Chapter 35
I could see Kazuki and Inukami-senpai collapsed on the ground . A knight clouded in black armor was about to finish them off . The scene was exactly like what I had seen before and my mind went blank .
Was I too late!? No, Im not!!
After I sent the Black Knight flying, I quickly hurried over to Inukami-senpai and Kazuki and started using healing magic .
The both of them seemed have a similar sword pierced through their chests .
It would normally be a serious wound that they could die from but I can save them!
U-usato-kun . To think I would see a hallucination like this just as Im on the verge of death Aah, since its a hallucination, can you call me Suzu-tan before I die?
Inukami-senpai, you had more leeway than I thought . Well then, I guess Kazuki is top priority, Ill go treat him first .
W-wait a minute, Im in the same condition as him, I have a hole in my chest .
To utter such words in a situation like this, you really are just
However, it seemed she was right . Her injury was really serious .
Her wound was serious enough that normal magic wouldnt be able to heal it But thankfully I was capable of healing this immediately . First of all, Ill heal Kazuki since he was still unconscious
Usato-kun Behind!
!
I reflexively reacted to Senpais voice and carried the both of them away .
As I was activating my healing magic through both of my arms, I could see that an aggravated Black Knight had struck their sword at where I was previously at . I felt a chill as I barely escaped and could have lost my life right there .
T-that was dangerous Thank you very much, Senpai .
No no, dont worry about it . Im getting benefits as well, Im being held in your arms right now .
You really are blunt .
Did she recover enough to the point where she could talk carefree like this or was she always this playful on the battlefield?
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Nn?
The Black Knight in front of us was murmuring something as they took hold of their sword . As I was about to voice my doubts, Inukami-senpais expression changed into astonishment as she lifted her head to look at the Black Knight .
Just what are you!?
Their helmet
The place I had punched started to crumble away and I could see half of the Black Knights face . From what I could see, it was a silver-haired female that wasnt human .
. Leaving that aside, why was Senpai so surprised?
Sorry, but I have no idea why Inukami-senpai is so surprised at the enemy right now .
The Black Knights magic armor can return any attack that was inflicted on it back to the opponent, its an outrageous magic . The other knights and I were defeated because of that . .
Whats with that? Isnt that just cheating?
While being cautious of the Black Knight, I looked at the surrounding soldiers that had fallen . I could see from their wounds that they were similar . So what Inukami-senpai was saying wasnt necessarily a lie .
Since they were still breathing, I could save them .
As expected of the knights of this world, the people in this world were amazing .
Inukami-senpai, Ill leave Kazuki to you .
Usato-kun?
Ive finished their treatment for the most part . After letting the two of them down, I faced the Black Knight .
The system of magic they were using was most likely [Darkness] . It was a scarce ability similar to mine and they had more experience in actual combat than me . That seems to be what Ill be facing .
While the Black Knight was holding down on their swelling cheek, they directed their eyes filled with fury towards me .
. . Uwah .
This person was bad news, in a different sense than Inukami-senpai .
Why was it that I kept facing such dangerous people? At first it was a bear, a snake, and then Rose .
But there was no time to be perplexed . To be honest, I really didnt want to fight . The lives of soldiers collapsed there were in danger with every moment I wasted .
After shrouding myself in healing magic, I took one step forward .
Usato-kun!?
Ill hold that guy back .
Since they could return any attack inflicted on them, I could also just heal back any damage they did to me . Ill just knock them far away and restrain them .
S-stop it! Even if its you!
I could hear Senpais voice from behind as I instantly came close to the Black Knight .
The Black Knight No, the female before me transformed her armor into a gigantic arm and swung at me from the side .
It was a simple attack but masked behind it was also a counter-attack ability .
I could just receive the hit but since I could take a fair amount of pain and heal it, I simply used my right foot to knock it down .
Nuun!
As I felt a sense of discomfort at the sole of my foot, I flicked them . The pain there wasnt any? Did they miss?
