Chapter 113

It’s just a tough gauntlet .

The completed weapon was too simple of a performance .

It is neither a weapon that causes widespread destruction nor a weapon that gives a lethal blow to the opponent; it’s just a protective armor .

It makes me feel sorry for the previous hero that his weapon has become like this, but I liked this gauntlet .

The morning after Falga-sama gave me the gauntlet, I was having a mock battle with Arc-san using it . A mock battle where he uses his flames .

Moreover, this time he’s using an iron sword instead of a wooden sword .

He’s what I call a natural enemy as he can demonstrate the technical way of fighting with a sword coated in flames, similar to Leona-san’s fighting style .

“Fuh …!”

Instead of grasping him, I pushed forward the sword that was swung with his right arm .

He swung down his sword as I guarded it .

The gauntlet has a tingly sensation, but no pain or heat was transmitted . In this case, I would be able to fight against an opponent who uses fire .

“So this is this guy’s performance!”

Which means my left fist should be ready to punch, and my right arm should be used for defense .

In this mock combat, this has become my new way of fighting .

“It really is tough …!”

“I’m surprised too!”

Arc-san-san seems to be surprised at the hardness of the gauntlet .

Of course, I can feel the burn from other places besides the right arm, but I can tolerate it because it’s not directly exposed to the flame .

“You’re doing great! Usato-dono!”

“Arc-san !!”

However unlike before, he is fighting in a state where he can demonstrate his true abilities without being manipulated by anyone .

Trying to punch him with the gauntlet, he dodged and tried to get into my blindspot, I hesitated and pulled back before the sword slashed forward .

Arc-san-san was surprised at how skillful I was when I didn’t step in more than necessary .

“Can you avoid this then!”

“Tsk!”

Arc-san-san generated multiple magic bullets in his palm, threw them all at once .

Is this a wide range of magic bullets used by Mina in Lukvis!? It was not surprising that Arc-san could also use it, but he’s trying to use it in such a short distance?

“But! I have this guy!”

The characteristics of this gauntlet are not only hard .

Thanks to this gauntlet that assists me in using magic, a new technique has been added to my healing magic .

I gathered magic in my right palm and pointed it at the magical bullets that were approaching .

“Fire!”

“What !?”

The magical power compressed from my palm explodes, detonating all the magical bullets released by Arc-san .

This is a new technique, Healing Magic Burst Palm .

As a part of strengthening my power and many trial and error as to whether or not the outburst of magical power could be used, it became a technique that combines avoiding and defense at a short distance .

There were various problems and I couldn’t use it until now, but thanks to this gauntlet, I can finally use it in actual battles .

“I’m coming Arc-san”

“Wh-Wh-wh-wh-what are you doing, Usato !?”

“Wow !? Leona-san !?”

When I was fanning away the smoked sand with my right hand and continuing the mock combat, Leona-san jumped from the side and grabbed my shoulders .

Arc-san was also stunned while holding his sword, but Leona-san lifted my right arm and checked for any injuries .

“That’s a dangerous way to use magic!? That’s not how you use system strengthening!?”

“Ah yeah . I’m fine . My right arm is intact because I have the gauntlet . ”

“You’re seriously …”

Aah, did Leona-san, who can use system strengthening, notice the principle of healing magic burst palm that I did …?

Arc-san approached Leona-san, who looked confused because was angry at my words .

“Oh, Leona-san . What did Usato-dono do earlier? It seemed to me that he had released magical power from his palm with tremendous force …”

“Usato literally combusted his magic . He intended to explode the magical power, which is a drawback of system strengthening … It’s an insane act for those who can use system strengthening …”

Yes, the reason why the healing magic burst palm could not be used is because it is a technique that intentionally explodes magical power .

Before, when I did it without a gauntlet, my palm was full of blood and it was difficult to use . What’s more, it took time to put in magical power, so I thought that it could not be used in actual battles, but this gauntlet solved the problem .

However, Leona-san, who had a sense of crisis about my actions, strengthened her ability to grab my shoulders and brought her face closer to me .

“E-V-E-N S-T-I-L-L, why are you trying to use such a dangerous thing? No matter how many gauntlets you have, there are times when things happen! Falga-sama’s weapons aren’t perfect . It may be possible that the magical power that has lost its place will flow backwards !? “

While being overwhelmed by the critical remarks of Leona-san, I nodded .

It made me feel a little tired because of that .

“Usato, tell us next time you do this … it’s bad not only for you, but for my heart . System strengthening is a really dangerous technique . ”

“So- I’m sorry . I’ll be more careful next time . ”

Before, Welsey-san also stabbed me with a nail …

‥ …… I got angry, but for the time being, I knew that this technique was a fully usable technique .

The effect itself is simply to explode the magical power compressed on the palm, and the power itself is only lightly blown away, also the range is about 1 or 2 meters .

However, it can be used as a healing magic bullet, such as throwing it on the ground to heal my body, using it in a state where I can’t move, or hitting it against the opponent .

That’s right … Is it an advantage that the whole body of an injured person can be healed in an instant?

“But when I tried it before, it was hard because my hands were full of scratches, but now that I have a gauntlet, I can use it in actual battles . You see, magical power can be accumulated in an instant! “

“What led you to come up with the idea of ​​using the outburst of magical power …”

Leona-san dropped her shoulder and released her hand off my shoulder .

