Editing Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 5 Chapter 3 (section)

===Part 2===
 
On the pretext of a prisoner of war Loutier Trum was brought to Forestnium. However, the real reason she was brought to the village was to treat the injured Riruru. After she learned of Akatsuki's intention she immediately agreed to help.
 
Loutier not only excelled at the high priest's system of healing magic, but was also adept in recovery magic. Not long after the medical treatment Riruru regained consciousness.
 
"......Thank God.", Kuzuha.
 
Loutier's vision was focused on the girl known as Kuzuha embracing Riruru with tears in her eyes. She couldn't help thinking: that this girl and Riruru were particularly close. And perhaps she felt some sort of responsibility for Riruru's injury.
 
So...... Akatsuki went out of the way especially for this girl......
 
Loutier was convinced that was the reason why Kuzuha was charged with bringing herself here. As a result, he arranged it so Kuzuha would be responsible for the southern route, and then ordered her to attack Sherfied's camp. All of it was to allow Kuzuba use her own power to help Riruru. Then,
 
"Umm, thank you."
 
A girl bowed to Loutier. It was the daughter of the Demon King Galious -- Miu.
 
"There isn't anyone in Forestnium who can manipulate recovery magic... ... I really appreciate your help."
 
"No, there isn't anything to be grateful for...... because I wanted to help."
 
After a few words of humility, Loutier looked at Miu.
 
"You...... didn't take part in the battle."
 
Loutier did not mean to fault Miu, she just wanted to check the facts.
 
"Yes...... that person wouldn't let me fight. As for the real reason...... I'm not sure."
 
"Is that so?"
 
While returning a nod, Loutier secretly guessed as to the motive.
 
Most likely Akatsuki only allowed people from the other world to participate, shielding Miu and Galivein. No doubt, he was still holding out hope for a true peace.
 
...... In that case, then presently what can I do for him?
 
As Loutier asked herself that question --
 
The door to the medical room was flung open.
 
Invariably everyone focused their attention on the door.
 
"Emergency! We need the that High Elf-neechan brought over here now!"
 
The youth that barged in face was pale -- over his shoulder was Akatsuki covered blood. Already unconscious, it was apparent that his condition was critical.
 
At the sight Loutier gasped, and at the same time Miu's knees gave way as she sunk to the floor. A ghastly pale complexion took over her face. Unable to believe what was before her eyes, her voice trembled,
 
"Him...... how could that person become...... like this."
 
Haruka and Chikage entered the treatment room right behind Kaidou, and mournfully began to answer her question,  
 
"......It was the work of the armor knight of Disdiya."
 
"The same one that murdered Urumu-san...... even our puppets were defeated with one blow."
 
"The story can wait til after...... is there any way we can treat him!?"  
 
"Leave it to me -- quickly, lie him down on a bed!"
 
Kaidou's tone was urgent, while Loutier nodded and began to give instructions.
 
The wound was to his left chest. A sharp cut went straight through his chest out the back. There was most likely damage to his heart and major arteries. It wouldn't have been strange for a person to instantly die from this wound. Yet Akatsuki was still alive, probably thanks to Renkan Keikikou. Akatsuki had once explained that Ki circulates much the same way as blood flows in the body, perhaps the flow of Ki in his body acted on behalf of his severed vascular system and damaged heart to transport the needed oxygen and nutrients. But even if that were the case it can't continue for too long.
 
...... Damage of this level is very troublesome...... still somehow......
 
Loutier focused her consciousness, and began to chant the highest incantation of recovery magic that she was able to use. Admittedly solely relying on her magic may not be enough, however by adding in power of Renkan Keikikou self-healing there may be some hope.
 
...... Please, this has to succeed......!
 
The magic formation unfolded, a dazzling light rapidly spread out in the room.
 
Once the recovery magic was invoked it wrapped around Akatsuki when --
 
The white healing glow suddenly faded away.
 
 
 
Ousawa Miu had watched on in blank amazement.
 
After the light had subsided, her eyes were drawn to the wound on Akatsuki's chest that didn't heal.
 
"This......?"
 
"Wh-What just happened? The magic seemed to be repelled......? "
 
Haruka looked to the confound Loutier for an explanation. However Loutier furrowed her brows and bitterly,
 
"The recovery magic...... for some reason was nullified."
 
It was probably --
 
"I believe that during the duel at the peace negotiations he was able to stop our final magical attack. I think that this is the same principle, similar to a how a Higher life form possess an absolute barrier. It could be that when Akatsuki was near death his instinct for self-preservation took over regardless of his will."
 
"Is there...... no other way to heal him?"
 
