It was a feeling I had experienced many times.

The feeling of floating as if you were in water, and the sharp thoughts and vision that seem to be inversely proportional to it.

The first thing I understood was that the sensation was due to my own precognitive magic, and I stared at the scene in front of me to make sure that I could see the future that I was about to be shown to my eyes.

 

"——— this, is?"

 

The first thing that appeared in front of me was the soldiers of the demon tribe riding on the back of a dragon-like monster, running on the ground and soaring in the sky. In addition, the ferocious-looking wolf demon is about to attack the knights of the Ringle Kingdom with a force that is incomparable to the foreknowledge that we have seen before.

And behind it was a snake about the size of the evil dragon, and around it were several individuals that were about a size smaller.

 

"It's a different scale and everything from the previous battle......."

 

Everyone expected it, but when you wake up from your dream, you have to tell them the contents of this prophecy as soon as possible.

As I think about it, the scene of prescience shifts like a picture.

Usato and Kazuki face Koga, who is dressed like a beast.

Suzune wearing lightning and a female demon tribe wearing flames.

In the middle of the battlefield, a huge tornado is spreading damage to the surroundings.

The scene of the future changes like a picture book.

 

「……」

 

Perhaps the scene shown just now must be an important scene that will affect the outcome of the battle, ——— the future of the demon race and humans.

It's the same prescient ...... he had when he saw a future where Kazuki and Suzune were killed by the Black Knight.

As I was thinking about this, the scene changed to something else. I braced myself involuntarily, but I was stunned by the sight.

 

「…… What are you up to......! Usato......!?"

 

When Usato is about to kick the flying dragon flying in the sky in a demon-like form, he forgets his frustration and involuntarily turns serious.

I don't understand the situation at all.

I can't really see it from a distance, but it looks like Usato's outfit has changed slightly, and I can't understand how he's in the air.

…… No.

 

"It's good to think about it, it's Usato."

 

Experience has shown that Usato's actions leading up to this scene are absolutely out of the ordinary, so even if he thinks about it further, his doubts will not be resolved.

 

"——Uh-huh."

 

The feeling of being pulled back to something that signifies the end of foreknowledge.

Apparently, that's all I can see.

The sight of foreknowledge recedes into the distance, and at the same time, I surrender to the feeling of darkness in front of me.

 

"——"

 

The next time I woke up, I was on the bed in my familiar room.

Wiping my eyes, I sat up lazily and thought about the foreknowledge I had just made, and held my head.

 

「…… I wonder why Usato's situation is in a special situation every time he sees a prescience......

 

I know no one can answer that.

I know, but I still couldn't help but mumble.

 

●

 

In the days since the day Ferm became a member of the life-saving team in the truest sense of the word, I have been doing a lot of work to prepare for the battle.

I had been working as a deputy leader, sending messages to Mialak through the castle and checking documents about the additional healing wizard personnel, but things changed drastically when Amako visited me.

"I saw a foreknowledge of the battle against the Demon King's army."

Lloyd and the rest of the castle, who understood the importance of Amako's foreknowledge, immediately summoned them to hold a meeting on the foreknowledge she had seen.

To briefly summarize Amako's predictions:

 

- The Demon King's army uses demons as a fighting force.

Kazuki and I face Koga, the commander of the Second Corps.

- Senpai is a demon who controls flames, probably relative to Amira whom Mr./Ms. fought in Hinomoto.

・ Tornadoes exist in the battlefield to overrun the surroundings.

・ For some reason, I'm setting up an aerial battle with Hiryu.

 

…… Leaving aside why I have such a punch line, it must be important information.

This is an important stage in which we are setting up a base on the plains that will be the battleground. If you know how your opponent will play at that time, you may be able to gain an advantage.

 

"Kazuki-kun and Usato are the commanders of the Second Legion, and I'm a demon who deals with flames."

"Don't think too much about it, Suzune, because if you try to force yourself to change it, there is a good chance that your future will be twisted."

"yes, I know, but there's a part of me that thinks I'm going to be fighting against."

 

After the meeting, Amako and I were walking down the corridors of the castle with our seniors.

The place to go is the castle gate where Mr./Ms. Alc is.

Senpai asked him to tell him more about the time he fought the demon tribe called Amira, so I and Amako, who knew him well, decided to follow him.

