King Lambda had guessed most of the purpose of our coming here.

To be honest, I was surprised that he had understood my situation so far, but what relieved me most of all was that he was not affected by the devil.

But at the same time, questions remain.

 

"Healing synchronisation earlier...... I used my healing magic to make sure that His Majesty's body was not exposed to demonic magic."

"Oh, the result was that I didn't have anything."

 

When I nodded at King Lambda's words, I wondered if Mr./Ms. Naia had noticed my question.

 

"But I'm under the influence of the devil...... Did you take it?"

「…… What's that? Is there a devil's hand on my daughter?"

 

I nodded as I looked at King Lambda and Lucas-sama again.

 

"Yes, Mistress Naia, who was accompanying us in the carriage that came to pick us up, was affected by the demonic magic. Luckily, my familiar took care of the magic, but at that point we thought the demon's hand had reached close to the center of the castle."

"I see, and for that reason, you were working in secret."

 

"Now that I think about it, it could have been the devil's induction."

 

Nea, who is assimilated, whispers in a bitter voice.

At that point, it was difficult for us to take action to ask for help from the castle.

At this point, the senior opened his mouth while showing a pretense of contemplation.

 

"Maybe the devil knew that Mistress Naia was going to escort us to pick us up, so we deceived her with enough magic to make it difficult for her to get caught."

"But, senior, the devil doesn't know how I can detect their magic."

"Well, I don't think it was expected by the devil."

 

Since healing synchronization is a relatively recent technique, there is no way that the devil will know about it, and it was also found at that time that the magic power of the demon that remains in the body can be understood.

 

"I didn't expect to be found out right after we met, and it didn't matter if I got caught or not."

「…… I see, from the devil's point of view, it would be fine if I could direct your guard towards the castle."

 

"I don't think you expected Usato to have the ability to detect the demon's influence instantly."

"But honestly, it's a bush snake, and as a result, it's like I'm deliberately showing that I'm in the dark with Calmherio."

 

I ...... it was a provocation against us or some other agenda.

I'm aware that I have a lot of grudges against the devil, so it seems to be a strong line because I'm usually very guarded.

　

"Those are just possibilities, but if that's the case, what's the devil's purpose? What are you going to do at the celebration of Kamherio?"

"We don't know, it'......."

 

So I cut off my words and thought about it.

Can I tell him about this, the king of the country of Kamherio?

 

"Usato, are you wondering if you want to talk about Shea?"

「……」

 

He nods slightly as he puts his hand to his mouth at Nea's words.

 

"I don't think it's okay to talk about it, do you? Perhaps, unlike that Samaritan sorcerer, he has no illusions about the hero.'

 

…… Is it okay if Nea says so much?

And I know Mr./Ms. Naia too, so let's talk about it here.

 

"Your Majesty, there is actually another reason why we participated in this festival."

"Another reason?"

 

I'm Shea...... He participated in this festival to investigate a girl possessed by a mysterious entity with the memory of a hero, and the other day on his way to Sia's home village, he encountered her and fought with the manipulated Mr./Ms..

At the end of the day, they decided to work together to deal with the demons that were lurking in the shadows in Calmherio.

When I told him why, King Lambda rolled his eyes in surprise and leaned back against the back of his chair.

 

"A girl with the memory of a hero...... It's dangerous."

"Jeopardy, huh?"

"Did you think we would protect that girl? …… No, it wouldn't be wrong to protect them as the people of Kamherio, but having the memory of a hero is not a reason."

 

From what he had seen so far, he knew that King Lambda was not the same sorcerer he had encountered in Samaria.

But now, when I hear these words, I feel relieved from the bottom of my heart.

 

"Memories are memories no matter how far they go, and they are not the former heroes who faced many hardships, Lord Hisago himself. But...... Someone possessing the girl offered to help."

"Yes, Master Falga as collateral...... Considering that he has given the Shenlong Armor to us, it seems that he wants to eliminate the demons that are so lurking."

「…… First of all, is the devil who is lurking in our country first? But I can't make a big move."

"Yes, I know that."

 

When the senior replied, King Lambda folded his arms in satisfaction and nodded deeply.

 

"But what you do from now on will be approved by me, and no matter what anyone says, I will vouch for your actions by me, this Lambda Lark Calmerio."

「! Thank you very much. Your Majesty."

 

The permission of King Lambda, the supreme power in this country!

As long as you have this, you have nothing to be ashamed of in hiding!

As I and my seniors bowed our heads and expressed our gratitude, King Lambda smiled happily.

 

"Fufufu, in that sense, I'm lucky, here are the ones who can come out the strongest against the devil, and above all, I can give them a boost...... As long as there is a devil's eye, I can't help excessively...... Hehehe, I'll write an autobiography when this is all right."

"Father, please come back."

"It's okay to be a daddy."

 

The moment I said that, I felt an onomatopoeic sound from Mr./Ms. Naia.

With a smile on her face fixed on her face, she punched King Lambda on the shoulder with a punch.

