The battle between Knack and Meena, that came to an end in the form of Knack's victory.
Sometimes I tried to force Meena to strengthen her system, but as a result, you can think that Nak's healing magic returned to its original form and led to the resolution of his own problems.
I really want to see him grow up in this city more before leaving, I do, but the day after the battle between Nack and Meena, I, Senior Dog, Kazuki and Mr. Wellsey were summoned by Mr. Gladys.
"Let me thank you first. Thank you, Usat."
"To?"
I was suddenly lowered my head in the summoned dean's office.
As he grates and tries to get help from Kazuki and Kamikami seniors, Welsey smiles and talks to him sooner than that.
"The director of Gladys wanted the students in this school to change their minds."
"Huh...?"
"Magic depends on innate qualities, or talents. There were more kids in school with that idea."
"I didn't like the current situation of giving up on increasing my own power and blaming everything on my talents. You... No, you and Knuck overruled me. Not many students have changed their minds when they see Knuck face down against the wall of talent."
... I'm not very conscious, but do you think my actions have had a small impact on the students in this city?
"And our teachers' consciousness was also changed. Who can say the Demon King's army is weak when you are so strong that you have no longer any doubt about your strength?"
Mr. Gladys! The decision on the letter...... "
"Yes."
Mr. Gladys, who nodded at Kazuki's words, opens his mouth after looking around at all of us.
"Lukvis enters into a cooperative relationship with the Kingdom of Ringle"
I heard the words and felt a little sad at the same time as I was happy.
It didn't make me sad that I had a cooperative relationship with Lukvis, it made me sad to say goodbye to the Kirikhas who became friends in this city.
"Thank you, Dean. Well, we are within today…"
If we get a response to the letter, our purpose is to give it to the next country.
So we have to get out of here.
When I said goodbye to Mr. Gladys and left the school director's office, I broke up with the seniors once after Kara and Halfa dropped me off at the entrance to the school.
I'm going to the dorm where Kirija and the others are waiting for Amako.
I know that Kirikha and the others are here because the school is closed for the day after the simulation. And yesterday, Nak, who fell from fatigue, is also sleeping in the dorms of the Kirikhas, so he's there too. So I don't have to worry about leaving without saying goodbye, but it doesn't change my heart.
Reach the dorm with heavy footsteps and explain to the kirikhas who welcomed me home today. Luckily, Nack seemed to be awake, too, and he listened to me in silence.
"Well, you're leaving today."
I return the words even though I feel sorry for the Kirikhas who came out in front of me in the dorm.
"Yeah, suddenly I'm sorry"
"Fine, it's an important assignment, isn't it? Then I can't help it."
Too bad Kirikha flaunts her shoulders.
Seeing her like that, I take the cloth bag that Mr. Welsey brought to me before I came here out of my uniform pocket and offer it to her front.
"This is a thank you for staying here. I didn't prepare it."
"Oh, no, I'm sorry. I'm not that big of a deal."
"What do I say? It was very helpful. Nack has stayed with me, and most importantly, I enjoyed my week with you."
I'm not flattered or exaggerated.
It's been a little rushed week, but it's been a good time.
"Well, I already know you're stubborn. I'll give up and take it..."
"Helpful"
It's not sneaky to leave without returning anything after just eating at the boulder.
"He was a really weird person, and you..."
"Naturally, you're the one who's coming with me."
Amako, I think the way you put it is a little terrible.
And you're not proud of that, are you?
"Huff......, I'm sure you do"
"Deny me..."
"Isn't that right to deny it or nothing? Because of that, we got to know you, and I don't think it's too bad to think about it that way."
I smile bitterly at Kirija, who is turning a grin that is somewhat softer than when I first met her.
There was so much going on, I felt like I had been here for so long this week.
"I was wondering what would happen at first. I don't know, seeing you like this... I thought it wasn't too bad to try to believe in humans again."
"Kyou... you..."
"That's not why it's so easy to open your mind. But if there's someone like you who can treat us normally."
That's what Kyou says when he turns that way while on the top of the Buddha.
If I accidentally leak a crunch and a grin at those words, he turns his face bright red and yells at me.
"Wow, don't laugh!! I know I'm saying stinky things too!!"
