After leaving the demon realm, the number of encounters with demons became somewhat less.

There are still some encounters to be encountered, but the road is clearly easier than in the realm of demons.

…… Well, from the point of view of the kannagi that is covering me, it may not be much of a change.

 

"I can't believe I'm going to be here again."

 

And without any obstacles, he arrived at the Demon King City of Verhazar.

I stepped down from the kannagi I had been covering and approached the gate of the wall that was built to cover the city.

Then, a demon soldier who seemed to be a gate soldier noticed me and Kannagi and gave me a curious look.

 

"Well, are you a beastman? What are you here for?"

 

Little...... Or rather, I feel like I wore it too early.

After all, it's only been about a day since I left Hinomoto.

It may be that Kannagi has driven almost non-stop on a road that would normally take a week or so, so that there is no talk of us coming.

 

"We are Hinomoto...... A messenger from the land of beastmen. Would you mind if I summoned Usato, the healing wizard who is currently residing in this city?"

"......, are you an acquaintance of that healing wizard?"

 

Based on this reaction, it seems that Usato is as good as ever.

 

"Huh, Kannagi, I'm laughing that it's already so predictable."

"Yo, you can afford it......

"You already know that, after all, it's about Usato, so he's running around the city with a bulllyn on his back, right?"

"You guys really know each other."

 

Mr./Ms. mutters as if somewhat impressed.

Since it's about Usato, he must be running around the city carrying the bulllin he brought with him.

Knowing that we are acquaintances of Usato, the guards show us the direction of the dormitory where Usato's quarters are located, and then pass us through.

 

"It's so different from the last time I was here."

"The Demon King was remaking it, but it's a lot more advanced than it was when I was keeping an eye on him."

 

When we attacked here, it was fortified with the magic of the Demon King, so I was surprised to see that the city had changed to a city full of people similar to the current Lingle Kingdom.

But after all, it's getting a lot of attention.

I guess one of the reasons is that me and Kannagi are beastmen, but .......

 

"Kannagi was here for a while, wasn't he?"

"Ah, to keep an eye on the Demon Lord. As part of that, I helped with the reconstruction of this place for a little while, so I think there are people who know my face."

 

So there's no animosity or anything like that.

Since he was a member of the group that defeated the Demon King, he was prepared for some hostility, but this was also unexpected.

 

"Ahh

 

Then the children who were running down the street saw us and raised their voices.

His gaze is directed at me, or rather, at Kannagi.

 

"It's a monster sister!!"

"You're here again! Powerful sister!!"

 

"Ahaha......

 

Kannagi twitches his cheeks and waves back.

 

"Powerful sister is a great name."

"Don't tell me......"

 

Smiling at her shrugging, she looks forward and notices something like a shadow flying over the building in her field of vision.

They jump from building to building with agile movements, and land in front of us with a leap.

 

"Hmmm!!"

 

A black cloak fluttering on the impact of landing.

Standing up with his hands on ———, he glared at the six demons who landed on the ground from the roof of the building a few seconds later.

Six of them seem to be breathing heavily, but four of them have the same expressions as the members of the rescue team, whom Usato calls the tough-faced guys.

 

「…… It looks like I have to explain the purpose of this training again."

"Oh, you're not flying and cheating!!"

 

A strong-looking female demon tribe bites and hangs on Usato.

Usato, who is still surprised and unable to speak, and who is unaware of Kannagi, crosses his arms with a small sigh.

 

"I'm wearing this as a precaution."

"Mr./Ms. has never flown either! I was just jumping up!!"

 

No, wait, I heard the voice of a familiar demon girl from the cloak that Usato is wearing right now......!?

 

"Huh? What does that mean......?"

"It's pure leg strength, what are you talking about?"

"I don't know what you're talking about......!!"

 

A female demon who clenches her fists tightly to Usato, who gives up her shoulders.

If you look closely, you can see that the three male demons were listening to Usato's voice in a silent manner, and the other two female demons, one of whom looked like he was about to die, and the other had a face that he should not show to a child.

 

"This training is based on obstacles, and we will train our judgment in movement by jumping from building to building and avoiding obstacles."

"There must be a limit!"

"I have permission from the Demon Lord, and don't worry, I'm asking Koga and Senri-sama to support me from the rear this time so that no one gets caught up in the training."

"What is this useless and amazing connection?!"

 

Seeing her with her head in her hands as if she was distraught, Usato, who nodded somewhat satisfied, raised her voice as it was.

 

"Training is back to normal! Those who are separated by me will lower the training level without question! If you don't like that——"

 

Brouching on the spot, he leaps without even a cloud of smoke, runs vertically over the wall of the building with his feet and lands on the rooftop.

 

"Follow me and show me!!"

 

After saying that, the six demon tribes began to follow him.

 

"Ooooo

"Who's going to pull you away?"

"Hi, hi!? No training level...... I want to lower it, I want to lower it......"

