After dinner at the rescue team, I stood in front of the leader's office, a little nervous.

Looking back, Rose's appearance at that time seemed to be deeply emotional than before, and yet she seemed to have made up her mind in some way...... There was a slightly different atmosphere.

I came to the leader's office on the premise that I was going to talk about something important, and I raised my hand, which felt heavier than usual, and knocked on the door.

I followed the voice to "come in" and slowly opened the door, and found Rose sitting in her usual position, her hands folded and looking out the window in silence.

The papers have already been put away, and the papers that had been piled up during the day are gone.

 

"Take it easy."

"Yes, excuse me."

 

Following his words, he sat down on the chair that had been prepared in advance.

She felt a little uncomfortable in the silence for a moment, when suddenly Rose spoke.

 

"I was just remembering when you came to this world."

"When you came, did you get caught up in the summoning of the hero?"

"Oh."

 

Rose's words make me think of the time when I came into this world.

When I think about it, I can say that I started who I am today from that day.

Well, from the beginning, I was forced to join Rose and I was forced to sit in a hell of a place, so there are a lot of emotional things.

 

"In retrospect, it must have been a miracle that I found you."

"What?"

 

Without taking her eyes off the window, she was stunned by Rose's words as she muttered so.

I may be rude, but I was surprised that the word "miracle" came out of Rose's mouth. It doesn't fit the image at all .......

Rose finally turns her face to me, as I am taken aback.

 

"Usato, you are a true ordinary person, and it should have been impossible for you to come to this world after being caught up in the summoning of heroes."

"Well, I don't have the qualities or talents to be a hero, and I can't be summoned normally."

 

In terms of talent as a wizard and a sense of battle, Senpai and Kazuki are overwhelmingly superior.

It's just that the amount of magic power is just a little bit more than normal.

All I've been doing up to this day is just training my body.

 

"When I came to this world with my seniors, if you hadn't taken me out of the castle, I'm sure I would have taken a different path than I do now."

"I suppose you learned magic from Welsey or Olga and became a proper healing wizard."

 

He wouldn't have fought hand-to-hand fights with his brawn or run in the middle of the battlefield like he does now.

Feeling a little emotional, Rose twisted the corners of her mouth.

 

"What? Would it have been better that way?"

"No way, I love being here the most."

 

Rose teasingly asks me, and I reply with a wry smile.

 

"And there are people who have helped me because I trained here."

 

What comes to mind is the image of the people I met in the kingdom I visited on my journey to deliver letters.

Sometimes I was in a pinch or I couldn't do anything about it, but in the end I was able to help.

 

"In my original world, I was just a normal student, and I wanted an opportunity to change, and I wanted my daily life to change. But since I came to this world, I've changed my mind."

 

As my daily life changed drastically, my thoughts gradually changed.

I believe that the reason for this is Senpai and Kazuki, the two heroes and the rescue team.

 

"At first, I wanted to help Senpai and Kazuki, so I trained hard, I didn't want to bother them, and maybe I could use my talent for handling healing magic."

 

At that time, I feel like I was pushing forward with the training of the rescue team.

In other words, he was trying to move forward for dubious reasons.

 

"Then, in the battle against the Demon King's army, I ran to the battlefield to save the lives of all the knights Mr./Ms....... I was terribly scared, but I'm still glad that I was able to help Senpai and Kazuki."

「……」

"That's why I thought, 'Oh my God.'"

 

I was pushing forward to Gamushara, but at some point I found the path I was instructed to take.

The path as a life-saving team member who heals those injured on the battlefield

 

"I want to make sure that people can laugh and live a normal life, and if someone is grieving, I want to reach out to them, and if someone is hurting, I want to help them."

 

When she said that, Rose was silent for a moment when she saw him, and she put her hand on her forehead.

For some reason, his expression seemed grim.

Maybe I said something that bothered me? No, I think I said something stupid.

 

"Usato"

"Yes."

「…… Your idea must have been praised. I'd like to praise that idea...... You haven't told the truth yet."

"What? No, I don'...... that."

 

I didn't expect to be told that, so I was dismayed.

 

"Usato, what did you see on the battlefield?"

「……」

 

I feel as if my heart has been grabbed by that point.

This person has the same role as me, so it's impossible not to know.