I knew Kyou was a lighter.
"Shut up, Amako! Because I won't say this again!! Damn, why did I say such a nasty thing... damn it..."
"... could he be crying?"
"Shh who cries!!"
Apologize to Kyou, who turns around like an infidel, and now Satsuki smiles innocently. When I bowed to fit her gaze, she grabbed both fists and let her eyes shine. She followed me and began to spin words.
"Usato!! Come back here after your trip!! Then let me hear more awesome weird stories!! I'll see Suzune and Kazuki again later!!"
"Oh, I'll tell him right. But don't bother Kirija and Kyou too much."
"Yeah!"
I nod at Piong Piong and Satsuki's words, which seem to bounce with fun.
You were really awesome at the width of the tension, at first I thought you were the quietest kid.
If I receive a goodbye greeting from the three beasts who took care of me, it seems worth coming here after all, minus the purpose of handing over the letter.
"Nack."
……
And at the end of the day, I give a voice to the nodding knuckles from earlier.
He doesn't move as he leans down, but when he calls his name, he slowly looks up.
"Mr. Usato... I honestly couldn't help but notice that your training was hard and hard"
"Yeah."
"At first, I thought," What a crazy person to do. "
"... ugh, yeah"
"I actually thought it was some kind of monstrous magic, not healing magic."
Whoa, whoa, whoa.
Oh, that.
That's not a goodbye word, is it? I think I know what Rose feels like to be fooled by me, but I didn't want to know if I could.
"But now I can tell you that there wasn't a single thing in vain. Hard training, healing magic, and what you taught me were essential to win Meena."
"Nack......"
"I want to be stronger. I want to be stronger and be like you. Mr. Usato, I found it. To my family, to Meena, to a way of life that no one can bind me to."
With yesterday's victory, he got a chance to free himself from all the glitches he's had and take a new path. It is his freedom to take advantage of that opportunity and to kill it.
But there's something a little embarrassing when people say they want to be like me.
"Me, I'm going to the kingdom of Ringle and I'm going to join the life-saving corps!! I will endure even the training of the twilight now more than ever!! I will accept even cursing noise!!"
"... I'm immature. Physical abilities have not reached the ideal of the team leader, and the system strengthening is still incomplete. Honestly, I still run out of words compared to the captain... still think you want to be like me?
"My master is you... my back to chase!!"
... Oh well.
Then I can't stay like this either. I need to work out more than I can now and continue drilling more than I can now so that I can stay the goal of Knuck.
Take out the letter you left in the pocket of your uniform and give it to Knuck.
The letter placed in a rectangular envelope, in the lower right corner of it, is written briefly as' To the Commander 'in slightly distorted letters.
"I think you'll be fine if I give you this letter. It is the captain of the regiment who wears the same uniform as me and shows signs like a carnivore. I think you can tell at a glance."
"Ha!!"
Nack received the letter looking important.
I'm worried he'll be able to keep calm with Rose's irrationality rather than train for a lifeguard, but, well, now Knuck would be fine.
... It's time to go.
I'm keeping Senior Kazuki and the Kazuki waiting, so I urge Amako to go. Amako nodded softly, looking at Kirija and the others, breathing softly.
"It's good to see you again with the Kirikhas. Until today, thanks."
"It's good to see Amako healthy, too. Come to us when you're lonely, Amako is always welcome."
"... yeah"
Amako is happy to open her mouth, but she turns obliquely if she is ashamed to see me laugh.
I had another place to go home to you, just like Mr. Salla's house.
Good for you, whining inside out, now I turn to the four of you.
"Kirija, Kyo, Satsuki, you're all right. Nack... you won't need to say goodbye... I'll see you around, I'll send you the word"
"Neither did Usat. If you come near me, stop by. We're here for the time being."
"Help Amako's mother properly."
"See you later, Usat!"
"Waiting in the kingdom of Ringle first!!"
They sent word to each of us, and me and Amako left the dorm where Kirija and the others were.
I'm sad to say goodbye, but it's not like I won't see you again.
"You're gone"
"Oh, he's gone."
Usato and Amako, Kyou replies to the words of Nak, who muttered as he dropped off the two backs lined up.
