For the first time in two months, the Ringle Kingdom didn't seem to change as much as I expected, and they welcomed us.

The townscape of the Ringle Kingdom remains unchanged...... However, for Keira, who is arriving for the first time today, everything must seem fresh.

 

"Wow, this is the Ringle Kingdom! There are a lot of people and there are a lot of delicious things Mr./Ms.!"

"It's a good place, isn't it?"

"Yes!"

 

On the way to the castle where Lloyd is waiting for Mr./Ms. and the guards, Aruk and the knights are parting ways, and Kira is looking around the streets of the Lingle Kingdom with a bouncy tone.

I also feel a smile at Keira, who seems to be happy.

 

"I'd like to go back to the rescue team as soon as I arrive, but I need to go to the castle first and report to Master Lloyd."

"Then I'll head to the lifeguard quarters first."

 

At the sound of Mr./Ms.'s voice, I turn to her.

 

"Then can you take Bulllyn with you?"

"I don't mind, do you mind Bulllin?"

"Grua~"

 

Bulllyn seems to be at its limit soon.

I've been yawning a lot for a while, and if I leave it alone, I'm going to fall asleep.

 

"Then I'll follow Kannagi too."

"And Amako?"

"I'd like to see the new emergency shelter."

 

Come to think of it, neither Mr./Ms. nor Amako knew about the new lifesaving team's dormitory.

Then, Amako's gaze turns to the inside of the cloak I am wearing.

 

"What about Keira?" Are you going with me?"

"No, Kira will have to follow me to the castle."

「…… Do you mean Mr./Ms.'s subordinates?"

 

I nodded to Amako who understood.

Inside Keira's cloak are six coffins.

We all have to get Mr./Ms. home, so I want Keira to come.

Also, I have to tell you that the Demon King entrusted me with this child.

 

"Then I'm going to the rescue team first."

"Tell them you're back."

"Oh."

 

Parting ways with Amako and the others on the spot, we continue along the main road that leads to the castle.

You can head straight to the castle, but before that, there's a clinic on this street, so let's send Uluru Mr./Ms..

 

"I feel like I've been away for a very long time."

"It's been two months."

 

The clinic was the same as usual, but even I feel nostalgic because of the gap of two months.

 

"Mr./Ms. Usato, where is this?"

"It's an infirmary, a place where there are healing wizards like me, and where Nak, a healing wizard who is close in age to you, is currently training."

"This is the ......"

"First of all, let's check on your brother's safety......!!"

 

The first thing to do after returning home is to confirm the safety of Mr./Ms. Olga .......

Uluru Mr./Ms. immediately tries to open the door of the infirmary...... But before he can do that, the door is thrown open, and a black-haired boy emerges from the back.

 

"Oh, are you a customer, Mr./Ms.? Right now, Olga Mr./Ms. is undergoing treatment, so ——— wait a little Mr./Ms.!!? usato."

"Right now, Nak, you seem to be doing well."

 

Nak looks at me from Uluru Mr./Ms. and rolls his eyes.

His voice is clear, and above all, he seems to be used to dealing with it.

At a glance, you can see that Nak is growing spiritually.

 

"Mr./Ms.! Welcome back!!"

"Right now, Nak."

"I'm relieved that you seem to be doing well."

 

Mr./Ms. strokes Nak's head.

I smile wryly at him, who is embarrassed by it, and suddenly thinks about introducing Keira here.

 

"Shall I introduce you lightly now?"

"What? What are you doing?"

"There's a child to take care of in the rescue team, Keira, come out."

 

I lightly open my cloak and expose the inside so that I can see the knuckles.

Then, the inside of the cloak creates ripples like the surface of water, from which Kira emerges.

 

"Nice to meet you, I'm Keira."

"Well, a girl came out of the cloak!?"

 

Nak is surprised to see Kira, who has only her upper body.

Smiling at him, Keira continued.

 

"I am Mr./Ms.'s best disciple."

"Huh?"

 

Saying this, Kira sinks into her cloak again.

