The legend of the Crimson Demon clan started from Suqing

These past couple of days, Megumin and Yunyun had been spending all their time together, doing who-knows-what, making Kazuma feel like an outsider.

It wasn't exactly jealousy, but more of a feeling that they were up to something behind his back.

This feeling was especially unpleasant.

It wasn't until the next evening, when he saw the Landlady returning in a rather disheveled state, that he finally found out what was going on.

The cause was Zafiris, the green grocer.

That damned, good-for-nothing NEET had designs on the Landlady, but he was the type of cowardly weakling who didn't dare make a move himself, so he thought he'd bribe Megumin and Yunyun, hoping they could come up with some ideas.

Didn't he stop to think that those two hadn't even been in love themselves? How could they possibly have a solution?

So, naturally, the ideas they came up with were a complete mess, causing the Landlady a lot of hardship.

Of course, the Landlady only said that Zafiris wanted a fortune telling, which was why he did those things, so she generously forgave him, but how could Kazuma, who had heard his words in the dungeon, not understand what that stalker meant?

He immediately put down his chopsticks and silently picked up the wood-chopping knife by the door.

The Landlady was very surprised when she saw this.

"Kazuma, where are you going?"

"I'm going to pick some mushrooms for a special treat tonight!"

That night, a series of wails and howls echoed from the Crimson Demon Village, with many people saying that the spirits in the graveyard were restless, and the adults in the village began to exorcise them.

The next day.

Kazuma, arriving at school, said to the two with slight anger: "Could you please stop meddling? How could that deadbeat NEET be worthy of my Landlady?"

"D-don't say that, Zafiris has some good points too."

"Oh ho? Then Yunyun, tell me, what are his good points?"

"Umm... Well..."

Yunyun struggled for a long time but couldn't think of any good points about Zafiris.

Megumin had already given up when she was questioned. As a reward for eating a hearty meal, she felt she had done enough. After all, that NEET really didn't have anything to offer.

A Arch-Wizard?

That might be something to boast about on the outside, but this is the Crimson Demon Clan, so it only means he's still lacking.

The eldest son of the only shoe store?

Please, there's only one shoe store in the Crimson Demon Village. Of course, he's the eldest son.

"So, you two are not allowed to interfere anymore, do you hear me?"

"Yes... I understand."

"I understand."

Yunyun awkwardly lowered her head, and Megumin pouted.

Just then, Komekko suddenly approached and said to them excitedly, "Did you know? I heard that a prospective hero has come to the village!"

A prospective hero?

The so-called prospective hero was someone from another world that Kazuma had read about in books before, in other words, a transmigrator sent by that idiot goddess.

"I know, I know!"

Fungus Winter excitedly interjected: "I met that person yesterday. He's a sunny guy! I heard that he came here to find companions to defeat the Demon King together."

Companions?

Kazuma suddenly understood.

Don't underestimate the Crimson Demons because they have problems with their brains, but their strength is genuine. Every Crimson Demon is a talent.

No one

understands

magic

better

than Crimson Demons.

"Oh... Why did he come now? If he had waited until I learned magic, wouldn't I be able to go with him?"

Fungus Winter sighed with regret.

Her type is the sunny guy.

Wait a minute.

Prospective hero? Sunny guy?

Kazuma raised an eyebrow and asked, "What kind of person is he? Does he seem strong?"

"He's with two girls, and you can feel amazing magic power from the weapons they wear. He seems like a very gentle person. His job seems to be a swordsmanship master? His name is... Kyoya... Mitsurugi?"

Sure enough, it's Kyoya Mitsurugi!

Although Kyoya Mitsurugi is a bit narcissistic, he is actually a person with a strong sense of justice. He just happened to fall in love with a certain idiot goddess and suffered a lot because of it.

In addition, many powerful monsters live around the Crimson Demon Village. To be able to come to this place through such a dangerous area means that his strength is genuine.

Unfortunately, he was defeated by Satou Kazuma, who had the lowest-level adventurer job.

And it happened twice.

Hearing that he could pass through dangerous areas, Komekko's eyes lit up even more, and she quickly asked, "How long will that person be here? If he stays for a while, I can go with him when I learn magic."

Fungus Winter shook her head: "He said he'd be leaving the village in a few days. If he could stay a little longer, I'd consider him as a backup boyfriend."

What a pity.

Hearing her say this, the girls all looked disappointed.

Prospective heroes are generally very strong, and the companions they recruit are also generally strong, so it's easy to make a name for themselves. Being famous and sought after is quite attractive to the Crimson Demons.

Kazuma had also considered him.

After all, compared to a certain NEET scum, Kyoya Mitsurugi was already far better in terms of character.

"Kazuma? Kazuma! Are you listening?"

"... Sorry, I was distracted."

Megumin woke Kazuma from his thoughts.

Fungus Winter and Komekko had already switched to another topic and were chatting away. Yunyun was also struggling to keep up with their train of thought, but fortunately, she wasn't being ignored.

Kazuma looked at the little loli and signaled with his eyes to ask what was wrong.

Megumin suddenly lowered her head, shyly grabbed his sleeve, and whispered, "Um... Kazuma, can I go to your house tonight?"

Heartbeat ~!

Just imagine, a girl saying something like that to you. No matter how you think about it, it has that kind of meaning, right? How many boys wouldn't be able to hold back at this moment?

And the one who said these words was Megumin.

If Fungus Winter and Komekko heard this, they would definitely find it unbelievable. That little loli who was so aloof as if she was separated from the world actually had such a shy moment!

"I understand. I'll wait for you at home."

"Thank you."

The little loli smiled sweetly.

After school, Kazuma went to the wishing pond to train as usual. Megumin said she had something to do today and left early, but he wasn't lonely with Yunyun accompanying him.

After stepping on water for half a month, he can barely stand on the water surface now.

It has to be said that this alone is very marketable, and even Yunyun thinks it's great. But just standing isn't enough. At the very least, he needs to be able to run and flip as easily as on flat ground. The training of stepping on water has a long way to go.

In the evening.

The little loli came to Kazuma's house, and she brought an even smaller loli.

Megumin said, "I'm sorry, because my parents went to the market, my family hasn't had any solid food for three days. Can you please take pity on us?"

I knew it!

"Please take pity on Mimi, Onii-chan!"

Mimi also blinked her big eyes.

Big brother when there's something to do, big sister when there's nothing to do. This little loli has a firm grasp on people's hearts.

"Come in, dinner is ready."

"Yay! It's time to eat again!" X2

The sisters clapped their hands happily.

Megumin smiled happily: "From today onwards, you can call yourself Popular Girl Mimi."

"I am Mimi! As the one in charge of guarding the house, I am the most popular little sister of the Crimson Demon Clan!"

Mimi put her hands on her forehead and struck a strange pose. She will definitely be a big shot in the future!