“Usato, Arc-san, I’m sorry to disturb the mock combat . ”

“It doesn’t matter . I was about to get fired up with Usato-dono . I’m glad you stopped . ”

Arc-san laughs refreshingly at Leona-san who looks apologetic .

Don’t say scary things with a cool face .

But in the case of Arc-san, it seems that he will really get serious . That flame that he showed when being manipulated by Neah . His original magic that he usually suppresses, not system strengthening .

If Arc-san, who keeps his sanity, uses that flame, I must go at him seriously, but his power is the most reliable in fighting Karon who manipulates ice .

“How was your first impression when using the gauntlet, Usato-dono?”

“I was surprised . ”

I nod with satisfaction to Arc-san’s words .

Because it was my first battle using a gauntlet, I was worried whether I could handle well at the beginning, but this gauntlet was incorporated into my fighting style as if it had existed from the beginning .

As expected, it feels like a gauntlet made for me .

“I thought I needed to get used to it, but it may not be necessary either . ”

My new way of fighting .

It is a close combat that balances avoiding and defense .

Making full use of healing magic bullets and healing magic burst palm, I can poke the opponent by surprise and deal the biggest blow .

‥ …… Isn’t it the same as before? I can’t really deny that …… .

With that in mind, Leona-san, who was listening to the conversation between me and Arc-san, put her hand on her chin .

“So, are you ready to fight Karon?”

“Yes”

Arc-san and I nodded to Leona-san’s words .

Avoiding technique that eliminates waste of movement .

Defense using gauntlets .

It also gives resistance to ice and resistance to magic .

With these three, the conditions for fighting Karon head-on were finally met .

“Norn-sama is nearing her limit in maintaining the barrier … Usato, Arc-san, let’s think about a strategy to fight Karon tonight . ”

“… Is Norn-sama all right?”

“She’s pretending to show a calm face, but she’s close to her limit . ”

Yesterday, I healed her fatigue, but I couldn’t heal her exhausted mind .

Even before we came, she tried to maintain the barrier without sleep, and considering that she continued to do so until today … It is not strange that Norn-sama may collapse at any time .

Now that my weapon(armour) is complete and ready, the next action to take has been decided .

“Okay, let’s think about the strategy tonight . ”

The battle with Karon is near .

When I was conscious of that, the hand in which the gauntlet was fitted naturally gripped tightly .

After completing all the training, I left the training ground while staring at my gauntlet .

Around the time I entered the castle from the training ground, a black owl, Neah, jumped at me .

“Hmm? Neah? Were you watching this whole time?”

“… Yeah . It was boring, but I was watching . ”

I smiled at Neah who said that in a bad mood, and said, “return” when the gauntlet on my right arm changed to an iron bracelet .

I was wondering how to take it off yesterday so it would be convenient to bring it out whenever I want .

I could even equip it on my left arm, and it’s pretty good that I don’t have to carry it around with a gauntlet .

Also, it’s cool .

When I return to the Kingdom of Lingle, I would like to show my senpais the scene of me wearing a gauntlet and them showing a stunned face .

“How was my new gauntlet, Neah?”

“Isn’t it perfect for you?”

When I asked Neha about the gauntlet while imagining the reaction of senpai, she replied without much .

“I don’t know, I wasn’t there, okay !!”

Strengthening the end, I was amazed at Neah who glared at me and sighed .

Neah is angry that I didn’t wake her up when my gauntlet was completed last night .

She pouted in anger and hit me with her wings a few times, saying she was made an outcast, and wanted to see the moment when my gauntlets were made, and so on .

“Haven’t I already apologized to you . ”

“I didn’t feel an ounce of regret from you at all . Rather, why did you leave me out of your group?”

“Well, because you didn’t wake up . ”

“Then try harder in waking me up! I wanted to see the hero’s sword turn into a gauntlet!”

But I did though .

Should I just flick her forehead? …… But I’m just complaining to myself .

“Originally, I thought you went to bed early because you are living a healthy life in human terms, but it was the total opposite, right?”

“Well, that’s… . . because… I have no one to talk to at night …”

“Eh?”

“It’s nothing!”

She muttered sloppily and became angry as she turned bright red .

But it’s my fault that I didn’t wake her up, so let’s apologize again .

“Well, it was really my bad . ”

“… . Good that you know . ”

“But I didn’t think the reason you went to bed early was because you were lonely . ”

“~~~~~ !!”

If you muttered in front of my ear, even I could hear it even if you didn’t like it . Surprisingly, Neah also has such a childish part .

It made me smile at Neah as she hit my head with her wings while I walked in the castle .

I’m used to walking in the castle, and I’m going down the passage to my room without hesitation . However, a sudden ringing in my ears made me stop .

“—“

――― I have something to talk to you about .

The voice that sounded like having tinnitus was Falga-sama’s voice .

Neah called out to me when she saw that I held my head and stopped .

“Usato, what have you done just now? Your magical power was disturbed for a moment . ”

“… Ah . Falga-sama’s voice is directly in my head … I think he has something to talk about . ”

Is it about today’s strategy meeting?

In that case, he should talk to Norn-sama instead of me …… .

Or is he calling me directly because he doesn’t want to tell anyone?

“Neah, I’m going to meet Falga-sama …”

“I’m going too . You left me out yesterday, so I’ll follow you today . ”

She’s still angry at me huh .

If I tried to return to the room, would she forcibly follow me? Well, Falga-sama will forgive me even if Neah is with me .

With a bitter smile, I turned back to the original path and headed for the hall where Falga-sama would be .