Nak was stunned for a moment by the sudden words, but he quickly returned to himself.

 

"Hey, Keira?"

"Whew...... I see, that's what I mean."

"What, Nak?"

 

He is puzzled by Nak, who has turned serious after a deep sigh.

 

"I know you're selling me a fight."

"So ...... now?"

 

Is the problem with my number one disciple or not......

Even if I tried to ask him, neither Nak nor Kira would be able to do so with a slightly shadowy smile on their faces.

 

●

 

After that, Olga Mr./Ms. was still undergoing treatment and couldn't let go of her hand, so I parted ways with Nak and Uluru Mr./Ms.on the spot, and I entered the castle with Nea and Keira.

Since I am the only one to make the first report, Keira will wait in a separate room with Nea, and I will be taken to the hall prepared by Mr. Lloyd to make the report.

 

"You've had a hard time for two months, Usato."

"Yes, I was able to successfully accomplish my assignment in the Demon Lord's Realm."

 

As I knelt in the great hall of the castle, Master Lloyd said words of encouragement to me.

Besides Lloyd, there are Sergio and Mr./Ms. Welsey, but there are no others, and it seems that they are paying people.

 

"Usato, it looks like you've brought a demon girl with you...... right?"

"That girl, Kira, is a child who deals with dark magic who has been asked by the Demon King to leave her with the Life Rescue Team."

「…… There must be something that the Demon King will entrust."

"Yes."

 

I nodded at Mr. Lloyd's words.

I was told to leave her in the life rescue team, but Kira is a demon.

I can't let you live there without Lloyd's permission.

 

"Keira's dark magic is special, with her ability to fly and store objects almost endlessly."

"What a ......."

 

Rare flying ability as a magic, and the ability to store objects.

It seems that not only Lloyd but also Welsey Mr./Ms. are surprised by his extraordinary ability.

 

"It seems that the demon side took notice of it and decided to leave the Demon King with the rescue team before Kira was harmed."

"Storing objects endlessly...... It's a tremendous magic."

 

Mr./Ms. also seems to understand the rarity of Keira's magic.

There may be a limit, but at least I remember storing as much as I could when I was doing it.

But if you break the spell, you will spit out what you stored, so you can't store it forever...... It's still ridiculous magic.

 

"As for why I brought you to this castle...... He has brought the bodies of six of the Leader's men back from the demons."

"I ...... you did a good job of getting them back and bringing them back......

 

The fact that the bodies of the six people were being manipulated by the devil must have hurt Lloyd's heart.

So I'm glad I was able to bring it back here...... But Owl Mr./Ms. must also be rescued from the control of the demons.

It's going to be pretty tough because it's an opponent.

 

"It seems that Master Falga will talk to you about your return."

"From Falga-sama...... Yes, I understand."

"Well, then, Welsey, please."

"All right."

 

Mr./Ms. nodded at Lloyd's words and poured magic into the brand new fountain installed in the Great Hall.

Then, the magic cast on the fountain was activated, forming a mirror so that the surface of the water overflowed, and the figure of the blue dragon - Farga-sama was reflected in it.

 

"You're back in the Ringle Kingdom."

"Yes, Master Falga."

"I've heard from the Demon King about what happened in the Demon Lord's Domain...... Looks like it's going to be a nuisance.'

 

When I say nasty, I think I'm talking about Shea, not the devil.

He then guesses why he's paying people in the hall.

 

"I'm sorry that I took away my gauntlet......"

 

First of all, he apologizes by reporting that he was robbed of his gauntlet by Shea.

 

"Don't worry, you're more important and rare than the gauntlet."

"Isn't there something wrong with the way you say it......?"

 

Rare.

Narrowing his eyes slightly at the end of the water mirror, Falga-sama sighed lightly and spoke.

 

"Usato, your strength is not diminished even after the loss of my armor, and that is not something to be pessimistic about, but something to be proud of. ———It's nothing more than proof that man has walked without relying on the power of the Shenlong."

「…… Yes."