 

"As for the demon tribe, I heard that Mr./Ms. Alc gave me a report."

"I've read that, but I wanted to hear from his mouth what it was like when we fought."

"I see."

 

Certainly, it is easier to imagine the situation at that time if you hear from Mr./Ms. Alc himself rather than the letters.

While agreeing with my senior's words, I decided to ask one thing that was bothering me.

 

"Kazuki and Senpai are about to go to the base?"

"Yes, the Demon Lord's army is on the move. We, the brave men, must also head to the base and get ready."

 

The Demon King's army has already begun to move.

In line with this, the forces of the kingdoms of Nirvarna, Samaria, and Kamherio have been summoned to the strongholds they have set up in the plains, and in a few days, a coalition of the four kingdoms will be formed.

We, the rescue team, will head to the base a little later than Senpai and Kazuki.

 

「……」

 

I already feel that I am in the face of a battle.

However, it feels a little weird because you have more time to prepare than you did in previous fights.

Do I still have work to do? Am I missing something important? Or something like that.

 

"Usato-kun?"

"What? Oh, oh, I'm sorry. I was a little bored."

 

I reply to my seniors who look into my face with a huff.

What did he think when he saw the reaction, the senior showed a shy attitude.

 

"Are you worried about me?"

"Yes, I'm worried about Kazuki."

"Me!?"

"I'm worried about my seniors...... I think you can manage it on your own, so ......."

 

In fact, I feel like this person can get through most of the pinch.

No, if I am in a pinch, I will go to help immediately.

The senior, who shook his head desperately at my words, spoke to me while pointing at himself.

 

"Usato-kun! I don't think I should be left alone! I don't know what I'd do without you! If that's okay with you, you'd better be prepared ......!"

"Why do I have to be threatened by this?"

"It's amazing, I've never seen someone use himself as a shield to threaten me."

 

If it weren't for me, the stopper, I'd be terrified of what I would really do.

And Amako, don't mutter, admiringly.

There's nothing to admire about it at all, right?

 

"Anyway, Senpai is a person who can do most things, but Kazuki has a bit of a place where he keeps his worries and things going, so I'm worried."

 

That's what worries me.

When he consulted me before the first battle of the Demon Lord's army, I sensed a weakness in him that was appropriate for his age.

Of course, I have that weakness as well. Or rather, I think it's more than Kazuki. But before that, I had a conversation with Rose and made up my mind.

 

"He's got Celia and Frana, so he'll be fine, and I don't think you could have said much about people either, did you?"

"Oh, really? No, I've certainly had a lot of worries lately."

 

At the words of my seniors, I cross my arms and think about what I am worried about right now.

First of all, it's about how to behave as a deputy leader.

It's an advantage that I should develop in preparation for the battle against the Demon Lord's army.

Next, the training policy of Nak, Ferm, Nair, and Burlin.

And...

 

"Usato's worries are related to training, haven't you been thinking about that lately?"

"Amako, you know why."

"Because it's Usato."

 

Why are you asking such an obvious thing? I tilted my head with such pure eyes, and I was at a loss for words.

Whew, that's a friend who traveled with me.

You know what I'm worried about.

 

"Hmm."

"Senpai?"

 

Talk to a senior who is twisting his neck.

Was there something that bothered him?

 

"Somehow, I feel like Usato-kun doesn't think he's worried about the 'real troubles' he really has."

"What?"

"Oh, don't worry about it, it's just a feeling. It's more than that, it's time for the castle gates."

 

When he was taken aback by his senior's words, he seemed to have come close to the castle gate before he knew it, and in his line of sight he saw the guard Mr./Ms. Aluk guarding the castle gate.

After recovering his mind, he calls his name and waves his hand.

 

"Alksan"

"Oh, Usato-dono, and Suzune-dono, and Amako-dono...... What can I do for you?"

"Yes, actually—"

 

Senpai tells him that he wants to hear about the demon swordsman who handles the flames that Mr./Ms. fought for.

When he heard about the situation, he graciously agreed.

After temporarily leaving the place to his fellow Mr./Ms. guards, Mr./Ms. Arc turns to face him.

 

"You're talking about the fight with Amira Bergret?"

"yes, I want to know how they fight."

"That's right...... From what I've seen, I've got the impression that she's incredibly good at fighting."

