Chapter 82
Our King, Lucas Urd Samaria, has issued an invitation to meet with you .
The king of Samaria is calling me .
It sounds simple in theory, but this is an unusual situation .
Why does he want to meet with me?
Our king doesnt like not accepting messengers from other nations, and he is a little no, our King does not take kindly to strangers, and would rather if he gets to know them . .
I dont know how to react to the words as I cant suppress my laughter .
Not only did he not answer my question, he told me that the King was anxious in many ways towards strangers .
Im worried about Amako and Neah, but its not good to turn to these peoples back and make our impressions worse . If we do any poorly, the response to the letter will be affected .
Thus, the choices I should take in this situation would
Ark-san, Ill leave Amako and Neah to you .
I answered Ark-san as I looked at the letters .
Are you going alone?
Ark-san looks at me with anxious eyes .
Well, its understandable that hes going to be worried about me delivering the letter alone . Even Im worried whether I can do it well .
Its okay . If I hand the letter on my own -
Im not worried about the letter, because I believe Usato-dono can do it . More than that, what Im more concerned about is
At a glance, Ark-san glanced at Fegnis, who was waiting for our response, and changed his expression to a serious one, and spun his words .
Perhaps they have contacted Usato-dono for some other reason . I dont know what it might be, but its good to be wary .
Yeah .
So theres another reason why theyre contacting me .
My only worth is healing magic . Then again, maybe there are people who want me to heal others like Amako has requested .
Anyway, Ill be careful as per Ark-sans instruction .
Is your conversation over?
Yeah Im going alone . Is that alright with you?
Turning around back to him, I told Fegnis in whether he would agree .
He opened his eyes slightly when hearing that Ill be going alone, but changed his expression of surprise into relief .
There is no problem here . Rather, its more convenient for us? The King has commanded us to bring you alone in the first place .
Alone? So he only wants to call me?
Yes, only you .
Doesnt this sound bad!?
Isnt these kinds of pattern where youre being commanded to bring someone alone but its for something completely different!?
Did I do anything that could be noticed? Thinking about it, Im doing quite bold things in Lingle and Lukvis, do they happen to know
But I cant refuse them now that I just answered that I would go on my own .
Being surrounded by knights, while sighing a little, I glanced at Ark-san from behind before walking down the road to the palace of Samaria .
Usato-dono who is being surrounded by the knights of Samaria .
I silently looked at their backs, why did they- specifically the King of Samaria would try to set up a meeting place with Usato-dono?
And theres clearly a motive as to why they asked him to go alone . If the content was for the treatment of the injured or the sick, Usato-dono will receive it without hesitation . Although his healing magic has the ability to surpass that of recovery magic, but he is the proud member of the rescue squad .
That was dangerous
Amako-dono!
Amako-dono and Neah appeared frustrated from behind the alley .
I immediately approach her and checked her safety .
Are you injured !?
Im alright .
Im not! I was suddenly pulled away after being hit in the head
Neah has teary eyes while holding her head, but she doesnt seem to be seriously injured .
Judging based on her words, it was probably Amako-dono who took her out .
It is true that Amako-dono hid herself
Yeah, I thought it was bad for Usato, and we mightve got into huge trouble
Is it because of that long sword?
I dont know either, but Im glad I was vigilant all the time . Foresight, suddenly saw that Neahs transformation was dissolved so if I didnt panic and take her to the back alley
I could understand at a glance that that was no ordinary sword, a long sword carried by a Knight-Captain named Fegnis . It seemed to emit something like magic from the sphere of the handle .
Im not sure because I dont have a demon eye, but my guess doesnt seem to be farfetched as far as Amakos reaction is concerned .
Ive heard that there is a sword with the name Sword of Truth . A ritual sword that can detect the lies and expose the true form of the demon- dressed metamorphosis . Ive never seen the real thing myself but maybe
So itll reveal my fake transformation
Given the national culture of Samaria, a Sword of Truth must be the best way .
Anyway, for them, a demihuman is a perception of a monster that falsifies the appearance of a person . Of course, there is no fact that a demon is masquerading as a person, but for monsters that can change shape like Neah are effective .
It is not known whether Captain Fegnis noticed and approached Neah, but the only consequence was that Usato-dono would go to the palace alone, as ordered by King Samaria .
