[ The next day, Darkness reported to Iris that the necklace was a Divine Treasure, and Claire verbally praised Darkness as well.
However, Claire's attitude towards Kazuma remained harsh: "Speaking of which, you were completely useless that night too."
"Could it be that those two came to save me?" Iris suddenly spoke up, her gaze fixed on Kazuma: "Knowing the danger of the necklace, and feeling that telling others would attract attention to the Divine Treasure…"
Hearing this, Claire squeezed her eyes shut in frustration, yet with a hint of respect: "If that's truly the case, I have to say they are amazing!"
Eh? …Hearing this, Kazuma felt a bit floaty and looked at Claire with some surprise.
Rain remained very confused about the events of last night and the identities of the two mysterious people: "Especially that masked man, although I only confronted him for an instant!"
"But in that short instant, he beautifully shattered my staff from a super long distance."
Hearing Rain talk about her idol, Megumin, became incredibly excited like a fanatical fan: "That's really too cool! If we meet next time, I definitely have to get his autograph!"
At this moment, the corners of Kazuma's mouth were harder to suppress than the recoil of an AK. He hurriedly reached out to cover his face, trying to hide his wildly rising grin… Oh no, what should I do? I really want to show off to everyone that that person was actually me!
Only Aqua noticed Kazuma's constantly trembling shoulders: "Kazuma, what's wrong with you? Why do you keep snickering? It feels really gross."
At the same time, Claire also glared over, speaking with immense disgust: "Seriously, what are you snickering about so perversely?" ]
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〜Projection of All Worlds〜
"Hahaha, dying of laughter… The guy in front of you who supposedly was 'completely useless' last night actually massacred all of you last night."
"He was the biggest carry last night. He was incredibly fierce when fighting you guys; he didn't know the meaning of 'opponent' that night. He almost went on a killing spree without even blinking!"
Looking at the corners of Kazuma's mouth, which were harder to suppress than an AK, everyone outside the video chuckled endlessly. Once Kazuma didn't have teammates, he finally got to be majestic for once. Unfortunately, he was the enemy MVP, so he couldn't say it…
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〜Re: Zero - Starting Life in Another World〜
Watching Claire's change of expression, Natsuki Subaru shook his head:
"Hehehe… Guess what, fellow countryman Kazuma was doing last night? He was the one stealing the stuff!"
He was incredibly useful that night; you could say it was all his masterpiece alone. Timid when fighting monsters, but max power when fighting teammates.
Also, you guys should cut down on the praise now; fellow countryman Kazuma's mouth is harder to keep down than an AK right now.
Emilia, afraid that Kazuma would be exposed, watched with trepidation:
"Why is Aqua's intuition only particularly sharp at times like this!"
Puck pondered for a moment:
"Maybe… fools have fortune?"
She really was pressing Kazuma down to his death. When it came to hindering Kazuma, she had always been capable.
〜KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World〜
"Princess, I have no face to see anyone…"
Claire knelt on the ground, her face full of shame, wishing she could bury her entire head in her arms.
Saying to everyone on one hand that the masked man from last night was amazing, while telling the person involved who pierced through the capital last night that he was useless—it was simply too shameful!
Right now, she wished she could find a hole to bury her head in. Did she take the wrong medicine, or was she stupid?She actually praised that Kichiku-Ou (Brute King) as amazing??
Rain, on the other hand, patted her chest with lingering fear and sighed in relief:
"Luckily, I just told the truth and didn't elaborate too much. After all, that arrow was indeed stunning!"
Claire, who had been doubting her life, suddenly woke up and looked up sharply at the ring on Iris's hand:
"That's right! The matter of the Princess's ring…"
Darkness failing to report information and Kazuma trespassing in the capital at night were not small matters. If not handled properly, the impact would be significant.
"There's no need, Claire! I will handle it."
Iris shook her head, her gaze turning to the snickering Kazuma on the screen.
Since he took this ring, he must do his best, Onii-sama!
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[ At this moment, Iris suddenly looked towards Kazuma as well and revealed a smile: "That chivalrous thief was really handsome, wasn't he?"
Looking at Iris's gaze, Kazuma also guessed in his heart. Looking at this situation, could she have already realized who the thief was?
Iris's face suddenly turned bright red, and she continued shyly: "Those two must have been worried about me to take such action. I might have fallen in love with that thief!"
Hearing this, Kazuma immediately stood up, his whole body sparkling. He hooked up a handsome smile and reached into his chest… Alright, I'll reveal my identity!
Darkness, discovering that Kazuma intended to pull out the mask, immediately clamped his hands with a ferocious expression: "Do you want to pee? Do you want to pee!! I really can't help you; I'll kick this rude guy out immediately!"
Watching Kazuma's confusing behavior, Iris lowered her head with a blushing face, only her shoulders trembling slightly, as if stifling a laugh.
To prevent Darkness from hindering him, Kazuma was even planning to use 'Drain Touch'… Just then, he heard Iris speak again.
