I was now staring at what used to be a land flourishing with greenery and plantation, that earlier scenery of the beautiful trees and greenery that would make one appreciate nature was now nothing more than a dried-up field with trees scattered all over the place.
(H-how am I going to explained this)
I thought feeling melancholy I sighed a bit somber when thinking about the trouble we might have cause.
"Nn, why do you look so gloomy?"
She said pouting her lips cutely while staring at me, 'At least praise me for my brilliant performance' is what her gaze implicitly says. However, I chose to ignore her gaze I have more pressing matters to worry about, Tracy breathing was still abnormal my healing didn't seem to be as effective as I wanted it to be.
"What should I do now?"
I uttered hopelessly. I was able to stop the bleeding to a certain extent, but it seems some kind of venom must of went into his blood stream from the black wolf bite, 'Aroma bell' wasn't able to heal poison and other inside effect. I don't know of any spells that would help in this kind of situation and even if I did my healing abilities are too poor to fully get rid of his conditions.
A shadow fell over my face with that realization. Alya stared at Tracys face and went 'Hmm' while crossing her arms.
(Why is she so calm?)
I thought glaring at her. She then went into a crouch posture and gently place her right hand on Tracys chest at that moment her hand glowed faintly with a green light, the light also traveled to Tracys body and glowed faintly. My eyes widen seeing that.
(She didn't use any incantation; how did she do that?)
"You don't have to let your clear surprise show on your face, if it's this much then it's easy, you know."
She said calmly though there was a smug look present on her face.
"So, is it possible to cast spells without using chant?"
I ask eagerly. It would be effective to be able to use magic without the need for incantations, if you were asking why the reason would be simple. It took a lot of time to say the incantation for certain spells its why most magic users were at disadvantage when fighting a close range.
Many spells chant took up too much time to be used at a close proximity it's also difficult to move around while casting spells. So being able to use magic freely without the need for incantation would be really useful moving forward. Seeing the look on my face Alya simply smiled wryly before speaking.
"Unfortunately, that is impossible after all the art I'm using is not magic, it's spirit arts."
She said bluntly, my shoulders drop when hearing that.
"Oh well, I guess I'll have to learn spirit arts at some point then."
I said with a wry smile.
"Well, we can start your spirit arts training at a later time."
Tracys face finally regained its color, and his breathing became stable. Seeing that I could finally sigh in relief. That was a close call imagining the trouble that would have happened because of this made me feel a bit gloomy.
"Umm... Haruto out of curiosity why didn't you used the emergency system placed on the watch you were given? If I remember correctly that was place there incase emergences like this were to happen."
Alya said while gazing at me with an inquiringly look.
(Eh... I completely forgot about that)
I broke into cold sweat while adverting my gaze awkwardly. There is no way I'm going to admit the truth.
"Oh, ah, well you see... if I were to do that then I'm sure the training would have been called off."
Alya narrowed her sharp gaze at me. However, when hearing my responds, she sighed quietly as though disappointed.
"There's no need to lie to me. Whatever Haruto decides I will obediently follow along, you know."
She said while smiling. For a moment I think my heart just jump while looking at her smile, but I immediately regained my composure.
"Thank you."
I said with a faint smile tugged on my lips. The two of us continued our conversation for roughly 20 minutes.
"Ugh, ah."
"Oh, so your awake. Did you sleep well?"
I ask the Tracy who had just awaken.
"H-Haruto."
He said with a faint voice while slowly getting up in a sitting posture. Incidentally Alya had returned to her spirit form and had become one with the wind so he wouldn't be able to see her once he had regained consciousness.
"Father was right, I am useless."
He muttered under his breath; his words were faint, but I could hear them perfectly.
(Useless? What does that mean? Is he having father trouble?)
"If you don't mind me asking, what do you mean?"
I ask tilting my head curiously.
"Well... since I was young, I was always told by father that I don't have what It takes to be the head of our noble family, even if I was born as first son, I'm still too inadequate for the position. I'm sure he must want to make my younger brother the next head."
He muttered bitterly while clenching his fist.
"Even during the battle against the wolf, I got scared and became useless I completely left you to deal with all beasts while I was unconscious."
"I thought maybe… just maybe… I could get better once I attend this school, but in the end, nothing has changed, I'm still the same as I was before."
He says as tears started to fall from his eyes. Seeing him like that I felt a bit troubled what should I say in this situation. He wasn't able to live up to his parents huh, it seems we have similar past though our circumstance are a bit different.
In my case I had a loving family my parents adored me even though I didn't have the talent like they did, they didn't disdain me, nor did they ever treat me poorly. But in his case, it's completely opposite.
"….. Sigh, you know what I think were a lot alike, you know."
I said with a wry smile on my face. However, Tracy stared at me with a dumbfounded look while tilting his head.
"I also feel like I'm not living up to my family expectation."
I said while getting up from the ground. I then gazed into the distance over the trees viewing the sun which was shining brilliantly in the open sky.
(Yes, I now know what I must do)
-Hmm... What are you planning?
Alya ask confusedly.
(Alya, I made my decision were leaving this Kingdom right away)
I said as a faint smile was then formed on my lips.
-Eh, isn't that a bit sudden, are you sure you'd want to leave now? I mean there is still a lot you should learn here right.
Alya said a bit flustered by my sudden decision. But I slowly shook my head before speaking.
(I want to know everything about this world, I think I've already learnt everything I need to know from this Kingdom besides... it's not like we won't ever return to this land again, right?)
I said grinning faintly.
-Sigh, well if that's your choice then I guess I'll have to comply. Can you give me some time to get this ready?
(Hmm... what does that mean)
-It's a secret look forward to it.
She said as her presence suddenly disappear from my side. What is she going to get ready? Well, thinking about it is useless at this point.
"…...Tracy!"
"Y-Yes."
"Don't let the words of your father get you down okay, there is no being in this world that is perfect, everyone has their strong point and weak point. What you should do now is get better at your weak point."
I said before walking away.
"I won't allow myself to get involved into the affairs of others."
I muttered quietly.
Though it's disappointing we've already used up the remaining time we had left treating his injuries, it's time to head back.