Chapter 36

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"Ha... Is it finally over...?"

"It seems so... yeah..."

...Escaping from the dragon was really tough.

When we got tired, I healed us with my 'Heal' spell, and when we got tired again, I healed us again. I thought we might die from repeating that...

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"Hey, you're finally back. I was worried when you didn't return for so long."

"A, ah..."

It seemed that Sian and the others were worried about us, but we managed to have a slightly late meal.

Sian and the others entrust the driving to us, so it's also our job to take the night watch.

"Then, we'll go to sleep."

"Please take care of it."

The two of them said that and went into the wagon. Vaiz and I have to take turns keeping the fire going during the night.

"..."

Vaiz, who usually talks a lot with everyone, hasn't said much since we got back.

"...What was that healing magic of Nest's, anyway? He instantly healed a severed arm, right? I didn't say anything in front of Sian and the others because I thought they might keep it a secret."

Right, Vaiz saw my real healing magic. I thought I could bluff it off because I was in a state where I couldn't focus on it, but it seems that's why he hasn't said anything until now.

"That... well..."

I generally keep my healing magic a secret. Even when I use it, I try to avoid revealing my face.

As a result, I ended up with the embarrassing title of 'The Jet-Black Savior.'

"But, even if your arm is cut off, wouldn't the pain be too much to focus on healing...?"

"That's due to the special training I do with my healing magic."

"Special training for healing magic?"

"Yeah, when I train with my healing magic, I cut my own hands and such, so my pain perception is messed up. Now, even if my arm is cut, it doesn't hurt much."

"That's amazing..."

"That's about it with my healing magic. I'd appreciate it if you didn't tell anyone else."

If this gets out and reaches the king, I might be arrested for the princess's incident...

I might even be executed.

"Got it. I didn't plan to tell anyone anyway."

"Yeah, thanks."

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Morning came, and Sian and the others woke up.

Vaiz and I took a short nap, and then we went to slay the Goblin King.

Well, I could have beaten the Goblin King one-on-one, so this four-on-one was pretty easy.

If we got injured, I healed us, and then we resumed the attack.

We managed to defeat the Goblin King in less than ten minutes.

"I didn't expect it to be this easy. Having a healer really helps."

"Yeah, Gail's wind magic was amazing, and having a tank made it easier."

We cut off the parts of the Goblin King and headed back to town.

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I am an adventurer registered with the guild.

Today, our party was gathering herbs a little ways outside of town.

"Wow, there were so many monsters today!!"

"Indeed, we've only seen them once so far."

Usually, we would encounter goblins and other monsters about ten times, but today they were lying low.

Since no monsters were showing up, we all gathered herbs without keeping watch.

After a while, we gathered as many herbs as we could carry and decided to take a break.

"With this much, we can live comfortably for a while!!"

The demand for herbs is surprisingly high, and we can sell them for a good price if we have enough.

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Thud

Suddenly, the ground shook, as if something was walking...

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Thud Thud

It was multiple footsteps...

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Thud Thud!!

The sound grew louder and eventually stopped.

"..."

Everyone in my party was staring behind me, stunned.

Is there something behind me...? When I turned around, I saw—

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A demon, grinning as if it had found its prey.

It was clearly an 'Ogre.'

"!!"

Their number, 'three.'

Ogres are known to never travel in groups.

Even one Ogre has the power to destroy a decent-sized village, and there are three of them.

We're not far from town. If we don't do something, they might attack the town.

"Hey, you guys!! I'll be the decoy, so go report to the guild!! You have to tell them about this no matter what!!"

What we need to do now is report this to the town as quickly as possible.

"Wh-What!?"

"Just goooooo!!!"

I shouted while dodging the Ogre's fist.

"Don't die, or I won't forgive you!!!"

"I'll be back!!"

With that, I ran towards the town.

But, they must realize that we might never see each other again.

"Ha, damn it..."

I'm thoroughly disappointed with my luck.

...Will the town be safe after I die? Will everyone survive...?

I remember there were famous adventurers in town.

And there's also the 'Jet-Black Savior' who has been in the rumors recently.

I can only hope they can handle it...

As I stared at the fist coming down again, I thought about these things...