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 .