Summary
Warning: The following contains spoilers forThe Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic, Episode 6, “Danger Approaches!,” now streaming onCrunchyroll.
With the heroes’ training coming to an end and the Kingdom of Llinger preparing for war,The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic’snarrative is quickly moving towards the overarchinginvasion by the Demon Lord. The sudden shift from a somewhat lighthearted atmosphere to a slightly more consequential tone is another hint towards the chaos and destruction that is yet to come.
The latest episode ofThe Wrong Way to Use Healing Magicfocuses solely on the Kingdom’s preparations for war, meaning it’s only a matter of time before the Demon Lord’s Army is at the Kingdom’s doorsteps. With a few jarring revelations shaking up the narrative, Usato’s adventure in this new world is about to get serious.
Preparations for War Begin
With the threat of war looming over the Llinger Kingdom, the King had initiated his plan to take appropriate countermeasures. While the Kingdom was aware that the Demon Lord’s Army would eventually launch an assault, the incident in the Darkness of Llinger has set off alarm bells. The Fall Boars that knockedUsato and Suzuneover a cliff were never supposed to be that far out in the forest, meaning they were escaping something that was far more vicious.
This clearly indicated the Demon Lord’s advance, forcing the Kingdom to begin mobilizing its forces. The Kingdom has become victim to the Demon Lord’s siege once before, but the invaders greatly underestimated the Llinger Kingdom’s forces. This time around, the invading party is aware of the Kingdom’s might, meaning both belligerents will be going all outin this upcoming war.
An Early Encounter With the Demon Lord’s Army
As the fastest person within the Llinger Kingdom, Rose is assigned a special reconnaissance mission to scoutthe Demon Lord’s Army. While her goal was to secretly gain information on the army’s current position, Rose goes one step further. Instead of simply garnering information on the enemy’s whereabouts, Rose reveals herself by hurling a massive tree at a bridge being constructed for the army to reach the Kingdom.
By destroying the bridge, Rose has delayed the Demon Lord’s advance by a couple of days, but it’s only a matter of time beforethe army of demonsrecovers and aims its weapons at the castle city. Rose’s encounter with the Third Army Commander of the Demon Lord reveals another aspect of their pasts. It seems that the two have already gone head-to-head, and a shared detest exists for one another.
A Glimpse Into Rose’s Past
Rose has remained a mysterious character throughout the series, and her closed-off disposition makes her character extremely hard to decipher. The current episodedelves into Rose’s history, shedding light on a few matters that explain how Rose ended up as the Rescue Team’s captain. During the Demon Lord’s previous assault, Rose served as Battalion Commander in the Llinger Kingdom’s forces, a position that was never given to a healer before.
However, Rose ended up losing all of her subordinates to the Demon Lord’s Army, and her final encounter resulted in a deep scar in her right eye. That scar continues to haunt her to this day, as she still refuses to forgive herself for the death of her subordinates. This incident was exactly why she formed the Rescue Team, as she was so focused on battling the enemy that she lost sight of saving those in need.
This scar is my punishment. It will never let me forget my sins.
Rose’s words unravel her mysterious persona, revealing a person drowning in guilt and sorrow. These events also explain why she refuses to go easy on Usato, as she intends to turn him into a subordinate who will never die. With such a burden on her shoulders, it’s clear why Rose bears such a stern and rigid disposition, as she is hell-bent on never letting those horrid events repeat.
Usato Receives a Daunting Vision
Usato was initially confident in his ability to fight alongside his comrades on the front lines, yet an unexpected vision of the future might have changed his perspective. A mysterious girl latches onto Usato and grants him a vision that shows him the future. In that short glimpse, Usato witnesses Suzune and Kazuki slain by the Demon Lord’s army, along with every other soldier of the Llinger Kingdom.
I have done you a great favor. You now have a duty to repay me.
The mysterious girl and her ominous words have added another layer to the show’s premise, and viewers will certainly be seeing more of this peculiar character later on. Her daunting vision has suddenly shiftedThe Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic’stonality, and it’s likely that Usato’s characterization may witness a significant change as well. Witnessing the death of all those he cherishes could also serve as a catalyst forhis healing powers to mature. This unexpected incident will surely change the trajectory of the war, as Usato is now aware of the possible future that lies ahead. While these are only speculations, one thing is certain — death and destruction is imminent.