Ark-san, what will we do now?
Lets wait for now . Well look for an inn and wait for Usato-dono before he returns .
What if we waited and he doesnt come back? Shouldnt I have turned into an owl and followed him?
As long as there is a knight who can force your transformation to disappear, that is not the right thing to do now .
If we send her to the palace, Usato-dono will not return for more than two days .
I personally want him to come back as soon as possible, but it depends on what the King of Samaria wants from Usato-dono .
I cant do anything to help Usato-dono from outside .
Please be safe, Usato-dono
We can only wait, feeling uneasy and muttering as I stare at the stature of the palace .
After walking with Fegnis and several knights, I arrived in front of the palace of Samaria .
Originally, I would like to enjoy the view of the streets and the large tower behind, but the knights who surround me and the eyes of the people of the country of Samaria, who are looking at us, would not allow me to do so .
It is as if when Im following along silently, that Im being taken away, and thus the scenery will change from the skyline of Samaria to the palace .
We will arrive at the throne shortly .
Yes
Red carpets, gorgeous crafts displayed in the passage .
It looks like a familiar palace in Lingle, and when I arrive with Fegnis, I saw a huge door when moving into a completely different place .
That is the door to the saloon where the king is .
When being guided in front of the door while swallowing my saliva, a woman wearing a garment very similar to a maids clothing approaches to the sides of the door .
Sorry for your inconvenience, but if you have any sharp knives or weapons like swords and daggers, please leave them here .
After saying, the maid offers something like a huge silver tray .
Because I was expecting to meet with the king of the country, I took out the sword that came out of the body of the wicked dragon that was in my waist belt calmly, then gently placed it on the tray .
Its not a weapon . Its just a sharp fruit knife, so I can leave it .
That is
The sword wrapped in a leather sheath placed on the tray seemed tattered, but Fegnis, who was watching it, stared at the sword with interest .
Although it looks like a dagger of about 40 cm, it is a weapon that seems to have been possessed by a hero, so someone who knows it can see it as a great work?
Whats wrong?
Ah no, please do not mind me .
When I call him out, he promptly answered, placed his hands on the large double door in front of me and opened it .
I was prompted to enter before him, and the first thing that came into my sight as I stepped into the hall was the gorgeous interior and the appearance of a young man sitting alone on the throne .
Hello, thanks for coming . Welcome to Samaria . I am very happy to welcome you this way .
The symbol of a king, a man with a pure white robe and a golden crown casually hanging on top of the throne, with his legs crossed and his elbows in front of him, looses his mouth when he sees me enter .
My name is Lucas Urd Samaria, the king of this country .
He displays a full smile that portrays no evil demeanour .
I guess its the atmosphere of the man, but my legs naturally falls back .
This person is not a bad person, but at the same time, I felt like I shouldnt trust him .
Lucas Urd Samaria .
The King of Samaria, the one I handed the letter to .
He didnt feel humble or mild like the king of the Lingle, but was rather active and the type that says whatever he wants .
An unconventional person, or worse, a king not befitting to be one . I cant say that even if my mouth is torn
Hmm, the Lingle Kingdom wants to form a coalition as a countermeasure against the Demon Kings army A pure man as ever, dont you think?
Well, uh
This, is hard to answer, isnt he being too frank?
Before I started talking, I was prompted to give him the letter, and I sat down in a chair presented by the maid .
Eeh? It is completely different from what I expected .
This is a different expectation, Lucas-sama
Looking at my confusion, Fegnis, who was standing beside Lucas-sama, opens his mouth .
King, please refrain from doing such behaviour
Ah, my bad . So youre someone from the Lingle Kingdom, but Im going to tell you . Lloyd is a little too ambitious . Because this is what Im interpreting from this letter . Its important to scare your opponent, even if exaggerating it a little, but it doesnt tell me that, instead its more of: I want your help, Lets kill the Demon King together . These sweet words while holding a bouquet of flower .
I didnt say anything, but it is true .
I only vaguely knew about the contents of the letter, but I was convinced that the text was written by the king . He couldnt use any threatening words .
But the efficiency is still the same . Even if youre a king that governs with your kindness, and your citizens approve of it . Blessed ministries, blessed soldiers, blessed people-A king who places the importance of his people first would be a comfortable country, right? .
