Chapter 14

Novels

It was the second time that I was visiting this town .

There were a lot of people walking down the road, but I shouldnt drop my speed .

Like Rose said, I needed to get used to running around people .

Nevertheless, Ill probably get a lot of stares from others while running around town and carrying Bluerin on my shoulders .

Normally, the people in town should be scared of Bluerin because hes a monster . Yet for some reason, instead of being afraid, they seemed to be giving an again huh look every time they saw me .

I wonder why were not causing a commotion . Right, Bluerin?

To the others, my appearance should be strange . After all, Im wearing a weird training vest and sitting on top of me was a big bear .

If it was me, I would definitely report this .

Although Im conscious of the fact that Im calling myself strange .

Well, I guess its better if theres no commotion . That way, I can concentrate .

The town was quite large… Ive been here once before, yet I cant help but run on the main street where people live rather than in the alleyways . The reason was that in case I got lost, I could use the large castle as a landmark to guide me .

Nevertheless, there were a lot of shops here . A lot of the fruits that I fed to Bluerin in the morning were being sold here, I wonder if theyre a specialty here . Ill ask Tong afterwards to see .

Hey .

The last time I passed here I only took a few side glances but this time I noticed a fragrant smell in the air .

I peeked inside the street stall while I was running; they were selling peculiar-shaped food inside and they were much different in shape compared to food in my former world .

Haa… Haa… Wa… it…

At any rate, what was going on?

For some time now, Ive been hearing a voice . It seemed like it was gradually getting closer to me, it appears were separated at a distance . It might be because Im running but still, it was odd for someone to approach me .

Is someone trying to call out to me?

Having my doubts, I took a look behind—

… Geho… Haa… Haa… Wait, you there…

Separated by 10 meters, there was a slender male who collapsed due to using up all his strength .

I was dumbfounded at the sight in front of me but Bluerins cry helped me return to my senses . I went up to meet the other party halfway .

Putting Bluerin down for a moment, I placed the palm of my hand on the mans back and poured healing magic into him .

Are, are you okay……?

Cough… Finally… You noticed…

This person seemed to want something from me .

While using healing magic, I raised my body up .

The thin man who had a pale face showed an apologetic expression and raised his body as well .

He had blonde hair and was fairly handsome . However, he seemed to have a very unfortunate look from the shadow of his appearance .

It seemed like he was still feeling unwell, we should return to the main street for now . From there, I found a wooden box for him to sit on .

How are you feeling?

No, its just… Sorry…

I dont particularly mind . You have some business with me?

He seemed to have settled down a lot, a lot of vigor had returned to his face . The man, feeling embarrassed, scratched his head with his hand .

Well~, looks like I ended up being greeted by my kouhai .

Kouhai you say…

Huh? You didnt hear it from leader-san?

Kouhai? The only senpais that came to mind in the Rescue Squad after entering this world were Tong and them .

That scary bunch werent suited to be called senpai though .

If that was so, this person is…… Ah .

Youre a healing magician apart from me and leader!

Hahaha, leader-san . It seems like she didnt explain much about us . Well then, I should introduce myself . Im a Rescue Squad member, Olga Fleur, by the way Im 23 years old . Id be happy if you just call me Olga without reserve .

My name is Usato . I recently joined the Rescue Squad . I look forward to working with you, Olga-san .

This person could use healing magic just like me .

From what Rose told me, this person wouldnt be in charge of the front lines but rather be supporting from the back .

Sorry, Im disturbing you while youre training . I walked here to buy pharmaceutical drugs when suddenly I spotted a Rescue Squad member carrying a Blue Grizzly cub on their back… . . Whats more, it was a face I didnt recognize . Thats why I thought it might be that newcomer that I heard about from before .

I see, so thats how it is… Nn? How do you know Im someone in the Rescue Squad?

Being able to see that I was a strange person carrying a bear was understandable, however, that shouldnt give any hints to my relations with the Rescue Squad .

How did they know?

Hahaha, thats because of the clothes youre wearing . This training uniform is special because only the Rescue Squad members are permitted to wear it . On the uniform, there should be a green embroidery on it right?

Eh? …… Ah, yeah there is one .

A green flower was sown on the trousers near my thighs .

Ive never really thought much about it but it seemed that Olga-san was able to tell I was part of the Rescue Squad because of this .

Incidentally, around this area is where Tong and the others usually run . The townspeople are quite used to it now .

I see, thats why they arent too astonished when they see me and Bluerin…

Although I would be eaten if I tried bringing along a Blue Grizzly cub with me… Hahaha .

I ran this much in town already and I wondered why someone carrying a bear wasnt having much impact . Well well, the mystery is solved now .