It was a short week, but I don't think it was any more meaningful time for me. It reminded me of my forgotten desire to be friends with humans, and most importantly, I was able to make a human friend for the first time.
"Are you going to the kingdom of Ringle immediately?"
"... I can't wait to do that, but I still have something to do."
Is there anything else?
While in doubt, turning to Knuck, he opens his mouth reluctantly as he takes care of the letter in his hand in his pocket.
"Send a goodbye letter to my parents... quit school... later, let's meet Meena for the last time..."
"I think you should stop."
"Oh, I don't know what they're gonna do"
"I think so too"
Me, Kyou, and Satsuki stop the knack all at once.
It's too dangerous to meet Meena or something after yesterday's battle. It's not strange that if you do poorly, you get hit with magic on the spot.
But Knack scratches his head in a troubled breeze just because he knew.
"I certainly didn't know what I was going to do.... What Meena has done to me is not easy to forgive. But apart from forgiving and not forgiving, I..."
"I...?
"I wanted to talk to you."
At the end of that battle, Nak was the only one watching rampant Meena from up close. I was there. I was in a place where no one could hear her face or voice.
But Meena's voice, which reached my ear of the Beast Man, was not filled with confidence, it was as if to stop someone from going far away. If you think about it, you don't even know what it's like to care about Nak.
"Do as Nack pleases. Oh, but when you leave here, don't stop by. 'Cause I'll drop you off properly."
"Of course. Instead, there are only the closest people here, Mr. Kirija."
"What do I say about the Beast Man, I think that's pretty weird too..."
Sure.
... Somehow I got into a pattern while I could normally talk to the knack that Usat brought me. At first it felt like we were having a conversation via Usat, but at some point we didn't and we could normally have a conversation.
Really, I was talking about when.
"You can't help being weird. He's a disciple of Usato."
"Ha, tell me."
I laugh like a tea. I see a kew beating Nak's back strangely, and nature, me and Satsuki laugh, too.
I was wondering if humans and beasts could really get along. It was me, but if we walked over each other this way, it would have been so easy.
"... eh"
Turn your body to whoever Usato and Amako have gone again, pressing aside the sentiments that come unanticipated.
I don't know when I'll see them.
Still, I couldn't think I might never see you again. Amako has Usato, and Usato has Amako, so you don't have to worry about anything, because it seemed that way.
"Huff, I look forward to seeing you next time."
But the next time I see her, Amako's grandmother will help me, and I'll be a little more honest with you after my trip to Usato.
Until then, I think I'll do something different.
Me and Amako said goodbye to Kirikha and the others and moved to the gate that leads outside.
It was Kazuki and Welsey and the knights who waited for us like that.
As we departed, we were divided into three groups, and each knight was getting ready, and Mr. Alk, who accompanied us, was packing on a single horse.
"Mr. Alk, is that horse...?"
"Due to the journey, it's going to be some big baggage, so I thought I'd give this guy a lift. It's a little old but a good horse. And smart, I'm sure it won't be a trail to this journey."
"Really... nice to meet you"
He sounded pleasant when he stroked the slightly blackened brown fur.
I've never touched a horse or anything, but you're so exposed. It's a little different than Burlin's.
... Well, I can't leave it up to Mr. Alk to prepare all the time.
"I'll help."
"No, I'm fine. Better yet, Mr. Wellsey says we have an important story to tell before we leave, so let's prioritize you first."
An important story from Mr. Wellsey?
I wonder what it is, why don't we just go?
"Okay. Amako, can you bring me Burlin? He's probably still asleep."
"Yeah, okay"
I'll leave Mr. Alk and Amako to get ready, and I'll move to the carriage where Mr. Welsey and the others are.
As far as I can tell, it's not an atmosphere where we're still talking about important things. Were you expecting me? While I think so, I speak up.
"Sorry I'm late."
"I haven't waited that long, but could you say a proper goodbye?
Nodding to the seniors' words, he conveys a message from Satsuki to the seniors and Kazuki.
"... well, yeah, thanks for telling"
"I'll see you again."
"Usato is right, I'm sure we'll see each other again because this isn't a lifetime goodbye. Even Satsuki said she'd see you again."
"... so is that, I'll come back and see you when it's all over. We need to make this journey a success."
