After reuniting with Lucas and Eva, we joined Kazuki at the inn and rested for tomorrow until Mr./Ms.Mr./Ms. Welsie and Sigurd returned.

I wasn't physically tired because of my travel experience, but I was a little tired mentally. After all, in one day, I met Prince Kyle and Princess Naia of Calmherio, Lucas, and Eva in quick succession. I needed some time to sort out the information.

However, when I was gathering my thoughts in my room, I heard a voice saying, "Usato-kun, I'm here to play!" Like a high school boy rushing into the room of a classmate's friend, a senior invaded my room.

I was stunned by my senior, who didn't change no matter where I was, but I realized that I might have been too nervous with an important meeting in front of me, so I suggested that I invite Kazuki as well.

Just like that, the three of us gathered in one room talked about nothing else until the sun went down and Mr./Ms.Mr./Ms. Welcey and Sigurd arrived at the inn.

 

"Now, ladies and gentlemen, I would like to explain the details of tomorrow's meeting."

 

And now, after an unfamiliar and sumptuous dinner, me, Senpai, Kazuki, and Mr./Ms. were gathered in a room lined with chairs and tables prepared in advance, explaining their plans for tomorrow's meeting.

 

"Today, we have representatives from the Kingdom of Kamherio, the Kingdom of Nirvarna, the Kingdom of Samaria and we, the Kingdom of Lingru, and now that all the participating nations are together, it has been decided that the meeting will take place tomorrow."

 

Although it has eased somewhat, I still get nervous when I hear that there will be a serious meeting.

 

"As I said before, this meeting is also presided over as a meeting between you and the delegates, so I ask you to behave in a manner befitting your title."

"Oh, I know, Usato."

"Yes, of course, I'll be in leader mode at tomorrow's meeting."

 

I agree with Kazuki's words, and I smile with a sullen expression between my brows. Then Mr./Ms. smiled twitching and nodded enthusiastically.

A senior asks her a question.

 

"How long will the meeting be?"

"When the talks end depends on the content of the talks...... It probably won't be over in a day. The number of reinforcements that each kingdom will bring up when fighting the Demon Lord's army. We will have to discuss in detail the expected burden and damage as a result of this and make a decision."

"I see, it certainly won't be enough to just ask for help, but we will have to think about the aftermath of the battle with the Demon Lord's army."

 

I thought it was rude but a little surprising to my seniors who were muttering and pondering so.

 

"Oh, you look a little like the student council president now."

"You were the student council president in the original world...... too?"

"It's a complete death now, isn't it?"

"Hey!? Wow, if I'm serious, I can make the most of the student council president's settings!"

 

Even though he was wearing a cat, he was actually a cool beauty student council president.

Now she's a cool beauty (laughs), and she's a comically emotional, fun senior.

 

"I'll keep talking...... It's suddenly decided today, Usato-sama."

"Yes?"

"During the meeting, I would like you, who have fought alone with the Legion Commander of the Demon King's Army, to explain the situation at the time of the battle."

「…… Huh?"

 

In a meeting with the representatives of each country, explain the situation when I fought Koga?

It was incredibly difficult for me, who was not used to speaking in front of a large number of people.

That would be a good choice for a senior who was the student council president.

 

"We offered to explain, but the two representatives of the kingdoms of Nirvarna and Kamherio really wanted to hear from usato-sama...... I'm sorry."

"Oh, don't apologize! But I'm Hinomoto...... I can't tell you about the events in the Beastman Country......"

 

This is because the civil war that occurred in Hinomoto could become a major incident that would affect the human realm if done poorly. There is no guarantee that if you let the people who represent the country know about the beastmen, let alone those who do not know them deeply, they will not change their awareness of the beastmen to something radical.

 

"No, I'm explaining it in the form of thwarting the Demon King's army's attempt to get the Beastmen to cooperate."

"Then it looks like you'll be fine."

 

I'm not lying.

Indeed, the Demon King's army, Koga, and the others negotiated with the chief of the beast tribe, Jinya Mr./Ms., in order to ask for their cooperation.

In order to stop it, and to save Amako, we ended up fighting Koga ....... It's a complicated process, but it's a fact.

 

"Usato-sama is not talking about the battle with the Legion Commander, but about his incredible combat power, and to be honest, the only people who have experience fighting demons with Legion Commander-level abilities are Usato-sama and the knight Aluk...... Only Mistress Rose."

 

And Rose? Could it be that he is referring to Nero Argens, the demon who injured his right eye?

…… No, that's not something to worry about right now.

 

"But how can I, a healing wizard, explain? Isn't the perception of healing magic still unchanged in other countries?"

"Don't worry about that, the kingdoms of Samarian and Kamherio recognize you, albeit in different forms. And the kingdom of Nirvarna ...... I think it's probably going to be okay."

"What, why?"

 

Only the way the Kingdom of Nirvarna is said seems a little strange .......

 

"What do you call the kingdom of Nirvarna...... For better or worse, they are people who have a lot of strength, so I thought Usato-sama would be fine."