Yes
I know the King of Lingle well .
Maybe its an old-fashioned relationship? I imagined that the interaction between the kings was a bit of a jagged moment, so I cant imagine being close together .
Its one of the most important factors that a king wants to haveand if I dont do something like that, everyone else will follow Lloyd .
The king is longing enough .
Because I choose to ignore unnecessary things . If he is a king who can support the people, Im a king that ignores these things . Im jealous . . Oh, how jealous I am, no, in this case, instead of jealousy, am I envious? Anyway, Im sure hes in a completely different place than me
Lucas-sama, muttering with a sad voice, carefully folded the letter .
I felt that he would say more based on that behaviour, so I straightened my back and waited for his word .
Probably I will be offered to wait, so I have to tell them I will stay in this country .
Ill accept it .
Eh?
However, contrary to expectations, the words spoken by Lucas-sama were that he accepted it .
Im stunned by the fact that the deal has been made so easy .
Ah, eh?
Did you not hear me? I have accepted the letter . Let us send troops to the kingdom of Lingle .
Huh? Isnt it too early to decide? Shouldnt we discuss further
I dont think we need to talk any further .
He spreads his arms on his back and looks around the hall .
Both Fegnis and the maids, who were by the side, were all amazed, as they desperately tried keeping a smile .
The reaction is as if they were used to the kings remarks
Wouldnt it be strange to read this? The Demon Kings army? An army that had traversed the continent hundreds of years ago is trying to drop the continent into darkness again . Isnt that good enough of a reason? So there is no reason not to cooperate .
But, you did refuse once
Because the first invasion did not gather information about the Demon Army, but the second repulsion, when the summoned heroes were seriously injured, the Demon Kings threat was the highest, and thus I was convinced that it would be hard to leave the Demon Kings army alone .
Anyone who understands that can understand the dangers of the Demon King Army .
Somehow I was so suspicious of the fact that he received it so easily, but ironically, the fact that Kazuki and senpai fell into a pinch may have accelerated Lucas decision .
Thank you for your consent .
I sent my thanks .
Although we were worried, we managed to get Samarias cooperation . If this continues, I may be able to make our journey much shorter .
However
Now, your role here is overnext is about my story .
I knew it was too easy to believe .
He handed the letter to Fegnis and muttered something to him while putting his hand on his armrest .
For this person, the story of the letter is a bonus .
The main subject is now . . I dont know what kind of story will come, but Ive been warned by Ark-san and should be careful not to make any casual statements .
What do you want me to do?
Hmm, it seems that you were already expecting something out of me when I called out to you personally .
Lucas-sama nodded as if he was impressed .
I know all of you well .
I heard that the rescue squads rumours have spread after the battle with the Demon King Army
Im talking about you coming from a different world .
!?
The hero who uses light magic to exorcise demons, the hero who fires lightning and dances on the battlefield like thundertwo people with the qualities of a hero who was summoned from another world, and the unfortunate that was involved in that summoning was you, boy .
Why, how do you know?
Even if he were to know that two people known as heroes were summoned in a different world, yet, how does he know that I was also summoned together?
Rather than being surprised, I was interested .
Isnt it natural to send spies to other countries? Knowing the insides of other countries and responding to them flexibly is also one way to avoid unnecessary fights . Well, it is necessary in a world without war .
Spies I didnt even think spies from other countries were looking around for us, but why tell all of it to me? As far as I can tell, wouldnt it be better for senpai and Kazuki to hear about this?
Do you want me to call the two heroes? If so
No . I dont need a hero . I certainly want an overwhelming individual, as I say . But thats not it . I shouldnt have that, if I did, Ill be fascinated by their power .
It was a little snapping to say that they were dangerous, but I could understand why he said that .
Senpai and Kazuki are strong . Unlike me, who forcibly stretches out by hurting my body, they are genius and talented people who grow at an unusual speed with their talents and efforts .
If someone other than the king has such a strength, it would be scary to imagine .
But if he doesnt need them, I have more questions than answers .
Why call someone who is a healer? If I subtract the part of being a heros friend, my utility value is only healing magic?
Value . Yeah, if you put it that way, its bad . Even so, there are various other people who I could choose if I want their value -
But -, Lucas-sama, who turned to me, stared at me with his strong-willed eyes .