Senior who got his mind back on me and Kazuki's words.
Mr. Welsey, who was watching the situation in silence, opened his mouth in anticipation of the time.
"Looks like we're all here. I think you've had a lot of different experiences here in Lukvis. But this is only the beginning of the journey. This is where the long journey begins."
We shall remain silent so as not to overhear Mr. Welsey's voice.
"Master Suzune is north, Master Kazuki is west, and Master Usat is east. As far as we are concerned, it is a highly indecent story, but I must rely on you all to inform us of the crisis in the Kingdom of Ringle's … No, this continent. But you are trying to help us with nothing..."
She says she regrets the fact that she relies on us, but takes a slow, deep breath and smiles with a gentle look.
"Dear Suzune, Kazuki, Usat, please be safe. I sincerely hope you all return safely to the kingdom of Ringle."
"I'll be right back. Me and Kazuki, you are a brave man and Usato is an immortal lifeguard!!"
"I'm not immortal..."
Tsuko to a senior who said that to Mr. Welsey in a bright voice, and now Kazuki looks at her in front of him with caged eyes of stepping forward a step ago.
"Our home in this world is in the kingdom of Ringle. Lots of people are waiting for me to come home. So wait. We're all going to succeed in handing over letters and getting help from other countries..."
"... no"
Mr. Welsey, who moistened his eyes to Kazuki's words, left us for the last time. I dropped her off as she walked away. We face each other.
"Senior, Kazuki, I know this is a tough trip, but good luck"
"Dude, that's our dialogue, 'cause Usat's the hardest part."
"That's right. You have to go to the kingdom of the Beast..."
I know it's dangerous, but I've already made up my mind.
Besides, through my interaction with the Kirikhas, I have a slightly positive idea regarding the kingdom of the Beast Man.
"Well, you're going to be. It's not like we don't have any hope of getting along with the Kirikhas here."
"To be... ha, I don't know if you're really a mess or not. Are you sure you want to be careful? If it's going to be dangerous, I'll run from anywhere."
I don't know how to react because rushing around doesn't sound like a joke this guy says that.
"Then I'll rush too."
"Ka, Kazuki......"
"Of course not. Running to the pinch is my role as a friend. When I fought the Demon King's Army, he was dying, like Usat who ran to me and my senior pinch."
"... Ugh, I can't deny it if they put it out..."
"Huhuhuhuhu, me and Kazuki both saved your life. Of course I want to help you."
... Totally, they owe me too much.
But you're here to help, I'm sure I'm glad you said so.
So...
"Let's not break up stinky"
"Right. Let's smile and drop each other off here!!"
Hope the journey is successful and reunited, see each other.
"... I won't say goodbye. So the three of us again...!"
"" Yes!! "
Kazuki's smile makes you feel the invincible smile, tenderness and warmth of a confident senior dog.
The two of them caught me laughing and I replied in hopes that the three of us would meet again to respond to Senior Kamikami's words.
"Usato, enough?"
Amako asked me that when I broke up with the two of them and moved to Alc and the others who were getting ready.
"Yeah, I don't need any more words. Mr. Alk, are you ready to leave?"
"Made"
Mr. Alk pulls the horse's reins with his travel luggage on his back.
Seniors and Kazuki will be accompanied by a few knights, but I only have Amako, Ark, Burlin, and a black brown horse.
But whether you run or walk, this number is just right for me.
We're ready. We move to the front of the gate, next to two pairs of seniors and Kazuki, who were lined up earlier. Then the big door in front of us gradually opens.
"You're leaving..."
At the same time as the gate opens completely, two groups other than us start walking signaling the voices of the leading Kazuki and Senior Inukami.
I waved my hands off to the two of them going their respective ways, turning around, looking at Mr. Alk, Amako and Burlin, and then looking forward again.
...... The long and short time at Lukvis seemed to come to an end.
Kazuki and his predecessors each travel on different paths, and I travel with new people, too.
If I say I have no anxiety, I lie. But including that, honestly, I'm excited. Countries, demons, people and scenery outside the kingdom of Ringle. I'm not a senior dog, but I'm still waiting for a fantasy I won't see.
"Let's go!"
Speaking of costly feelings, I started walking forcefully on the ground.