「……」

 

He said with a big smile.

Kazuki nodded in agreement, and what? Are the representatives of the Nirvarna Kingdom people who can understand combat power just by looking at their muscles?

Or the people who will be recognized for fistfighting? Then it's easy to do...... No, it's not! No, me! Even if I look like Rose, I'm still a normal civilized person! There is no such savagery as to decide anything with a fist!

 

"Oh, but don't worry, the representative was very cheerful."

"Ha, ha......"

 

While giving vague replies to information that I didn't know if I should be reassured, I became increasingly anxious about tomorrow's meeting.

 

●

 

Early in the morning on the day of the meeting.

In the hours when the sun had just come out, I was practicing my daily routine to distract myself from the tension of the meeting.

I can't say that it's my usual training because I have an important meeting coming up, but I can forget about my anxiety and nervousness if I move my body.

But what was a little unexpected was that there were other people who were using the training ground so early in the morning.

 

"Hmph! Nun! Oh my gosh!'

 

There is one slim man who has been training against the target of the training ground for a long time.

In his right hand is a hatchet, and in his left hand is a circular shield made mostly of iron. Even from the sidelines, the man who was powerfully wielding weapons at a tremendous speed seemed to be quite a talented man.

 

"And you were using a club and a spear just now......

 

What caught my eye the most was that the way you fight changes greatly depending on the weapon you are wielding.

As I was running around the training ground, worrying about the people other than me, I suddenly heard a voice calling me.

 

"Hey, there's boy."

"Hmm?"

 

Wondering about it, I turned around and saw a man with a fearless face waving at me, who had been swinging an axe at the target earlier.

For the time being, it seems to be called, so I'll head there.

The man, who was about his early thirties, was more than a head taller than me, and his body, which looked slim from a distance, seemed to be quite well-trained if you looked closely.

She talks to a man with short-cropped hair and a cut on his cheek.

 

"What's wrong?"

"I was curious about the fact that you were training here like me, so I just called out to you, are you a student of Luxvis?"

"No, I'm from the Lingle Kingdom."

"Hey, ...... from the Ringle Kingdom."

 

A man with a hand on his chin and a thoughtful expression.

I'm also curious about who the man in front of me is...... Could it be a knight from another kingdom? I don't think I'd do something like I did to exhaust my body before an important meeting.

 

"Well, that's ......okay for now, my name is Hyde, and I'm from the kingdom of Nirvarna."

"My name is Ken Usato."

"Usato ......? I see, was it you that he was talking about?"

"Yes?"

"Oh, no, you don't have to worry about it...... Hmmm, a little rude."

"Uh-huh!?"

 

He was slapped on both shoulders and arms.

Hyde, who is a little confused by the intimidation that does not let him say whether he is or not, immediately pulls his hand away, Mr./Ms. smiles widely.

 

"I think I can get along with you!"

"What? Oh, yes."

 

I have been given a mysterious understanding of muscles, but I wonder what it is.

It's a personality that I haven't met until now. I've heard that you're from the Kingdom of Nirvarna, but I'......m not sure if Kazuki and Mr./Ms. are really right.

If you look behind Mr./Ms. Hyde, you can see that the weapons he was handling earlier are all together. From what I can see, there appear to be quite a few types of clubs, spears, halberds, swords, hatchets, etc.

 

"Can you handle Mr./Ms.'s weapons so much?"

"We have a lot of things to handle, but the ones that are not skilled are far from top-notch, but our fights are supposed to take away the opponent's weapons from time to time. If you let your body learn how to handle a certain amount of weapons, you can anticipate enemy attacks and instantly treat the weapons you take as your own."

"I see......

 

I hadn't even thought about it.

If you know how to handle a weapon, you know what to do when your opponent is using it.

 

"Well, I mainly deal with axes and shields, and unlike swords, they are not the main ones, but they do have their good points. Can I talk to you?"

"Oh, yes, I don't mind."

 

With such a twinkle in his eye, he asked, "Can I talk to you?" I have no choice but to nod my head.

Mr./Ms. nodded in satisfaction, picked up the hatchet and shield that had been placed on the ground away from me, and shook it lightly.

 

"It's strong, it's heavy, and it doesn't matter much about the blade, it's better than the sword in continuous combat."

"Yes, it's true that the axe is heavy with each blow, and if the power of the wielder is combined, it can crush the opponent's defenses head-on...... but it seems more frightening to spill the blade."

"yes, yes, I know."

 

It seems to understand.

I remembered Mr./Ms. and tried to be honest, but I was very happy to get a response.

 

"But, you see, a skilled axe-wielder doesn't use power as a weapon, it's about hooking his opponent."

"Hook?"

"That's the part."

 

Mr./Ms. Hyde points to the sickle-shaped part of the axe he held shortly.

 

"By hooking your opponent with this sickle-shaped return, you can snatch the weapon, block their movement, and stop them.

