Chiyu Mahou no Machigatta Tsukaikata ~Senjou wo Kakeru Kaifuku Youin~

A-are you okay, Usato?

It was out of character for me to worry like this . Usato got up and sat down while suppressing his abdomen with his hand . It seemed he received quite a bit of damage as he was swaying from side to side .

For the time being, I ran over to confirm his condition . But at the moment I got close to Usato, he clenched his fist and shouted

. I did it!! I dodged it!!

Yes, thats what he shouted .

Uwah

It was so unexpected that I couldnt help but be startled I couldnt even give a proper response .

Haah Well done, now I dont need to punch you anymore . You can go back to doing your usual training .

Rose said so with a smile and folded her arms while looking down on the bowing Usato . I witnessed the dangerous chemistry between the two just a while ago I couldnt stop the perspiration of my cold sweat .

I wonder if Rose had something to attend to . Rose left for the lodgings just like that . It would be good if Usato did as he was told and just focused on training but

Really, to think she could change her trajectory in the middle of her punches As expected, Rose is a monster .

You were fine after being kicked by that monster Realize it already .

Nn? Did you say something?

I could only sigh at those words and we moved towards the usual training grounds . Usato retrieved his coat from something like a pouch and put it on .

Well then, lets do some light running today for your training Ah, that reminds me, its a bit late but I still havent heard it .

Heard what?

Your name .

Thats *very* late

I mean We usually only have time to talk during dinner time but theres not much time and we sleepy immediately afterwards so

That was certainly the case . However, during these 10 days he hasnt felt any discomfort or inconvenience from not knowing my name? It was kind of mortifying

Name, huh

Everyone back at the army pretty much called me the Black Knight so there was never really a need for people to ask for my name . Ive probably only told that fellow who was leading the Second Army . But here, I should have already told Rose along with Tong and the others . Come to think of it, I dont recall those guys calling my name in front of Usato .

It mightve been a while since another person asked for my name .

Fe Felm . But my parents usually call me Fel .

I was somewhat nervous as I said so but Usato nodded and said,

Felm is it? Then, well be running now . Get ready .

. . Hey .

Nn?

Thats it?

What is it?

. His reaction was so indifferent . I dont like it . I really dont like it, it really ticks me off For the time being, I kicked Usatos toes and started doing warm-ups .

I used a lot of power in that kick but it seemed like it didnt hurt at all as Usato started warming-up as well . This damn guy

What do you want to do? You would prefer to do some light running instead right?

Dont mock me . Even I could keep up with those monsters .

Only being able to keep up isnt good enough .

. Hah?

Was he underestimating me? Usato was smiling as he started to lightly run . I wasnt someone who would keep silent if someone made a fool out of me . The corners of my mouth naturally distorted as I chased after Usato .

To begin with, I never liked someone such as you

Hahaha, thats because we havent gotten to know each other enough yet .

. !

I raised my speed to try to overtake Usato . I was irritated at his smile that he could maintain while running at this pace .

Ive been here for 10 days so Im already well aware of it but still This guy was a monster .

. Dammit!

Ah, wait a moment . Leave the pacing to me

Shut up!

Ill pull ahead of you no matter what .

Ill teach you the difference between a demon and a human, you conceited healing magician

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Hey Usato .

Yes?

What happened to that good-for-nothing that I left you in charge of?

After training, it was dinner time at the Rescue Squads lodgings but the vacant seat next to me caused Rose to question me . It was Felms seat . I had a wry smile and scratched my cheek as I answered Rose,

No, you see . . They sort of collapsed .

Collapsed?

I properly applied healing magic on them so theyre resting in their room, dont worry .

. Hah Itd be a pain if they collapsed tomorrow as well . Afterwards, take their meal to them .

Seeing Rose trying to pin down her forehead with her hand, I said in a small voice Is she being tsundere? while looking at the seat next to me . Felm I more or less learned her name today but she was more of a child than I thought . Although I didnt understand why she seemed to dislike me but She collapsed today because she kept trying to overtake me and eventually fainted .

Hahaha, that little girl collapsed huh! Its because Usato doesnt know how to hold back!

But I just ran normally .

Your normal is already at an abnormal level . At the very least, youre not a human .

Shaddup! Compared to Leader, Im still human!!

You think Ill be quiet when Im being treated like a monster!? I glared at Gomul who kept spouting impolite words and vigorously stood up .

At that moment Something scraped across my cheek, causing it to bleed . I looked behind and I saw the object that was pierced into the wall It was a wooden spoon . I looked forward and could see Rose glaring at me while smiling . After a period of silence and exchanging eye contact, I obediently sat down .

Was a smile supposed to make someone so scared? Rather than that, maybe I should question how a wooden spoon could piece through the wall?

From the 10 days shes been here, I can only guess that shes a demon without much stamina . But thats a different issue . Big Sis, how do you think we should proceed in training her from now on?

Alek made an unexpected appearance with his polite manners as he carried the dishes out .