Youre the one and only one who has received the magic of healing magic and being accepted by the commander of the rescue squad, Rose . So I want you as a healing magician .
Youre overestimating me .
Barely, I could only say that .
Because I did not imagine that he doesnt want Kazuki or senpai, but me .
Isnt this a mistake? I tried to answer with low expectations .
Healing magic is a magic that is said to be useless or unusable in the world . I can hardly imagine Lucas-sama wanting someone like that .
Lucas-sama, who changed his expression into a ridiculous expression, smiles bitterly .
Its useless? Cant use it? Thats ridiculous !! Weve been fighting about this for hundreds of years! Recovery magic can be used by anyone, so its useless?
Lucas-sama shook his head multiple times as he sadly puts it .
He who has the power over here, spun his words with a loud voice resounding in the hall as if he were giving a speech .
Theyre being too shortsighted and foolish, what can lead to such thoughts? Can any injuries be cured? A skilled healer can cure even sickness! If the doctor does not need to give any medicine, we wont have to suffer the process of treatment, so we dont need itits a wonderful magic, and I appreciate it .
Um, thank you, but there are other healers other than me
Its not just any healers- I want a healer who has been trained by a woman named Rose, someone who has achieved the exception . Someone who runs on the battlefield and saves many people . I want a healer who embodies the ideals I envision .
Healers like Rose .
In terms of normal healing magic, were the same . But the achievements that come after crazy amounts of training that Rose has established to use healing magic and physical abilities together .
He wants that .
Of course I tried many times . I hired a few rare healers and tried to create a healer similar to Rose-but even large adults ran away without a word . What Im doing is the same as the training shes imposing on her subordinates .
Well, of course, theyll run away . Theres no reason ordinary people would want to endure that kind of training .
But you have endured them .
I didnt endure . I was put up with it . If I say that I hate it shell taunt or say . . Sorry, its nothing .
Are you alright? Isnt it hard on you?
I was being worried by the king .
What is that? The eyes of the maid and Fegnis looked kinder?
Trying to get this mood away, I cough as if to switch between a different topic .
Eh, ehem . If you want to make such recruitment, please go through my leader first .
I cant do that because she doesnt feel like talking .
Somehow I was strangely convincedTsk!
I can certainly imagine that if I tell Rose that kind of thing, shell flat out refuse, and for some reason, Ill be the one being lectured where shell say things like Dont fucking get me caught with these kinds of shit!
Either way, Im not going to leave Lingle, but say for example if I accepted your invitation, what should I do for this country?
I wanted you to build a squad . Of course, I would provide a space where you can work hard without training, and have everything you need .
Such extraordinary treatment .
I hope that youll think its worth it . I havent found any suspicious movement from other countries since the Demon Army came out . Its too disturbing, so Id like to take various measures .
In other words, did he recruit me to prepare for fighting other than the Demon King Army?
For that reason, hes planning to welcome me with extraordinary treatment .
But I dont have the ambition to want my own squad or something like that, and I dont think I have anything I want .
Its a very inspiring place to train with care, but Im not very reluctant to have my own unit .
Even after preparing you with things more than Lingle, but is that still useless?
Yes, I still want to be with her, and I have friends who have sworn to meet with again in Lingle . Its too much trouble .
Thats too bad .
Lucas-sama sits in his throne while thinking deeply in my words .
Because its an unfamiliar honorific, its rough in some places, but I can say what I want to say .
After that, lets just wait for the other partys reaction .
Lucas-sama, who groaned with his arms folded while waiting for a reaction, raised his face after he sighed .
But, I cant be convinced with just an, I see, so thats it . .
At the same time, his words released with a fearless smile, the door of the hall opens vigorously, and a dozen or so knights enter in avalanche, surrounding me who is sitting .
Youre so daring to do that just because I refuse?
I didnt want to make much of a mess before the letter was received, but if that was the case, Ill take it . I slowly lift my hips and prepares to move at any time, looking at Lucas-sama but he had a generous smile, which confuses me when I saw the knights surrounding me is being worried .
Hey, Fegnis, isnt the timing a bit too early? And what is this number? Ill look like a bad guy here . Look, his face is like Rose .
My humblest apologies, but if you dont let me go, youll be considered bad either way .
