Chapter 27

Novels

Chiyu Mahou Chapter 27

The next day .

The King had personally announced that the Maou’s 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 Maou’s 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 couldn’t really imagine .

After the King’s announcement, everyone in the Rescue Squad gathered before Rose in the dining room .

Although we assembled, Rose wasn’t 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 haven’t arrived yet . Wait for a bit . “

“Haven’t 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— . It’s been a while, everyone . “

Perhaps she didn’t 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 didn’t 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 didn’t know how to respond . This person was similar to Kazuki and really pure . I didn’t want to react and say any unnecessary things . 1

But now everyone was here . Wasn’t this the first time this happened since I came to this world?

“You’re all here it seems, I’m going to begin talking now . “

As expected, we’ll be discussing about the upcoming war?

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

“I’m sure you know but the Maou army has come . …Well, they’re frantically building a bridge at the moment but it doesn’t change the fact that they’re 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 Maou’s army . As the Rescue Squad, we’ll be accompanying them and setting up our encampment on the plains… It’ll be different from last time and will be a much harsher fight . “

“Yes!”

“YES!”

Everyone’s responses were strange as expected . Weren’t Orga-san and Uluru-san’s voices being drowned out?

“… . Especially Usato and Uluru, both of you are entering a war for the first time . Don’t let your guards down . “

So it seemed like Uluru-san didn’t participate in the last war… If that was so, it was Orga-san who treated people last time .

… . A few years ago, Uluru-san’s 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 that’s why I’m bored . “

“Bored… is it?”

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

“Yeah, that’s right but . “

“I want to see it~”

“Erm… . . “

“It should definitely be cute~”

“It’s ferocious so…”

“…… . “

“It’s 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 Bluerin’s 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 Bluerin’s appearance, Uluru-san abruptly got closer to him and spread out her arms—

“I-it’s 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 wasn’t 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-san’s 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 .

I’m 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 Rose’s faithful pet, Kururu .

This was the monster that played with my innocence . Kuh, aren’t 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-san’s . 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 couldn’t 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 Kururu’s 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, let’s go out! Uluru-san!”

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

For now, we started walking towards the house . Uluru-san didn’t 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 wasn’t my fault that I couldn’t suppress my voice .

“Rose-san, she’s a scary person right?”

“What’s this? Why are you suddenly saying something that’s obvious?”

“Usato-kun, you’re 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, I’ll 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 couldn’t 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 didn’t 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 you’re receiving now . “

“But yes, but I’m already fine now! Although I really thought I would die at first!”

After hearing my words, ‘fufufu’ Uluru-san laughed .

I don’t think it’s 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, there’s no way . “

“Hahaha, I think it’s cruel to give an immediate reply like that . “

Fragile… In what kind of meaning?

She gave me a bitter smile seeing as I couldn’t 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 I’m 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, that’s that, and this is this!! They are separate! I really thought I was going to die at that time!! What’s more, her being 25 years old! That really surprised me!! She’s got this pointlessly adult-like attitude, I didn’t 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 couldn’t talk, Rose started having a conversation with Uluru-san .

“… . It looks like I’ll have to give you a little talk or it won’t do . “

“Don’t tease him too much, Rose-san . “

“That’s 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 didn’t 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’ .