune's friendship is very strange."

"Hmm?"

 

I ask him about friendship and tilt his head.

Amako and I can certainly be called friends, but I'm not the one with whom she has a deep connection.

 

"If anything, it was Usato-kun who got to know Amako, and Ferm was also taken prisoner by Usato-kun during the battle."

「…… Somehow, every time I heard the story, I ...... think that Usato is a ridiculous person."

 

Fulana pressed her forehead, and Amako asked, "What are you talking about?" He tilts his head with an expression that says that.

I'd like to say that, but she won't believe it unless she actually meets Usato.

 

"Amako, don't you know where Usato is running?"

"Usato is...... A while ago, I ran here with a bulllyn on my back and a lifeguard. Won't we pass through here again soon?"

 

Are you carrying a bulllyn on your back?

Then maybe I'll get a chance to pet Bulllin.

Today, I want to muffle that blue coat to my heart's content.

 

"Then do you mind if I let you wait here?"

"It's okay, and besides, the presence of Suzune will increase the number of customers."

 

He's a strong kid.

While admiring Amako, she waits until Usato runs down the street.

Then, perhaps because there was something that bothered her in the previous conversation, Fulana tilted her head.

 

"Oh, he said he was running in training, right? What does it mean to carry a bulllyn on your back?"

"Bulllyn is his buddy, the monster, he's so cute."

"Hey, what kind of monster is it?"

"It's a blue grizzly, even though it's a kid."

「……」

 

Perhaps she didn't understand, but Fulana tilted her head with a smile.

After a few seconds, she finally understands and approaches me with a twitching expression.

 

"You're kidding, aren't you? Blue Grizzly is a ferocious monster that can't stand up at all even if several adults are bundled together! It's crazy to think that you're carrying that on your back!"

 

……? Oh, I forgot, but it's strange for a human to carry a bear on his back.

Naturally, Usato was doing it, so his senses were paralyzed.

 

"I'm sorry, Frana, but it's weird to carry a bear on your back. We didn't care enough."

"It's funny when a ferocious blue grizzly is in the kingdom!"

"Don't worry, Burlin won't go on a rampage, and if he does, Usato can hold him down."

"Can you hold it down!? A healing wizard!?"

 

At the words of me and Amako, Fulana scratches her head.

His expression was full of frustration, as if he had been cornered by something.

 

"Could it be that someone is showing me genjutsu ......?" ...... me dealing with phantom magic?"

 

I don't know what to do, but I'm starting to think that the reality I'm seeing now is a hallucination.

 

「…… Suzune"

"What's that?"

 

Standing up silently, Fulana grabbed my shoulder vigorously and forced our eyes to meet.

 

"Huh, Furana!?"

"Back to reality! It's only in a fairy tale that humans can fight monsters with brawn!"

"No, there are exceptions to things......

"That's a person who holds a blue grizzly with his bare hands and runs on his back!? That kind of...... I can't believe there are such monstrous people!!"

"Wow!?"

 

I am horrified by the cry of Frana's soul.

It's really amazing to hear this from someone else's mouth.

Before we know it, the gaze of the people around us is focused on us, but their gaze is somehow warm.

 

"Yes, I usually think so."

"He's a child with common sense, and I want him to grow up straight like this......

"Nothing is more unreal than reality......

 

The pitying gaze of those who knew the rescue team.

Perhaps for them, who witness the training of the rescue team on a daily basis, Flana is a dazzling presence with her common sense.

 

"Suzune, humans can't defeat demons without using magic...... Hopeless racial differences will never be overturned......

 

It's a very serious scene, but I can't even laugh at the fact that there are two healing wizards who subvert it with their brawn.

However, there is nothing that can explain Usato's power, so there is nothing he can do about it.

 

"Oh, Usato's here."

「「!?」」

 

At the sound of Amako's voice, Furana and I look together and look into the back of the street.

Then, like Moses, the crowd broke, and several figures came out of it.

 

"You guys! Didn't you slack off while I was gone? These guys!'

"This is a blur! Usato, isn't Temeje slowing down!?"

"I wonder which one is slacking!?"

"You can take it as a fight, dude!"

 

An exchange of words that can be heard as far away as here.

Some of it sounds familiar, but it's much rougher than I remember, and my mouth twitches.

 

"Then pick up the pace, this bastard!"

"'It's fine, Korra!'"

"Why am I here?"

 

In my field of vision, I saw five strong-faced men and a huge figure running in the middle of them—or, more accurately, Usato carrying a blue grizzly with a fainting silver-haired girl strapped to her back.

 

Nea the Familiar.

Ferm of the Demon Tribe.

Bulllyn the monster.

Usato is a human.

 

It is not a trinity, but a four-person trinity.

Let's not dare to poke fun at the fact that the owl's eyes on Bulllin's head are somewhat hollow.

 

"Oh, Amako...... Senior? Hey!"

 

Noticing us, he waved at us.

Ferm, the girl tied to Bullin's back with a cloth, is swaying swaying, but he doesn't care about her right now.

Because ——、 reality in front of me just can't speak, I have to do something about it.

 

"Oh, oh, no, no, but that's, eh, a lie......"

"Who is you...... It's really ......."

 

However, Mr. Usato. You're always far beyond my expectations......

It's frustrating...... It's frustrating! I love that too much......

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This time, it was the appearance of Flana, a common sense elf.

It's a valuable genuine tsukkomi position in this work.

 

Actually, I wanted it to be like a Bremen musician with Usato, Burlin, Nea, and Kukuru, but I had to weigh myself down.