A little girl who just relies completely on their own magic like that I just have to crush their confidence a little and theyll be obedient . Isnt that right, Tong?

Please spare me .

Tong had an uncomfortable expression as he looked at Rose . I hear that hes been in the Rescue Squad for the longest . Im sure a lot has happened .

Tong, what happened with Leader?

Shut up dammit, it doesnt concern someone like you .

I asked just to see but I was flat-out rejected . He must have had quite an embarrassing past . Ill ask Alek or someone else later on so I can tease him about it .

I ate the last of my bread and gulped down the soup . I let out a sigh as I drank some water .

. Fuu .

Usato .

Yes? Whats it this time?

Rose called out to me again .

What was it this time? Was it a new training?

No I dont think shell go any further than that At least I hope not .

Go to the castle tomorrow early in the morning . Lloyd-sama has something to talk with you and the two heroes .

Eh? Meaning

Yeah It seems that theyve finally reached a decision about what to do .

Then I guess itll be about those letters that will be sent to other countries Im glad I was able to finish my training with Rose first . My endurance and reflexes have grown considerably At least I know I wont die unless the enemy uses an unbelievably strong attack .

Is it okay for me to take Amako along?

Yeah .

Ill go and visit Salura-sans shop tomorrow first thing in the morning .

While tidying up my own plates, I thought about what would happen after this . Im curious about the neighboring countrys city but I should be cautious . There were other things along the way such as villages and settlements as well as rugged mountains .

Im not familiar with the terrain around here

I should visit Welsey tomorrow and look at a map while taking into consideration the route from Lyngle Kingdom to the Beast Country . I probably didnt have to worry since Amako would be the guide but there was no harm in knowing more about the terrain myself .

Well then, Ill head towards the castle tomorrow . Thanks for the food .

While taking along the food and tableware, I left the dining room .

I had to wake up early tomorrow; I should sleep as soon as possible . But before that, I needed to bring food to Felm who hasnt eaten dinner yet .

. I should knock first .

There should be nothing wrong with her body . Besides, healing magic should be effective on anything with the exception of curses and mental fatigue . It hasnt been long since I started learning healing magic so I could only do simple healing but Rose had said Your type is the same as mine for healing magic .

. Which meant that Felm was simply just indulging in her current circumstances . Since I wasnt a brute like Rose who would forcefully wake someone up, Ill just leave the food beside her bed But then I thought about what would happen to her tomorrow . I should probably wake her up now .

Before heading into her room, I knocked . The room she was using used to be the storage room but I heard that Uluru-san and Olga-san used it before . The room was cleaned the day after Felm arrived and it was clean enough to sleep in but

Hopefully things werent scattered everywhere, right?

Shes still asleep huhHaah

There was no reaction so she was probably still asleep . I opened the door and let out a big sigh . The room didnt feel like somewhere a person should sleep in . There was a lit candle and the figure of a silver-haired girl writing something .

She seemed to be frantically scribbling something but I really wished she had said something if she was already up . Even now, she didnt notice I had entered the room . I shook my head while walking closer and called out to her,

Hey . Felm .

Uwaah!?

Felm fell down from her seat . Various things fell down from the desk as well and made all sorts of noises . While giving a wry smile at the former Black Knight, I picked up the notebook at my feet and looked at the cover .

It was the notebook I gave her . She was still using it I think I might be a little happy .

Are you alright?

W-whose fault do you think it is?

When I offered a hand to her and it was splendidly brushed off as she got up herself . As she did so, she noticed the notebook that was in my other hand . Her mouth kept on flapping like as it opened and closed .

Youre making use of this it seems, thank you .

G-give it back!

Even though you refused it so much in the beginning Also wasnt it originally mine? To think you would faithfully write in the diary, you have quite the honest side to you, dont you? Maybe she originally wasnt a bad child to begin with . She was just a child you could find anywhere .

You didnt look inside right? If you did, Ill kill you .

Excluding the part where she can easily say Ill kill you . Either way, her magic was sealed so it was impossible for her . My affinity also seemed to oppose hers . Even if she tried to run away, theres no way she could escape from me .

You still havent eaten dinner yet, right? If you dont eat, you wont be able to vomit properly tomorrow .

Dont say vomit . Ill eat, okay?

What was she displeased with? After showing me a sour look, she turned away and walked away from me . In doing so, she also put the diary into her pocket like it was important . I couldnt help but laugh a little

Well, its good to know youre getting the best out of your environment .

From what Ive seen, Tong and the others have accepted her as a fellow non-human . I didnt have to worry about her getting into any fights . In regards to training, she can keep up with me . Unlike Olga-san, she had a healthy body . Shes still got a little habit of skipping out but thatll be fixed soon with Roses great technique .

All thats left is Whether or not Kazuki and Inukami-senpai could forgive her Its in the past but I doubt theyll easily forgive someone who once tried to kill them . Rather than that

How long are you going to stay in my room!? H-hurry and get out!!

Yes yes .

Im more worried about how Inukami-senpai will react