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It sure is far...

We haven't even reached the halfway point to camp, right?

Well, we can't be too close to the kingdom when we fight the demons.

That makes sense.

They're invading us, after all.

Say, Captain, what are the demons like?

Well, demons are demihumans with twisted horns on their heads.

They look like humans, but they're physically stronger and have more mana.

So they surpass humans?

Not just their officers, either. Even their regular soldiers are tough.

You scared?

I know someone even scarier, so I'm totally fine.

You never shut your trap, punk.

I never thought some kid dragged here in the Hero Summoning

would turn into a monster like you.

How can you say that after putting me through all that hellish training?

At first, all I wanted to do was get one over on you.

I mean...

The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic

#8 Battalion Commander Rose

Five Years Earlier

Battalion Commander Rose of the Llinger Knights

Everyone, thank you for gathering here today.

We have received reports of demon sightings

in the grasslands near the Darkness of Llinger.

Many of them, in fact.

There have been no attacks yet, but no one knows when casualties will start to emerge.

So, to be safe, we plan to assign guards to merchants passing by the grasslands.

I will leave the details to the general and high-ranking officers.

The strength of demons surpasses that of humans.

Try to avoid conflict with them.

Rose.

What do you think of the demons' movements?

Who knows? I have no idea.

If I had to guess...

Could it be they plan to invade?

Surely they haven't organized that much power...

It's just a possibility.

I'll see that our forces are prepared to deploy at any time.

Might be a waste of effort.

I can only hope so.

But we must be prepared to respond swiftly to the worst-case scenario.

As overserious as ever.

I can hear you.

I said it loud enough for you to hear.

I guess we should be prepared to deploy at any time, too.

Commander!

But even so, we need more information.

Hey, Commander?

Maybe I should send out a scout?

No, the general will—

Hey, Commander!

Pipe down already.

What would you have done if you'd split my head open?!

You have superhuman strength! You could've killed me!

Shut up. Like I care.

You should stay quiet when people are thinking.

My boss is way too vicious...

More importantly, Commander...

Isn't this really serious? I never thought demons would start appearing.

Wh-Why?!

Don't eavesdrop on top-secret meetings.

I'm sorry...

I swear... You still haven't gotten a grasp of this little thing called the rules.

Really, though, what are the demons doing here?

I'm sure it's nothing good.

I agree.

Well, if push comes to shove, we can send them packing back home!

Aul.

Underestimating the enemy is fatal.

Er, yeah, I totally know that!

I'm not underestimating them at all!

What you just said contradicts that.

I-I'm serious!

You've physically beaten those thoughts out of me already!

That's it. I'll be overseeing this afternoon's training.

No, no, no! You're so busy now that you're a battalion commander!

We can't possibly interfere with your work!

Hey, welcome back, Commander.

Welcome back!

What's wrong, Deputy Commander? Your face looks pale.

No, it's nothing...

Today, I'm going to get you guys back into shape.

What?!

Aul! What did you do?!

Wh-What? I didn't say anything!

Sounds like you said something.

W-Well, I...

That's right!

Lately, you guys have looked pretty lax, even to me.

Consider this a gift from me as your deputy commander...

To hell with that!

You're the lax one here!

You dragged us into the mud with you!

How dare you be violent with a superior?!

Shut up!

A superior shouldn't drag her subordinates down!

Kukuru.

Commander! Please make them stop!

Not my problem.

No mercy?!

One Week Later

One Week Later

About the demons...

It appears they're attacking monsters in our territory.

According to the witness, it's a highly trained group of soldiers.

Successive and organized strikes? That's very suspicious.

Rose, please investigate the cause of their behavior.

If necessary...

I'm allowed to use force?

Yes.

I know you won't do anything haphazardly.

I am most grateful for your trust.

I promise you, I'll produce results.

So on that note, we're heading out.

We're going to search around the Darkness of Llinger.

We leave in the morning.

Any questions?

What are the enemy's estimated numbers?

Ten to thirty, we're told.

It'll be pretty rough if things turn violent.

Okay, everyone!

Prepare yourselves! Don't underestimate the enemy!

I don't want to hear that from you!

Who do you think is the reason we've been through hell this past week?!

U-...

Reflect on yourself, you stupid deputy commander!

But thanks to me, you all look composed and serious now.

I'm sure this'll be a piece of ca—

Don't throw stuff! That's dangerous!

Kukuru, you'll be staying home this time.

Stop! That's dangerous!

It'd be easier with you there since you can detect monsters.

But the demons might target you. I don't want to expose you to danger.

Commander! These guys are terrible!

All right, people.

We should meet this mission fully prepared.

So I'll be joining you this time.

Really?!

We'll be unbeatable if the commander is fighting with us!

No matter what happens, she'll be able to heal us with her magic!

Yeah! We can fight to our fullest since we won't have to worry about injuries!

That means we can go wild!

All right, everyone!

Let's go beat up those demons!

Yeah!

Goodness, you guys are all hopeless...

All of you! Hurry up and get ready!

The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic

Yes, ma'am!

Everyone, listen up.

We didn't find anything today,

but after some discussion, we've decided to explore the west side of the forest tomorrow.

The west side? That area's pretty dangerous.

Yeah. So we'll leave the horses here.

Wouldn't it be more efficient to check everywhere we can on horseback first?

No.

We go west. I feel like there's definitely something there.

Well, if you say so, that's what we'll do.

You're the deputy commander, after all.

So is that everything?

Yeah!

We'll take turns watching the fire, but you should all rest until you're up.

You should sleep, too.

I'll take first watch.

Okay.

Looks like someone's having trouble sleeping.

Should I give you a hand?

H-How'd you know I was awake?

