On the day of the battle with the Demon King's army, Senpai and Kazuki were killed by the Black Knight.

I couldn't make it in time, so I could only be overwhelmed by my helplessness in front of the two corpses.

The vengeful Black Knight was also killed by Rose.

Rose finally defeated the magic that deflected the attack with a fist that was covered in healing magic, but in the armor of the black knight, which melted like mud, a girl who was not so much the same age as me was dead.

 

More than the Black Knight, my anger at myself for not being able to make it in time eats away at me.

If I couldn't save my friend, am I qualified to be a lifesaver?

Where do we direct this helpless anger and hatred?

I didn't even know it, and I kept moving recklessly, but in the end, the Ringle Kingdom was invaded and taken over by the Demon King's army.

After that, I didn't go back to the rescue team, but continued to fight on the front lines to retake the kingdom of Ringle.

I tried to fight on their behalf so that their deaths would not be in vain, and I have killed countless demon tribes with this hand.

After I started relying on the water of Kureha Fountain to fight the Demon King's army, the kind-hearted people around me stopped me, but I still couldn't stop.

Because instead of the two who are not there now, instead of the knights who are hurting, I had to keep fighting.

 

"Did you go......

 

The two of them disappeared as particles of light in front of my eyes.

Suzune Inugami, the Hero of Thunder, and Kazuki Ryuizumi, the Hero of Light.

For some reason, the two people who were killed by the Black Knight, who was once killed by Rose, appeared in front of me.

To be honest, I thought it was an illusion shown by a demon with the worst personality like Hannah, but that suspicion quickly disappeared.

This was because he was clearly different from the unusually serious and serious seniors he had seen in the vision.

 

"Why didn't you help me?"

"You could have saved me."

"I believed in you, but I was betrayed."

"I wish you had died instead of me, the hero."

 

The words spoken by Senpai and Kazuki projected in the vision.

The two of them, who resented me while they were covered in blood on the verge of death, and spat out words that cornered me, made me feel anger and murderous intent that I had never felt before.

Don't be silly.

Those people are like that...... IWanted・・・・・There is no way he will say a word.

In anger, I punched myself in the head, and beyond my field of vision was a purple-haired demon called Hannah.

Regardless of the discomfort of being peered into my head, I let my anger get the better of me and jumped at the demon tribe in front of me.

 

"You're there!!"

"Huh!? Tasukete!!"

 

He chased them around in the forest for more than an hour, beating down a large number of demon tribes who seemed to be his subordinates, and finally caught them, but the corps commander got in the way and missed them.

Because of this, he was wary of visions, but he soon realized that the two people who appeared in front of him were not fakes made of illusions.

After all, the regret that could be seen at a glance by that senior was something that no one could imitate.

 

"Hah, I thought I was going to die......"

 

He sits down on the ground and pats his chest in relief.

Strong.

The two of them were frighteningly strong.

Maybe if they really wanted to kill me, I would have won the game right away.

I'm completely attached to it now, but my arm was severed.

 

"Gru"

"I'm sorry to bother you, Bulllyn."

 

My partner, Bulllin, has been following me all the time.

I told him before that he could abandon me and go back to the forest, but he is still a reliable companion who will be by my side.

 

「…… Let's go. Mr./Ms. Charon is fighting."

 

The battle continues.

After making sure that there was nothing wrong with my body, I stood up and headed through the forest to the front line after parting ways with Bulllin.

There have been many attempts to retake the kingdom of Ringle, but all of them have failed.

This was partly because the fact that the Lingle Kingdom was occupied by the Demon King's army was disrupting the pace of the surrounding countries, and partly because the knights and warriors of other countries were simply unable to cope with the Demon King's army, which was used to fighting.

When you get to the front line, you can see the Demon King's soldiers fighting with the knights on this side here and there.

 

"Healing Wizard!!"

「……!」

 

A soldier of the Demon King's army who attacks with a sword.

He immediately stretched out his arms, grabbed his neck, and at the same time tried to break it.

 

"No...... It's different."

 

- Stop doing that, lightly punch him in the abdomen and knock him unconscious.

I let go of the demon tribe as it was, and I was confused by the change in myself while staring at my palm.

 

"It's too late...... Haha."

 

I've killed the demon tribe to the point where I can't take it back.

He stares at his fist and smiles dryly.

 

「…… Hmm?"

 

As I was stopping on the battlefield, something approached me from behind.

Turning around to make sure it wasn't an enemy, I saw a woman on horseback rushing towards me.

 

"Usato-sama!"

 

Appearing on horseback was a woman with striking red hair, Naia.

How could she ...... here, the princess of the kingdom of Kamherio and an unusual commander on this battlefield? For the time being, it seems that the guards are bringing with them, but it is still dangerous.

She turned pale at the sight of my bloodied and scarred dress, and then dismounted from her horse and ran to me.

 

"Are you safe!?"

"You react the same way every time, Nair."

「…… Tsu! Are you kidding?! I was worried when I heard that you were engaged with an unidentified enemy!"

 

Speaking of unidentified enemies...... Are you talking about Senpai and Kazuki?

After all, I was able to recognize people other than Mr./Ms..

She blushes and smiles wryly at Naia, who is glaring at her, and apologizes for causing her concern.

 

"I'm sorry, I was worried."

「…… Huh?"

"What's wrong?"

 

Naia is stunned for some reason when she sees my face.

She reaches for my face and pinches my cheek without hesitation.

 

「…… It hurts."

"Wow, it's real."

