Translated: Sei, MTL-sensei-tachi
Edited: Sei, Grammarly no Danna
Source: Syosetu
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Chapter 298
Lignus of the Kingdom of Verinas.
He was truly an outrageous man, but thanks to the intervention of Hyde, the warrior chief of the Kingdom of Nirvarna, we managed to calm the situation down.
I personally don't want to get involved with Lignus again, but during my stay here, I have to consider the possibility of running into him again.
...I should warn Frana-san and Hayate-san.
It'll be too late if something bad happens.
Even though demi-humans are allowed to come here, their position is still not good.
"Well, what's done is done. Since we don't know how the Kingdom of Verinas will respond, it would be a waste of time and energy to be pessimistic here."
"You're being very positive at a time like this, Warrior Chief."
After having this conversation with Helena-san, Hyde regained his composure and turned to face me.
"You were getting into some trouble, Usato."
"Thank goodness. If Hyde-san hadn't intervened, I would have ended up fighting him."
"Your fighting is spectacular in many ways."
Ferrum's dark magic assimilation and Nea's sorcery as my familiar are not techniques that normal humans could handle...
If things had gone badly, some people might have started treating us like demons, so it was the right decision not to fight.
"I don't think it's a problem if we just punch him. He pisses me off." (Ferrum)
"The problem is that you can't just punch him in the face. The other party is apparently a knight who was brought in as a bodyguard." (Nea)
"Is that how it is?" (Ferrum)
"That's how it is." (Nea)
As I listened to the conversation between Nea and Ferrum and smiled wryly, Hyde-san turned his attention to Koga, who was standing nearby.
I immediately introduce the demon Koga to Hyde-san and Helena-san so there will be no misunderstandings.
"Oya, you there are."
"Yes, this is Koga. He's the former commander of the Demon King's army."
"Ah~, thank you."
Koga greets them with a slightly awkward look on his face.
Just as I'm mildly surprised at how reasonably Koga responds, Hyde-san approaches him.
"Until recently, we were enemies, but in this situation, we are on the same side. Fumu fumu."
"O-Oi...?!"
Hyde, who placed his hands on Koga's shoulders with his large hands as he had done to me, smiled with satisfaction, his eyes narrowed.
"I think I'd get along well with you too!!"
"No, what?! What does that mean?!"
Apparently, he passed Hyde-san's muscle test.
For now, I put my hand on the confused Koga's shoulder and start talking to him.
"Good for you, Koga."
"What?! What on earth did he do to me?! I've been mysteriously judged good!?"
"By the way, Hyde-san, have you met Kazuki?"
"Explain it to me?!"
Koga grabbed me by the collar and shook me back and forth as I asked Hyde-san a question.
If anything, the Kingdom of Nirvarna is a country with which Kazuki has close ties.
"Yes, His Majesty visited Lloyd-sama. He seemed to have overcome a big decision. He had a dignified look on his face. Well, the same can be said for you."
"Hahaha..."
As always, he's still paying attention to a lot of things.
I was released from Koga, who had dropped his shoulders in resignation.
"His Majesty has taken an interest in you... Or, to be more precise, strong interest."
"He is the king... of the Kingdom of Nirvarna, right?"
"Ever since the last Four Kingdoms Summit, that person has been interested in you. You are from another world like Kazuki, a disciple of Rose, and because of a report from none other than me."
"Or rather, it's the Warrior Chief's fault."
Helena-san makes a sharp comment, but I accept it honestly because I knew in a way that I would be noticed by the Kingdom of Nirvarna.
And that's what Kazuki had told me at the Four Kingdoms meeting.
"I saw your battle earlier. You seemed to be having a lot of fun."
"...Hahaha, I'm honored..."
However, I was grateful that he gave me instructions to calm the situation.
...Could it be that he was doing the Demon King a favour...?
No, maybe I'm overthinking it.
"Usato, right after this, I'm coming to greet the Demon King. I'm sorry, but may I ask you to tell the Demon King that?"
"Koga, it's all right, right?"
"Yes, I'm sure the Demon King will welcome it."
After checking with Koga, I turned to Hyde-san and Helena-san.
"Okay then, I understand."
"Okay, then let's go back for a bit."
So we left Hyde and the others for the time being and headed out of the training grounds to the audience seats to tell the Demon King.
"You're surprisingly sociable."
