Translated: Sei, MTL-sensei-tachi
Edited: Sei, Grammarly no Danna
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Chapter 247


　We were caught up in a commotion in the ruins where the Demon King and the Hero are said to have had their last battle.
　Kannagi, the will that was born from the sword of the hero.
　After a battle with her, who was contaminated by the evil dragon and incited hatred against the Demon King and the demon tribe, the situation was settled when the real Kannagi ———Nagi-san and her soul fused, and the soul contaminated by the evil dragon was cut off and sealed in the hero's sword. The situation was settled.
　All the commotion came to an end.
　Just when everyone thought so, the Demon King appeared.

"To make a long story short, it seems the Demon King has lost most of his power."
"...In that state?"

　When we were approaching the center of the demon king's territory.
　I and senpai, who were on night watch near a small waterfall, were listening to Nagi-san talk about the Demon King.
　Nagi-san smiles wryly at senpai, who reacts somewhat withdrawn.

"Even with that state. He was originally a monster who could handle a tremendous number of magic spells. It was truly an all-powerful enemy."
"But didn't the previous hero defeat him?"
"Hisago was just more of a monster than that. That guy would seal up anything and release it."
"Anything...?"
"Hmm"

　Nagi-san was troubled by senpai's question and put her hand on her chin.

"He sealed up the entire lake and flooded it where there was no water, or he sucked the life force ......, or rather the healing power, out of the demon soldiers in the form of a seal and made it his own."
"Wait, something that exceeded my expectations came out!? What's that, isn't it too gruesome!?"
"Ah~, mm. Honestly, compared to today, Hisago's tactics were completely outlandish. It wasn't a situation where you could say that at the time."

　Does it mean that the Demon King is an all-powerful type who deals with many magic spells, while the previous hero, Hisago-san, is a specialized wizard who uses light magic for sealing?
　Just by listening to the stories, he sounds so out of the norm that I can't even imagine it.

"I don't know if it's because of being sealed by Hisago, but even if he's weakened, the Demon King is still someone with enough power to reign over this world. To be honest, you guys, who have been in this world for less than half a year, might find him a powerful enemy.”
"..."

　I am aware that we have had a pretty intense daily life so far, but if you think about it, it has only been almost half a year since we came to this world.

"For now, I would like to help you as much as I can until we get to the castle where the Demon King is."
"Specifically?"
"I want to show you how to fight and what you can do to improve and better apply your magic."

　Is this an improvement in our magic?
　The more I look for it, the more I'm afraid it's going to come up.

"Kazuki doesn't handle the point of eliminating the power of light magic's annihilation very well. What at first glance seems to be a weakened ability can become a powerful weapon, depending on how you think about it."

　Kazuki himself was of the opinion that he wanted to be able to handle his own dangerous magic, and it seems to me that gauntlet's ability was made that way, but ...... the advantage of light magic that eliminates annihilation.
　If anything remains, it's Kazuki's unique magic manipulation.
　As I think about this, Nagi-san's gaze shifts to senpai.

"There are many things I want to teach Suzune."
"Fuh, can you teach me something called "technique"? Hmm?"

　For some reason, senpai becomes a nihilistic character here.
　As expected, there is no need for her to play such a character here...

"I'm thinking of teaching Suzune some of my techniques."
"Please let me call you Master."

　And the character fell in fast.
　With a surprisingly changing attitude, senpai bowed to Nagi-san.

"When you say Nagi-san's techniques, do you mean Kannagi's style?"
"M-Mm, that's right. I'm actually embarrassed to say it out loud."

　Nagi-san's face turns red with embarrassment.
　When I ask her why, she tells me somewhat hesitantly.

"I've never had much education, so most of my knowledge is what I've acquired on my travels and what I've learned from Hisago.''
"I see. And that means Kannagi-style, too?"
"Mm. It was made from the creatures called chinese zodiac."

　If so, then the motif of the Kannagi-style is a living creature.

"But I never thought it would be passed down to this day and age..."
"When you say today, do you mean Jinya-san, who fought me?"
"When I saw it through your gauntlet that time, my heart honestly squeezed. I never would have guessed that before I knew it, the technique I created was being transmitted like a school..."

　Do you feel like your dark history has been passed down to future generations?
　To be honest, I don't have an image of Kannagi-style because Jinya-san was defeated by me in a fit of rage.
　As she writhes in shame, I patch things up and talk to her.

"I think it's cool. Right, senpai."
"Mm. I have no idea what you're ashamed of."
"I'm very happy to hear that, but...I wouldn't mind it if it was someone else, but I wonder why I get so anxious when I hear your words."

　When I expressed my agreement with senpai, Nagi-san gave me a very subtle look.
　Why...
　Anyway, Nagi-san will teach senpai swordsmanship... Is there something for me?

"Nagi-san, is there something for me?"

　When I ask her this, she crosses her arms in troubled.

“Frankly, unlike Suzune and Kazuki, who have a well-defined direction of growth, you are too irregular. Outbursts of lineage strengthening, elasticity imparting, and assimilation with the demon tribe, Ferrum... None of these techniques were used in my era."
"T-That's so..."

　Well, if you were to ask me if there are people who fight like me, I wouldn't be able to imagine it.
　I think I'm aware that my battle style is that strange.

