Good morning, I hope you found the previous chapter not too trashy. Normally, the next chapters until the end practically contain only wholesome stuff most of the time.

This is also the return of the Lissasfa team, I did not invent these characters just for the beginning, otherwise it would be practically useless.

And of course, Kazuma again begins to suffer, but this time again physiologically.

In any case, I hope you enjoy this chapter.

Chapter 27

After the avengers finished their baths and got dressed, they returned to the place where the blue-eyed crusader is located. No glow emitted from her and the couple took the opportunity to laugh.

"Eris- Very well, it seems that phase three was a total success !

Kazuma- She is totally distraught, it is very appreciable !

Eris- Are you going to put the powder on him ?

Kazuma- Yes, I'm not cruel to the point of not letting her rest... At least until our next visit, tomorrow. You hear me Darkness, don't turn a deaf ear.

Eris- -takes the powder in his pocket and puts it on Darkness- See you soon…"

Darkness showed no resistance and fell asleep.

"Eris- Let's go ! Let's get out of here, our work is done !

Kazuma- Yes !"

This is how Kazuma and Eris came out of the house, with the three friends in a depression and infinite pain…

The next day, as the couple got up from their home and had breakfast, someone rang their door.

"Kazuma- That's who in the morning !?

Eris- I don't know ! Clemea, open the door and see who these people are ?

Clemea- Yes, Eris-sama ! -opens the door- Hello, who are you !?

?- This is where Kazuma Satou lives, I came to talk to him.

Clemea- Understood, I'll call you ! Master Kazuma-sama, a woman wants to talk to you !

?- How does this master ?

Eris- Who is this woman ?

Kazuma- Don't be jealous, I'll always stay with you. We'll just check what's going on.

Eris- Well."

Kazuma arrived and saw an acquaintance he had not seen for a long time, he was a person who had created a lot of problems for him but was doing it for his job.

"Kazuma- Sena !? What are you doing here !?

Eris- This is the prosecutor ! I feel that there will still be problems !

Sena- Well, you are arrested again for the following crimes : corruption, intimidation, destruction of other people's property, threats, violence against people, loss of hope and to what I see I can add another offence to the list, that of slavery.

Kazuma- I've done so much offense ! New record, I suppose !

Eris- Why are you talking like Beatrice ? -to Sena- And even, it is a crime now the " loss of hope "?

Sena- It is considered that children have been wiped out by your power, as well as some adults, and everyone fears that no one will be there to save them, which can cause serious psychological problems.

Eris- It stands.

Sena- Eris-sama, since you are our goddess and the kingdom is faithful to its religion, we can do nothing against you, but... -bows down- Become the goddess you were before I beg you and we will spare the crimes that your lover did !

Eris- Get up !

Sena- -stands up-

Eris- You think I'm going to accept because you bowed to me. Nothing will change my mind.

Sena- So, Forgive me for what I'm going to do then. CAPTURE KAZUMA SATOU !"

Several dozen crusaders from the Capital appeared and surrounded the manor. Kazuma banged his fist in the other and smiled sarcastically.

"Kazuma- You want to play, fine ! It's a little early but good.

Sena- You're supposed to be scared !? Why this is not the case !?

Kazuma- Why ! -puts his finger on Sena's chin- Pretty girl, you know I can control this city very easily, including the legendary hero. You really think these weaklings are gonna beat me.

Sena- This is soldiers of the capital ! They're overtrained ! Even a general of the demon king would have a hard time !

Kazuma- Then I'll teach you something, I'm stronger than the Demon King !

Sena- What !?

Kazuma- Admire !"

Kazuma released his Keshin, Anoku Shin Dark Exodus. The soldiers were all shaking their legs when they saw Kazuma's Keshin. Sena did not believe her eyes, she did not know what it was but was both terrified and impressed.

"Kazuma- GO !"

Kazuma waved to tell them to come near and fight so that they would be touched in their pride. The soldiers advanced while he dodged all the blows. Eris did nothing, she knew Kazuma was going to fix the problem and entered the mansion to continue to eat breakfast.

Then Kazuma jumped into the sky, the Dark Lord who came from his spiritual energy took his axe. He created an energy orb with a little of his energy, then he threw that orb into the air before it fell back and hit the sphere with his foot. His Keshin, when his foot touched the orb, used his axe and tapped it against the ground, generating a beam of energy similar to Eris's technique in combat, but it was not luminous, it was dark and purple, the color of darkness and hatred that he carries to the inhabitants of this city.

