Dinner at the rescue team is basically eaten by everyone.

Breakfast is served in their respective quarters, and lunch is eaten freely, so it can be said that this is the only time when the members of the rescue team gather in one place.

In the dining room, which was slightly larger than the new dormitory, we were having dinner today.

 

"Usato, are you going somewhere again?"

 

Today, when I told him that I had decided to leave for Kamherio, the tongs sitting next to me said something like "see you later."

 

"Yes, ostensibly to Calmherio, accompanied by a senior."

"It's unsettling."

"You haven't been here for a month, have you?"

"Come on, Calm Herio, don't go to the stiff place again."

 

He smiles wryly at the voices of Gomul, Mir, and Alec.

As for me, I want to be in the Lingle Kingdom, but there is a Hero Festival.

 

"So you and Inukami will be away for the foreseeable future?"

 

Tong muttered, and the senior sitting in front of me smiled fearlessly as he vigorously tore off the bread in his mouth.

 

"Heh, do you miss me?"

"Where did that confidence come from......

"He's a guy in a different direction from Usato......"

"On the other hand, I don't know how to be scared......

 

Wow, there are tough guys who don't freak out about most things.

From the point of view of the tough guys, they may not be scared in the slightest, but the seniors who are coming towards them may look like strange creatures.

 

"And me and Ferm."

 

Nea, who is next to the seniors, answers the tough faces who are scared of their seniors.

 

"But ostensibly it's just Usato and Suzune, and me and Ferm will be hiding and following Usato."

"Well, that's the right answer, because Calmherio seems to be a bit of a mess."

 

I've heard that there is something close to subhuman discrimination in Kamherio.

I've heard that they have a strong faith in heroes, and maybe there are people who don't have very good feelings for the demon tribe.

 

"I've been there because of my old job, but they treated me like a monster as soon as they saw my face, didn't they?"

「「「「……」」」」

"Don't shut up."

 

No, it's really ...... to be rubbed many times.

After going through an episode in which Guld was mistaken for an unknown demon for the first time, I call out to Ferm, who is tearing up a piece of bread and eating it.

 

"You know Ferm, don't you?"

"I'm not going to go out in front of people in Kamherio, don't worry. I know what I mean."

"Probably most of the time you assimilate with me......

"I'm fine."

"No, but."

"Not at all, not at all, not at all."

 

Is it okay to say it so strongly?

It doesn't look like he's being weirdly mean.

As he was thinking about this, Kira, who was beside him, said with a smile on her face.

 

The magic of "Ferm Mr./Ms. is the same as mine...... Or rather, it's okay because my magic is close to Mr./Ms.'s."

"Certainly, Kira's magic was able to be maintained for a long time."

「…… Don't say too much."

 

I know that Ferm's dark magic has a lasting power from the beginning, and I know that he can do whatever he wants, such as sleeping and eating while assimilating.

When you think about it, it seems to be perfectly okay to assimilate all day.

 

"But when we leave, we're going to be left with only Kira and Kannagi...... right?"

"We'll be fine, Suzune."

 

I look at Mr./Ms. Nagi who replied to my senior's muttering.

 

"It's only been a short time since I've been here, but I've learned a certain amount from Nea and Suzune."

"Well, I don't think you have to worry about it because you can do housework and other things like that, right?"

"No, I didn't expect it...... It's true that I'm only conspicuous by my excess power......

 

It seems to be okay with Nea's endorsement.

But for me, it's not that surprising.

Mr./Ms. Nagi was quite solid, and since he was traveling, he was organizing his luggage properly.

 

"I'm fine with training! Mr./Ms. Rose will also see you, and Mr. Nak will return here from helping out at the clinic!!"

"Nak? That's a relief."

"With Mr. Nak, I can get involved and reduce the burden...... I can do my best!"

 

Didn't I tell you to get involved now?

Is it because of my mind? He said it with a big smile, so I may have misheard.

 

"It's completely poisoned."

"You look like Usato's netinechi, this one."

"Nack is going to have a hard time...... too."

"You're kind of like that."

"Temeje too."

 

The tough-faced guys are looking at me and muttering something.

Hmm? What a bad word?

 

"So don't worry while you're away, Mr./Ms. Rose is helping me out."

"What?"

 

Mr./Ms.'s words overlapped with the stunned voices of both me and the strong face.

Our gaze gathers all at once on Rose, who was silently eating the food without any concern.

 

"My sister (the leader) ...... Do ...... housework?'

 

I and the tough guys look at me like I can't believe it.

…… No, wait, come to think of it, me and the tough guys are washing our own training clothes, so of course Rose is doing the same.

The leader's room in the dormitory was always clean and tidy, so it wasn't strange.

But by the time he realized that, it was too late.

 

「…… Apparently."

 

The moment Rose utters a stunned mutter, Mr./Ms. Nagi, whose face turns blue, opens the window of the dining room, as if she saw something with her precognition magic.

A ridiculous pressure reigns in the cafeteria, and I and the tough men, who understand the situation after this without seeing the clairvoyant magic, hold the dinner in our mouths.

We chewed it well and finished it without leaving any leftovers, and we all drank the glass of water and decided to prepare ourselves.