 

I nodded at the words of Faluga's compliment.

You don't rely on the power of Shenlong, do you?

 

"Conversely, it can be said that seeking the power of Shenlong on your own will attract bad cause and effect."

「…… That's what Shea is now?"

 

There was no reply from Falga.

I thought that maybe it was something that Farga felt vaguely, so I decided to move on.

 

"Falga-sama, do you have any idea who is inside Sia?"

"A demon that possessed the body of Sia Ghamio. Something else that manipulates magic...... We can speculate, but we don't know for sure."

 

It's almost the same as what the Demon King said.

Neither the Demon King nor Falga-sama can find out their true identities, and someone in Shea may be doing a pretty good job.

 

"I'm wondering if there are any clues in Shea's hometown of Kamherio, because Sia told me that she has found the body of Mr./Ms. Hisago."

"Is it the body of the previous hero......!?"

 

Hearing the surprised voice of Mr./Ms., I looked at Falga-sama, and he closed his eyes as if contemplative.

 

"There is also the risk of encountering the devil, so I would like to go there myself if possible......"

"Hmmm, Farga-sama, is it okay to let Calmherio send Usat for no reason?"

"If there is not, there is."

 

? Is there anything to it?

If there's anything I can think of, it's about the rumors about my seniors and ...... in Calmherio.

 

"You are a well-known person who is in a position to be closely related to the brave."

「…… Do you mean that it is difficult to hide your identity and move in Kamherio, where there is a strong belief in heroes?"

"Ah, but it would be too dangerous to let others go. If a half-decent person is influenced by the devil, there is even a possibility that he will return as a puppet."

 

Is it difficult because you have a deep relationship with the hero?

If they find out that I'm acting alone, people will think that something is wrong with Calmherio, and above all, the devil may be distracted and call it in.

The hall is shrouded in silence.

Perhaps thinking of something in the process, Lloyd turns his face to the crystal on which Falga is reflected.

 

"Then how about having Usato accompany you to the Hero Festival?"

"Hmm...... I see, did you have a hand in that?'

 

...... Yusha Shuketsusai?

As I tilt my head, Welsey tells me.

 

"The Festival of the Heroes is a festival held in Kamherio."

 

Is a festival like a festival?

 

"It's like a festival where people who hold the title of heroes from each country are invited to the country and a celebratory feast is held to express faith and gratitude to the heroes."

"Do you mean that the Hero Collection Festival will be held soon......?"

"Originally, it was supposed to be happening, but there was a war going on, so when the countries regained their composure, the festival was announced."

 

I see.......

Calmherio was also helping out, so it wasn't like we were doing a festival or anything like that.

But of course, the heroes will participate in it, .......

 

"When it comes to accompanying the brave...... Senpai and Kazuki?"

"It's going to be one or the other, and we're going to have to make sure that we both have to make sure that we both have the right to do this."

 

I'm sorry that I ended up swinging around for my own reasons......

 

"Originally, the Ringle Kingdom had decided not to participate, but it was to find a clue to a girl with the power of a hero."

"Thank you."

"It's okay, maybe the problem of Xia Garmio and the devil is not something that can be left alone."

 

I feel a strong trust from Mr. Lloyd.

In order to live up to that trust, I once again tightened my mind.

 

●

 

Mr. Lloyd is also busy, so the audience ended with only important reports.

As for me, I wanted to tell you about the training of troops in the Demon King Territory and Senri-sama of the Nirvarna Kingdom, but as expected, there was too much information, so I decided to submit it in a report again.

At that time, I was asked to prepare a place for Rose's men to temporarily place the coffins that contained them.

 

"That's all there is to it."

"Oh, good job, Keira."

 

A room in the castle.

Later, I was buried in a formal procedure, so I took a breather while checking them again in this room, which was temporarily prepared for me.

 

"Come on, it's time to go home."

"Yes, I need to show Keira around the quarters."

 

I'm sure Kira is tired from coming to an unfamiliar place, so I need to give her a rest.