 

Mr./Ms. hit the handle of the axe on the shoulder of the target, and after hooking the "return" as it was, he pulled the target with force and hit it with the edge of the shield he gripped strongly.

The devastating blow smashed the target in half.

 

"——You can use it as a stepping stone for your next attack, and just dodging the blade doesn't mean you've faltered. If it hits your shoulder, you can knock you out of position, if it hits your wrist, you can drop your weapon, if it hits your knee, you can knock you over, and your neck is out of the question. That's why when you're dealing with a skilled axe-wielder, you don't just have to avoid the blades, you also need to take measures afterwards."

「…… I hadn't even thought about it before."

"It's not a threat as long as it's wielded by brute force, and the real wielder is more focused on taking away the opponent's combat power than power."

 

Before I knew it, I found myself listening intently to Mr./Ms.'s words.

I don't use weapons, but the countermeasures are quite useful. Some of the soldiers in the Demon King's army used axes, so it was quite helpful.

Seeing me listening intently, Mr./Ms. Hyde let out a cheerful laugh as he lowered his shield and axe to the ground.

 

"Haha! It's been a long time since I've seen a young man so rewarded for teaching. None of the newcomers these days want to know anything other than their own weapons, not at all...... Even though you have to fight in actual battle without knowing the lineage of your opponent...... Are they going to fight on the spot when they're dealing with a weapon they've never seen before......?"

"Um, Mr./Ms. Hyde?"

"Hmm!? Oh, I'm sorry."

 

I wonder if this person is an instructor or something in the kingdom of Nirvarna?

The explanations were easy for me to understand, and above all, I was easy to interact with people from other countries without feeling a sense of distance.

 

"Well, it's about time."

 

Looking at the sun rising at a slight angle, Mr./Ms. Hyde mutters.

 

"I'm sorry to interrupt your training, Usato."

"No, it was a meaningful time for me."

"I'm glad you said that, I'm going to go, but what are you going to do?"

"I'll be back at the inn soon."

 

Mr./Ms.. Hyde nodded at my words, and as he walked towards the exit of the training ground, ——、 turned around and waved at me on the way.

 

"See you at the meeting, young healing wizard!"

「!」

 

Mr./Ms. Hyde walks out of the training ground with a cheerful smile.

From the last words, did you know me? Did you know that I was a healing wizard just by my name?

Wondering about Mr./Ms.'s words, I went back to the inn with water to wash off my sweat.

 

●

 

After meeting a mysterious man named Hyde Mr./Ms. during the morning training, I dressed myself well and headed to the Great Library, where the meeting was to take place.

Under the guidance of Mr./Ms. Welsey, we see Kazuki and Senpai dressed in new costumes as we walk through the large library.

 

"I'm the same as usual, but Senpai and Kazuki are dressed properly."

 

Unlike me, who wears a team uniform that symbolizes the rescue team, Senpai and Kazuki wear clothes based on white.

A cloak extending from his back and right shoulder, and light armor with decorations. And the boots that emphasize ease of movement, it is a costume that is truly a "hero" atmosphere.

There seems to be a difference between men's and women's versions, but both are cool.

 

"Yes, yes, and the overall color is similar to Usato's uniform, so there is a sense of unity."

"But when it's so white, it's going to stand out quite a bit......

 

Kazuki puts his hand on his cloak and smiles wryly.

Certainly, if the three of us lined up, it would be quite conspicuous.

As I was talking about this, Mr./Ms., who was leading the way, looked back.

 

"It's very picturesque when everyone is lined up."

"Is that so?"

"Yes, it's true, and we'll be in the auditorium where the meeting will be held soon, so get ready."

 

Oh, and it's surprisingly close to the entrance.

It's called a large library, so I thought I would have to climb the stairs or something, but it seems to be different. After walking a little, as Mr./Ms. said, I saw what seemed to be the entrance to the auditorium.

At the same time, I saw several men and women standing there with their backs to me, looking at me. When Kazuki saw them, he gave them a nostalgic smile and ran to them.

 

"It's been a long time! Warrior Chief!"

"Hmm? Oh, it's Kazuki! How were you?"

 

Two men and one woman.

Looking at the face of the man who turned to me at Kazuki's voice, I exclaimed.

He is overwhelmingly taller than me and has a fearless face.

 

"No, but you're still thin, eat meat."

"Hahaha, I think I'm eating more than others, but I'm going to introduce you to some of my friends that I talked to earlier!"

"Well, I have to speak on behalf of Nirvarna."

 

He looked over at me, noticed me, grinned, and raised his hand as if to say hello to his friend.

 

"Oh, you've been training in the morning, Usato, and I'm Hyde, the warrior leader of the Warriors of the Kingdom of Nirvarna. Thank you for your time today."

"What?"

 

Not only the seniors, but also the people who seemed to be Mr./Ms.'s subordinates on the other side leaked a stunned voice.

Well, you can't have predicted that such a thing would happen.

Why did I meet the representative of the Kingdom of Nirvarna before anyone else in the Kingdom of Lingru...?