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

Chapter 63: Similar

The next day.

When I entered the classroom everyone turned to look at me at the same time. Whenever I made eye contact with them they would turn away quickly, all except for Patrick who was staring out a window. The class started, it seems like today is how to sense magic power.

Please split into pairs.

Oh Nem is right next to me.

Nem, you want to partner up?

Oh Nem is taken well then Toa.

Toa, do you want to party up?

Huh? Sure.

Oh then Sierra.

Sierra did you want to partner up?

Oh it looks like Ill be alone in this world too.

Nito why dont you partner up with Patrick?

The teacher spoke up.

Huh? Patrick huh?

Although there were quite a few people left it seem Patrick was the same as me and no one wanted to partner up. I walked over and sat next to Patrick at the window.

Now then, mages should be able to detect the enemies position through the waves their magic power gives off.

Everyone began to sense magical power but Ive never done it before so I dont know what to do.

So.what do we do?

Werent you listening? I feel your magic power and you feel mine.

Feel it right. How do I do that?

Huh? You dont know how to feel magic power?

Patrick is probably wondering something like How did I lose to a guy like this?.

Fine Ill do it first.

I sighed.

Facing me Patrick closed his eyes and began concentrate.

Does it take long to sense the magic?

No. It shouldnt but.why.why cant I feel anything?

Patrick muttered to himself.

Huh? You cant?

Everyone? Did you do it?

After a bit the teacher starts walking around to check progress.

What do you mean you cant do it, is it that difficult?

No, anyone should be able to do it.

Then why? I was doubting Patricks skill.

Its not my fault. I just cant feel your magic power.

So what does it mean if you cant feel magic power? Should I call the teacher?

Wait, I dont want to be humiliated any more than this.

But if you cant do it then it cant be helped right? Let the teacher show you how to do it once.

No, thats..

Teacher, excuse me!

I ignored Patrick and called for the teacher.

Whats the matter?

Could you confirm my magic power please?

When I said that the teacher looked at Patrick curiously.

Alright, watch.

The teacher began to concentrate on me.

Its not something you can learn just by memorizing, you have to see and read the magic waves coming from the other person.

I- I see.

Maybe it really is simple, other wise this teaching method isnt very good.

Hmm? Thats strange.

The teacher opened her eyes.

I cant feel it.

You cant?

Right?

Patrick jumped on what the teacher said.

I see whats happening, this is a very rare case.

Rare?

Yes, you probably couldnt feel Patrick either correct?

Im guessing this isnt something that happens normally?

Correct, you see Patrick is one of the best students in this class.

Excuse me, what are you saying?

The problem isnt Patrick, its you Nito.

Me?

Yes, how do I explain this? Magic power is always leaking from living things so mages are able to read it and detect the position and relative ability of the enemy. But skilled mages can sometimes hide their magic ability. There are only two ways to hide it.

So youre saying Im hiding it? I dont have any magic tools and I just heard about this now so?

The other possibility is when the magic power is several times higher.

When the magic power is higher?

Yes in that case you wouldnt be able to feel the other persons magic power. However, the superior one should still be able to feel it.

When the teacher said that the entire class looked at me.

Nito, you..

Everyone looked at me strongly.

Wait, I cant feel Patricks magic power.

Then I noticed it, there was a clear wave of magic power there.

How is Patricks magic power?

The teacher asked when she saw my expression, I could clearly feel his magic now.

That was really easy.

Apparently I was the odd one out here.

This is something to be proud about.

The teacher smiled happily.

Who are you? Werent you a healer?

Patrick was surprised but, he also looked to be in awe.

As far as I know, such a mage only exists in fairy tales and myths. To be honest, I dont know how to explain it, but this is a real honor. Nito, you should be proud.

I found myself just wishing that I was normal. I was bullied by Saeki my entire high-school career so I couldnt live normally.

Master is amazing, even without magic he can defeat monsters in one blow!

I heard Nem in the distance and wanted her to not talk so much but everyone seemed to gather around her.

Nito is amazing.

He is, master is amazing!

Thats right. Masa- I mean Nito is strong so, dont make fun of him.

The people around Toa had the same expression as those around Nem.

I am a healer, I didnt lie.

I told Patrick.

But to have the much magic power.

Its not normal is it.

No, it amazing. It makes sense now why you could deflect my magic with your bare hands.

Oh you could see that huh?

You didnt use magic did you?

It wasnt necessary.

With a small smile the teacher returned to the podium.

You said your name was Nito?

Thats what I said

It doesnt seem like youre socializing, if it stays that way youll be isolated here.

I dont need to be told by you.

I was just trying to be nice, if you know then I wont say anything else.

Patrick really didnt say anything after that.

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I invited Toa to lunch but it seems like shes going to eat with her new friends today.

It really turned out like Patrick said, I was isolated. Nem and Toa left class as well, only I was left behind.

I told you, thats what happens to people like you.

Huh?

Patrick, who was in the exact same boat, walked by me sarcastically.