"Everyone is disturbing the Mr./Ms., but I don't want to lower the training level...... This is ......!!"

 

He raises the smoke of Taku Mr./Ms. and chases after Usato.

 

「「……」」

 

The amount of information that exceeded my expectations was reflected in my field of vision at once, so I couldn't react at all when Usato appeared in front of me.

 

"Kannagi"

「…… I don't know what it is."

"Today, I learned that what Usato does is unpredictable."

"....... Soudane."

 

What are you doing!?

What have you really been doing in the past month!?

He was doing things far beyond what I had expected, and I realized that I was still naïve.

 

"But there was one thing I had to check with him."

"Did you notice anything?"

"Oh."

 

Kannagi touches the sword at his waist.

Looking at her face, her eyes had changed to a somewhat piercing and tense look.

 

"The devil lurks in them."

 

●

 

Moving from the place where he encountered Usato, he moves to the dormitory where they are, where he finds the six people who followed Usato, Usato, and Nea.

 

"Oh? Usato. The amakos are here."

「! Amako, Mr./Ms. Nagi!? It's early. You've already arrived!"

 

Usato notices me and Kannagi and greets us.

Five of the six who were told to rest fell to the ground, one of them...... The female demon who had an expression that she couldn't show in public earlier looked at Kannagi and drew blood from her face.

 

"Gee! Kannagi ......!?"

"Usato, why is there a demon here? I'll take care of some of the things here."

"Wow......!?"

 

A demon who turned into a demon tribe who saw Kannagi menacing with his hand on his sword and trembled his body like a small deer.

As if to protect such a demon, a wry smile Usato appears in front of Kannagi.

 

"Mr./Ms. Nagi, this person is a pervert, but he is an ally."

"I'm a pervert, but I'm on your side!?"

"Oh, no, I made a mistake, I'm the devil, but I'm on your side."

 

What's wrong ......?

The reaction was completely different from what I expected, and neither I nor Kannagi could grasp the situation.

I had heard that the devil was a bad being who was plotting the wrong thing, but it seems that Usato was aware that this person was a demon from the beginning.

 

「…… The devil on your side? Are you cheating me?"

"If something were to happen, it would be a big deal because of the magic that the Demon King had administered."

"What? Oh, that Mr./Ms. Usato? I haven't heard of it at all, have I? What kind of magic does the Demon King do to me?"

「……」

"The silent smile is too scary, and it makes me very excited......!!"

"Usato, shouldn't we just slash this guy after all?"

 

Kannagi pushes out the bridle with his thumb and reveals a black blade.

The demon, who is even more trembled by the intimidation, begins to beg for his life while hiding behind Usato.

 

"Wow, I'm your master's servant! He's an uglier and vile demon than a parasite who just likes rough treatment and the heartbreak of his colleagues!!"

"Veena, who told you to interfere?"

"Hey......!"

 

Usato slaps him with a sharp voice that is far from smiling, and the demon holds his mouth with both hands while his cheeks flush.

…… Are all demons like this......?

Pull normally.

What's scary about this is that Usato seems to have gotten used to it.

 

"What the hell did you do to this guy!?"

"Huh...... It was more of a Hisago Mr./Ms. that did it...... I feel like I'm being haunted by this person."

"Eh, eh, hehe......"

"It's the work of that Rokudenashi again!?"

 

Somehow, it seems that Usato is having a hard time with this demon-related matter.

I'd like to hear about that as well...... But before that, there is something to ask.

 

"Usato"

"Hmm? What is it, Amako?"

"Where's Keira?"

"Oh, it's here."

 

When he asks Usato, who is still wearing a black cloak, about Kira's whereabouts, her voice echoes from the black cloak.

…… Eh, is this the same as Ferm......?

Just as he was feeling a faint sense of foreboding, Usato's lightly opened cloak and Kira came out from inside.

 

"It's been a long time! Amako Mr./Ms.!!"

「「……」」

 

It's a big smile that doesn't make you feel like you're hitting or anything like that.

But when you think about the dark magic characteristics of Ferm and Koga, it's a scene that can't be laughed at.

 

"Usato-kun, I would like to discuss this expedition with you...... It's an unfamiliar customer, isn't it Mr./Ms.?"

 

Just as me and Kannagi are screaming at Kira's appearance, a female demon with purple hair in a side tail comes out of a nearby dormitory.

Usato notices me and Kannagi who don't respond, and introduces me to the new person.

 

"Oh, this is Mr./Ms., the former commander of the Third Corps, who is now assisting me. Hannah Mr./Ms., these two are Amako and Nagi Mr./Ms. whom I called earlier."

"Huh, well, thank you?"

「「……」」

 

Former commander of the Third Corps!? I've never met him, but he was!

I don't understand why he's an assistant to Usato!

The situation may be more dire than expected.

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It was Amako and Kannagi who were at the mercy of Usato, who had unexpected training and building relationships.

However, it seems that there is still a lot to be done by Usato.......