I know that, but I thought it was something that wouldn't be pointed out anymore, so I'm so upset.

 

"Perhaps you have already overcome it, and since no one has told you to do it, and you have the answer in Temeje, you have a strong will to take action. …… It's a lot at a point where even I didn't notice it until now. You're a really big guy."

"Leader, I'm ......."

"But spit it out when you can, there's nothing good about holding it. Luckily, it's just me and you here."

 

I was silent for a while, but I looked at my palm once and nodded slightly.

 

「…… That's right."

 

Certainly, as Rose said, I hid my true feelings.

Of course, the ideals I spoke of were my true intentions.

I want to help someone who has been hurt, and I want to keep my life peaceful.

However, my underlying desire to help people who are suffering came from a different place.

How did that feeling come from...... I think it was during the battle with the Demon Lord's army.

 

"It's a story from the time of the battle with the Demon King's army."

 

Come to think of it, this may be the first time I've ever told anyone about it.

Again, while thinking about this, I keep my palm staring at it and say a voice as if squeezing it out.

 

"I can still vividly remember the faces of the people who ran out of strength in front of me."

 

In the first battle with the Demon Lord's army, I didn't save all the lives.

Some people couldn't be helped.

There were some people who were just around the corner and couldn't make it in time.

Some people thought they had grabbed it, but it was already cold.

The next time I saw the person I was helping, I had fallen down and couldn't move.

Still, I kept running on the battlefield. There were still people fighting, so I couldn't stop.

 

"Everybody wanted to live, but we couldn't help them."

 

I don't think I can save everyone. Still, there remains an uncontrollable regret that has nowhere to go.

If only I could have reached out a little earlier...... No matter how much I am appreciated and praised, somewhere in my heart I always think about it.

 

"I'm going to continue to do crazy things, like I've done on my travels before...... But still—"

 

I'm sure it will be easier if you cut it off.

"I can't help it"

"I did my best."

"I tried my best, but I couldn't do it."

If you think about it that way, you can erase the regret that weighs in your heart...... I will never allow that.

I decided to drag this regret with me for a long time.

 

"I don't want to regret myself for not being able to help someone there."

 

Clenching his open palm tightly, he makes contact with Rose.

Hearing my monologue, Rose untied her crossed arms.

 

"I'm sorry."

 

He uttered such words of apology.

The unexpected apology makes me feel upset.

 

"Why is the leader apologizing?"

"No matter how extraordinarily strong you may be, you were a seventeen-year-old child living in a peaceful world, and it was none other than me who gave you such a painful experience."

 

I knew it was going to be hard.

But at the time, I don't think I thought I would hold a grudge against Rose because of that.

More than that, I gained a lot from the rescue team.

 

"I don't hold a grudge against you, and I'm even glad you brought me here...... I was more surprised that the leader apologized. I'll never do that!?"

"Hah, you're talking seriously, and you still can't read the air."

 

A healing magic bullet fired in the manner of a decoupin hits his forehead directly, causing him to deflect lightly.

She rubbed her forehead with a wry smile, and Rose smiled sheepishly.

 

"Is the preamble too long...... It's time to get down to business."

「…… Yes."

 

Rose rests her elbows on the desk and folds her hands.

I was a little nervous, but I waited for the conversation to start.

 

「…… Nero Argens. If you're going to talk about him, you need to talk about why you created the Life Rescue Team."

"Why was this place built......

"First of all, let me tell you about my time in the Ringle Kingdom, when I was a battalion commander."

 

Battalion Commander, I don't know what the position is, but I know it's a high position.

In the first place, there is no way that this person, who has outstanding physical ability and even the ability to judge the situation, should not be a soldier.

 

"Before the creation of the Life Rescue Corps, I was a battalion commander in the Kingdom of Ringle, and I led a small force."

"Its constituents are...... Are you the tongs?"

"No, they're the ones who were my men before them, a squad made up of problem kids that I've recruited myself. There were only seven members of the group, not including me, but their abilities were undeniable, and they were truly unbeatable in group battles."

 

I feel that it is somewhat similar to the members of the current rescue team.

Especially when it is made up of problem children.

What's more, the fact that Rose is guaranteed to be a good person means that he is quite a talented person.

