The night I finished training with my senpai and Kazuki.

We sat around a bonfire in the dark forest, and turned our gaze to Mr./Ms. Nagi, who had gathered everyone.

 

"First of all, let's check the strength of the Demon King's army, excluding the Demon King, which is known at present."

"Well, that's where it starts."

 

The senior nodded at Mr./Ms.'s words.

 

"First of all, it's Hannah, the commander of the Third Corps, and I think the Usatos know her best."

"Usato's Victim"

"A person with a bad personality"

"No, no, I don't want you to explain my impressions......"

 

Mr./Ms. Nagi has a subtle expression on her face as Nea and Ferm answer immediately.

Or rather, what am my victims?

I'll admit that I scared you.

As if she knew she was being too silly, Nea put her fingers to her chin as she spoke.

 

"She's a master of illusion magic, a wide-ranging and versatile spell that made her kill her allies during the last war."

「…… Even when I think about it now, it's disgusting. That is."

 

Kazuki frowns, perhaps remembering the appearance of the knights fighting each other.

 

"I'm glad it was Usato, who is a mind-resistant monster, that I fought, but if it had been Kazuki or Suzune, it might have been dangerous, and if I had been caught by surprise and the distinction between friend and foe had been reversed, it would have been a problem."

"Not at all...... I'm afraid I can't say that."

 

The senior also muttered with a serious expression.

If Senpai and Kazuki had fallen under Hannah's spell, disaster would have been inevitable.

 

"Then I should be the one to deal with Hannah Mr./Ms.."

 

I can neutralize phantom magic.

Mr./Ms. herself was not a combatant and should not be a threat.

 

"I feel like I'm going to be incapacitated just by looking at Usato's face."

"Well, I've done it with a lot of trauma."

 

Nea and Ferm are muttering something, but what is it?

When I try to ask, Mr./Ms. Nagi proceeds with the story.

 

"Next up is Koga, the Second Legion Commander, and we all know about him because we encountered him recently, right?"

"Oh, a man who deals in dark magic, right?"

 

Leona's voice Mr./Ms. Nagi nods Mr./Ms..

 

"He's a nasty demon who grows up like Usato."

 

Wait, it sounds like I'm a nasty person......

There was no atmosphere in which such a thing could be said, and everyone nodded uniformly.

 

"He's a lot of trouble, his physical ability is as good as Usato's, and his thinking is on par with Usato's."

"Ferm, you don't have to use me as a standard, do you?"

 

Ignoring my point, Ferm continued talking.

 

"Above all, it's annoying that Usato's eyes are on you, and if you don't do it right, there is a possibility that you will attack Usato's directly beyond our expectations."

 

I don't like that.

To be honest, if I were to have a serious fight with Koga, I would have to be prepared.

If you don't have to fight, that's fine...... That's impossible.

 

"I also engaged Koga during the last war, and he imitated Usato's lineage enhancement explosion and was able to use it quickly."

"My resilience was imitated at first glance."

 

I don't understand why he would absorb all of my skills, but his ability to learn is tricky.

Or rather, the application of dark magic is too broad, but that can also be said for Ferm's assimilation, so I can't complain.

 

"But unlike Hannah, she's also an opponent that she can fight on her own."

"It's an easy opponent to fight because you don't have a handkerchief."

 

Unlike Phantom, Koga, which has a lot of direct attacks, can fight both Senpai and Kazuki.

The question is about his unexpected behavior, but it's useless to think about it.

 

"But for Usato-kun...... Isn't he a bit of a difficult opponent to fight?"

"What?"

 

I was momentarily stunned by the words of my senior.

Her words were surprising to everyone, and their eyes were gathered.

 

"When I encountered you in the ruins the other day, you kind of looked like you were having fun."

「……?」

 

Tanosaur?

Looking back, I only have memories of encountering him in the ruins and getting hit by a lariat with each other.