Bluerin was looking at me while I was making a strange expression . I gently petted him, and then I looked towards Olgas direction .

He was showing a smile towards me and then he opened his mouth,

Even so, its really surprising . To be able to go along with leader-sans grueling training that is . We couldnt accompany it at all you know .

No no, Im desperate too thats why… Nn? We, meaning, youre referring to the… other person who can use healing magic right?

Thats right, its my imouto thats 5 years younger than me . Instead of participating in the training, were running a clinic .

It was a pair of siblings that were able to use healing magic huh . Ones aptitude for magic seemed to run close in the family .

Ooh, brother and sister is it…

But its not like were not in the Rescue Squad anymore . Whenever an emergency arises, we return to the leader-sans side and treat the injured .

I see now, in exchange for not participating in the training, they helped with diagnosis and treatment around town . When a war happens, their role was to heal allies in the rear . It looked like this person had thought out various things already .

However, Olga-san should be a healing magician just like me . Why was he unable to heal himself when he was chasing after me?

Olga-san, could it be that you cant heal your own body?

Ah, about that, healing myself has never been my strong point . Conversely, healing others is my specialty . Even so, my body being weak is the reason why leader-sans training isnt suited for me… Its a different reason for my sister, however .

So thats the case…

There seemed to be individual differences between what could be done with magic and what couldnt be done .

If I have time to spare later on, I would like to go see Olga-san and his imoutos clinic .

Carrying Bluerin on my back, I stood up .

Well, I should be getting back to training now . It would be best if Olga-san rested for a while longer .

Sorry for disturbing you, Usato-kun .

Not at all, I was glad to be able to talk with you, Olga-san .

I shouldnt rest for too long .

The reason was because Ill get scolded but it was also because I want to take my training seriously .

Ah, theres just one more thing .

Yes?

Olga-san called out to me and I turned back to look at him, his face was no longer smiling but was instead replaced with a very serious expression .

I want you to not hate Rose-san too much . That person is quite violent but how should I say it… Theyre clumsy and awkward, thats why…

From this point on, they changed from calling leader-san to Rose-san, which means they are likely referring to Rose as an individual person and not her role as a leader . If thats the case, my answer was already decided .

Its alright . From the beginning, Ive never hated her! Then, see you on another occasion!!

She was a strict, violent, kichiku leader but for some reason I didnt have any feelings of hate towards her .

Although I have one or two things to say to her about when she threw me in that forest… If it wasnt for that, I wouldnt have met Bluerin so I guess its acceptable .

But with regards to the Grand Grizzly, that was unfortunate…

However, thinking about what would have happened if that snake in the forest came out to attack the kingdom, I felt shivers running down my spine .

…… Thinking of it like that, maybe it was a good thing after all .

While facing forward, I ran .

If I make another turn around the castle, I should be able to see Kazuki and senpai at this time . It has been a while since Ive seen their faces, I should go see them .

…… But wouldnt it be bad to take Bluerin inside of the castle?

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While looking at the scene of the boy running and shouldering the Blue Grizzly, I was lost in my own emotions .

A healing magician thats the same type as leader-san, hes that kind of boy…

He wasn’t a healing magician like me who was a specialty type, but rather a well-balanced type . Actually, I had no complaints about the effects of the healing magic he casted on me .

I was still only in my twenties, but I felt a little moved .

While sitting on the wooden box that Usato-kun prepared for me, I looked up towards the sky .

It seems youve finally found it leader-san… You wont be deployed on the battlefield just by yourself next time you know .

Onii-cha———n .

It appears my imouto has come .

Regardless of how worried you are, there was no need to show such a frantic expression…… Truly, such a troublesome imouto .

Onii-chan! Youve been out by yourself for the entire day, do you want to die!?

Im not that weak of a person you know!?

Eh? But, its onii-chan after all .

What was with that way of talking…? Naturally treating my existence like it was weak… Wasnt that cruel?

No no, I shouldnt pay too much attention to it . I should talk to my cute imouto about the recent encounter I just had .

Leaving that aside, I met an interesting child today you know .

Yeah?

You should try meeting them once too .

From now on, there will surely be interesting things in store to look forward to .

Shiru: I noticed some of my tenses were off at times so I went back to earlier chapters (1-6) to scan for all of them but gave up half-way due to lack of time . Majority of people would hardly notice them so… instead, Ill be more cautious of them from now on .

Also, I think most people know what these terms mean since reading Web Novels is quite niche… but in case you dont know:

Kouhai - Junior

Imouto - Little sister

Onii-chan - Big brother

*There can be various different forms and such, blah blah…

I will try to stick to certain indigenous terms to not break the immersion . Certain Japanese terms just cant be accurately conveyed in the same meaning in English . :c