 

"You don't seem to want to face tomorrow, do you?"

 

The next moment, me and the others were thrown out of the dining room window.

In a sense, this was the usual daily scene of the rescue team.

 

●

 

I was in a terrible situation earlier.

Well, it's my own fault, and I'm honestly remorseful because it was clearly our fault for being rude this time.

 

「……」

 

Training ground near the dormitory.

In this place where it was late at night and only the moonlight illuminated, I was freakishly performing magic.

While sitting cross-legged on the rock used for training, he drops his consciousness ——— the magic power inside himself and continues to circulate the magic power in a flash.

 

「…… Whew."

 

To be honest, I don't feel like I've grown much.

But that's okay.

It is important not to be dramatic, but to grow steadily through daily repetition.

As with training, we will not be satisfied with one growth and will continue to do so.

…… Hmm?

 

"Mr./Ms. Nagi? What did you do?"

「…… Hehe, it doesn't seem to make sense to turn off your presence anymore."

 

Without looking at Mr./Ms. Nagi, who approached from behind without a sound, he called out.

She doesn't seem particularly surprised and jumps on the rock I'm sitting on and sits down.

 

"Did I disturb you?"

"No, it's not training, it's more of a hobby, what's wrong with Mr./Ms. Nagi?"

"I think I'm going to blow a little bit of the night wind...... I was walking lightly, and I thought I'd surprise you a little because you were there."

 

- I got caught, and I smile bitterly at her smiling for her age.

Mr./Ms. Nagi feels the same way as me.

 

"Do you always do this?"

"It's just a coincidence today, and I've got a date to go to Calmherio, so I thought I'd gather my thoughts for a while."

"I see."

 

I'm sharing a room with tongs, so I just wanted time to think alone.

 

"How is the other Mr./Ms. Nagi?"

"Yes, ex...... Mugu?!"

 

Mr./Ms. Nagi, who was about to nod and reacted with a sudden choked reaction, looked at me with a stunned look.

 

"Usato, can I take the other one?"

"I don't mind."

 

As soon as she answers, Mr./Ms.'s blue eyes turn purple.

Another Nagi Mr./Ms....... Originally born with Hisago Mr./Ms.'s sword, she closes the distance and smiles happily as she puts her arms around my arm.

 

"What is it?"

"Well, are you getting along well with Mr./Ms. Nagi?"

"Of course, I'd rather have to blast you. It's still going crazy inside of me."

 

…… Not close?

The mentality of the other Mr./Ms. Nagi is close to that of a young child, so I have to try not to think strangely.

 

「…… Thanks. Usato"

"Hmm?"

 

As I was trying to concentrate and stay calm, she suddenly muttered:

I tilt my head at the sudden thank-you.

 

"What's going on all of a sudden?"

"You saved me when I was out of control in the ruins, and now I'm having a lot of fun living like a normal person."

「…… Yeah. I'm glad you thought so. I wholeheartedly agree."

 

I'm honestly glad that she said that, because she only knew the outside world from memory.

 

"Oh, yes, give me my name."

"What? What's your name...... Um, isn't it Mr./Ms. Nagi?"

"That's the name of Kannagi, isn't it? We have the same body, but we have different personalities, so I want a name."

 

Certainly, it would be a pity to call him another Nagi Mr./Ms. forever.

 

"But is it okay with me?"

"I don't want to be Usato, I don't want a name for Kannagi or anyone else, I want a name just for me."

 

…… Isn't this a big responsibility?

I've never named a person, and I'm seriously scratching my head.

Come to think of it, in Hisago Mr./Ms.'s past shown to him by the Demon Lord, there was a word like the name he muttered when he met Nagi Mr./Ms. when he was a child.

I remember it because it was the beginning of the meeting between Hisago Mr./Ms. and Nagi Mr./Ms., and it was strangely memorable.

 

"Daisies...... How about your name, Hina?"

「! It's totally fine. From today on, I'm Hina, and that's what you call me!"

 

Another Nagi who is in a good mood Mr./Ms....... I'm relieved by Hina.

This may be the most nervous I've been in a while.

 

"Hmm, it's time to get back to Kannagi."

"See you soon, Hina."

"yes."

 

Hina puts more strength into her hand to put her arm around me and closes her eyes as it is.

The next time she opened her eyes, her eyes turned blue again.

She let go of my arm as if she had returned to me, and although she was a little suspicious, she adjusted her own hair.

 

"I'm sorry, I'm the other one who said something stupid."

"Hahaha, I'm relieved that you both seem to be getting along well."

"Yes...... But was this the reason why I stubbornly didn't want to be named? Well, it's strong, it's the other me......"

 

Mr./Ms. Nagi says something in a low voice and becomes a little depressed.

 

"From now on, I'll call you Hina too."

"Please do so."

 

I'll have to tell everyone later.

Even though it's Mr./Ms.'s other personality, Hina is also a member of the rescue team.

While thinking about it inwardly, he continues to have a casual chat with Mr./Ms. Nagi while turning his magic power.

They talk about the rescue team's training and life in the dormitory, and the conversation shifts to Kamherio.