I was quite interested in my former subordinate, so I decided to ask him a question out of curiosity.

 

"What are they doing now?"

"I'm dead, before the battle with the Demon Lord's army begins."

「…… Huh?"

"Don't worry about it, I dared you to keep quiet. You don't have to know."

 

People who used to be Rose's subordinates.

They are no longer in this world. I knew right away what that meant. Because I could sense it, I am ashamed to ask a question that was too blunt.

She didn't seem particularly bothered by my unscrupulous words and continued to speak.

 

"They didn't behave properly all the time, and they caused problems all over the place, so I dragged them into the squad and led them."

"That's no different from today's rescue team......

"Not at all, when I look at you, I think of them all the time."

 

Why is it just me......?

Somehow, I feel that there is something in common between the people who were Rose's subordinates and me.

If they were alive, I ......think we might have hit it off. I wanted to talk to him if I could.

 

「…… Luckily, there's plenty of time. I'll tell you about them."

"Are you okay? It's a tough story for the leader......

"I don't need any weird concerns, and I don't want to tell you about them...... It's something I need to do."

 

As I was thinking about this, Rose began to tell me the story of her subordinates, one by one, who she had once led.

Rose's subordinates are different from now.

They were truly a mass of individuality.

Rather, they were so strong that they seemed to outperform even the toughest of men, except for their appearance.

For a moment, I wondered if all these people had been grouped together in one unit, but when I remembered that the captain was Rose, my doubts were immediately dispelled.

However, while I was surprised, Rose's expression seemed somewhat amused when she talked about them.

 

"Seventh...... Let's see. This guy looks like you."

"What, to me?"

"I'm a woman."

 

I feel like Rose's words are more emotional than other people's introductions.

Is he that memorable?

 

"His name is Owl, and he is my lieutenant who was the deputy captain of the unit."

"Mr./Ms. Owl?"

"He wasn't that different in age from you, he was stupidly bright, yet he was a sassy guy who didn't talk much."

 

I ...... feel like I'm being called cocky because I don't have a lot of mouth.

No, I'm aware that I can't talk to Rose less.

 

"He didn't like to lose, and no matter how hard he tried, he would bite me."

"Ah, you certainly look like me."

"Isn't it?"

 

The only thing I can do other than my healing magic is that I don't like to lose.

I'm sure that when Owl Mr./Ms. and Rose were training, they would say, "Will you definitely give in?" or "Will you lose?" I guess I got through it just by thinking.

 

"But on the other hand, he had the mental strength to keep moving forward at any time."

"Always ......."

"Even in situations where everyone is heartbroken, Owl is able to look forward without wavering, which is a dangerous part, but his mental strength to keep looking forward without despair gives his friends energy."

 

Just keep looking forward.

To put it simply, I think it's amazing that you can stay steadfast in any situation.

Not giving up is a power in itself.

Even if there is only one person, if there is a person who does not stop and tries to move forward, the people around him who were in despair will also be inspired and stand up as if they are being pushed.

I'm sure that Mr. Mr./Ms. is a person who has the power to drive such people around.

 

"To be honest, there were a few times when I overlapped with Awl, including when I appointed him as deputy leader."

"Ah, because Mr./Ms. Owl is the vice-captain and I'm the vice-captain......"

"And what I was doing was pretty much the same, like the way I kept going no matter how many times I tried to blow him up, and the way he kept talking to me and his friends."

 

If you ask from the sidelines, you will hear that you are a strong and rude person ...... beaten.

Rose says this with disgust, but she seems to be nostalgic.

 

"Well, these are the men of the party I led."

"I mean, it's incredible, you were leading a group of people who were strong in many ways even before you had a lifesaver."

"That's still the case, and half of it was like you brought it with you."

 

Ah, are you talking about Nack and Ferm?

Sure, they're like I brought them in.

I can't speak for other people, so I smile to myself.

 

"———That's why, I told you about my former subordinates."

"Why?"

"I'm going to tell you about it now, and what led to the creation of the Life Rescue Corps...... I don't know."

 

I've heard stories about Rose's former subordinates, but I still don't know much about them.

With that in mind, I concentrated on not missing a single word of her words.

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If we go into the past part, we might take more than half the length of the eighth chapter in a rather serious way, so we decided to tell the story from Rose's mouth......