A NEET’s Guide to the Parallel World: Healer, the Strongest Cheat?

Chapter 187: Fulfillment in his own way

Why arent you injured?

Majima couldnt understand what was going on.

The fire..How..

Kihara was just as confused at how Masamune wasnt turned to ash by the flames.

Werent you a healer?

Kida couldnt understand either, all he knew was that healers were supposed to be the weakest.

Is that some kind of power that healers have?

Emi managed to stay calm and was looking for an explanation as she wasnt so familiar with the healer job.

But, Healers are only supposed to be able to use healing magic arent they?

Matarai was asking Emi but she wasnt able to give him an answer.

Is this just what level people are at outside of here?

Hiragi was looking at Masamune with a serious expression. He couldnt believe that despite being a healer he was at this kind of level.

Then.Then we

The students didnt want to accept the reality in front of them. They wondered what they had been doing, theyd spent the same amount of time growing stronger but Masamune who had been exiled had grown to be stronger than them.

No way, does that mean that even Sonodas magic wont work on anything outside the school?

Iida was visibly upset and sweat was dripping from his forehead.

Hidaka isnt an adventurer right? Then..

Sato was thinking that if he wasnt an adventurer then it was an impossible task for them. Haruhiko and Jessica just looked lost, believing that becoming adventurers were the only way for them to survive they were now faced with what had just happened.

Thats not it.

Sonoda addressed everyones doubts head on.

Theres something strange about him. There is no way a level 8 healer would be able to withstand my magic at level 18 so easily.

But Sonoda didnt say anything else because he didnt really have any way to prove what he said.

Tactical magic circle!

A magic circle appeared beneath Masamune, Sonoda wasnt giving up.

I already said this before didnt I? This guy is obviously used to fighting.

Sonoda was immersed in his own sense of superiority and the belief that his thoughts were correct. So he was taking this opportunity to try and prove them right but in the next instant his magic circle shattered.

What!?

None of the summoned heroes knew what was going on, but Sonoda didnt quit and simply cast another circle.

T, Tactical magic circle!

Although it seemed like he was losing his composure over what had just happened as 12 magic circles were summoned beneath Masamune. But again as soon as they appeared they shattered.

No way..Sonodas magic

Kida still thought that Masamune was the one that he knew from before. But he could tell that although they looked the same this was not the same Masamune that he knew. As he was thinking this Masamune slowly descended towards the ground and when he landed Sonoda realized that his magic hed cast on the ground was no longer active.

Tactical magic circle {Bound spring}!

Sonoda smiled secretly, it seemed like this magic was something Sonoda thought was a decisive blow but it was again shattered. Masamune just kept walking towards them with a sigh , he hadnt even revealed the true extent of his power in this fight. But Sonoda was aware that hed lost as Masamune came to a stop in front of everyone, they were all asking him for answers about what had just happened.

What do you want me to say? This is normal in the world outside of the school.

However none of them could truly believe what they had just heard.

Normal!? Treating Sonodas advanced magic like its nothing is normal!?

Iida looked extremely upset by what hed just heard. Masamune had to think about what he was going to say next.

(Maybe I should tell them that atack magic cant be used against me? That would be more convenient ormaybe I shouldnt lie too much so that Sonoda doesnt figure it out again.)

It might be a little strange but Im still the weakest job. Its not like I could attack him back. Sonoda?

Masamune turned towards Sonoda.

You said there was something strange about my eyes right? I dont know what it is but I havent killed anyone, although I have seen death many times. Its something that happens almost everyday out there.

Then Emi asked something.

Does that mean that youve gotten really good with defense magic sense you cant use attack magic?

Thats not it, I might have managed to stay alive out there but I didnt help in battle. After all Im just a healer, high level magic like that cant be nullified consistently after all. Once my magic power ran out it would have been over.

The heros expressions started to clear up a little. They seemed to accept Masamunes explanation as I cant use attack magic so instead Im able to nullify it as long as I have magic power of my own.

Thats why you were able to escape from my magic without being injured?

Sonoda still felt a little uncomfortable about the whole thing but he thought that it didnt really make any since to try and continue the match now.

Well, it could also be because of the protection magic around this field. As I said Im not an adventurer or a competent mage so I had no choice but to reach out to others.

For a moment Sonoda felt like he had misread Masamune. He should have known that Masamune was the weakest healer from the start and that this fact wasnt something that could be easily changed.

But Im sure that everyone here would be able to make it as adventurers. Ive never seen anyone use that kind of magic, even amongst the adventurers.

In the past whenever Sonoda had seen the Name Adventurer Nito come up in magical communication Sonoda had thought, much like Kyogoku, that it was Masamune. But in the end he decided that Masamune was just a normal healer and was no longer suspicious that he was Nito.

I seeI guess I read a little too much into it.

(I win.)

Its fine, I am one of the summoned heroes after all. It would make sense that you thought I would have some sort of benefit but, unfortunately I do not.

Now, Masamunes business here was finished.

But I was able to live so you guys shouldnt be too worried. This world is dangerous but everyone should be able to make it and be much happier than I am.

(Yeah..Be happy. Be happier than I am nowOtherwise it might prove to be an issue for me.)

When I looked again everyones facial expressions had loosened up a bit.

What you used earlier, was it a skill or was it magic?

Emi asked with interest.

It was a skill I have, flying it lets me float in the air without using magic power.

