Meeting in the Four Kingdoms in Luxvis.

The first day came to an end, but I was mentally exhausted.

It was partly because there were representatives including Lucas, and more importantly, because I was unfamiliar with such important discussions, so I was always nervous.

 

"——— that's why Usato has to show off that big trick."

"Noisy tricks...... No, it's noisy."

 

After the meeting, when I was about to get to the twilight at the training ground that I used early in the morning, I happened to meet Amako, who was visiting the inn where we were staying, and we talked about the meeting and a little complaint.

 

"But how are you going to do it even if you're going to show it off? You're going to check the power, right?"

"How...... I'm just trying to hit the target and shoot it normally."

"I wonder if it's normal and bearable......"

"No, no, I'm going to hit you with less power then, right?"

 

If you really hit it in a row, you'll lose your magic power in no time.

I'm going to do something about it.

 

"Before that, I'm sure you'll be questioned today."

"It's Usato's fault for hiding it."

"That's right......

 

While it is easy to imagine the pursuit of seniors, the problem is Mr./Ms. who understands the dangers of strengthening the system.

He was looking at me with a lot of eyes during the meeting.

"I'll talk to you later......!" I could almost hear auditory hallucinations.

 

"But I think it was a good opportunity."

"What?"

"It's about being aware of the gap between yourself and the people around you.

 

Yes, I learned to open up again in today's meeting.

I don't want to admit that I'm boring or that I'm out of line, and that's what I'm allowed to do because I'm a member of the "life-saving team," and I can't accept that kind of selfishness as the "deputy leader of the life-saving team."

 

"When the position changes, the consciousness changes, and as the Norn said, that's exactly what he said."

 

I think of the Norns, who defended the place of Miarak as queen despite being tormented by sleep and exhaustion.

 

"But if Usato opens up again, I think that's a little scary."

"Hey, what do you mean by that?"

"There used to be some knots where I was weighing myself down, but when that is gone, I'm going to come up with weird tricks again."

 

What does this little fox think of me?

 

"No, I'm not going to make any more bad moves than the Healing Strike Fist, and since I've only been using healing punches lately, I'm also thinking about applying healing magic bullets."

"Hmm, for example?"

"Healing magic bullets that emphasize speed combined with acceleration fists, healing acceleration bullets, bending healing magic bullets that apply the magic manipulation of the gauntlet, healing ranged bullets, etc. It's a skill that only comes with a gauntlet, but I think it's pretty usable. Oh I got it! I'm also thinking of practicing the rapid fire of magic bullets like the leader used to do."

「……」

 

As for its use, the healing acceleration bullet is a magic bullet that instantly heals the injured person who is far away.

The Healing Ranged Bullet is a magic bullet that can be used to accurately heal allies in a melee situation.

Both of these techniques are based on the power of the gauntlet, but they seem to be able to be used moderately.

 

"Even though it's a healing magic bullet that bends, it only bends once at most, and I can't help it because I'm making up for the lack of talent for throwing magic bullets in the first place, but if you think that you can freely change direction of something that goes straight just once, it's quite different."

 

As expected, it is impossible to bend the healing flying fist in principle, so it can be said that it can be used in the form of a healing flying fist with power and healing magic bullets that emphasize accuracy and speed.

 

"Yes, it's a technique that catches the opponent off guard and a technique that makes him hit directly from behind the shield."

"Huh?"

 

Wait a minute.

No, I certainly thought it could be used like that in terms of combat, right? But I didn't think it was the first thing that came to mind.

As I was twitching my cheeks at the gap between me and Amako, I heard the footsteps of someone approaching from behind.

 

"Oh, were you here?"

"Hmm?"

 

Looking back, I see Carla Mr./Ms., a teacher I met here before, and Halfa Mr./Ms., whom I met again yesterday.

Why is the teacher, Carla Mr./Ms. here...... I mean, aren't you giving a lecture today because the school is closed for the meeting?

Glancing sideways at Amako, who was wearing a hood deep over her eyes, she turned her gaze to Carla Mr./Ms. and Halfa Mr./Ms..