"Well, I wouldn't say I'm particularly sociable... I'm aware that I know some impressive people, though."
It's not like I know a lot of people.
It seems like the people I know from other countries are in more impressive positions.
"Because he is a magnet for weirdos." (Ferrum)
"Maybe it's because he is a popular* (hito-tarashi)." (Nea)
(*Note: I don't know the suitable word for it.
Originally meant “to deceive” or “a person who deceives others,” but in modern times it is often used to mean “an attractive person who is liked by everyone”. It especially refers to someone who is engaging, approachable, and can quickly get along with anyone)
"You guys are going to be my test subjects for the foot and healing pressure points."
""Eh?""
I say this to Ferrum and Nea, who are following behind me.
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"You really do have some interesting moves, Usato."
After the commotion ended and we returned to our seats, the Demon King, with a smile that he rarely shows, said those words to me.
Those words seemed like a provocation, so with veins bulging on my forehead, I pretended to be calm.
"S-Sorry..."
"No, I was praising you. You fulfilled your role as bait, and then punished those extremely rude people. Seriously... it was the best spectacle I could have ever imagined. Hahaha."
"!"
I clenched my fists and started to move silently, but Koga and Senpai stopped me.
"C-C-C-Calm down, Usato!!"
"Usato-kun, calm down!?"
"Let go of me! I have to punch this guy again!!"
"Hahahaha"
"Demon King-sama, it looks like you're having fun..."
After calming down and taking a deep breath, I decided to tell the Demon King about the conversation we had just had.
"Demon King, it seems the King of the Nirvarna Kingdom is coming to visit us now."
"I hear that. I will wait here. Should I let Amira and Inukami do it next?"
After me and Koga, it was senpai and Amira.
To be honest, I can't say that we had a satisfactory mock battle, but I guess that can't be helped.
"Senpai, don't get too carried away."
"Don't worry, I'll follow Usato's example...!"
"What I did earlier was the worst example, so don't imitate that..."
When I warned her about her needlessly smug look, she let out a small smile and raised her index finger.
"Just kidding, Inugami joke."
"Senpai... don't say anything funnier than me."
"No, it's not funny at all...?"
Kuh, she has gone beyond my ogre joke...!
I see them off, frustrated that one of my few jokes has been taken away.
"Well, Amira, let's go."
"Yeah, I'm sure you'll be fine even if you get slashed a little."
"...You've got to be kidding me, right? Right? Amira? Amira-san? Why won't you look me in the eye?!"
I'm sure Amira-san had a lot of frustration building up, so I hope she takes this opportunity to vent it.
Then, a new person arrived to replace senpai and Amira.
The person who arrives is a tall, heavily built, middle-aged man.
Seeing that Hyde-san and the others are standing behind him, I immediately realise that he is the king of the Kingdom of Nirvarna.
"So you're the Demon King in question. You have quite the face."
"Fumu, I'm guessing you're the king of the Nirvarna Kingdom?"
The Demon King smiled faintly at the old man who had spoken to him and asked him a question.
"Yes. I'm King Nirvarna, Harold Vin Nirvarna. I came here to meet you, but... you seem more human than I expected."
"I never thought I'd hear such a thing from a human."
The Demon King smiled with a pleasant look on his face, and Harold-sama laughed heartily.
I was surprised that the conversation was much calmer than I had expected.
"I have some business with that healing magician over there. Would it be okay if I spoke to him for a bit?"
"Yeah, sure?"
What about my intention...?
After a too-short conversation, the Demon King bows to me.
My role is to protect you.
I know that he will not listen to me if I say it, so I'll just go and talk to them quietly.
"...Koga, I'm counting on you here."
"Well, it can't be helped. Although I'm a little bit off game, but this is all I can say."
When I tried to leave this to Nea and Ferrum, Ferrum assimilated into my body faster than I could even say it.
"Ferrum?"
『I'll come along, just in case.』
Is she worried about me?
Looking at Nea, it looks like she'll be staying here.
...I guess it will be okay as long as Koga is here.
He was able to deal with the commotion earlier more calmly than I was, so I can trust him.
Making sure to hide my assimilated state inside my uniform, I followed Harold-sama and Hyde-san and left the scene.
"You are Usato, the healing wizard of the Lingle Kingdom? I've heard a lot about you."
"I, I am extremely honored..."
