Chapter 27

Novels

The next day .

The King had personally announced that the Maous army was approaching and the news spread throughout the kingdom . The soldiers were nervous and the citizens felt uneasy .

As for what the King planned to do against the Maous army, we would be confronting them on the plains .

The leader of the knights, Sigris, would be taking command of the army while the two heroes Kazuki and Inukami-senpai would follow him . It was uncertain if we would win but there was no doubt that the outcome of this war depended on the heroes and the Rescue Squad .

It could be said that I had some responsibility in regards to carrying injured people back from the vanguard . I was formally just a high school student so it was a situation I couldnt really imagine .

After the Kings announcement, everyone in the Rescue Squad gathered before Rose in the dining room .

Although we assembled, Rose wasnt saying anything . She just folded her arms and her eyes closed in front of us .

Anego, just what is…?

Alek posed a somewhat reserved question as he seemed to have grown tired of waiting .

Nn? …Ah, there are still some guys who havent arrived yet . Wait for a bit .

Havent come?

Sorry for being late—!

W-wait, Uluru .

The pair of siblings entered the dining room . It was Orga-san and Uluru-san . I see now, Rose was waiting on them . Uluru-san looked around familiarly and when she discovered me, she gave a friendly smile and waved . … . How should I return that greeting?

You came at just the right time . Sit down .

Yes .

Alright— . Its been a while, everyone .

Perhaps she didnt know fear but Uluru-san greeted Tong and them lightheartedly . A normal girl would scream and run away against this group, what an amazing person . However, when seeing these people in the same room together, it felt like it didnt match up .  It was similar to seeing bandits and a graceful girl in the same space .

Orga-san and Uluru-san sat in the neighboring seats close to me . Orga-san then said yesterday was the first time and I didnt know how to respond . This person was similar to Kazuki and really pure . I didnt want to react and say any unnecessary things . 1

But now everyone was here . Wasnt this the first time this happened since I came to this world?

Youre all here it seems, Im going to begin talking now .

As expected, well be discussing about the upcoming war?

Orga-san and Uluru-san should have already been informed by the King in the morning as well .

Im sure you know but the Maou army has come . …Well, theyre frantically building a bridge at the moment but it doesnt change the fact that theyre coming .

You were to one who destroyed it after all .

Even if one intended to disrupt their bridge operations, just how does one person destroy a bridge? If it was me, I guess I would throw a tree or something .

After two days, our army will advance to confront and repel the Maous army . As the Rescue Squad, well be accompanying them and setting up our encampment on the plains… Itll be different from last time and will be a much harsher fight .

Yes!

YES!

Everyones responses were strange as expected . Werent Orga-san and Uluru-sans voices being drowned out?

… . Especially Usato and Uluru, both of you are entering a war for the first time . Dont let your guards down .

So it seemed like Uluru-san didnt participate in the last war… If that was so, it was Orga-san who treated people last time .

… . A few years ago, Uluru-sans age was still only around a student in middle school . It was an age that was too young to be participating in a war .

After that, Rose finished talking and we dispersed .

Oi Orga, I have something to talk about .

Yes? I understand .

As I was exiting the room, Rose called for Orga-san .

It seemed like it would be a complicated conversation and while thinking that I should quickly exit, suddenly, Uluru-san grabbed my arm .

W-what is it…?

Onii-chan has business with Rose-san thats why Im bored .

Bored… is it?

Usato-kun… I heard about it, you ran around town while carrying a Blue Grizzly .

Yeah, thats right but .

I want to see it~

Erm… . .

It should definitely be cute~

Its ferocious so…

…… .

Its this way…

Thank you!

I was so weak! If it was Inukami-senpai, I could probably deceive her somehow yet… . . Even though she was similar to Inukami-senpai in age, the feeling was completely different! Kuh, this little girl sure is capable .

I took the smiling and cheerful Uluru-san to visit Bluerins stable .

Inside, there was one small animal that seemed to be free as it was lying down and yawning . I felt that its body has gotten a bit bigger… This guy really needed some genuine exercise soon .

After seeing Bluerins appearance, Uluru-san abruptly got closer to him and spread out her arms—

I-its dangerous!!

Cute~

Wait, in this case, it was Uluru-san rather than Inukami-senpai . In terms of their purity, they were as different as heaven and earth . Towards these pure intentions without any ulterior motives, other than me and the guard who escorted us (and Rose), Bluerin would probably allow others to touch him as well .

Gwuo!

Epu!?

Uluru-san!!?

Bluerin repelled her . Using his arm, he threw Uluru-san towards the bundle of straw . Bluerin, you… Just what kind of standpoint are you viewing from to judge others? Good grief, you remind me of someone .

As I was flustered, I hurriedly took out Uluru-san from the mountain of straw . It seemed that from her expression she received a bit of shock but she firmly caught on my shoulders . Since she could grip so strongly, it seemed like she wasnt injured .

I felt that her eyes were a little wet but it was probably best to avoid asking .

… . Usato-kun .

Y-yes…

I want to see you pet him .