"All I can say is that you need to understand the tactic of taking advantage of the assimilation with Ferrum."
"With Ferrum?"
"In my opinion, your strength is only demonstrated when you join forces with your comrades. Amako when you fought the evil dragon, Nea when you faced the curse of the Samarial, Ferrum when you fought the commander of the 2nd Legion of the Demon King's Army, and Koga... In all the great battles you've experienced, you've had friends by your side who fought alongside you.''

　She breaks off her words there and makes eye contact with me.

"Let's connect and unite our powers. You have the bonds that make it possible, and the friends who will respond."
"...Friends..."
"Of course, I'm one of them. Though I'm a newcomer."

　Nagi-san smiles shyly.
　Then, without saying a word, senpai stood up and approached Nagi-san, who was sitting in front of me.

"Hmm? What's wrong, Suzune?"

　Nagi-san tilted her head.
　Then, with sparkling eyes, senpai jumped on Nagi-san with ferocious force.
　At the surprise surprise that no one anticipated, confusion floods Nagi-san's face.

"Uhyaaa!? What are you doing all of a sudden, Suzune!!"
"You're so cunning, Kannagi! I'm sure you're aiming for a dependable, older, gap-type position, but that's my seat! I won't hand it over! I won't give it to you!!"
"S-Stop it! Hey, don't try to make sense of it like that~! Please help me~!!"
"Even the sly position too! Take this, this, this!!"
"Uwaaaah!?"

　Nagi-san should have been amazing in terms of ability, but senpai's ability to act on a different level doesn't seem to make any sense.
　Seeing Nagi-san squirming around with senpai, and teary-eyed, begging for help, I sigh, get up from my spot, and pull senpai away from Nagi-san.

"Senpai, please stop."
"I was satisfied"
"Your purpose has changed"

　I'm pretty sure she grabbed Nagi-san for a different purpose in the middle, right?
　I think this person will never change no matter where she is, but I wonder if I should seriously scold her and punish her once.
　Afterwards, I spend a little time with Nagi-san and senpai, who have regained their composure, and have a chat with them about other things.

"Fuah..."

　After a while, Nagi-san let out a small yawn while covering her mouth.
　It was getting late at night and she must have gotten sleepy.
　She smiled somewhat happily as she rubbed her eyes.

"...I knew that sleeping was a good thing. It was hard for me because I didn't feel like sleeping while I was sealed up with that idiot Hisago."
"Even for the other Nagi-san?"
"...Mm"

　Kannagi has spent hundreds of lonely years.
　The act of sleeping itself must be unfamiliar to her as well.

"We'll take care of the watch, and you can go ahead and rest, Nagi-san."
"Really? Well then, I guess I'll accept your kind offer."

　She said that as she stood up, brushing the sand off her clothes.
　She turned around and started to walk away, but for some reason, she immediately turned to me and came to sit down next to me with swift movements that were a far cry from her sleepy state.

"Heave ho."
"Eh?"
"I'll borrow your shoulder."

　Saying that, she leans on me and closes her eyes.
　A few seconds of silence.
　Eh, what's this situation?
　Nagi-san, who had started to sleep soundly, puzzled me.
　C-Can I wake her up? What's the right thing to do?
　Not knowing what to do, I look to senpai for help, and she gives me a strong nod.

"Okay. Then I'll take advantage of it too."
"Kuh, that's right. This person was like this too...!"
"Give me your other shoulder, Usato-kun...!"
"What kind of request is that?"

　Is it a bandit?
　My cheeks twitch as senpai slowly tries to move to the opposite side from Nagi-san.
　As expected, things would be awkward if things continued like this, so I shook her, who was still in a light sleep, to wake her up.

"Nagi-san... Nagi-san, you're being dragged by your other self again."
"Eh? Ah...Ha!? I-I-I-I'm sorry!"

　Opening her eyes and seeing my face and surroundings, Nagi-san's face turns red and she backs away from me.
　As it is, she apologizes furiously and I smile wryly at her as she lies down at the very edge of the campfire.

"You're a fun person, Nagi-san."
"And a formidable opponent. She's similar to me."

　...Where?
　I thought seriously, and threw a branch into the fire as if to cover it up.

"Usato-kun..."
"Yes?"
"I was wondering again what you think about the Demon King and the Demon Tribe."

　I thought a little on senpai's unexpected question.
　To be honest, my heart is wavering.
　After getting to know Gref-san and the other also Keira, I understood once again that the demon tribe itself is not evil.
　I don't think we should continue with the simple idea of destroying the demons.

"I think a battle is inevitable."
"I wonder if that's true..."
"However, I think ... we should delve a little deeper into the circumstances of the demons."

　The place we are heading to now is a city where the demon tribe has gathered.
　I think we need to see with our own eyes what is happening there.
　I don't know what kind of choice I will be forced to make as a result, but I do know that it will be inevitable on my way to the Demon King.

"At that time, Usato-kun will infiltrate in a girl form!"
"Hahaha, it looks like Inukami really wants to make me angry."
"No longer put senpai!?"

　It was probably Nea who told her.
　I have to give her a little punishment later...!
　I paled once again as I imagined the disadvantages of assimilating with Ferrum.

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Author's Notes:
A bad guy who seals the life force of the defeated opponent by absorbing it and making it his own.
That is the previous hero.