 

"Usato, are you worried about going to Calmherio?"

"I'd be lying if I said I didn't, because honestly, I don't know what kind of people are brave enough to get together."

「…… Certainly. Not everyone is as good as Suzune, Kazuki, or Leona."

 

I'd like to think that if I were to be given the title of hero, I should be mentally deserved, but I don't know what kind of person there is. Some people may be shunning the seniors who were summoned as heroes.

 

"But I'm going to do what I have to do regardless, because for me, it's not the original purpose of the Hero Festival."

 

It's a bit of a bad way to say it, but it's just an excuse to go to Calmherio.

Depending on the situation, I will be able to support my seniors, but I am not going to put that much effort into it.

 

"I don't think Suzune cares about malice or anything like that at all."

"Well, yes, I can imagine that."

"She's strong enough to push herself through without being swept away by the people around her, and that's the kind of mentality that the devil doesn't like. After all, you won't be misled by sweet words and threats."

「…… Indeed, it was the same when I fought the Demon Lord."

 

The Demon King's question before the battle began, as if to test our resolve, the senior did not waver in the slightest at the Demon King's bad character, and stuck to himself.

 

"In that sense, when I get serious, the thing that scares me the most is the tin."

"Nagi Mr./Ms......."

"I'm scared because I don't know what they're going to do."

 

He smiles wryly when he sees Mr./Ms. Nagi with his shoulders dropped.

 

「…… It's about Hisago."

 

After dropping his gaze to the ground for a few seconds, Mr./Ms. Nagi cuts it out as if to say something.

 

"What do you think?"

「…… Well, for the time being, ......."

 

It reminds me once again of the Hisago Mr./Ms. I know.

After thinking for a few seconds, I turn a big smile to Mr./Ms. Nagi.

 

"I almost want to punch him once."

"Surprisingly radical!?"

"Well, you're in a lot of trouble with the Evil Dragon and the Demon King, and you'll be forgiven for poking them once."

"Ha, ha, I thought I'd get a different answer......

"I sympathize with him, but I don't sympathize with him. I don't know anything about the pain he went through."

 

I think that the very fact that you feel like you understand it easily is nothing but an insult to Mr./Ms. Hisago.

Nagi Mr./Ms. not a party to his suffering...... It would be useless for me to feel like I understood it on my own, having only seen part of the past.

 

"I can't imagine his anguish, and if the choices he made in the face of a helpless reality created the situation he is in now, then it's up to us in this day and age to do something about it."

"You don't say it's Hisago's fault?"

"At least I won't, though I'll say grudges."

 

Mr./Ms. Nagi, who had been stunned by my bright appearance, looked forward as if to remove her gaze.

When I try to talk to her, wondering what's wrong, I notice that she is wiping her eyes with her sleeve.

 

「…… Ha, ha. Oh my God, I wanted to see you."

"Nagi Mr./Ms......."

"You're saving me, and I feel that way right now."

 

Mr./Ms. Nagi said with a slight trembling voice.

I don't know what to say, so I wait until she calms down.

 

"I'm sorry...... I was distraught."

"Did you spit it out?"

"I'm older...... I'm sorry I can't rely on you...... I'm sorry......"

 

Just when I thought I had calmed down, I started to get crazy.

I try to change the topic, thinking that the tension has been falling for a long time.

 

"Come to think of it, the notebook we have belonged to Mr./Ms. Nagi, right?"

"Whew!?"

"Mr./Ms. Nagi!?"

 

It collapsed even more in a gloomy state!

As I hurriedly supported her as she was about to fall off the rock, Mr./Ms. Nagi, who was slightly hyperventilating, grabbed my shoulder as if she were struggling.

 

"So...... If you can, don't remember that diary too much!"

"What? Why?"

"Well, it's quite embarrassing that the notebook I wrote down is still there!?

 

I was very enthusiastic about the content, and I ...... that I was going to pass it on to future generations.

Is that it? Looking back, I wish I hadn't written ......?

 

"When I told Nea before that I was going to dispose of it and I wanted it back, I was surprised when she refused so vigorously, saying, 'How insane is it to burn something of such historical value!? …… Something like that."

"Ah......"

"At the end of the day, he almost made me read aloud to help him fix it!?"

 

Well, it's a terrible .......

It's hell indeed.

I understand Nea's feelings, but I also understand Mr./Ms. Nagi's feelings.

Or rather, isn't Mr./Ms. Nagi telling too much to the present day?

 

"It's pretty much still alive today, isn't it?"

"Whew."

"Anecdotes."

"Hey......"

"Like a notebook."

"My......!!"

"It's like the Kannagi style."

"Hey, Usato, don't you enjoy teasing me!?"

 

Just a little.

I mean, the reaction is so interesting that I can't help but feel bad about it.

Before I went to Kamgherio, I talked with Mr./Ms. about a lot of things, and it was good to get to know her a lot.

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It was a kannagi inning from the second half.

 

If I start the Calmherio chapter from here, the chapter will be long, so I would like to update some of the episodes and then move on to the Calmherio chapter from chapter 17, with chapter 16 as the end