 

Mr./Ms. Aluk puts his hand to his chin as he speaks, wondering if he remembers the battle at that time.

The seniors listen to him with a serious look.

 

"More than I do, fire magic, swordsmanship, plus the art of treating it completely as your own. If she had come to kill me, I wouldn't be here."

 

The fact that Mr./Ms. Arc, who controls powerful flames, said so far must mean that he was such an opponent.

As he listened to Mr./Ms. Alc while thinking, a senior asked him a question.

 

"The report says that he wore flames like armor, but what does that mean?"

"In the literal sense of the word, she used a great strategy both offensively and defensively, such as using the flames to deflect all attacks with hot air, allowing even simple movements to be boosted by flames, and sword slashes always being covered in flames."

「…… It's similar to my Thunder Beast mode."

"That's right, from my point of view, I think Armira's technique is similar to Suzune's."

 

The technique acquired by the seniors through the journey, the Thunder Beast Mode.

It is a powerful technique that allows you to move at high speed by wearing electric shocks.

Senpai seems to specialize in movement, but from Mr./Ms.'s point of view, the techniques handled by Amira and Senpai are similar.

 

"Wear magic, huh?"

 

Amira's fighting style is very similar to Nero Argen's fighting style, which she heard from Rose.

It turns out that this is not a half-baked technology, so it should not be a coincidence that Amira is dealing with the same technology as Nero.

 

"To be honest, I couldn't get her to get the most out of her, and the blow only sliced through her armor temporarily, and the attack barely reached her in the flesh."

 

"Amira Bergrett is a very dangerous opponent, and her swordsmanship and skills are extraordinary...... Suzune-sama may be able to use his own strengths to fight."

"My ...... strengths"

 

I think about it when I hear about the characteristics of my seniors.

The first thing that came to mind was ——、

 

"Where do you not read ...... air?"

"I know what you think of me! This is it, isn't it? You mean it's okay for me to be serious, right? Isn't it?!?"

 

I don't know what I'm going to get serious about, but for some reason I had a bad feeling.

While being grabbed by both shoulders by a senior, he utters words of excuse.

 

Isn't it amazing that you can ignore the other person's pace and go at your own pace?"

"I don't feel like I'm being praised!"

 

When I was wondering what to say, Mr./Ms. Alc, who had been quietly watching the exchange between me and my senior, opened her mouth.

 

"Hahaha, Lord Usato has a point."

"To Alc!?"

"In addition to that, I think Lord Suzune should find a way to fight that can make use of his lineage magic strengths."

 

A way to fight that can take advantage of the strengths of senior's electric shock system magic.

Senpai's magic is not forcibly expanding the range of his abilities by using gauntlets and lineage enhancements like I did, but he can respond to any situation depending on how he wants to do it.

Even applications that everyone would assert are impossible are made possible by the senior's own magical talent and exceptional sense.

The best example of this is the Thunder Beast mode.

 

"I don't know what to say in the first half...... The way I fight? It doesn't hurt to think about it. Thank you, Alc. It was very helpful."

"I'm glad I was able to help you in any way, but it's time for me to get back to work."

 

Mr./Ms. bowed to us on the spot and trotted back to his guard duties.

After seeing his back, he turned to me.

 

"I really want to go to the city with you guys, but I'm going to go back to the castle, because I have some things to do as a hero."

 

A senior who says so with a regretful smile.

Just like me, the deputy leader of the rescue team, my seniors, who are brave, also have work to do.

Besides, it is also the hope of the knights, so its importance will not be comparable to mine.

 

"I'll go out and hang out with you as much as I want after the fight, okay, Amako?"

"yes, that's all right."

 

Of course, Kazuki is with him at that time.

Amako and I said that and smiled at the senior, and the senior turned around and put his hand to his chin with a straight face.

 

"Are you sure? Such a promise as me? I'll never forget it, will I?"

「…… Usato. Suzune, you're serious, are you okay?"

 

If you say such a thing with a straight face, I only have a bad feeling. Well, I know it's not going to be a bad thing, so I'm not going to retract it.

Anyway, once again, there was one reason why I had to come back alive.

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This time it was a precognitive magic round.

I thought it was unnatural for Amako to not see foreknowledge in the face of a big battle with the Demon King's army, so I decided to write it.