 

Was it thought it was fake?

It's also hurtful to apologize obediently and have such a reaction.

She removes her hand from her cheek and opens her mouth with a slightly worried look on her face.

 

"Um, what happened?"

「…… I thought it was time for me to change."

 

He takes out a small bottle of water diluted from his pocket and hands it to Mistress Naia.

 

"We won't be relying on it anymore."

「……」

 

She receives a small bottle and clutches it.

Kureha fountains drive people crazy. Even if it is diluted, the load on the body is immeasurable.

Naia-sama, like Mr./Ms. Charon, had stopped taking Kureha Fountain.

 

"I've been watching you since the day the people of the Lingle Kingdom asked Kamgherio for help."

「……」

"I fought and wounded as if chasing the shadows of two deceased heroes...... He looked like he was alive and dead, and he ......."

 

After saying that, she looks up.

 

"You don't chase the shadow of the hero anymore, do you?"

"Yes."

"You don't act like you're taking care of yourself?"

"Yes."

"So you're going to get engaged to me?"

"I don't like that."

「…… Why? You agree with me now, don't you?"

 

How does it work?

How many times has this exchange?

On the contrary, I am surprised by Naia, who is normally surprised.

She smiled fearlessly and pulled out a piece of parchment from her pocket and showed it to me.

 

「…… What the hell is this?"

"It's a wonderful piece of paper where what you write becomes a reality, and if you write your name on it, you will get a great deal of wealth and a beautiful wife. Please, don't hesitate."

"I've never seen such a horrible piece of paper in my life."

 

And I told you that I was beautiful, this person.

No, it's a fact.

I thought he was the exact opposite of my seniors, but maybe the roots are the same.

 

"What's so good about me......

"You don't have to worry about being assassinated or poisoned, and most importantly, you can continue to work tirelessly...... And I like you."

"I'm more afraid of you than the Demon Lord......"

 

It's too scary at the point where you have to worry about assassination and poisoning.

Then it's easier to still fight.

From the front line of the ———, a high-pitched sound like hammering iron resounds.

With ice, flames, and a tornado-like formation, Mr./Ms. Charon seems to have started fighting the Legion Commander.

 

「…… Are you relaxed?"

"Yes, thank you, Mistress Naia."

 

Apparently, he was trying to ease the tension before going into a fierce battle.

Calming down somewhat, remembering my previous conversation with my seniors, I thank Naia for telling me the self-sacrificing joke of engagement.

She put her hand to her cheek and smiled softly.

 

"Come back alive, we'll talk about the rest of the story after this battle."

「…… Yes."

 

I wanted it to be a joke...... Whew!! I think so from the bottom of my heart right now......!!

Trembling inwardly with the fear that the outer moat will be filled, he separates himself from Naia and heads to the front line.

In the vicinity of the Kingdom of Lingle——— a place where so many overgrown trees were cut down and turned into a wasteland.

I enter a place where the knights on my side, even the soldiers of the Demon King's army, cannot get close to me, alone.

 

"——— you're here! Usato!!"

"Mr./Ms. Charon!!"

 

Sliding down from the sky was Mr./Ms. Charon, who had turned into a dragon man.

 

"What's going on?"

"That's the worst! In addition to the Mr./Ms. of you, the Legion Commander has another nasty one!!"

"Another ......? …… Whew!"

 

Something coming from above!?

Before I can step down, Mr./Ms. Karon raises his axe to block the attack of the blonde demon who swung his sword down from above.

 

"Don't do it, Ryujin."

"It's an honor to be praised by you, who are steeped in monsters!!"

 

It's the first time I've seen him.

A red sword, wind magic—and a visibility of elegance.

He immediately tries to come to Mr./Ms.'s aid, but someone attacks him from another direction.

He immediately took out a chain from his uniform and wrapped it around his arm, catching the sword that was wielded with the flames.

 

"It's finally here......!"

"It's you again......!"

 

The one who slashed at him was the red-haired demon tribe, the commander of the Third Legion, Amira Bergred.

He's a nasty guy who has fought many times on the battlefield.

She glared at me with a ferocious smile on her face.

 

"I didn't want to see you......!"

"Don't tell me that, isn't it?

 

The smile on his face and the chills that made him squirm as he flicked his sword back with the chain wrapped around his arm.

Seeing that she stepped back, the blonde demon also moved away from Mr./Ms..

Two legion commanders?

I'm worried that Koga, who always attacks me with joy, doesn't show up, but it's a pretty bad situation.

Especially that blonde swordsman.

It's probably so bad that I can never win...... I feel it.

 

"Have you cleared your doubts?" Usato"

 

Without taking his eyes off the blonde man, Mr./Ms. Karon spoke to him.

I nodded emphatically, remembering the exchange between my senpai and Kazuki earlier.

 

"Yes, thanks to you."

"Well, I don't ask you now, I can't afford that."

「…… Certainly."

 

Raise your fists.

If Mr./Ms. Charon is dealing with a blonde man, I will inevitably hold back Armira.

They've fought each other over and over again on the same battlefield, but they're still a tough opponent.

 

「…… Fight and live......

 

Until now, he was willing to get hurt to take the place of Kazuki with his senpai.

But from now on, I'm going to fight to live my own way.

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If he hadn't fought Kazuki with his senpai, Usato would have been defeated by Nero at this time.

 

and Princess Naia of the Kingdom of Kamherio, who appeared in Chapter 7.

I only have basic training in my head, and I need this much push to drop the brainy rabbit.