 

"It's been a long time, Mr./Ms. Carla, and it's been a long time since Mr./Ms. Halfa was yesterday."

"Oh...... But it's been less than six months since then, and you've grown like crazy. You don't have to let Halfa's magic eye check it out."

"Oh, is that so......?"

 

Does this person also have a "muscle eye" like Mr./Ms.?

Or rather, I don't think my appearance has changed much from before the trip to now.

…… I wonder if I'm growing taller just because I think so. I'd be a little happy if that was the case.

 

"I was going to see you from here, but I didn't expect Mr./Ms. Carla to come."

"I've heard about you guys since I left Luxvis, so I thought I'd meet you and talk to you once you're here. I'm sorry I let Halfa show me around even though it's a holiday."

 

When Carla Mr./Ms. said that, Halfa Ms./Ms. shook her head.

 

"No, even on holidays, I only do self-discipline, so talking with Mr./Ms. Usato is a good stimulus for me."

「…… I think you should look at something other than discipline a little bit."

"I'm ...... like this."

 

The more we talked, the more I seemed to get along with Mr./Ms. Halfa.

Mr./Ms. sighed at Halfa Mr./Ms. who was smiling like she was in trouble, and turned to face her.

 

"I heard that you became the deputy leader of the rescue team, congratulations."

"Thank you, well, I'm still not familiar with it, but I'm trying to behave like a deputy leader."

"I don't think you'll have to think about it, since you were in Luxvis before...... What can I say...... It reminded me of Mr./Ms. Rose."

"Oh, is that so?"

 

I don't know if I should be shy or have a subtle expression.

From the moment I came to deliver the letter to Luxvis, it was said that I wore an air close to that of Rose.

I have an ambiguous expression on my face, but Mr./Ms. Carla pretends to be concerned about time.

 

"Anyway, it's good to see your face."

"Are you going yet?"

"We, the teachers, have a lot of work to do during the meeting, and we have to go back soon. Halfa, what are you going to do?"

"I would like to talk to Mr./Ms. Usato a little more."

"Okay...... As a teacher, I tell you, don't bother him too much."

"Absolutely."

 

Seeing Halfa nod Mr./Ms., Carla Mr./Ms. said goodbye and walked out of the training ground.

The only ones left are me, Halfa Mr./Ms., and Amako, who has been silent for a while...... What is the nuisance that Mr./Ms. Carla mentioned earlier?

After seeing Carla off Mr./Ms., I sat down on the grass again, and Halfa Mr./Ms., who was also sitting next to me, called out to me.

 

"Oh, Mr./Ms., how are you doing?"

"Nak? He's doing well as a lifesaver."

"That's good, to tell you the truth, I cared about Mr. Nak, so I'm a little relieved that he's safely in the rescue team."

 

Perhaps by now, Nak is frantically training for the rescue team.

As I thought about Nak, I suddenly thought of the girl who would still be in Luxvis.

 

"Mina, what are you doing now?"

"Are you Meena Liasia? She...... What can I say, hmm."

「…… Did something happen to him?"

"No, that's not the case......

 

Mr./Ms. Halfa seems to have a hard time saying something.

It doesn't seem like he's caught up in anything.

 

"You've lost the game with Nak, and you're more violent than you used to be?"

"No, in fact, I've become more serious than I thought I would have been from my previous girlfriend."

"What?"

 

From my point of view, I remembered that he was a child with a stinging atmosphere, but after all, did he have a change of heart after the battle with Nak?

Or, as Nak said before leaving, are you doing your best to get revenge on him?

 

"I often see her practicing magic and running after school, and at first I couldn't believe my eyes, but when I think about it, maybe she's finally moved on, just like Nak."

"Before?"

 

So the events at Luxvis affected not only Nak, but also Mina.

My first impression was the worst, but there may have been something between Nak and Mina that I didn't know about.

 

"I've seen Mina training quite a bit, so if you're lucky, Mr./Ms. might meet you too."

