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After reporting that the Demon King's army was approaching the kingdom, Rose had returned to the lifeguard quarters with me.
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I went back to my room, and after a short pause, I headed for the Commander's room where Rose was staying.
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The room of the leader is located at the back of the second floor. I have never visited there, but she is always there except for training.
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You arrive at the door of the Commander's office and knock on it three times.
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"Excuse me, this is Usato.
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Excuse me.
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Hearing voices inside the room, I open the door and enter the room.
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Inside the room was several times cleaner and tidier than he had expected. The bookshelves were lined with books on various subjects, and there were stacks of papers on the desk.
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Rose is sitting in a chair with her elbows on the desk. Her hair looks somehow wet, probably after a shower. There was a lot of dust and sand on her hair.
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"Sit down."
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"Yes, sir."
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Rose urges me to sit in the chair that is placed incongruously in front of the desk. I feel uncomfortable because I am facing her.
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"...... Just so I'm clear, you understand your role, don't you?"
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"Well, I should be in the vanguard like the commander, treating the wounded."
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"You seem to remember it well. So, let's talk about it in detail, shall we? ...... First of all, when the battle starts, you and I will not be in the vanguard at the beginning."
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In the first stage, that means you have to go after that. One might think that it would be better if we had been there from the beginning, but I guess we will have to wait and see what Rose has to say before we can think about it.
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"In the meantime, Tong and the others will leave and take the wounded to the base where there are four of us healing magicians, including Olga and Uluru, who are at the infirmary where I sent you today to deliver the letter, and we will begin the healing process.
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Why didn't you answer first?"
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"You, what's a healing wizard doing in the early stages of a battle with no wounded? In addition to confusing the vanguard, you'll also be a good target.
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"Oh, yes, that's true."
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I hadn't thought that far ahead. It is true that there are not so many wounded in the early stages of the battle. If there are no wounded to treat, we have no role to play.
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So we would leave it to Tong and the others at the beginning, and we would stay in the rear to treat the wounded and rush to the front line when the time was right.
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If you're going to be in the vanguard, there's one thing that's most important.
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"Important?"
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"Yes, it's important. This is something I can tell you, too, ...... that you don't want to help the wrong people."
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"...... Is that it? Don't help your enemy or something like that?"
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What is it that is so obvious? I don't understand how you can help someone who attacked you for no reason.
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"Ah, it may sound like that, but it's not. What I'm saying is don't carelessly heal the wounded."
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"What does that mean ......?"
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For example, there is a soldier who is slightly wounded and continues fighting. What happens if you go up to him to help him?"
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"...... I'd be in the way of the people who are fighting, wouldn't I?"
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"That's why. Even if you're in the vanguard of a healing activity, you can't heal everyone.
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I see. So we should support our allies while being careful not to get in their way. Makes sense.
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"Now, the first part of the story is over. Now let's talk about you.
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"Me?"
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Wasn't it me you were talking about earlier?
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But somehow I get the feeling that this isn't the usual Rose. Even before we got to the castle. She's more spindly than usual. I wonder what kind of change of heart it is, or if it's a raise it and then drop it strategy. .......
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Hmm? Something flew in...
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Whoa!
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That's the uniform of the lifeguard. Try it on."
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"What? ......?"
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He tossed me a coat-like garment that resembled a lab coat. On the right breast is embroidered a red flower, the symbol of the Lifeguard Corps. In addition, the fabric is smooth and sturdy like fine leather. This is the same dress that Rose always wears.
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"It's a special outfit, tailored to stand out in a vanguard battle," she says. It's made to be durable and water repellent. I give it to you."
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"Oh, thank you."
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These clothes must be very expensive. Don't ask me what it's made of.
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...... I'm starting to feel a little happy. I slip my arms into the sleeves and close the front with the clasp. I put it on and found it to be surprisingly lightweight and easy to move around in. It is also comfortable to wear.
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"......Wow, you look pretty good. All the workout you've been doing is worth it.
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"Ugh. ......"
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When did this guy get so close to me ...... I didn't even hear his footsteps.
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Rose reaches out and puts her hand on my cheek. I can't move as if I'm in bondage.
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This is not fear.
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Something like a sense of duty is restraining my body against my will.
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"Black for the Tongs, gray for the Fleur siblings. And do you know what it means to wear white like me? In case you're wondering, we were originally only going to make two of these."
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"Yes, why?"
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"Huh, it's too early for you to know."
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"What?"
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I knew Rose was Rose.
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In my fading consciousness, I felt relieved for some reason.
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"...... I knew it, Rose is terrible!"
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"...... what's that?"
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When I woke up, I found myself in my bed. Next to me was Tong, snoring in his sleep.
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There, on the wall, hangs the coat ......, or rather, the trousers, that Rose gave me.
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I wondered if it was Rose who put me here ...... and Rose who hung it on the wall?
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"Gunno, I don't know if she's a tsundere or not. ...... Speaking of which, I thought I heard someone other than me yelling just now. ......"
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I'm pretty sure it was "Whoa!" I heard a man's voice saying, "I'm sorry, I can't hear you.
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There's a voice at the window. ...... It's the second floor.
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People shouldn't be coming in here...
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"Kazuki!"
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I couldn't help it, my voice went backwards.
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I rubbed my eyes, thinking I was sleepwalking, but when I looked again, I saw Kazuki's figure in front of me, stuck to the window handle.
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At first, he opens the window and jumps down.
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"Let's talk downstairs for now!"
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"Ah, ah!"
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There was no way he was going to let Kazuki into the room with Tong.
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Besides, it would be terrible if Rose knew that I was up at this hour.
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I take Kazuki downstairs and move to a place far away from the lodge. The moonlight is bright enough to make it easy for me to walk around without having to worry about my footing.
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"So, what do you want at this time of night? ......Well, no way,......I don't have that kind of taste!"
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"...... What are you talking about, Usato?"
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"I'm sorry, my heart is rotten."
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You are too pure. You are so ...... different from Inukami-senpai.
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I moved to the training ground where we always train and sat down on the ground to listen to Kazuki's story.
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"Haha, he's a strange guy~ he reacts the same way as my senpai.
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Inukami-senpai.
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I'm sorry for your loss. But you're not funny, Kazuki. It's just that Inukami and I have dirty minds.
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......, I got sidetracked from what I was going to ask you at first.
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What are you doing here after all?
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"...... night, the king told me that the battle against the demon king's army was about to begin."
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"Oh."
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The Demon King or the ...... King is also quick to tell.
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Inukami-senpai notwithstanding, it's no wonder Kazuki feels uneasy.
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"Senpai was a little confused, but he soon got better,...... but I kept thinking about the battle,...... and I couldn't sleep at night,...... and when I came to my senses,...... I was so worried about the battle,...... that I couldn't sleep at night. I slipped out of the castle and went to ...... and visited Usato for some reason."
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"I'm trying to calm down, but I've run away. ......usato...... me. ......"
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Kazuki turns around and his face is illuminated by the moonlight. He is usually a handsome, dignified man, but his expression is somewhat weak.
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"I'm afraid to fight."
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Let me just say this in my heart.
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Why are you consulting me and not Inukami-senpai? .......
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