Chapter 3

TN: Did some edits on chapter 1, no need to re-read or anything but it reads smoother now . Noppo-san from chapter 1 just means a tall lanky person . Chapter 1 and 2 were long, this one is relatively shorter .

In front of me were five sinister-looking men giving broad grins .

For a moment, I was under the impression that this place was a bandits hideout . Thinking so, I couldnt help but look towards Roses face .

Rose-san…

Nnn? What is it Usato? Aah you dont know the names of these guys yet right? Then, you guys introduce yourselves .

Its no good . This person doesnt get it at all .

I somehow had doubts as to why the woman in front of me wasnt afraid of these scary mens faces at all .

…Ah, I see . Shes the leader so shes probably used to these peoples faces .

The sinister-looking men started to surround me in a circle . What are they trying to start? I can prostrate myself on the ground any time you want you know?

Im Tong, my specialty is disinfection . Best regards newcomer

The conspicuously tall man in front of me, Tong, introduced himself as such in a low voice .

As Tongs distorted smile floated on his face, I couldnt stop sweating . I also thought his name was interesting since it was what youd normally use for grabbing onto meat .

After Tong, the other men started introducing themselves one by one .

Mill, best regards newcomer

Alek, best regards newcomer

Gomul, best regards newcomer

Guld, best regards newcomer

I-Im sorrwwyyy…

I cried .

Im well aware how uncool it is for a high school student in second-year to be weeping .

Even so, I would like to be believe anyone would have cried in these circumstances .

The frightening looking men covered me in all directions to give their self-introductions .

What exactly was this ritual-like initiation!?

Only people with a heart made of steel wouldnt cry in this situation!

Oi you all, dont be scaring the newcomer

Ugoahh!?

One of the men in my surroundings, Tong… his figure suddenly disappeared .

Rose sent him flying with a kick .

Rose seemed to be at a loss for words and raised an angry voice at the four men .

Honestly, Im more afraid of you .

I dont particularly mind if you guys are getting along but… you guys understand right? Rose-angeo! We were doing a greeting reception in our own way!

This… they were intending this as a greeting!?

I felt shock from the plump man, Mills words . It was very easy for someone to misunderstand this type of hospitality, and they wouldnt be able to conceal their shivers either . Rose sent Mill flying with a kick and glared at me with her sharp, wild animal-like eyes .

Good grief, Usato . These guys arent healing magicians, they are my subordinates . Their jobs are to secure wounded people from the front lines . And there two others besides me who can use healing magic . Unfortunately, they wont be returning for a little while . In the meantime, Ill be teaching you healing magic

Eh?

Where is your reply?

Wa, yes!

Good . If thats the case, well start the training tomorrow . The room… Tong, you have an empty spot in your room right?

My own will has already fly away somewhere huh? (TN: He thought ‘fly away’ in English, ‘flown away’ would make more sense here)

Only I have a room to myself

Well its just right then, you can ask this guy for various things . Its already night-time, its alright for you guys to turn in

Yesss

Yes…

Follow me, Ill guide you to your room

Following Tong, he led me to my room .

The room I was guided to was just an ordinary dormitory room .

It wasnt disordered nor did it have any pointless objects lying about .

Thinking that it was a great difference from my own room, I sat down on the bed .

Its unexpected, I was thinking thered be chains or a flamethrower lying around .

Oi, newcomer

What is it? (TN: Usato asks in a very polite manner to Tong)

You dont need to talk like that with me, I dont mind if you talk casually

…I got it

Suddenly being called out by Tong, my body quivered with a start and gave a reply . This person is awfully tall thats why he has such an intimidating aura . Even just starting a conversation with him, my physical endurance gauge gets shaved off quickly .

In Tongs hands were simple looking work clothes which he threw towards me and bluntly said

Thats the clothes you will be using for training . Theres 3 different sets of clothing for the top and bottom, you can mix and match them however you want . The toilet is just a bit ahead once you leave this room . For more detailed matters, I believe anego will tell you…

T-Thanks

As one would expect, I couldnt always be in my school uniform so Im grateful for these clothes . For now, I should change out of my school uniform .

Facing Tongs way, I saw he was already lying down on the bed facing the opposite direction from me .

The training will be tough, hurry up and sleep . Especially the training for healing magicians… tomorrow will be hell

H-Hell?

Healing magic can be used to cure your own wounds… even you should understand what that means

… . .

In other words, no matter what kind of injury I receive I will still have to continue training .

I felt the blood draining from my face, and I was certain that my facial expression was pale right now .

I could heal my own injuries . I understood I wouldnt be having any breaks, ah yup . But Rose-san is the lifesaving squads leader, even though its only a little… I want to try learning healing magic from her .

Could you teach me more about healing magicians?

I was brought here for the sake of learning healing magic .

Although it was not in the way I desired, this is a good chance . If I could be a support for Kazuki and Inukami-senpai, Im sure I can become someone useful to them in this war .

Aah? …Guess theres no helping it . Healing magicians, to say it elegantly, are magicians who are proficient at restoring . To say it in a deprecatory manner, they are incompetent magicians .

Incompetent?

Unable to use offensive magic . Always a priority target for the enemies during battles . A few years ago, healing magicians were looked at as objects of disdain and contempt . Healing magic is useless that was what every place was saying back then .

If I remember correctly, generally every magician could use restoration spells to heal themselves, at least to the degree of first-aid treatment .

With that in consideration, it would only be natural in fights to focus on attacking the healing magicians who could only heal and that weren’t capable of fighting back .

Even in the games that I have played, I always take down the enemies that are able to heal first .

Well in reality, I thought so too . Healing magicians that couldnt use any offensive magic are just small fries… right, thats what I used to think .

Used to?

…Looks like Ive spoken a bit too much . Lets sleep

Eh? It still feels unfinished

Shut up, hurry up and sleep!! Idiot!!

Tong shouted at me while lying down .

It wouldve been fine even if you didnt shout you know .

While feeling mentally injured from being shouted at, I got onto my bed while shedding some tears and prepared myself for the training tomorrow .

Healing magic huh . I was told it was going to be hell but, the image isnt coming to me at all…

A magic for the sake of healing others .

From the conversations so far, thats the way my magic is supposed to be used .

But considering Tongs talk, tomorrows special training for healing magic doesnt seem like it will be that simple .

Nevertheless, I obtained an opportunity to temper my own magic… even if it wasn’t in a way I desired .

Tomorrow, Ill try my best in my own way .