While holding Riruru, Kuzuha sorrowfully asked. However,
 
"The only way to break an absolute barrier of a Higher life form is to borrowed the power of a high ranking Spirit or God."
 
Loutier said while looking very pale.
 
"What was used earlier was the highest level of recovery magic that I can use. If that was useless...... then I am at wit's end."
 
"If so, then is there a way to indirectly apply recovery magic to the wound?"
 
Chikage mentioned an idea that she learned in the battle against Zahhak.
 
"Since the barrier repelled the direct magic, wouldn't indirectly applying it do the same thing?"
 
"It would be difficult...... but perhaps it is feasible to apply it. Anyway, it wouldn't make sense to indirectly apply recovery magic, since it won't have any significant effect. Regardless in the end, it would be considered an direct action effecting his body."
 
"Arrrrgh...... I can't take it. My head hurts."
 
After listening to the story, Kaidou scratched his head as he let out a sigh of frustration. After he looked around the crowd,
 
"Does that mean -- we can only look on helplessly as Akki dies?"
 
Everyone couldn't help but looked at each other, unable to say a word.
 
It is because no one was able to come up with an idea.
 
Akatsuki was right now alone fighting against death, using Renkan Keikikou to self-heal the mortal wound to his left chest. At the moment he resembled a candle in the wind, struggling between life and death.
 
Miu eyes were glued to Akatsuki laying in the bed. Akatsuki has always told her to 'Believe in me' and now her trust in him still hasn't changed. Akatsuki will surely be saved and firmly believes it to be so.
 
Most likely the others feel that way too.
 
After all, how many times has she been protected because of Akatsuki's strength.
 
"............"
 
Miu strongly told herself.
 
Once again she has to believe in him, while silently praying that that person -- survives. However,
 
...... I also want to do something for him......!
 
Miu doesn't want to be just be protected by that person, hiding under Akatsuki's protective umbrella.
 
Therefore Miu desperately racked her brains. Akatsuki was trying to use his power to heal himself. If there was no way to help him directly, then at the very least she could support him from the sidelines. There must be something that we can do. I absolutely will never give it up. Then,
 
"......Ah."
 
Ousawa Miu had a revelation. A possibility, well more of a gamble. Therefore, Miu stood up,
 
"Loutier-san...... after I signal, please recite the spell for recovery magic one more time."
 
"Although it isn't a problem -- Did you have an idea?"
 
"Yeah. I think it's worth a try."
 
Miu nodded, and walked over to Akatsuki's bedside.
 
"-- However, the target for the magic is me."
 
As soon as she said so, Miu strongly bite down on her lip. A small cut formed on her lip and began to bleed a little.
 
Ousawa Miu reviewed her hypothesis in her head. Akatsuki was unconsciously using Renkan Keikikou to heal his wounds. In addition to Ki circulating inside his body he probably was taking in the surrounding Ki drifting in the air. Then by using the recovery magic on herself it can be converted with the Ki inside her body. She thought then it might be able to be passed to Akatsuki.
 
Of course, Miu was unable to manipulate Renkan Keikikou. It was impossible for her to refine the Ki inside her body. However, the physical body of a living creature wasn't made of magic. The fact was recovery magic doesn't directly heal an injury, rather the magic is poured into the body and then converted into recovery energy. Then by -- using Miu as a medium it may be possible to pass that recovery energy to Akatsuki's body. That then could substantially promote Akatsuki's self-healing ability.
 
So Miu punctured her lip to focus the effects of magic there. And if the wound of Miu's and the wound of Akatsuki's overlapped, the recovery energy gathering in the her lip could then flow into his body through his left chest.
 
"I understand."
 
After hearing of Miu's plan. Loutier once again recited the recovery magic.
 
Miu also moved closer to Akatsuki.
 
Then she slowly brought her lips towards the left side of Akatsuki's chest.
 
She closed her eyes as she lightly kissed the wound -- When she did Ousawa Miu strongly wished.
 
...... Please...... let us lend you a helping hand.
 
As Miu sensed the taste of the blood, Miu and Akatsuki were enveloped in a white light.
 
A healing light.
 
"----"
 
After a while -- Miu released her lips from his chest. The room was absolutely silent, when somebody let out a murmur.
 
"The wound...... disappeared."
 
It was the miracle that they were hoping for.
 
Loutier was the first to break the silence. Her hand gently touched his left chest, soon after she released her breath. Then turned around to looked at everyone on the verge of tears and a small smile,
 
"It's all right...... the wound was healed. Now we can only believe Akatsuki's vitality."
 
As soon as she said so happy cheers swept across the room.
 
They were celebrating the moment from the bottom of their heart.