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Chapter 533 The Loser
the next morning.

The team was summoned to the city and came to the audience hall of the palace to explain what happened last night to Princess Alice, who was representing the king on the expedition.

They couldn't say they knew the thief, so they made up a fictitious criminal.

Wearing a mask, great skills, gender unknown.

However, even so, the fact that an ordinary [thief] adventurer tied up Sato Kazuma indirectly showed that he was not as strong as imagined, causing considerable damage to Sato Kazuma's reputation.

Given Kobayashi's assurance, Sato Kazuma was not forced to use the lie detector, otherwise he would have been exposed immediately.

In fact, Kureya, who had a bad impression of him, had begun to doubt whether he was lying.

Originally, Sato Kazuma made a boast in front of a gathering of nobles but failed. Logically, he should have been punished to some extent, but Princess Alice was magnanimous and let him go.

Walk out of the palace.

Xiaolin got a message.

"——You said that the mansion actually belongs to Eldap?!"

"Don't you know, Senior Kobayashi?"

Sato Kazuma also learned the news at the banquet.

The former lord Eldap was arrested, so all his property was confiscated by the royal family. At this time, a noble paid to take over the mansion, and he was the one who had been entertaining them these days.

"That's why I chose to live there. After all, I don't know the character of the noble who took over, but I know Eldap very well. The fact is just as I thought, that mansion has been targeted."

I don’t know if it was because of his quick thinking or if it was just a coincidence, but Chris was indeed caught by him.

"Should we say that all crows are black?"

"Hehe, evil people are attracted to each other!"

"I know, I know. Stop posing in that weird JOJO pose."

Sato Kazuma made the classic action of Giorno Giovanna pulling clothes, and looked very proud at the same time. I thought he would be more disappointed and regretful, but I didn't expect him to play the meme so well.

"Sato-kun, aren't you upset that you didn't catch the chivalrous thief?"

"Yes! And there are many more! Senior Kobayashi, why did Chris become a chivalrous thief, and why did you know that? If you knew, why didn't you tell me?!"

He leaned in front of her and whispered.

How could Sato Kazuma not be angry when the duck that was about to reach his mouth flew away, especially when it was a crispy duck that was greasy - the soft touch was unforgettable for him.

Xiao Lin scratched his head: "Actually, there are deeper reasons behind this. Even I can't explain it. You can ask Chris for details. If it's you, she will probably tell you the truth."

"…Why are you being so secretive?"

Sato Kazuma seemed to realize that there was something hidden, otherwise the most reliable senior in the team would not be so distressed and would tell him directly. This would probably be a secret that would shock him - he had such a premonition.

After returning from the palace, Aqua and the others comforted Sato Kazuma, and told him to return to Axel as soon as possible since he had failed.

They probably thought that if he continued to stay in the capital, he would get into trouble again.

Sato Kazuma thought about it and agreed.

In fact, after becoming rich, there is no difference between living in the palace and Axel's mansion. The most important thing is that if he wants to come to the capital, he can ask Xiaolin to use teleportation magic or [Shangri-La]. Distance is no longer a problem. And Chris can tell at a glance that there is something hidden, even Senior Xiaolin dare not say it openly, and his danger alarm has been sounded.

"Okay, let's go home first."

Hearing him say this, Darkness, Megumin, and Yunyun breathed a sigh of relief.

Aqua suddenly said, "Xiaolin, how about we go back tomorrow? It's a rare trip, I want to buy some local specialties. There are also many good wines in the capital!"

This guy has eaten and drunk a lot in the noble's house, but he is still not satisfied?
How greedy are you?
Looking at the stupid goddess who didn't know what was going on, he sighed helplessly and agreed to her request.

Sato Kazuma also wanted to see if he could sell the goods in the royal capital, so he came along as well. Darkness and the other two went to find a hotel to stay in for the night, and at the same time took out the velvet mattress that was left at the noble's house. Kobayashi asked Ryu to help them.

The three of them walked on the busy streets of the royal capital.

In fact, the capital was not as lively as one might imagine. Perhaps because the Demon King's army often came to harass, more people walking on the streets were adventurers rather than guests.

This is good. If it were as 'lively' as the water city of Alcanretia, they would really die.

"The wine in the capital isn't that good."