"Well, I don't know what to say to you even if I meet you, because from Mina's point of view, I'm the one who sent Nak to the rescue team."

 

Come to think of it, I was the one who created the reason for Nak to go to the rescue team.

Moreover, the first impression of each other is the worst, so you shouldn't look good.

I don't think I'm going to be attacked, but it's enough for me to go out and abuse myself.

 

"That's right, Mr./Ms. Usato."

"Yes?"

 

While I was thinking about this, Mr./Ms. Halfa suddenly stood up and called out.

When Amako and I look up curiously, we see the same childlike smile as Mr./Ms. in the morning.

 

"If you have time to spare, that's fine, but why don't you do a little bit of kumite?" No, if you can't do it, you can refuse."

「…… Haha."

 

I see, that's why you came to see me.

　……。

Oh, ah, I'm just free until night, even if I go back to the inn, I only do muscle training, and if I go back to the inn and see Mr. Welsey Mr./Ms. in the first place, I will be preaching.

Okay, excuse end.

 

"Well, let's do it, but it's only kumite, so as long as you don't get hurt."

"Of course, I don't want to be scolded by Carla-sensei or the headmaster."

 

It's a proposal that I couldn't have hoped for.

Mr./Ms.'s way of accurately exploiting the opponent's weaknesses is a learning experience for me. Now that I've learned through my journey that not all opponents can be understood by force, I may be able to gain something from fighting him.

 

"Wow, they really look alike."

 

Amako sighed somewhat stunned and smiled.

With a wry smile on her face, Mr./Ms. and I walked to a corner of the training ground.

 

●

 

Kumite with Mr./Ms. Halfa was a series of surprises for me.

I didn't underestimate the abilities of the Demon Eye that had grown, but I didn't expect that my new way of fighting would be recognized at first sight.

Besides, the new fighting methods he employed were worn out.

In the past, he used his magic eye to read his opponent's movements and always take the lead in attacking, but today he used the opposite, which was terrifying, reading the opponent's movements before making him attack, and then hitting a powerful counter from above.

Because Mr./Ms. Halfa can completely see the opponent's initial moves, he could not respond to the technique at the first sight.

 

"Usato-sama, are you listening?"

「…… Yes."

 

I wondered if I was escaping reality, but I turned back to myself with the voice of Mr./Ms. who glared at me.

After finishing the kumite with Halfa Mr./Ms., I was scolded by Welsey Mr./Ms. in the inn.

 

"I know you didn't want to say it, but I wish you had told me beforehand...... In a way, you are different from Kazuki-sama and Suzune-sama, and you are opening up new magical possibilities. No, I'm not complimenting you, are you?"

 

Pioneering new magic .......

No, it's true that the technique of intentionally outbursting the system reinforcement would have been too dangerous for anyone to do.

When I was reflecting on what I hadn't told him beforehand, Kazuki, who was listening to the sermon next to me, called out to me somewhat happily.

 

"Haha, you're the same as me, Usato."

"What? Oh, yes."

"Me and me!"

"You're really too sharp, Suzune-sama...... Sigh."

 

As the senior raised his hand in agreement, Mr./Ms. sighed as if she couldn't stand it.

 

"Kazuki-sama's magic manipulation is not dangerous because it is a technique that has mastered the basics, but Suzune-sama is in a sense the same as Usato-sama. While it is powerful, it is also a dangerous technique that can injure even the person if it is mishandled."

"I'm sure you're doing special training to prevent that from happening."

"That's not the problem...... I want you to have a little more sense of urgency."

 

I'd seen it for a moment before, but it was still a dangerous technique.

Well, it seems that the former corps commander that Mr./Ms. fought in Hinomoto also used a similar technique, so I know that it requires a lot of skill and experience.

Mr./Ms. Wercy shrugs her shoulders to her reluctant seniors.

Mr./Ms., who had been watching our exchange quietly to her, opened her mouth.

 

"Calm down, Comfortie, there is certainly a dangerous side to Suzune-sama and Usato-sama's techniques. But if you make it completely your own, you two will be even stronger."