"Where is he now? …That silver-haired leader gentleman…" ]
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〜Projection of All Worlds〜
"Hahaha, I really can't stop laughing. Kazuma's reaction after hearing Iris's words is absolutely priceless."
Even the people outside the video laughed nonstop. What a 'let's admit my identity right now'… As expected of royalty, Kazuma was almost fished out by Iris like a warped-mouth fish, biting desperately at the hook she offered.
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〜Grand Blue Dreaming World〜
Seeing Kazuma being played, Azusa-senpai also hugged a wine bottle and laughed non-stop:
"Hahaha, a princess is indeed a princess; her EQ is just high."
Kohei looked bewildered:
"Hah? How come I didn't see anything? I only saw Iris's prank."
Aside from the prank and snickering there, Iris didn't do anything else, did she?
Iori looked at Kohei with a superior gaze:
"That's why I say you're an idiot."
"The Princess confirmed his identity upon seeing Kazuma's reaction. Mentioning the silver-haired leader was just giving him a way out, you idiot."
Of course, the element of Iris's prank was a bit more dominant in it, intentionally teasing Kazuma for fun.
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[ As they were parting, Iris expressed that she had another wish. However, before she could finish speaking, Darkness stepped forward.
She stated that Kazuma had already defeated many generals and might one day defeat the Demon King, so she hoped Iris would say some words of encouragement.
Kazuma looked at Darkness with cold sweat streaming down his face… What is this guy suddenly saying! Me? Defeat, what?
Hearing this, Iris suddenly became excited: "Defeat the Demon King? Really? Is Onii-sama really going to defeat the Demon King?"
That's impossible…ah. Although Kazuma wanted to say this, seeing Iris's expectant gaze, he became hesitant again.
"Cough cough… W-well, about that! If there is a chance. Going to subjugate the Demon King seems not bad either." ]
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〜Projection of All Worlds〜
"Hahaha, me defeat the Demon King? For real… I even know how to apply the formula now."
The crowd outside the video watched Kazuma's reaction and instantly understood in their hearts… According to their understanding, Kazuma wouldn't go at all. This guy was rotten mud that couldn't be any more rotten.
He simply couldn't be helped up the wall. Unless there was a special reason, he would only stay in the starter village, rotting away day by day.
The only pity was that his teammates didn't seem very useful; otherwise, Kazuma, this PVP God of War, might not necessarily lack the chance to defeat the Demon King.
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[ This made Megumin on the side very jealous: "Onii-sama this, Onii-sama that. One day, I will personally bury the Demon King! There's no need for Kazuma to go out."
Iris also got anxious: "Onii-sama is Onii-sama, and besides, there is no meaning in you defeating the Demon King!"
Then the scene changed. After Kazuma returned to his mansion in Axel, he immediately lay on the floor and let out a wail: "AH—!"
"If you hadn't mentioned the Demon King, Iris probably would have had other wishes. Like 'I want to be with Onii-sama', 'I want to date Onii-sama', or 'Sleep with Onii-sama' and the like."
Darkness was speechless: "How is that possible? Do you have the confidence to make a member of the opposite sex like you to that extent in just one short week?"
Meanwhile, in the capital, Iris watched the gradually setting sun: "That ring has a rule. The brave hero who defeats the Demon King, as a reward, gains the right to marry the Princess. I hope he cherishes the ring…" ]
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〜Projection of All Worlds〜
"Finally back in Axel. This is your home. It's simply a miracle that you didn't encounter a general on this trip out!"
"Now I know why she said there was no meaning in Megumin defeating the Demon King. So there was this factor involved."
Watching Kazuma complain to Darkness, even the people outside the video couldn't help but have black lines all over their faces. As expected of you, 'be with Onii-sama', 'date', and whatnot—you could actually imagine all that!
Also, that wasn't Iris's wish; that was clearly your wish!
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〜KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World〜
Kazuma silently put down his luggage, pulled out Chunchunmaru, and revealed a handsome smile:
"Yosh! The people are currently suffering under the devastation of the Demon King's army. We will set off immediately to subjugate the Demon King."
Kazuma, who was just thinking about running away a moment ago, completely changed his tune. At this moment, he was full of courage, no longer slacking off, but incredibly serious! He wished he could go massacre the Demon King's castle tonight.
Since there was this kind of reason, then defeating the Demon King wasn't impossible. Wait for me, Iris! Onii-sama is going to subjugate the Demon King right now.
Watching Kazuma, who was full of a sense of justice at this moment, Darkness was speechless:
"Do you look like someone with such a sense of justice? Weren't you just wanting to run away…"
Megumin's tone also became a bit sarcastic:
"Someone wanted to become a monk before."
"SHUT UP!!"
Kazuma, having been exposed, stopped pretending and shouted recklessly:
"For Iris, just killing a mere Demon King will do."
Seeing the perpetually slacking Kazuma rarely this motivated, Aqua was moved to tears. She wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes:
"That was so well said, Kazuma-san! "Since you have this resolve, I'll wait for your good news in Axel…"
Hearing this, Kazuma was stunned:
"Are you even speaking human language, you?"
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