[ "Light of Saber!" Yunyun made a prompt decision, unleashing a blade of light magic that severed the Hydra's head, causing Dust to fall out from its throat section.
However, the severed head did not regenerate this time. As Kazuma moved out of the attack range, he began to shout: "Mages, commence the attack!!"
Upon receiving the command, the mages began to gather magical power toward Megumin. The adventurers, knowing the terrifying power of Explosion magic, skillfully covered their ears one after another.
Megumin also began her incantation: "Oh, he who departs for heaven! I offer you these parting flowers! To avenge Kazuma's blood feud!"
A certain someone who was being passively sent to heaven hurriedly shouted: "Hey! I'm still alive!"
"EXPLOSION—!!"
Accompanied by the continuously stacking magic circles, a massive mushroom cloud rose into the sky. Just like that… the originally terrifying monster fell into eternal sleep without even being able to let out a single scream.
After the incident came to a close, everyone returned to the guild to hold a celebratory banquet. When the trio returned home that evening, they discovered that Darkness had actually chosen to leave without saying goodbye for some reason, leaving the party! ]
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〜Projection of All Worlds〜
"Darkness leaving without saying goodbye, plus her recent abnormal behavior… Vanir's prophecy has come true!"
"She took the kill credit. How many levels will Megumin gain from this?! I bet we'll see max-level Explosion magic soon."
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〜Grand Blue Dreaming World〜
Kouhei put down his wine glass and pondered for a moment:
"I think I can understand why he doesn't leave the Starter Village."
This statement drew sideways glances from Iori and the others, who were all curious about his brilliant opinion.
Feeling everyone's gaze, Kouhei coughed a few times dryly and acted mysterious:
"Look at what's in the Starter Village?"
Iori's expression suddenly became somewhat lecherous, and he stated his answer with solemn confidence:
"I know! It's Succubus Onee-sans!"
Then he was grabbed by an annoyed Kouhei, who forced the wine glass to his mouth:
"Succubus, my ass! It's the Dullahan and the Hydra, these two over-spec bosses!"
It would be justifiable if monsters of this level appeared near the Royal Capital, but appearing in the Starter Village… Heh, not even a dog would play this game.
Senpai Azusa gave a wry smile:
"I actually think Iori's statement is closer to the answer…"
Although it seemed very contrary to common sense, for Kazuma, it was very close to the truth.
.....
[ The next day, Kazuma and the others ran to the gate of the Dustiness estate with the letter, shouting and yelling: "Hey! Why did you stay out all night? And leaving this kind of letter, we absolutely do not agree."
"Darkness… Darkness!!"
Looking at the group making a scene and acting like rascals, the butler took out a handkerchief to wipe his cold sweat: "The Young Lady says she will not see anyone."
Aqua stealthily placed a coin purse into the butler's pocket: "This is something that accidentally fell out of your pocket. That's right, as long as you obediently let us in…"
"I… I don't need this kind of thing!" The butler hurriedly shoved the coin purse into Aqua's face. "Guards! Call the guards over quickly."
Seeing a large group of guards approaching, Kazuma, who was just protesting, immediately took to his heels: "We'll make lunch and wait for you, come back before then!" ]
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〜Projection of All Worlds〜
"Uh, how should I put it? It feels like being entangled by hoodlums who come to cause trouble every day!"
"Wait… what are you doing, you Goddess? Which cadre can't withstand such a test!"
Watching Aqua's practiced motion of sliding money, the people from other worlds were almost dumbfounded. The Goddess of Wisdom actually possessed this kind of wisdom?!
You really are experienced; you probably did this a lot in Heaven, and doing this kind of thing doesn't seem strange to you at all.
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〜Type-Moon World, Fifth Holy Grail War Unlimited Blade Works Worldline〜
Emiya Shirou smiled faintly:
"Kazuma has changed, too. Before, he tried every trick in the book to kick Darkness out of the party."
In the past, if he encountered this situation, let alone trying to persuade Darkness to come back, he would have been eager to set up a few tables for a celebration and clap his hands in joy!
Archer shook his head:
"The bonds accumulated gradually in the bits and pieces of daily life are not so easily severed."
Tohsaka Rin looked at Aqua with black lines covering her face:
"A dignified Goddess, actually using money to bribe a butler… and failing!"
Do I have to compliment you for being street-smart? Most goddesses already couldn't hold their heads up high because of Goddess Ishtar's chain-dropping behavior.