Aqua made bold comments about the wine sold in the capital, with a tone of disdain in her words.

She didn't even look at what kind of bubble wine she was drinking. It was a noble collection, an expensive fairy wine, all of which were offered by Xiaolin. The stupid goddess, whose mouth had been spoiled, could never go back to ordinary goods.

...Wait a minute, can she, who turns liquid into clear water when she touches it, taste the taste of bubble wine?
Kobayashi expressed doubts about this.

Just as the three of them were walking leisurely on the street, someone suddenly called them from behind.

"Oh? What a coincidence to meet you in a place like this, Goddess Aqua!"

The tone is high and the voice is crisp.

Turning around, he saw that it was the swordsmanship master wielding the magic sword, Miken Hibiki.

Kobayashi knew his name, but looking at Aqua's idiotic expression, it was obvious that she had forgotten him. Sato Kazuma might be a little better, but he couldn't remember his name either.

“…Who, who?”

The stupid goddess looked very confused.

She was the one who sent him here, but she completely forgot about his existence.

Mitsurugi Hibiki couldn't help but laugh when he heard her say that: "You still like to joke, Goddess Aqua."

But Aqua hid behind Kobayashi and Sato Kazuma and concealed herself.

"Xiao Lin, who is this person? Why is he acting like he knows us so well?"

"It's me! Goddess! You chose me to save the world and gave me the magic sword. I am the master of swordsmanship—"

"Katsuragi, haven't we seen each other before?"

“It’s Mitsurugi! Mr. Kazuma, you should remember other people’s names no matter what!”

Veins popped out on Yujian Xiangye's forehead, and he also felt a little aggrieved. It would be fine if he didn't remember his name after just meeting him once, but he still couldn't remember his name when he was an opponent he had met several times and dueled with many times, and he lost all of them. He couldn't help but wonder if they were deliberately bullying him.

"Mr. Xiaolin..."

"Mikoto Hibiki. I remember you, the third-ranked adventurer in the kingdom, and you played a big role in fighting the Mobile Fortress Destroyer. Oh, by the way, I still have that Destroyer keychain."

"Mr. Kobayashi!"

The Demon Sword Hero who was denied felt relieved.

Finally someone remembered him, and even remembered that he had competed with Sato Kazuma using models, but the person involved didn't remember it at all.

"You fooled me again and again! I guess I have to end it all with you! My skills have improved a lot since then, and I won't be as embarrassed as last time! Come on, fight me again..."

"I do not want."

"……Eh?"

"What are you talking about? We have already ended it. Whether it's defeating monsters, fighting models, or dueling, I am the winner, right? I will no longer compete with you. I will always carry the fact that I defeated you when I was a novice, and be the winner who runs away."

Win and run?!
Sato Kazuma is such a scumbag that people call him a devil, and Mitsurugi Hibiki is helpless against such a scum.

"Forget it, let's not worry about this for now. It's a good thing that I met you here. I have something to say to you."

His sudden serious look was quite uncomfortable.

Xiao Lin also held his shoulders and said with a smile: "It just so happens that I have something to ask you. To be honest, I am really flattered to be praised so much by the third-ranked adventurer in the kingdom - the Demon Sword Hero."

"Why are you using so much force? Your smile is scary, Mr. Kobayashi."

Mitsurugi Hibiki looked embarrassed after being stabbed.

The four of them came to a cafe.

Mitsurugi Hibiki apologized to Kobayashi very straightforwardly. He had no choice but to praise Kobayashi like this. After all, he was the third-ranked adventurer in the kingdom. If he was easily defeated, his quality as a Demon Sword Hero would definitely be questioned. He had no choice but to keep praising Kobayashi and Sato Kazuma.

But he does have the real talent. Whether it is resisting the invasion of the Demon King's army many times, or defeating several dragons and griffins that did evil in the royal capital, his achievements are obvious to all.

This also made the princess and others have high expectations for Kobayashi and Sato Kazuma, who had defeated Mitsurugi Hibiki.

result--

"It's okay for Senior Kobayashi who has the real talent, but I am regarded as a guy with nothing but reputation. Why am I always the one who gets hurt?"

"……Really sorry."

Mitsurugi Hibiki bowed his head to Satou Kazuma again.