He nodded to the voice on his shoulder and walked out of the room———、

 

"Oh, it looks like you're back."

「……!?」

 

A sudden voice from behind him turned him back to where the door was.

There was my mentor and boss, Rose.

I straighten my back while being surprised by her appearance.

 

"Leader, why are you ......here?"

"I got the news from Master Lloyd that he has brought them back."

 

She slowly walks into the room and lightly touches the coffin.

She lowered her eyes in a short silence and immediately looked at me.

 

"Well done, Usato."

「…… But there's still Mr./Ms. Owl."

 

I am very sorry for the fact that there is not enough person here.

I really wanted to have Mr./Ms. and Rose meet and talk.

Rose sighed in dismay——— as if such thoughts were on her face and suddenly slammed her fist into my head like a hammer.

 

"Huh!?"

"You're thinking too much, idiot.

"No, do you want to say that......?"

"Huh."

 

Rose, who shrugged my shoulders, stroked my head wildly and then shifted her gaze to Keira.

She looked at Kira, who seemed to be grasping the hem of my uniform and shrinking down, with interest, and sat down to make eye contact.

 

"This is Rose, the leader of the rescue team, are you the little girl that the Demon King left in our house?"

"Yes......

 

Rose wears the air of a carnivore, and Kira freezes like a stone statue, desperately trying not to look away.

After a short silence of about ten seconds, Rose sat up and sighed lightly.

 

"You really don't care who he is, Oi."

"Isn't he similar to his master?"

"You don't talk much, not at all."

 

When I look at them and me, I don't think they can say much about me.

 

"This guy will be in the custody of the rescue team, and he is free to participate in the training or not, but what will he do?"

"Keira, you don't have to force yourself to participate———

"I'll do it."

 

Immediate answer!? No, I have a background, but I think it's okay to think more before giving an answer.

Keira, who seemed to be determined, looked up at me.

 

"I've been watching Mr./Ms.'s back for a long time, and I want to follow that path too."

「…… I get it."

 

Although the words were different, the current Kira overlapped with the appearance of Nak in Luxvis.

If you let me say that, I won't stop.

 

"Let me show you around when I take you back to your quarters."

"Nea, can I do you a favor?"

"Okay."

 

So, will Kira also participate in ...... training?

I'll leave that to Rose.

Like Nak, Kira is still a child, so if you don't train her as she grows, it will affect her later on.

 

"You can go home first."

"Who's the leader?"

"I'm here for a bit."

"Got it."

 

I'm sure there are a lot of things to think about.

Sensing Rose's feelings, I leave the room with Keira.

 

「…… He was an amazing person."

"He's my mentor."

"I think I understand, because he looked exactly like Mr./Ms. Usato."

 

What does that mean ......?

Physiognomy? Aura?

For the time being, before leaving the castle, I asked Kira to dive into her cloak...... No, I'm going to fly to the rescue team dormitory as it is.

Fortunately, it's not popular around and doesn't get much attention.

 

"Okay, I'm going to fly home."

"Oh, are you sure? In the city.'

"The people here are trained every day, so they won't make a fuss about Usato's flight."

"What do you mean you're trained......!?"

 

If you decide to do so, you will bend lightly in front of the castle gate ——— soar into the sky with a leap.

I climbed up to a position where I could look down on the city itself, and after staying there, I looked in the direction of the rescue team and flew down to it.

 

"Is that the rescue team over there?!"

"It's a good place with a lot of nature, there are a lot of Mr./Ms. colleagues, and there are people you know."

 

For the time being, let's go down to the training ground, where it is easy to land.

…… Hmm? There's no one in the training ground.

 

"Hey, what are you trying to do?"

"Mhehe, if Usato is coming back, I think I'll have to greet him accordingly...... I'm going to surprise Usato-kun with the strongest special mode of the New Miracle due to the degradation of the system that I learned independently......!!"

 

Senpai and Ferm?

I can just talk about Kira, and I'm going to land close to them.

