The Healer in a Japanese-Style Game World: Mastering Healing to Save My Favorite Character in a Brutal World, Only to Find Everyone Around Me Becoming Obsessed - Chapter 09: To the Land of Shinano

Chapter 09: To the Land of Shinano

[Kagura’s POV]

My seer was sleeping, leaning on me.

His appearance was so precious and adorable… just knowing that he trusted me made me feel elated.

He was the one who saved me… my most important and treasured possession.

His defenseless sleeping figure was strangely cute, and his gentle breathing felt comforting.

“Fufu, how cute.”

“Um, is Yomi-kun… okay?”

“Ah, yeah… he’s just a bit tired.”

“That’s good to hear… So, you two are traveling, right? Where are you headed next?”

“We plan to rest in the next town or country we reach.”

Of course, we hadn’t decided on anything.

But considering his exhaustion, it would be best to let him rest… and thinking about food, heading to a town would be the best plan.

“In that case, why don’t you come to the Land of Shinano where we live? I want to thank you, and you could rest there.”

…Shinano. 

I remembered it as the country ruled by Kuzuryu (9 nine-headed dragon). Was that pompous fool still alive? 

Considering his personality, introducing him to Yomi might be a bad idea… but someone like him might be the only one who would understand. He was always more aligned with miasma anyway…

“Okay, I’ll take you up on that offer.”

“That’s great… Let me carry him, it must be hard for you.”

“It’s fine, I’m stronger than I look. Besides, Yomi is still a child and light.”

“Aren’t you a child too?”

“I also have divine protection, from the Amatsu lineage.”

The Amatsu gods are deities who reside in Takamagahara.

Unlike the common spirits or guardian deities born in this world, the Amatsu gods are powerful beings who rarely descend to this world. They bestow much stronger blessings and are known for their strict nature.

Amatsu gods rarely grant blessings to humans, and the countries they inhabit are limited and well-known, like Ise. Ordinary people rarely meet Amatsu gods, so it’s a good cover story… 

Besides, showing that kind of power would be convincing.

“…Why is someone like you in this forest?”

“I ran away with Yomi, it was too stifling.”

“You two are quite unconventional… It seems like there’s a story there.”

“I appreciate your understanding.”

“Got it, I’ll honor my benefactor’s request… I’ll protect you.”

“Thank you… May the gods bless you.”

“I never thought I’d hear that from a shrine maiden of the Amatsu gods.”

As we continued talking, I waited for his companion to wake up. When he did, I planned to introduce myself… but then.

“What, who is this cute girl? Hey, Uma, I don’t know what happened, but this is amazing!”

The companion who woke up had a very intense personality. 

She was a woman with short red hair, wearing light clothing. The arm that Yomi healed was completely recovered, with no trace of injury. She tried to hug me but stopped when she saw Yomi sleeping, showing that she had some sense.

“So, we were saved by that child. Thank you so much, you really helped us. Oh, I’m Honoka. It’s a shame I can’t greet the boy, but I’ll introduce myself first!”

Honoka, as she called herself, was incredibly energetic despite having suffered such a severe injury. She seemed carefree or maybe just overly cheerful… in any case, she didn’t seem to think too deeply about things.

“…Is Gouki still not awake?”

“…I’ve been awake for a while, just staying quiet.”

“Despite your rough appearance, you’re so shy! And what about Kagura-chan’s outfit… hey, don’t cover my mouth, Uma!”

I wondered what was so special about my outfit. 

Curious, I glanced at the man named Gouki, who was leaning against a tree. For some reason, he awkwardly avoided my gaze. Despite having the strongest blessing among them, it was hard to believe he had been unconscious just moments ago.

“Now that we’ve introduced ourselves, let’s get out of this forest. The wolf destroyed our supplies, and it seems there weren’t any descended gods here.”

“It was a wasted trip, but meeting these two adorable ones made it worthwhile! Let’s celebrate this encounter with some drinks when we get back!”

“What are you talking about in front of the kids… Anyway, Kagura, let me carry the boy.”

“It’s okay, really…”

“I see, you must be strong.”

With that, we decided to head towards the Land of Shinano, with me carrying the child.

…I wonder what kind of dreams he’s having now? Feeling his peaceful breathing as he slept soundly, I couldn’t help but smile. When he first slept, he was always restless, but now he sleeps so peacefully. I can’t help but feel proud, thinking it’s because of me.

“…Kagura, it’s okay now.”

“Fufu, don’t worry, we’ll always be together. My seer… my Yomi.”

To other gods, he might seem like the perfect vessel to host a deity like me, but no matter what happens, I won’t let anyone take him away. He… Yomi is mine forever.

My first seer, the first child I bestowed my blessing upon. The boy who looked at me and saved me, a singularity with the potential to be a hero.

I’m sure his future will be full of challenges… but even so—

“No one will take you from me, even if death tries to part us… I will never let go.”

[Afterword]

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TLN:
I thought Takamagahara was just some place but in fact it’s called the Plane of High Heaven.