The influence he caused was minimal to Kobayashi. On the contrary, Kobayashi was quite grateful to him. If it weren't for his preparation, Princess Alice wouldn't have had such a high liking for him... although her favor was almost completely ruined by Sato Kazuma before that.

In the end, Sato Kazuma forgave him, but the price was that he would never be with Mitsurugi Hibiki again in his life, and would be a runaway winner for the rest of his life, carrying the glorious record of having defeated him.

Aqua clamored for Mitsurugi Hibiki to treat them all, and Sato Kazuma immediately accepted the suggestion.

After ordering drinks and calming Satou Kazuma's anger, Mitsurugi Hibiki put his hands on his chin and said, "Okay, it's time to get to the point. This matter has a lot to do with Aqua-sama... no, it has a lot to do with you as well."

To sort it out,

The initial opportunity was that the Demon King's army's prophet said that a huge beam of light descended there, and it was suspected to be some extraordinary creature that might bring great trouble to the Demon King's army.

The Demon King was skeptical after hearing this, but he still sent the Headless Knight Beldia to investigate the cause. However, the Headless Knight was defeated, and then there was no news about the Duke of Hell, Vanir, who was sent out next, which made him curious.

At this time, news came that the poisonous slime Hans who polluted the Water City, and the synthetic beast Sylvia who attacked the Crimson Devil's Village were also attacked.

It is said that there is a rumor among the Demon King's army that the above events are related to a certain adventurer team. Now the Demon King is very interested in that adventurer team.

Apparently, that team was them.

Mitsurugi Hibiki said that the Demon King would most likely attack Axel, which was the base of that squad, or send other Demon King army cadres to attack.

"By the way, the huge light descending upon Axel..."

Sato Kazuma looked at the goddess who was eating elegantly beside him. Unlike when she feasted in private, she was quite reserved in the street.

Yu Jian Xiangye also looked over.

“I thought it was Goddess Aqua. At first, when I heard that the Demon King was alert to a huge light, I thought it was me… Hey, Kazuma! Don’t look at me like that!”

The Demon Sword Hero felt embarrassed by the scumbag and Zhen's weird look.

It is true that Mitsurugi Hibiki is a bit narcissistic, but generally speaking, this is the standard of heroes in another world. After that, he will make a big splash and gather enough strong companions to defeat the devil and win with difficulty. Unfortunately, there are more than one heroes in this world, and most of them are guys with mental problems.

Under the table, out of sight, Sato Kazuma's legs couldn't stop trembling. He was sweating profusely after hearing that he was being targeted by the Demon King.

Looking back at the past, all of these Demon King’s army cadres relied on little tricks to win with difficulty. If the Demon King’s army cadres are so strong, how strong should the Demon King be?
"Senior Xiaolin, what do you think?"

"I sit and watch."

Kobayashi rolled his eyes when he realized that the scumbag Kazuma was starting to panic. This guy must have been very bright-eyed when he had no money, but now that he has money, he has become timid.

"What is there to be afraid of? Think about what we have been doing. The Demon King's Army General is just here to give us some extra money. I am really looking forward to his coming."

This is true.

Xiaolin's current experience value is increasing extremely slowly. He is afraid that he will become as anxious as Sword Princess Ai Si, especially now that he can choose to upgrade at any time. If he can't control himself, he will be the one who regrets it in the end.

The way to quickly gain experience is to fight with strong people, which he has proven countless times. So he is eager for the Demon King Army cadres to come and give up their heads.

Sato Kazuma also figured it out.

"That's right! We have Senior Kobayashi here, so the Demon King's army officers will definitely kill them in no time! Yes, that's right! Even if the Demon King comes now, we have the confidence to kill him!"

No, that won’t work.

The individual strength of the Demon King is not strong, but his ability is to make every monster have the strength of a cadre of the Demon King's army. If they all rush at him, Kobayashi really can't withstand it.

Yu Jian Xiangye was a little envious.

“I won’t talk about Kazuma who places his hopes on others, but Mr. Kobayashi, you are truly trusted by Aqua-sama.”

He said this, left a message saying "I'm leaving first" and walked away, with his head down like a defeated dog.

"—Why is he so depressed?"

"who knows?"

But the stupid goddess doesn't feel anything at all.

It’s decided. From now on, I’ll call him the loser Xiangye.

(End of this chapter)