…… Hmm? What? I ...... that I felt that the shadow of Ferm, which I could see from a distance, was flickering.

 

"Huh? Ferm. Your magic is working, what's the matter?'

"———!? No, I didn't do anything———

 

At that moment, the dark magic magic that overflowed like a geyser from Ferm's feet came toward me as it descended in a straight line.

 

"Usato!? Why, Ferm's magic is coming towards you!?"

"What are you going to do!? Mr./Ms. Usato!?'

 

Nea and Keira panicked, but I was familiar with this phenomenon, so I kept calm.

 

"Ah, this is the same as with Keira."

"Aren't you too calm!?"

 

For the time being, he sticks out his palm as he falls towards his seniors and accepts Ferm's dark magic.

In an instant, the dark magic covers my uniform, arms, and legs, and transforms me into an assimilated state.

 

"Just right!!"

 

At the same time as checking the limbs wrapped in black dark magic, he puts his magic power into it ——— vigorously shoots it towards the ground.

I suppressed the impact with reverse thrust, slowed down at once, and landed in front of my seniors and Ferm as if I were slamming my fist on the ground.

 

"Nuhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

"What?"

 

It's the perfect landing......

Completely dampened and landing cleanly without even a cloud of dust, I turned to the two of them with satisfaction and lightly raised my hand to show them.

 

"I'm here!!"

"Oh, eh, welcome back!! …… It's different! Usato-kun? I wonder what that figure is Usato-kun!?"

"Ugh, my whole magic has finally started to work......!!"

 

Naturally, he seems confused.

Ferm is lying on the ground with his hands covering his face.

 

"You've finally become less human after taking in two dark magic...... It means that the aerial movement that we used to do with a single gauntlet has become more complicated......

 

It would have been perfect if Koga had ...... here!! It's a joke, but first he unlocks Ferm's spell and grabs the edge of Keira's dark magic cloak while returning it to her.

 

"Keira, you can get out of here."

"Yes."

 

First of all, in order to settle this confusion, I open the cloak I grabbed with my right hand.

At the same time, Kira bursts out from the inside of her cloak to greet her.

 

"It's been a long time!! Suzune Mr./Ms., Ferm Mr./Ms.!?"

"'yes, yes, yes!?'"

"I'll be taking care of you with the rescue team from today!!"

"'yes, yes, yes!?'"

 

…… Did I just confuse you unnecessarily?

No, come to think of it, I don't know that Kira has been put in a dark magic cloak, and I probably haven't heard that she's going to be entrusted to the rescue team.

 

"Usato-kun, this is it! I can't believe I'm coming before I surprise you...... What's more, you want to see me so much that you're coming from the sky!?"

"That's right."

"Oh, oh, really, ......?"

 

Don't be embarrassed to go back to your bare bones in an instant.

It seems that the vulnerability of the conversation has been honed while I don't look at it for a while, ...... has been struck.

 

"Hey, Usato, it's good you're back, but why is Kira here?"

 

After recovering from the confusion, Ferm begins by explaining how Keira was placed in the care of the lifeguards.

 

「…… If that's the case, I'll forgive you. You didn't bring me here."

"I'm going to train from tomorrow!!"

"Usato, do you really think you can be forgiven? Hey."

 

Hey, it's completely different from what you said five seconds ago.

I was retracted in an instant.

 

「…… Wait. You're forgetting something important, Ferm."

"I'll ask you what it is?"

 

Ferm looks back at his senior, who stopped him in a needlessly serious manner.

 

"Keira is a girl, which means she will be living in the lifeguard dormitory. In other words, it's under one roof. You know what that means."

"Well, you don't have to talk anymore."

"Hmmm."

 

…… Somehow, when I see this kind of exchange, I think that I have returned to the Ringle Kingdom.

I enjoyed my life in the Demon Kingdom, but I thought again that my daily life here might be the most suitable for me.

_______________________________

It was Ferm with seniors for the first time in a long time.

When Kira's magic is combined with Ferm's magic, Usato's ...... can move even more strangely.