 

"Come on, it's persistent."

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

 

King Lambda apologized for the words that were uttered without honorific words.

But for me, I might want to read King Lambda's autobiographical novel.

 

●

 

After talking with King Lambda, we left the room and went back to our quarters.

I was a little tired mentally today because of the second trial, but before I could rest, I decided to talk about today in the large living room where everyone always gathers.

 

"Was Lanzas okay?"

"Yes, I should be fine for the time being because I have strengthened the healing magic lineage, and besides, I wasn't affected by the demonic magic."

 

I answer to the senior sitting on the sofa.

There was something a little puzzling around Mr./Ms. in the second trial, but is that also a coincidence?

 

"Nea, Ferm, from the perspective of you in the audience, was there anything wrong with Mr./Ms. Lanzas?"

「…… I don't know. I don't mean to be nasty, but you and Suzune were so flashy that I didn't pay attention to Lanzas."

"It's the same for me."

 

Ugh, me and my seniors groan.

Perhaps there were not many other spectators watching Mr./Ms..

 

"Was it too much......

"I was kind of serious about it."

 

My seniors and I had a duo from another country, so we couldn't afford to cut corners.

 

"Usato, are you going to train Rain tomorrow?"

"Yes."

"Then you'd be quicker to talk to that kid who's been with Lanzas the most, and if you've been with him for a reasonable amount of time, you'll find out something."

"Certainly, yes, I'll ask Rain casually when she comes tomorrow."

 

He nods at Nea's words.

I'd like to be able to strengthen Rain's lineage to the point where I don't have to worry about it going out before this festivities are over.

 

"Well, let's rest for today, Usato must be tired of using his brain."

"I'm not tired because my brain is a muscle."

"Oh...... Or sorry for making fun of you. I'm going to be kinder next time, aren't I?"

 

When I told Nea an ogre joke for the first time in a long time, she apologized normally.

This is where Nea's tsukkomi comes in, and I'm a full-body muscle, so it's more of a full-body brain. It should lead to a combo joke that ...... unbearable! !!

 

"No, I'm just kidding, I'm not going to be mad at you for that."

"Then you don't have to be gentle, Usato, put a healing magic bullet in the bath."

"You should be kinder to me."

 

He said it with a smug face.

I can't help it, I sighed and stood up...... Suddenly, something in the field of vision is reflected.

 

「…… It's about time."

 

I took a few steps forward and picked up a large copy of the novel on the living room table...... Before I could do it, my senior grabbed my hand at a speed I had never seen before.

 

"U, Usato-kun, what the hell are you doing!?"

"Senior, don't stop, me too...... It's time to face it."

 

At the end of my hand is a romance novel called Thunder and Healing.

When the content of this novel came out as a second trial, it was supposed to be a confession or something.

If you have that much destructive power with only a part of the information you have extracted, you should check it now and build up resistance for later.

 

"Instead, you won't be able to face me! Is that okay!?"

「……」

"What, is that different? Don't make a face! It's no good, is it?!"

 

That's just a joke.

However, as my seniors said, it is too embarrassing to see something modeled after us.

 

"Senior, then, can you explain the okay part by excerpting it?"

"Usato-kun, do you mind if I do that, and your relationship with me will end?"

"...... that far?"

 

I've heard it from my senior's mouth many times, but is it that bad?

But to be honest, I'm a little worried about what's inside.

When I was thinking about what to do, my senior, who was red in the face and confused by the series of exchanges, had a huffed expression.

 

「…… Hmm? No, I don't care! Damn, don't get into the tiger pit and don't get a tiger child! Then release my shame! I'm going to do it, Usato-kun, I'm going to read this out loud from now on, so listen to me!?"

"You have to calm down first."

"Ahh

 

The senior, who had muttered something in an instant with a very small voice and a very fast speech, was about to start reading aloud with momentum, when Ferm lightly poked his head.

- The senior, who has returned to his senses after that, looks at me with a sharp expression here for some reason.

 

"I'm sorry, I look distraught."

"Hahaha, it's the usual."

"Usato-kun, I don't think it's a good idea to dismiss things as usual."

 

So what ...... to do?

As I pondered again what to do with the novel after all——— I realized that there was some kind of reaction to the healing sensation that I had been faintly releasing during the discussion.

 

"Usato?"

"Nea, there's something outside, Ferm."

"Oh."

 

Just by calling his name, Ferm instantly assimilates him, glaring in the direction he sensed along with the senior who held the sword that appeared.

Where's ...... Isn't it indoors? ...... right outside the window? Is it about the size of a cat? This is at least the height of the second floor.

 

"——— hmm? The surface of his body is flickering like a flame."

 

With that feature, I guessed what was outside the window, so I let my guard down and immediately opened the window.

 

"It's you, Rune."

"Yes, Usato, I'm here on his orders———

"Uuuu It's a talking cat!?"

 

Outside the window was Rune, a small lion engulfed in blue———black flames.

Rune sat by the window with her small body engulfed in flames, and her senior screamed with joy.