You sure can say it Oh, dont get me wrong, its not like Ill force you to get your consent .
Eh Is that so?
Also sorry everyone, you can go back .
I have no choice but to be confused by Lucas-sama who let the knights around exit the hall .
Well, its good that we didnt have to develop into a bad end
Im not that dirty as to force someone else to obey . What Im suggesting is to give yourself some time to think .
Time to think? How long would that be?
Ah yes, how about three days to a week? I guess it will not hinder your journey, but how about? In the meantime, you can let me know about our country and I can know you better as well .
To be honest, I should refuse, but before receiving the letter, I can not refuse to hurt the other party .
Well, it will be fine for about a week .
Because I originally wanted to stay here about that long .
I understand . Ill be in your care for these few days .
Okay, then its decide, invite your fellow travel companions to the finest inns . But before you come back, lets make sure theres no inconvenience .
?? Until I come back?
Did I hear that wrongly? Its like Im not going to sleep in another place .
About
You there, guide him to the example garden .
As you wish, Usato-sama, here . I shall guide you .
Ah okay, is what you think Im going to say, but what is this example garden?
Though Id like to go to that finest inn if I can?
I want to rest on a soft futon you know?
But Im so happy to be able to stay here, where Lucas-sama would take care of me, as he pours a cup of alcohol and didnt notice my voice .
Is it okay to drink midday, is he alright?
It feels like something big is about to happen
At least, I wanted to check with Ark-san to see if Amako and Neah were found .
Wait?
If I think about it, Lucas-sama sent a spy to get to know us . So obviously, the members who goes on a trip would be known . If so, wouldnt he know that Amako, a beast girl, is a friend of mine?
At the moment these thoughts came to my mind, I felt cold sweat and wondered why he didnt use it as a threat to me .
No, no
He knew that if hed threatened me with that, he wouldnt get any cooperation from me .
Thats why it may be a good idea to gain my trust for the time being .
While following the maid who left the hall, I sighed and walked on a long stretch of palace road with tired steps .
We have arrived . This is the garden .
Uo
The place guided by the maid was a garden surrounded by a wall outside the palace .
Usually, we would stay outdoors, but looking at the sight right in front of me, I screamed with excitement .
Anyway, there was a large circular transparent dome in one of the vast gardens, and inside it was a beautiful two-story white house .
What is this?
It is a barrier made of magic . It allows you to separate the space inside and outside, so its a convenient way to prevent rain and wind without having to go indoors .
Heeh, so you can make such kinds of magic tool
Hearing that it was a barrier, I guessed that it would confine me or not, but as far as I saw the maids smile, it wasnt . While being relieved, we move to the door that seems to be the entrance to the circular barrier .
There are two guards standing in front of the silver door that is made to fit into the barrier . When they saw me and the maid, they bow gracefully and open the way .
If you want to go outside, tell them . When it comes to food You dont have to worry about it .
Eh, is something the matter?
Its nothing .
But your complexion
Its nothing to worry about .
Alright .
For some reason, the maid whose face has turned blue while holding her stomach was feeling pressured .
While tilting my neck, we enter the barrier from the open door .
If there is anything, please tell the butler who manages here . I will also be waiting nearby, so please call through the knight .
I see well, should I meet the butler here?
Yes, I think its better to meet him first .
First? Is there anyone other than the butler?
When I was worried about her saying that, I thought about asking about that-suddenly the door of the white house in the barrier was slowly opened, and my consciousness turns to that - as my breath stops .
!
What I saw was a white, morbid person .
A girl whose skin and hair are even white .
She is fragile enough to think that she will break if touched, as she smiles at the maid behind me and in front of me alternately with a smile .
When I saw that smile, I thought it was similar .
The smile that doesnt make me feel anything evil, which reminded me of that of Lucas-sama .
She gladly rushed in front of me, grabbing my hand with a hand wrapped in a long gloveabout the length of my upper arm, and grabbed my hand as if it was her life, and shook .
Hello!
Ah, yes, uhmm
Hello!
Hello .
Im looking forward to your arrival . Eeto, U U Uzato!
Its my first time being forced to say hello on my first meeting, as if I was being abused (?)
While listening to the maids voice hurrying to correct my name in the background, I looked up at the sky surrounded by the barriers, keeping my eyes under the view of my mental shock .