I understand . But could you please let go on my shoulder now?

Nails… Your nails were digging into me and it was painful . Just how mortified are you, Uluru-san?

For the time being, I extended my hand towards Bluerin and petted him normally .

See .

T-then this time I will!

Gwa .

Uluru-sans right hand was immediately knocked down .

Her right hand, having lost its destination with nowhere to go, moved towards her face to cover the tears that were flowing out .

Im sorry for our Bluerin causing trouble .

However, rescue had arrived for Uluru-san who was feeling down .

On her shoulders was a small black animal that had jumped up there with a pyon .

… . K-Kururu-chan… .

Kyu?

Yes, it was the Noir Rabbit . It was also Roses faithful pet, Kururu .

This was the monster that played with my innocence . Kuh, arent you too cute tilting your head like that?

Kyu kyu .

Did you come to comfort me… . ? Than—

Kyu .

Ah—

Kururu rubbed its cheeks with Uluru-sans . However, the small one then jumped off from her shoulder and moved to mine . This rabbit, could it not read the mood? It was the worst situation; Bluerin was next to my right hand while Kururu was on my left shoulder . And in front of me was a spaced-out Uluru-san with her mouth wide-opened .

Silence took over .

Guah .

Kyu .

You guys, be silent .

This was bad . It felt awkward . Extremely awkward . Follow-up, follow-up… . . It was no good . I couldnt think of any good words to say . Inukami-senpai was Inukami-senpai, which was why it would be easy to break this deadlock of a situation if it was her .

… . . Uuu .

It was on the verge of bursting———!!

Speaking of which, originally this situation became like this because of this rabbit that jumped onto my shoulder . I picked the rabbit up with my right hand and held it out to Uluru-san . It was useless to resist after looking at Kururus cute and round pupils .

Uluru-san accepted Kururu without speaking and used both of her arms to hug it .

T-today, Bluerin seems to be in a bad mood you see! Well then, lets go out! Uluru-san!

While holding Kururu in silence, Uluru-san went out .

For now, we started walking towards the house . Uluru-san didnt conceal that she was shivering . What was going on? She seemed to be like a completely different person from before .

Hey, Usato-kun .

Hya…

Uluru-san suddenly spoke . It wasnt my fault that I couldnt suppress my voice .

Rose-san, shes a scary person right?

Whats this? Why are you suddenly saying something thats obvious?

Usato-kun, youre saying it to that extent…

In what ways she was scary, I could talk to Uluru-san for a long time about it . That was fine with me, Ill be sure to teach you how scary she truly is .

A—

I mean, when we first entered… That person seemed to have some sort of devotion when she gave out the training . … . . The result was that Onii-chan couldnt continue the training and went on a different path but… During that time, Rose-san was really scary . But that person never talks about herself so…

… . . I didnt notice at all… .

In the beginning, I thought the training Rose gave was the default after all .

The training was probably similar to the one youre receiving now .

But yes, but Im already fine now! Although I really thought I would die at first!

After hearing my words, fufufu Uluru-san laughed .

I dont think its something to laugh about, Uluru-san . After that, we exchanged a few more words before arriving at the entrance . Uluru-san placed Kururu down on the ground from her shoulder and then faced me .

This is just my opinion Usato-kun . That person is probably very fragile .

No, theres no way .

Hahaha, I think its cruel to give an immediate reply like that .

Fragile… In what kind of meaning?

She gave me a bitter smile seeing as I couldnt grasp the meaning .

To begin with, that person is really a brute! Recently, she has softened a bit in her attitude but she only shows it occasionally and Im treated like usual most of the time!!

U-umm, Usato-kun?

That time when she threw me into the forest, the hardships I went through… While I was a little moved that she was watching me in the forest, thats that, and this is this!! They are separate! I really thought I was going to die at that time!! Whats more, her being 25 years old! That really surprised me!! Shes got this pointlessly adult-like attitude, I didnt think she was still in her 20s!!

… . My condolences, Usato-kun .

Why did you apologize for that? N—nn? There was a strong amount of pressure on my head—

Ouch!? Ow ow ow ow!!

You sure said a lot of whatever you wanted, huh? AAH?

In front was Uluru-san, in the back was Rose . Or rather, since when? Then I saw Rose giving a side-glance towards her shoulder, it was Kururu . ———Again!! It was you!! Just like your outward appearance, your heart was pitch-black! You!!

While I was overwhelmed by the pain and couldnt talk, Rose started having a conversation with Uluru-san .

… . It looks like Ill have to give you a little talk or it wont do .

Dont tease him too much, Rose-san .

Thats impossible . … . Orga is inside waiting . I already explained everything to him, you can get him to tell you .

Yes, see you~ Usato-kun .

I was abandoned by Uluru-san… . !?

Releasing my head from her grip, my body fell without strength as Rose caught me . Rose took me under her arm and while a blue vein formed on her forehead, she took me inside the house .

Being carried like this again… I didnt even mind it anymore, anything was fine .

Referring to the first time they sat together .

Kurokata: Next time, I think I will probably start the Vs Maou army arc .