When I was stunned because I couldn't understand, Mr./Ms. Nagi with her arms crossed growled.

 

"Well, when the Evil Dragon Golem fought against Usato, Koga, in the ruins, it seemed like they were in good shape...... Usato grabbed Koga's leg and swung it around, and it was a lot of fun."

"Koga's"

"Legs"

"Did you swing ......?"

 

Senpai, Kazuki, and Leona Mr./Ms. tilt their heads, and Amako, Nea, and Ferm look as if they have sensed something.

I can't do it! Mr./Ms.'s malicious muttering is about to create a misunderstanding!

 

"Nope! I was just trying to use Koga as a weapon to kill my enemies!"

"It's too much to talk about."

"Usato, it's not the actions of a human being on the part of the hero."

"What are you doing while we're gone, you guys?"

 

Words are ...... hard!

When I look back at my words, I realize that I am saying something ridiculous, and I feel depressed.

…… I can't just be depressed.

In a way, the next episode is like the real thing.

 

"Next, let's talk about the commander of the First Corps, Nero Argens."

「…… yes, it's him."

 

Mr./Ms. Nagi nods mysteriously.

A demon tribe that has a connection with Rose.

I've only fought once, but I couldn't stand my hands and feet against his overwhelming ability, and in the end I could only buy time.

 

"Through Usato's gauntlet, I saw his power...... He's just as good or better than the people who were there before I was sealed."

"So much so that you say that?"

"There's always going to be something out of the norm, at least Usato's mentor is one of them."

 

Or rather, it seems that Rose beat Nero to fight him off, .......

Even though I was severely injured, it was still horrible.

 

"To be honest, if you have to deal with Nero and the Demon King at the same time, you will definitely lose, so I would like to get to the Demon King without encountering Nero, but if you can't-"

 

Mr./Ms. Nagi raises her index finger as she looks around at everyone.

 

"Somebody has to stop him."

 

That Nero Argens is stuck?

It's not something you can do half-heartedly.

It's not at the level where it's hard to stop even if you're just trying to buy time, even though you're risking your life.

 

"And I'll do that."

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

"What's important is that you, the brave, get to the Demon Lord."

 

Mr./Ms. Nagi's eyes show a strong will.

 

"The Demon King is waiting for you, not for me who has just woken up, but for you who have fought through this era. He was and still is a ridiculous guy who doesn't know what he's thinking, but that's all he knows."

「……」

"I'm willing to do everything in my power to make that happen."

 

No one spoke at the words that were released with extraordinary determination.

In the long silence, only the sound of the bonfire echoed, Mr./Ms. Nagi spoke in a cheerful voice.

 

"Well, as I've said so far, I don't have the slightest intention of dying, but I also have Mr./Ms. who wants to do things in this era!"

"Or what do you want to do?"

 

When I asked, Mr./Ms. Nagi nodded with a smile.

 

"I want to see with my own eyes how much this era has changed, and I've seen a lot of the scenery of the journey through Usato's gauntlet...... Then there's the food!"

"When it comes to food, is it different now than it was in the past?"

"Well, in my time, food shortages were commonplace, and rice was only solid enough to eat in the first place, so all the food in this era looked delicious, and I wanted to try it for a long time!"

 

It seems that it was a time full of battles, and it may not have been a food culture.

Mr./Ms.'s excitement makes me understand how harsh her days were.

 

"So, when I'm done with this fight--"

"Stop, Kannagi! Say no more...... Whew!"

"Huh!?"

 

A senior who grabs Mr./Ms.'s tail as if hugging her.

Mr./Ms. Nagi shakes her shoulders greatly at the sudden eccentricity.

 

"What's going on? It's too rude to grab your tail all of a sudden!"

"I prevented your death flag, so this tail is like a reward. Hey, Usato-kun!"

 

No, I understand the death flag, but I don't want to be asked for consent now.