Of course he was actually using flying magic but since he was pretending to be a normal hero it wouldnt make any sense if he had magic other than healing magic.

I see, Ill look that up then.

However they had all heard what they wanted to hear and didnt really care anymore. Even Sonoda wasnt thinking about it too deeply any longer, it seemed that they had all been brainwashed by the existence of the king candidate.

Well, now that weve all celebrated our reunion I think Im going to take off.

Youre leaving already!? But you just got here!

Iida tried to convince Masamune to stay but he had already finished what hed come to do.

There are still people who are praying to be saved. If I dont go back.

Masamune kept his lie going all the way to the end.

I see..Good luck Hidaka.

For some reason when Kida looked at Masamune he no longer thought that it was just Saeki and Ichijo that he was chasing after.

Hidaka..If you ever end up going to the empire, please take care of those two.

Emi suddenly spoke up as well.

Even if they betrayed us theyre our friends We cant betray them.

The empire? I probably wont go there though I heard that it was pretty dangerous. But if I ever see them I can pass on a message if you want?

No, Its just enough to know that they are safe.

.Okay.

Masamune smiled as though he was able to sense Emis feelings but he felt no sympathy whatsoever.

Alright then everyone. Ill be back to see you again in four years okay?

The without hesitation and without listening to what anyone else had to say Masamune left.

Are you satisfied now Sonoda?

Kida asked.

Yeah, I was mistaken about him. I honestly thought that Hidaka was the adventurer Nito.

What? You thought that Hidaka was Nito?

When he heard this Kida started to laugh along with all the other heroes there.

Theres no way that Hidaka is Nito!

Even Iida joined in, poking fun at Sonoda.

Youre surprisingly dumb sometimes Sonoda.

Hiraga took this opportunity to poke fun at him as well but there was one hero who wasnt laughing, Emi.

Now that you mention it..

Emi murmured.

Kotori said the same thing.

Sonodas expression suddenly changed.

What do you mean?

With Sonodas reaction all of the other heroes turned towards Emi as well.

Its nothing to worry about, she just misunderstood. It was just before the matches, Kotori said that Masamune was Nito.

When she said that everyone had stopped laughing and he the same look that Sonoda did. Kotori was Masamunes childhood friend, if there was anyone that was going to recognize him. In fact when there parents would visit the school there mothers often talked happily with each other. If Kotori was the one saying it then could it be.?

But I went to the banquet with her just in case to try and confirm this but when we were watching him it seemed pretty clear that there was no way he could have been Hidaka. After that Kotori admitted her mistake and apologized.

Emi thought that the other heroes would calm down after she explained because it wasnt that believable of a story in the first place. Nito might have been a healer like Masamune was but there wasnt anything about them that were the same. Everyone there seemed to dismiss it as Kotori just chasing after Masamunes shadow and wanting him to be alive.

Masamune was standing outside the gate, Kida, Hiragi, Sonoda, those guys said that they were sorry about what had happened in the past. That they were sorry for abandoning him the day they all came here, today Masamune was happy to be alive.

Those guys..

Masamune paused for a moment.

They really are.. Such hypocrites..

Masamunes expression turned evil and he let out an angry laugh.

Ahahahahaha! You want to apologize, say youre sorry!? You lie every time your mouth moves! Im your friend? Hearing them say that makes me want to vomit.

Masamunes left eye was glowing red with his right eye halfway there. A terrifying smile was spread across his face as he talked to himself.

Happiness, you all just need to be happy. Dont worry and just live, choose the best path you can and-

Why did you come here?

A voice called out from behind him causing him to turn around.

.Principal.

Sabrina was standing there.

.

Sabrina was staring intently at Masamuneno, at Nito.

You knew it was me even though you could feel my magic power?

I just came to see, stop trying to be polite, you suck at it.

Sabrina was angry but Masamune was still grinning.

And? Did you have something you wanted from me? I was just about to leave you know?

You shouldnt be here. You promised you would never show up here again didnt you?

You sort of one sidedly expelled me. I had no obligation to obey your decision and didnt make any promises to do so. Besides the security is pretty crappy here, if you cant even make a proper ward how are the students here supposed to learn anything from you?

Youre just a child.

In the next moment Sabrinas feet were lifted off the ground as she floated closer to Masamune. Sabrina seemed to be bound by some sort of strange power to the point that she couldnt even wiggle her fingers.

I have to keep you alive since Schneiser knows that Im here. That means that if I killed you I would be the first one suspected of doing so. After all, you and Oswald are protected by the kings. But If it wasnt for them, you and this place wouldnt exist. Youre aware of that fact arent you?

Masamune was still grinning but Sabrina was terrified of the person who shes just referred to as a child.

Speaking of which where is oswald? I cant feel his magic power.

Sabrina didnt answer so Masamune threw her away causing her to bounce along the ground.

Uu!

She came to a stop after only bouncing twice however and was able to slowly get up. However she remained on all fours glaring at masamune.

I could kill you whenever I wanted.

A black vortex appeared next to him as he said this.

Take care of the heroes.

Suddenly Sabrina became aware of why Nito was here. However she was still confused, even so Masamune didnt say anything else and disappeared. Sabrina no longer considered him a student but that was what caused Masamune to act this way now. Even the school that he had cared so much about had turned its back on him so he turned his back on it in turn.

But how many people knew the real Masamune? He who still remembered his vow that day in the dungeon was now just trying to fulfill it in his own way.