"Kazuma- MAOU NO ONO !"

The ray reached all the surrounding soldiers and by surprise they all ended up on the ground, with many wounds. It must be said that Kazuma trained to master this new power during the two weeks after the fight. He wanted to understand what had happened at that time and if it could be useful for later.

Sena, who was spared by Kazuma, was stunned by what she saw. Kazuma had already made a strong impression on him other times, but never at this level. She trembled before all this strength.

Kazuma, after that, turned around and then told Sena the current situation, that is, how it was known outside the city because for him, no one is supposed to be aware of such a thing in the city of beginners. So he invited Sena to his house, and she answered him by nodding, for fear of suffering the same fate, which made Eris a little jealous that he was so kind to another woman.

"Kazuma- Do not be afraid, I will not do anything to you, I promise !

Sena- Thanks…

Kazuma- Now, can you explain all this to us ?

Sena- Yes… It seems that we obtained this information with the help of people from this city who abandoned this place during your break-in. You probably hadn't noticed, maybe you were busy.

Kazuma- So they left for the capital to warn you.

Sena- That's right. Others told us that you have not been there for an indefinite time, and that you have returned with the goddess Eris-sama in order to avenge yourself.

Kazuma- Until then, I'm not going to lie to you, it is.

Sena- But what you did is inconceivable and I mean, it's thousands of lives you play with.

Kazuma- And when all these assholes have been playing with me all this time, you weren't there to tell them ! You have no right to say that !

Sena- Maybe... But we could have lent you money or something to help you if you were in a bad position.…

Kazuma- -puts his hands on Sena's shoulders- It's not just a matter of money, but of principle. I would not tolerate any form of disrespect on me or Eris, is that clear.

Sena- -is afraid- Yes…

Kazuma- -takes his hands off Sena- Well. Honestly, I do not want to hurt you Sena, you are quite understanding and then I can not blame you, your job requires you to be like that. But I'll tell you something, I wouldn't surrender.

Sena- You must be punished for your actions…

Kazuma- Sena… If they're trying to do this to me, they'll end up like the soldiers you saw.

Sena- But…

Kazuma- Don't force me to be mean, it would be bad for you.

Sena- ...Very good…

Kazuma- You see when you want ! One more thing, who knows right now ?

Sena- Cities mainly, the countryside is not affected. They'll probably try to stop you.

Kazuma- They won't make it. What you've seen is just a glimpse of what I can really do. And Eris is a goddess, so much stronger than me, if you try something against me, it is clear that you will suffer. I therefore advise you to stop this massacre. And then the kingdom mostly prays for Eris, you don't want to be blasphemous beings, do you ?

Sena- You score a point. I will announce this to the superiors. But please don't destroy anything anymore…

Kazuma- We'll see…"

Thus Kazuma escorted Sena to the door, looking satisfied and sent her a farewell worthy of a warning. Indeed, he made sure that the rest of the country did not try anything absolutely stupid. He had a thirst for revenge against this particular city, and not society, but if it wants to cause him trouble, he will not hesitate for a second.

Eris, who had listened to the conversation without speaking, understood Kazuma's ideas. For her, what Kazuma had said to Sena is clear : meddle in your affairs and forget this story, nothing bad will happen. Sena understood this, and she understood like herself that Kazuma would not attempt anything if and only if nothing happens and no inner force intervenes.

In addition, all the soldiers ran away after they managed to get up, lest Kazuma start any more rage.

The millionaire adventurer, who had regained this status, applied a new order to the inhabitants that afternoon: anyone living in this city has no right to go out in any way, except the adventurers and other classes who were doing quests, but they would be on Kazuma's watch, because he now knew those who had this position.

That same evening, Eris and Kazuma, after eating, returned home. During their evening digestive walk, Kazuma once again saw the mother and daughter he had saved. Flashbacks appeared in his head and the words Darkness had uttered during his first torture session.

"Darkness- If you were really without emotions, you would not have saved this little girl and her mother !"

These words remained in Kazuma and instinctively he made a face that could be near to sadness and compassion. Eris had seen this and asks :

"Eris- Kazuma, are you okay ? Are you doing a funeral head ?"