Instinct.

What? That's terrifying...

Um, is it okay if I ask you something?

What is it?

Why did you choose me as your deputy commander?

What?

I mean, I'm pretty average compared to everyone else in our unit.

There's nothing particularly special about me...

Are you trying to tell me you're not fit for the job?

You've personally trained this unit to be the best.

As deputy commander, I basically just write reports and send equipment requests...

I'm pretty much an errand runner.

It's a job someone's gotta do.

I haven't gotten complaints and you haven't screwed up,

so I'd say you're doing okay.

Well, yeah.

I'm always desperately doing my best.

Then I can probably hand over the commander title in the future.

Commander?!

I'm in charge of an entire battalion now. I can't personally lead this unit forever.

I'll put it in your hands someday.

No, no, no! There's no way!

If I take over, there'll be civil unrest!

First of all, I'd get beaten to a pulp!

Just what do you think your comrades are?

Anyway, there's absolutely no way! You can never stop being our commander!

As you know, I'm pretty stubborn.

I don't listen to orders I don't like,

and I stand firm about what I feel is right, even if others are against it.

I know.

No one can control me.

If someone complains, I shut them up with my own strength.

That's how I've spent my knighthood.

Yeah, you were pretty famous.

You were a strong knight, but you didn't listen to your superiors.

And then... I met you.

I continued to ignore orders I didn't like, but...

Before you, common sense, violence, and everything else was meaningless.

You'd whack if I didn't listen.

You'd chase me down when I tried to flee past the border.

When I tried to hit you,

you decked me so hard that I lost consciousness along with all memories of it.

I don't ever remember hitting you that hard.

That's a funny joke!

At the time, I didn't want to let you get the better of me.

No matter how hard the training was, I wanted to succeed and get one over on you.

After all, I hate to lose.

Come to think of it, you did get really motivated about training after a while.

Not that you've done anything too amazing.

Maybe that's what it looked like to you, but it was a first for me!

I never had someone look after me to the very end without giving up.

Everyone else eventually got fed up, but you continued to challenge me.

It annoyed me to no end... but it also made me happy.

I think everyone in our unit feels the same way.

You're the one who understands us the best.

That's why you're the only person who can be our commander!

Don't be spoiled.

You're just a brat who doesn't want to leave the nest.

I can't believe that's how you respond to me bashfully baring my soul...

I-I'd expect no less of our commander.

I understand you guys best. That's what you said, right?

Y-Yes.

So do you really think I'd pass command to someone who wasn't worthy?

Well, but...

I didn't pick you as deputy commander at random.

I made the choice with confidence.

What?!

You never give up once you've put your mind to something.

You keep looking forward, no matter the situation.

For those around you, that mentality is a stable foundation for them to stand on.

That means if you just keep doing what you do, others will follow you.

They'll follow me on their own?

Why are you so dense that I have to spell it all out for you?

I won't know what you won't tell me!

That's a pretty wide grin you've got there.

Need another one?

N-N-N-No, thank you!

Listen, Aul. Nothing ever stays the same.

Everything changes.

You won't be able to move forward if you don't accept that.

But no matter what, the fact that I was your leader won't ever change.

There's no need to think too deeply about it.

Yeah...

Well, it's time to switch shifts. I'm going to sleep.

R-Right. I'll take over.

You do that.

Hey! All of you should get some proper sleep.

All of us?

Deputy Commander, I trust you.

I don't hate you, you know?

Y-You guys!

None of us dislike you.

We always listen to you when it counts, don't we?

You worry too much, Deputy Commander.

You can't say that stuff when you're holding back laughter!

Get over here!

I'll kick all your butts before we even get to the demons!

Take this!

Commander!

Claw marks from a glow wolf?

There are footprints and fresh blood over here.

Looks like the demons really are hunting monsters.

But why?

What's the point of entering human territory to hunt monsters?

Maybe they're doing it for fun?

That'd be pretty anticlimactic,

but my gut tells me there's some other reason for it.

Everyone, battle formation! Let's go!

You were a tough one.

Carry them out.

Looks like they're finally onto us.

Don't come out yet.

Understood.

What are you doing sneaking around human territory?

Are you demons planning to keep monsters as pets?

I don't particularly care for this mission myself.

But I had no choice, considering the benefits it will bring later.

And what is this mission, exactly?

You really think I'd say?

Well, whatever.

So what will you do?

We can still avoid conflict at this point.

I'll let this slide if you go home quietly.

A rather bold declaration.

And you look like you might have the muscle to back it up.

However, I can't let you leave here alive now that you've spotted us.

I need you all to die.

Aul, I'm putting you in command.

I won't be able to give orders while I'm dealing with this guy.

I'm depending on you.

Right!

Let us see which of us will die.

Come and get me.

If you can, that is!

Guys! Show these clumsy demons the power of our teamwork!

Yeah!

Wind, become my legs and my shield!

My body will be as a blade to cut down everything in your path!

Wind armor?

I can't believe a normal human can keep up with this spee—

Shut up!

I can't get a good hit in.

He manipulated the wind in that split second...

I'll leave everything here to you guys.

Be careful over there!

You've got some petty tricks, all right!

Found you!

I've never seen such a strong human before.

Even as my enemy, you're worthy of praise.

You can yap all you want after I smash your face in!

He's mixing in wind blades, but...

That's not enough to stop me!

She'd risk severe injury to break free?

What?

It can't be...

I don't believe it. Your magic is...

Come on!

I see. You're a healer.

Your immense physical strength and high-speed healing

make you a strong melee fighter.

What a monster...

My name is Nero Argence. And what is your name?

I'm Rose.

I see. Rose.

I will kill you here.

I'll beat you down before you do.