 

●

 

Mr./Ms. Nagi is a senior onslaught (?) He was scared and took refuge near me and Amako, but the discussion about the Demon Lord's army continued after that.

To be honest, there are a lot of uncertainties, such as the possibility of the appearance of a force other than the Legion Commander, Amira Bergred, Mr./Ms. the appearance of ferocious monsters such as Barginak.

In fact, he should have prepared more before doing it, but if he does it poorly, it will give the Demon Lord's army more time.

 

"Are you leaving tomorrow?"

 

In front of the waterfall that Senpai and Kazuki used as a training place with Mr./Ms. Nagi, he indulges in thoughts alone.

It's about half a day's walk to the city where the Demon King's castle is located.

Once we get close enough, we will find ourselves in a situation where we can fight the Demon Lord's army at any time.

 

"I wonder if the fight is inevitable."

 

After muttering, I mock myself for muttering sweet things.

Then, footsteps approached from behind.

His stride is slightly narrower, and he immediately notices that someone has come by the sound of light footsteps.

 

"Amako, what's wrong?"

"I thought it was about time I was alone in my troubles, so I came."

"Do you see it?"

 

Amako came from behind and sat down next to me.

She stares blankly at the basin of the waterfall as the waterfall flows down from above, and talks to me without looking at me.

 

"I've been lost for a long time."

「…… Ahh

 

Defeat the Demon Lord.

I know it's a journey for that.

But I only imagine what happens after that.

What will happen to the demon tribe if the demon lord is defeated?

What will happen if we are defeated by the Demon Lord?

Surely, both outcomes will cost either humans or demons a great deal.

 

"The demon tribe is a bad guy...... I would have been mad at the Samarian Sorcerer or Hinomoto's Jinya Mr./Ms., but they are completely different."

「…… yes."

 

In order to survive in this Demon Lord's Territory, a land that is barely holding on to the brink of death.

That's why we've been fighting for it.

I can't say that their actions are right, but when I think about it, I feel indescribable emotions.

 

"I ...... my precognitive magic wouldn't activate at such a crucial time, and if I could see ahead, I would have been more useful."

"He's helped me a lot, and he's still someone to talk to."

"Anyone can do that."

 

Amako holds her knees like she's unfaithful.

Smiling at her, he sits on the ground just like her.

 

"To be honest, I don't know what to do."

 

Even if the Demon King is defeated, what will happen to the Demon Tribe?

Will the Demon King disappear and perish?

But even if there is a way for the demon tribe to survive, is it the right choice?

 

"I think it's too hard to think about."

"Yes......."

 

Hearing my troubles, I can't help but groan at Amako who returns it shortly.

 

"Usato is a brain, so you can do what you think."

"I was seriously worried about it......

"I don't have an answer. I mean, I don't know if that's going to happen to Usato's troubled storyfuture・・That's the story."

 

I was told that it was useless to think about it.

When I couldn't argue with him, Amako turned to me with his knees and smiled at me.

 

"Besides, whatever the outcome, I'll accept whatever Usato chooses."

「…… Is it good? You might make a stupid choice, right?"

"Not many of you have traveled together and done normal things, right? Besides, even if you don't foresee it, it won't turn out badly.Know・・・・Because I'm here."

 

When I was told that, I felt strangely lightened.

 

"That's why it's okay for Usato to stay as Usato, it's better to be weird."

"Be me, huh?"

 

Maybe I was overthinking it a little bit.

I think we should think a little more positively and simply.

 

"After all, it's helpful to have Amako here."

"That kind of rabbit wouldn't be good without me."

"Isn't that a bit too much?"

 

- She exchanges such a light talk with Amako.

"Be me"

Certainly, it wasn't like me to be bothered by the same thing as maggots forever.

I'm glad I was reminded of this before I leave tomorrow.

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It was an amako that I was looking at somehow.

Hannah has a magic that is extremely troublesome at first sight.

The opponent was too bad...... That's all.