This had startled Kazuma, who was immersed in his thoughts. He slammed his head with his hands for two seconds, in order to regain his spirits, and then he answered :

"Kazuma- Don't worry Eris ! It's all right.

Eris- Are you sure ? I think you need to rest.

Kazuma- It's okay, Eris, thanks for your compassion but I'm fine.

Eris- If you say it, it must be true…"

Then Kazuma thought about why he had such a facial expression. Did he feel pity or did he disappoint someone ? No, Kazuma did not feel anything for these inhabitants and thought that it was just a bad thought that had occurred to him.

As for Eris, she was worried because Kazuma had already made his face once or twice after the fight. She did not want him to have problems in his heart, hence this revenge. That's when she tells him :

"Eris- If you ever need my help or want to confide in something, know that I will be there to listen to you !

Kazuma- -looks at Eris and gives her a hug-

Eris- Kazuma ! Warn when you do this !"

Kazuma was grateful for what Eris had said and was glad to be able to count on her. He would not tell him anything about it because it does not affect him enormously but if one day it took on a greater scale, he would speak.

Eris blushed at her reaction, but when she saw how Kazuma hugged her, with affection, she pulled herself together and cast a pure smile, the same as when Kazuma had met him at his first death. Then she touched Kazuma's hair gently, reassuring him.

"Eris- I'll be with you. always on your side.

Kazuma- Thank you Eris for taking care of me… I must be a burden to you if you have to worry about me all the time.…

Eris- No Kazuma, everyone has moments of weakness. This can happen. I know you're strong Kazuma, don't look back. It happened and they now got what they deserved, now enjoy life.…

Kauzma- ...You are right…"

And they ended this conversation on this note of tenderness, continuing their embrace.

Far from the city of Axel, a group of girls exclaimed about the recent information they had obtained. They did not expect this and displayed absolute incomprehension in the face of this news.

"Lissasfa- It's impossible ! Tell me it's not true !"

Indeed, it was Lissasfa who spoke, and she displayed a face containing anger and sadness as several questions arose in her mind. According to the news that had arrived, she heard rumors that a young adventurer and a thief, who turned out to be the Goddess Eris herself, had taken possession of the city and were using their power to create authority over the population.

Lissafa initially had doubts about this, but according to information from Meia and Shouko who inquired, she learned about the characteristics of the attackers : green eyes and brown hair for the man and silver hair with purple eyes for the woman.

This information put the flea in her ear, she understood, even if she did not want it, that it was Kazuma and Eris. She had known Chris for a long time, and had never known that she was the goddess herself, given that it was as Chris that she was with her. She knew she was mischievous but kind and with a sense of justice and compassion. How did she get to this point ?

For Kazuma, she knew him a little now, she for her, the adventurer remained the hero who defeated several generals of the Demon King. She wondered what might have gone wrong…

"Lissasfa- It makes no sense ! Chris would never do anything like that !

Shouko- I didn't think Chris was Eris-sama herself! It's pretty amazing !

Meia- But why would a goddess do that kind of thing ?

Lissasfa- -gets upset- I don't want to believe it ! They were there with us all this time, they can't be like that. If it were, there would be clues.

Shouko- Lissasfa-san, You know, during the period when you and Chris-san were out of touch, she probably did something else…

Lissasfa- Even if it were, and I insist on the if, it would not make sense. She was always the one who told me the right things to do when we were on a mission. Whenever she saw someone in need, she would leave to give help... How could this have happened ?

Meia- Maybe it's Kazuma who…

Shouko- Kazuma-san is not for nothing, I know.

Meia- And how do you know ?

Shouko- My intuition. I mean, Kazuma might have had a bad side, but it shows, his soul is not on the side of evil. There must have been an event that tipped Kazuma-san and Chris-san down that path.

Lissasfa- But what hurts me is to see them in this state when nothing could be done to help them."

Lissasfa looked at the floor, clenched fists, while shedding one or two tears. She was affected by it, everything was shaking her head, and a flashback comes up to her, it was Chris who was telling her the reason she had come :

"Chris- This is to strengthen the cult of Eris ! "

She analyzed the situation and saw the situation :

"Lissasfa- Girls, what if Chris hadn't come to reinforce the cult of Eris ?