"Hahaha, don't be so stiff."
Perhaps due to the culture of Nirvarna, Harold-sama gives off a cheerful impression.
I was then taken to a private room-like space within the training grounds and invited to sit on an expensive-looking sofa.
From the window of the room, I can see what is going on in the training ground, and near the auditorium where I was just now, I can see glimpses of lightning and flames.
Perhaps Senpai and Amira-san are having a mock battle.
...Hmm? Is that okay? Are they seriously fighting?
"Now, let's talk."
"...What exactly do you mean by talk?"
"That's right. First of all, I must relieve you of your tension... Ouka."
"Yes, father."
The person Harold-san called out to was a boy who looked a little older than me and was among the guardians.
He had a cross-shaped scar on his cheek, tanned skin, and short orange hair.
His appearance made it clear that he had been training hard, and he stood next to Harold-san.
"This is my son, Ouka."
"It's nice to meet you. I'm Ouka, the second prince of the Kingdom of Nirvarna."
『...Ogre?』
"Shh, Ferrum."
I warn Ferrum, who is quietly muttering this to me.
Don't say anything rude just because he can't hear you.
...His son, so that means he's a member of the royal family.
I'll make sure to greet him properly so as not to be rude.
"I'm Usato Ken, vice-commander of the Rescue Squad of the Kingdom of Lingle."
I accept the handshake.
However, for some reason, Ouka-sama tightens his arm as he shakes hands with me.
I also try to resist with a lot of strength so that my hand will not be crushed, but I wonder what is going on.
Puzzled by the sudden grip, I look alternately at my own hand and at Ouka-sama's face.
"Uhm... what exactly is this?"
"This is no good. It won't budge. It's as strong as the rumors say, Father."
"Hahahaha"
Surprised but somewhat pleased, he spoke to my father, Harold-sama.
He noticed my confusion and apologetically let go of my hand.
"Ouka-sama...?"
"Sorry. I had to try it out for a bit. Father told me to do it."
"Is that so..."
It's not something to be angry about.
In fact, I was actually relieved that it wasn't like, "I didn't like you, so I just tried it out.''
"Even though I look like this, I pride myself on my strength as a Nirvarna warrior, but now, it looks like I've lost that confidence."
"No, it's kind of my specialty, so I don't think you need to be so self-deprecating."
"...Fufufu, I see, so this is the healing wizard we've heard so much about."
He smiled, opening and closing his own hand.
"It seems you've relaxed a bit."
"...Could it be for this?"
"Yes. And while at it, I thought I'd introduce you to my son."
It is true that I feel as if my nervousness has eased.
Although Ouka-sama is higher positioned than me, I think it is because he is closer in age to me.
"Well, then, let's resume the talk."
"Yes"
I sat back down on the sofa and faced Harold-sama.
He speaks first, touching his beard.
"I saw your fighting earlier."
"Ah, yes."
By battle, do you mean Koga or Lignus?
No, judging from the attention it's getting, it's probably both.
"You went very easy on that kid."
"...I wasn't alone in this, so I couldn't cause any trouble. You were truly helpful at the time. I'd like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude once again."
"A warrior's honor is something that should be respected, and nothing should tarnish it. The Knights of the Kingdom of Lingle are comrades who once fought alongside our country's warriors on the battlefield ——— we respect their fighting."
I naturally bowed my head once more.
I wouldn't go so far as to say that I felt rewarded, but I couldn't help it.
"Well, the reason I stopped him was because I was annoyed by the kid's behavior and I had an ulterior motive of wanting to do you a favor."
"Father, you really do say that."
"Hahahaha"
Harold-sama is not offended by Ouka-sama's words and laughs heartily.
I'm starting to understand Harold-sama's personality.
He doesn't come across as unpleasant, and seems like a very hearty person.
"But I would like to see you fight seriously someday."
"...Hahaha."
『I don't want to assimilate with Suzune.』
Including assimilation, I have the impression that assimilation with senpai, Amako, and Ferrum is the strongest.
However, it would not be necessary to have that much offensive power, and above all, if the opponent is not the Demon King, there is a danger of taking his life.
"All this talk about us. Is there something you want to talk to me about?"
"Me? ...Hmm."
Well then, let's ask about him in the Kingdom of Nirvarna.
"I once met a healing wizard from the Kingdom of Nirvarna, did you know?"
