Returned from Another World, Earth Turned Out to Be Quite the Fantasy Too. Also, Losing Heroines, Stop Looking This Way. - V3 Chapter 13

Chapter 13: “The Hero of the Earth Sounds Strong, Right?”

“Sorry I’m late. I was holed up at home for so long that when I suddenly decided to take a bath and go out, it really surprised my mom… Explaining it to her was tough.”

“It’s not like you can just say it was because of another world, right?”

“If I said that, they’d treat me like I was sick!”

Yusuke chuckled wryly.

He was neatly dressed, wearing chinos and a light sweater, and had shaved his stubble, looking clean and tidy. Yusuke, with his friendly and charming appearance, seemed like a very likable young man.

“I finally managed to go out after a long time, thanks to Yura-kun and Nanamori-san. It’s a bit scary, but with your help, it seems like I can manage.”

“If you start feeling sick, we’ll change locations, okay?”

“It’s a weekday, so there aren’t many people, but I should have been more considerate. Sorry.”

“No, it’s okay. I realized I couldn’t keep going on like that… And I haven’t been eating properly, so I’m really hungry now. Can I order something?”

“Me too, me too!”

“Alright. I’ll treat you guys this time.”

“You’re the best, Uncle!”

“Hey, Yura! It’s ‘big brother’, not ‘uncle’! —And speaking of which, you haven’t eaten properly in a while; are you sure you can eat all of a sudden? They don’t have porridge at a family restaurant.”

Senju was worried about Yusuke, but he responded, “I’m fine.”

“I’ve used it in that world too, but I’m good at healing magic, so my stomach can handle it even if it’s a bit much.”

“…Sado-kun, you specialize in healing magic?”

“Most people assume that heroes would primarily focus on attacking. Perhaps it’s influenced by video games?”

“Haha. Well, technically, I am a hero, but I was called the Hero of the Earth. I mainly use healing magic, defense, and earth magic. I can even control plants.”

“Wow! That’s really cool!”

“But as an attack, it’s quite plain. Like creating walls of earth, crushing with rocks, or strangling with vines… It’s not very flashy. But I’m confident in my healing magic… though I always get yelled at to speed it up, it’s quite disheartening to remember.”

“I’ve only heard stories, but people from that world seem worse than me.”

“I won’t deny that.”

People from that other world don’t say thank you. They only say it when they want something again, after getting what they wanted, but a sincere thanks is rare.

Afterwards, Natsuki ordered an omelet rice, Senju a sandwich, and Yusuke a doria.

The conversation flowed easily while they waited for their food, especially since Yusuke seemed really eager to chat.

“Yura-kun, you’re a hero too, right?”

“Yes, though reluctantly. I was chosen by a holy sword and summoned to that world, and then used by the people there as a weapon against the Demon Lord because I also had the qualities of the Sea Hero.”

“You say that so casually.”

“I hardly listened to what they said! At first, they tried to control me with violence, but I was stronger.”

“Don’t look so proud. But maybe that was for the best.”

Natsuki had his struggles too, but they probably weren’t as severe as Yusuke’s. 

The biggest difference between Natsuki and Yusuke is whether they died in that world or not. 

Luckily for Natsuki, he had more power than he could handle.

Thanks to that, he defeated the Demon Lord and killed the Demon God with his overwhelming strength, scaring the people of that world, and then returned. However, Yusuke died along the way. This alone would make their emotional scars different.

“So Yura-kun is really the Hero of the Holy Sword. The people from the that world kept saying if only they had the Holy Sword, but what happened to it?”

“Eh? I have it.”

“You have it!?”

“Yeah, and it’s not just that. I also have the Demon Lord’s Demonic Sword and a bunch of demonic swords from his generals that I picked up along the way.”

“You have the Demon Lord’s swords too!?”

“Yuraa…”

“No, no, it’s all legitimate! Look, in games, when you defeat enemies, they drop weapons, right? It’s just like that! And the Holy Sword chose me, after all. It brought me to that other world, so I might as well accept it as an apology!”

Natsuki didn’t intend to take the Holy Sword, but it came with him, so he’s decided to take responsibility and look after it. 

As for the demonic swords, he sees them as rightfully his, and plans to sell them if he ever needs money.

“Ah, hahaha… it seems the Demon Lord was weaker without his demonic sword, thanks to you, Yura-kun.” 

Yusuke gave a strained smile as his doria was served, followed by the omelet rice and sandwich.

“Let’s eat while we talk.”

“Sounds good.”

The three of them said, “Itadakimasu,” and began their meal. 

Natsuki glanced at Senju asking with his eyes, “When should we tell him?” Senju replied with a look, “After we eat.”

They didn’t know what the outcome would be, but as fellow victims of the other world, he hoped Yusuke could find some positivity.




〜〜Afterword〜〜

Mammon: “Leave the healing to me, mammon mammon. First, come to Aomori. Greet the local grandpas and grandmas, and voila. Because you’re young, they’ll really take good care of you, mammon mammon. Eat Samael-sama’s apples and vegetables, and get energized, mammon mammon. And from today, you’re also a part of the Sama-tan Channel family!”

Sama-tan: “…Is that really healing? Sounds like you’re just spreading mammon mammon.”

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