What!?
Why are you so surprised when youre the one who was attacking?
However, the pain didnt come . They ran out of magic power There was no way that was possible, I wonder if they just didnt use it . If that was the case, this was an opportunity .
Gripping my right arm, I twisted my body to wind up as I prepared to punch at the Black Knight . They started to defend but my real aim was their left side!
Gwaah!?
. . Huh?
I penetrated their defense with my just my right arm .
Maybe they werent that strong?
No, this might just be part of their strategy . Even if I attacked them, it wasnt like they were taking direct damage . I quickly moved away from my current position .
While the Black Knight held the front of their neck, the part of the armor that chipped off emitted black smoke . I also had some of the black armor in my hand but the original stiffness disappeared and it felt like some muddy black fluid instead . What was this armor? I didnt understand at all .
Gwuh You incomprehensible little thing!
Uwah, yikes .
Just then, I noticed another arm was approaching me . From there, I escaped to where Inukami-senpai was . Trying to grab hold of them didnt seem effective which meant that it wasnt possible to throw them far away either .
Therefore, I had to stop them from moving somehow .
Inukami-senpai, do you have anything that could bind something down?
Do you think there would be something like that here However, Usato-kun
Aah, youre misunderstanding something . I dont have that sort of preference .
Wait for me to finish at least But what do you need that for?
If you dont have it then it cant be helped .
I took off the Rescue Squads uniform and held it from the collar with my left hand .
While fixing my gaze at the Black Knight, I quietly murmured,
Sorry, Leader .
I took a big step forward while being conscious of what was in my left hand . Seeing that I was running with a coat in one hand, the Black Knight transformed their armor into a large needle and started attacking .
Die!
Do you think Ill die just because you tell me to!?
I caught the needle in front of me .
Fresh blood gushed out from the wound I was receiving but I clenched my teeth and starting pulling the Black Knight towards me .
Wh!?
The Black Knights balance was lost but was still able to draw their sword at me as they glared .
So dangerous!
I managed to tilt my head and avoid the sword thrusting towards me . Since their left side was wide open, I used my left elbow to strike .
I had only intended to obstruct them from their next attack, it probably wouldnt affect them
Uu .
It seemed they felt dizzy and retreated .
Was that effective just now? . Maybe they were just acting?
I had no time to think about it, this was a monster that overwhelmed Inukami-senpai and Kazuki . Before I heal myself, I should push forward .
After striking the Black Knight with my left arm, I used both of my arms to grab a hold of theirs from under their body . I then used the coat to bind them .
I caught you!
This hold would leave them powerless and they wouldnt be able to fight back!
I looked at Inukami-senpais direction to convey that I was fine .
However, Inukami-senpai seemed astonished once again .
Eh!? Usato-kun, are you really fine!?
No, theres nothing really wrong Leaving that aside, we need to save the others!
It seemed like Inukami-senpai wanted to ask more questions but right now we had to prioritize on healing the other soldiers . The Black Knight would be a bit of a hindrance since I had to shoulder them on my back but I couldnt release them right now . While I carried the Black Knight, I ran towards the soldiers and started healing them .
Dammit! Let me go! What the hell are you!?
I really wanted to tell the person on my shoulder to be quiet but Ill just endure it for now .
Using my coat in as bindings would cause me various problems if I wanted to move freely on the battlefield . There was the possibility that I wouldnt be recognized as Roses subordinate .
Just what did you do!?
Even if you ask me what I did
I would normally be able to reflect it! Why! Something as easy as this
They seemed to be confused .
It seemed Inukami-senpai was surprised as well when I could normally fight this person . I only noticed it now but I didnt receive any damage from their magic .
I didnt know the reason, it might have to do with that . . Probably .
I have no intention of giving you an answer .
Guh . .
No, it was actually because I didnt really know the reason
But I can say one thing I did just as Rose said when I was attacking .