"Fumu, I did build a facility to train healing magicians, but that ended in failure as well."
Gerna, a healing magician from the Kingdom of Nirvarna, who was sent from various countries in the previous war.
As he told me, they tried to do the same training as the Rescue Squad and failed.
"Hyde, do you know?"
"Yes, there is a healing wizard who was sent from Nirvarna in the last battle. His name is Gerna. He is a highly motivated young man who is still working hard as a healing wizard."
Gerna-kun...
I'm glad, he's also working hard as a healing wizard.
But despite what I think, the Kingdom of Nirvarna doesn't seem to have the right environment to nurture healing wizards.
"Harold-sama, I know this is rude, but may I?"
"Yes, you may."
If things continued like this, I couldn't let a fellow healing wizard suffer, so as a fellow healing wizard and the vice-commander of the rescue squad, I should tell him so that they would be treated well.
"You shouldn't force them to train healing wizards like us."
"Hou"
"Rather, if you provide them with an environment that allows them to use their true nature as healing wizards, they will be of great help to many people."
"...Fumu, so you're saying that seeking healing wizards like you and Rose is wrong in itself?"
"That's right. The commander and I are... well, um, you can think of it as a mutation or something like that..."
After saying the words, I grit my teeth.
What is this? It hurts a lot to say it myself.
"Okay, I understand. Let's do everything we can to train healing wizards."
"Thank you very much."
If the treatment of healing wizards continues to improve in other countries, that's all the better.
I've heard that there is a movement to mass-produce healing wizards who are members of Rescue Squad these days, and I was worried about it.
"Oi, father."
"What?"
"He's a good choice, isn't he? He's strong."
It seemed that Ouka-sama was saying something to Harold-sama.
"I'm going to change the subject"
"Yes?"
"I have a daughter."
"She's also my little sister."
"Y-Yes?"
"She's a cute, tomboyish girl."
"Yeah, she's a little mischievous."
"..."
I guessed.
That's bad.
So, the king is trying to marry off his own daughter?!
What's bad is that even Ouka-sama, who is supposed to be her older brother, is keen on it, but the person in question isn't even here.
That's a no-no.
"Don't worry, my little sister likes a strong man. However, perhaps because of that, the other day, in a traditional engagement duel in the Nirvarna arena, all of the potential fiancés from the warrior group were defeated. Perhaps because she doesn't find anyone whom she recognizes as powerful, she still has no one to marry her."
"I have nothing but worries."
"But I'm sure you'll be fine. Mm."
Ouka-sama is crazy, he's pushing me harder than Harold-sama.
If this continues, there is a possibility that I will be forced to become his son-in-law...!?
"Be my brother-in-law."
Oh no, he's going to make me his younger brother...!?
And what's this engagement duel? Is it like a fight in an arena to decide who to betroth?
No way, such a simple tradition ... would be possible in the kingdom of Nirvarna...?
"She loves self-training, and I can see that."
"Eh?"
『Oi~~~!! Don't let the words "self-training" fool you~! Nea and I do it too~!!』
With a gasp, I shake my head and try to remain calm.
However, even after looking at it again, the situation I was in remained unchanged.
『It's started again...』
『Usato-kun, do your best...』
Hyde-san and Helena-san just gave me a sorry look.
『Usato, get out. Out of here, now!』
"Even if you tell me to get out, how...?!"
I put my hand over my mouth to hide what I was saying, but I still didn't know what to do.
To leave here, it would be nothing but rude!
For some reason, I was instantly pushed into a desperate situation, when suddenly, a loud bang echoed from the direction of the training grounds.
The shock is so strong that it shakes the reinforced windows, and I look over to see Senpai moving around at high speed with a cloud of dust in the direction of the training field, and Amira-san, who has not moved from her spot and is defending against a sword in a sheath she is wielding.
Neither of them had left their limited field.
They are not out of the field, but this is clearly too much.
"I deeply apologize. I'll go stop that."
"...Umu, I guess there's nothing I can do about that. I really enjoyed talking with you."
"Let's talk about my little sister later."
If possible, please leave it in this place...!
I know that I should have stopped Senpai and Amira, but in a way, they helped me out.
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Author's Notes:
Usato successfully made a pseudo-bait HIT and Koga passed the muscle test.
Ouka is beaming as he finds a potential husband for her little sister.
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