"That's true, but ......."

"I understand the concern, but what we can do now is not to stop it, but to encourage it to move forward."

「…… Yes."

 

Nodding at Sigurd Mr./Ms.Mr./Ms. words turned to him.

 

"I'm sorry for imposing my selfish mindset, but please don't use dangerous tricks alone. There is always a price to be paid for a strong force."

「…… I'm sorry about this too. From now on, I would like to consult with them as much as possible."

 

We know from the beginning that Mr./Ms. is worried about us.

Like Miarak's Kureha Fountain and the runaway Charon Mr./Ms., gaining powerful power comes at a reasonable price. It's the same with my own power.

That's why you shouldn't ignore what she just said.

As I was thinking about this, Mr./Ms., relieved by my words, continued to speak.

 

"On a different note, I'd like to tell you about tomorrow's plans right now."

"When you say tomorrow, are you talking about the meeting?"

"Yes, first of all, the meeting that will be held tomorrow will be different from today, and it will be an in-depth discussion, so Kazuki-sama, Suzune-sama, and Usato-sama will not have to attend."

 

…… Perhaps, but it is more like discussing the topic that was discussed today in more depth.

Even if I was there, I couldn't give a clear opinion, so Mr./Ms. Welcey and Sigurd Mr./Ms. took care of me.

 

"Next, it has been decided that tomorrow afternoon, after the meeting, an exchange game will be held at the training ground to exchange and grasp the strength."

"Exchange game? What is it?"

"It's combat training by the best people in each kingdom, including attacks on targets made of magic, kumite, and joint exercises with troops."

「…… Isn't it a little leisurely? The battle with the Demon Lord's army is imminent......

 

Kazuki says somewhat anxiously, and Mr./Ms. shakes her head.

 

"We need it now, and even if we fight together, we still don't understand how other countries are going to fight. If we can't coordinate in an emergency, there's no point in these talks."

「…… Certainly, the fighting style of the warriors of the Nirvarna Kingdom was completely different from that of the knights of the Ringle Kingdom."

 

I'm just as impressed as Kazuki.

Then, Mr./Ms.'s gaze turns to us.

 

"So...... Your magic must be used in front of the Three Kingdoms."

"Is that me too?"

"Yes, Usato-sama's healing...... You will use a technique called a barrage fist against the target."

"Is it on target?"

 

During the day, he remembers the words that Amako said to him, and he involuntarily becomes anxious.

However, Mr./Ms. smiled reassuringly at me.

 

"Don't worry! It seems that they have prepared something that is several times more powerful than the target that you destroyed in Luxvis before! Don't worry, they have multiple layers of immobilization magic so that they don't pull it out easily!"

"Usato-kun! Now you can do it without hesitation!"

"Why are you so happy......

 

While being annoyed by the seniors who give a thumbs up, I feel a little motivated.

I'm not going to do it with the intention of breaking it, but I'm curious to see how powerful the Healing Strike Fist is in the current situation.

 

"Ah, then, Usato-kun, Kazuki-kun."

"Yes?"

"What is it?"

 

Perhaps he suddenly came up with something, and his senior called me and Kazuki.

Somewhat in a good mood, she utters the following words:

 

"If you don't have to go to the meeting tomorrow morning, why don't we do a little training?" It's like a dry run for the afternoon."

"It's a three-person training, it was only magic-related before, but this time I hope we can do something different."

 

Kazuki muttered that and seemed to be willing to accept his senpai's proposal.

I don't hate training, so I don't mind it at all, but what is it? I have a slightly unpleasant feeling at the gaze of my seniors looking at me.

 

"Usato-kun, I have a request to trust your reflexes."

"What?"

"Would you like to have a little mock battle with me tomorrow?"

「…… Huh?"

 

With seniors, a mock battle?

Does this mean...... From the flow of the story, isn't it a flow where you have to have a mock battle with a senior in "Demon Armor / Thunder Beast Mode"?