Now it's great, the waists that were bent will never be straightened again in this lifetime! The embarrassment has even been thrown into another world.
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[ Kazuma did indeed cook a sumptuous lunch waiting for Darkness to return, but when evening came, and there was still no sign of her, he suddenly felt a nameless fire rising!
The next day, he planned to recruit a new vanguard as stated in the letter. He finally managed to trick one into coming, but they were scared away by Megumin's self-introduction!
"I am Megumin, the number one mage in Axel, nicknamed the Explosion Girl with a screw loose in the head!"
Hearing this legendary title naturally scared everyone away. Even the surrounding adventurers specifically avoided Kazuma's line of sight.
However, just then, Dust suddenly ran over with a panicked look on his face: "This is bad, help me out!"
Kazuma quickly got up and followed Dust out: "Looks like something big happened!"
On the way, after Dust explained the reason, Kazuma was instantly stunned: "Rin has a man?!!"
"Yeah! An important partner was deceived by a strange man; of course, I'd be worried!"
The truth of the matter was that Dust found Rin hard to ask out recently, so he secretly followed her for a whole day, and then discovered she entered an inn with a man he didn't know!
"You… that's stalking…"
Dust clasped his hands together and pleaded with Kazuma: "I'm worried about my partner! I want to investigate that man, please, help me!"
Kazuma crossed his arms and pondered for a moment: "Although it's a bit disgusting… but, alright!"
Seeing Kazuma agree to help, Dust excitedly handed over discount coupons for the Succubus Onee-sans: "You really know the way of the world, Kazuma! These are all for you…"
Subsequently, the two arrived outside the inn. Kazuma turned his head to look at Dust: "You aren't thinking of going straight in, are you?"
Dust revealed a serious expression: "How many years do you think I've been an adventurer? If I'm not careful and cautious, I wouldn't last long in this line of work!"
Then the two arrived in the room next door. Kazuma looked speechless at his behavior of pressing his ear tightly against the wall: "You… that's stalking…" ]
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〜Projection of All Worlds〜
"Explosion Girl with a screw loose, that nickname… sounds like you're quite proud of it…"
"Hahaha, how can you be tsundere when you're a guy? Any fool can see it, uh… except for Aqua! You clearly have feelings for her."
If Scum-zuma calls it disgusting, then it means it's truly disgusting! It seems Dust's perverted stalker behavior is something even Kazuma can't stand.
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〜KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World〜
Megumin and the others all stared at Kazuma with eyes reserved for scum:
"Those discount coupons really are your hard currency!"
No wonder these two can get along so well. That really is a precious thank-you gift, at least for Kazuma. Scum attracts scum.
Darkness couldn't help but reach out and cover her face:
"It looks like he's been doing it for quite a few years. I don't mean as an adventurer, but as a stalker…"
What the hell is this practiced stalker routine? Starting right off with eavesdropping through the wall—forget being an adventurer, change your class to Stalker!
"That guy…!!"
Kazuma lowered his head, his voice filled with rage.
Seeing this, Megumin breathed a sigh of relief, thinking Kazuma also couldn't stand this kind of behavior:
"It seems you are still savable!"
As soon as the words fell, she saw Kazuma dash out the door, roaring in anger:
"Actually, hoarding so many coupons without telling me! See if I don't kill you…"
"This guy is hopeless!"
〜Gintama World〜
Watching this perverted behavior that felt somewhat déjà vu, Toushirou Hijikata silently handcuffed Kondo Isao:
"Do you have anything else to say, Kondo-san…"
Kondo stared blankly at his cuffed hands and let out a wail:
"Eh!! —Why! I haven't done anything recently."
Toushirou Hijikata held a cigarette in his mouth, took a deep drag, and slowly exhaled:
"Since we can't catch the stalker in there, we'll arrest you as a substitute. You're the same anyway!"
Hearing this, Kondo immediately gestured wildly with his hands and feet:
"I am not some stalker! Can't you see? People do it to protect their companions; what a noble sentiment that is."
"As for me… It's even more impossible for me to be a stalker. I am Otae-san's Guardian of Love!"
Saying this, Kondo even struck a handsome pose on purpose.
Toushirou Hijikata nodded upon hearing this:
"Yoshi, the criminal has confessed directly. No need for a trial! Drag him out and have him commit seppuku."
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( Translator-kun: Here it comes, Dust Famous Scene~ )