Shouko- I don't know, but as a goddess, I would understand that she wants to have more followers.

Meia- What you mean is…

Lissasfa- Yes, maybe this help was for another reason.

Meia- But which one ?

Lissasfa- I don't know…"

It was then that Shouko presented an idea to remedy the situation:

"Shouko- What if we leave ?

Lissasfa / Meia- What !?

Shouko- I mean, if we want to know what's going on, we better talk directly to Kazuma-san and Chris-san.

Lissasfa- That's right ! Why didn't I think about it earlier !

Shouko- You were upset by your friend's actions. Then we will do everything to help them get back on the right path.

Lissasfa- -smiles- Would you do that ?

Shouko- Of course ! We are friends and so are Kazuma-san and Chris-san ! We have to help each other with friends. -angelic smile-

Lissasfa- Shouko... Many thanks..

Shouko- You're welcome ! It's normal !"

It was with the hope of awakening the spirit of his friends that Lissasfa and his team set off in the direction of Axel.

During these last days in Axel, Kazuma had more and more bad dreams including rejections of his friends on him, traumas related to his childhood and Eris who leaves him.

He didn't know where it came from and had more and more pain in his head and in his body, all of a sudden at certain times. Eris had told him that these physical pains would soon be gone because as a mortal, the power that used him during this period is quite high and that the massive use of Keshin could have consequences on him according to Vanir, who knew the subject.

When at psychological pains and dreams he makes, he had no idea. But he remembers what Eris told him, that he could tell him about his problems. At the mansion, when he told the goddess about the situation, she tried to analyze the situation :

"Eris- Kazuma, you say you can't do anything anymore and your dreams are all nightmares !?

Kazuma- Yes... It's a little humiliating... but I don't know why there is so much frustration in me. Especially this dream or at the end…

Eris- Explains…

Kazuma- Do you remember that child I saved ?

Eris- Yes... You were heroic that day... You showed me I made the right choice."

Eris holded her hands with each other and accompanied this with a smile of pride towards Karima.

"Kazuma- And then there were also Lissasfa, Meia and Shouko looking at me... This is where…

Eris- It's all right, calm down and take your breath.

Kazuma- This little girl says..."

Kazuma's nightmare

"Girl- Onii-chan, you're mean ! Why did you do that! I thought you were nice. You were my hero, but if heroes are like that, then I don't want to believe in them anymore.

Kazuma- I never said I was a hero, I was a neet who took the position of adventurer.

Lissasfa- Kazuma-san, you were the person who beat these generals, you saved thousands of people... Was it to control them that you did this ?

Kazuma- But they were the ones we were looking for !

Lissasfa- -yells- See what you did, Chris became as horrible as you, and I wouldn't pass it !

Kazuma- But she followed me !

Meia- You put the blame on her more !

Kazuma- Stop this massacre, if I had never been disrespected, I would never have done this !

Shouko- I thought you were a pure-hearted person, why did I take away those ideas I had from you.

Lissasfa- And the worst part is that you used us for your own purposes !

Kazuma- Forgive me, please believe me, it was not against you.

Meia- You used all our friendship and help for corrupt schemes of a frustrated teenager.

Kazuma- You, stop talking like that, you're younger than me. Besides, you don't know my situation. You've never known such morons as teammates !

Lissasfa- Speaking of them, here they come."

Aqua, Megumin and Darkness appear, with their wounds, blood and anger.

"Aqua- Kazutrash, filthy NEET ! I have resurrected you many times, and that's how you thank us.

Megumin- If you had made a decision before, we would never have done that.

Kazuma- I chose Eris.

Darkness- Kazuma, forget everything he thought about you. You don't want us anymore, all right. But know that neither do we, a leader like that deserves to languish alone in prison. We resign, I would not stand for someone to hit and control innocent people.

Lissasfa- We go with you, but first of all."

Kazuma is beaten by his former party and Lissasfa's party. He asks for help to the child in front of him, who answers him :

"Sorry Onii-chan, but you deserve it. I'd rather die than be saved by someone like you !"

After the series of blows, Lissafa replied:

"Lissasfa- You know other people resent you, even if you didn't do anything about them directly.

Kazuma- What ?

Kazuma is sick to the point, blood comes out of his mouth, tears from his eyes, wounds from his body. He sees three figures who are Vanir, Yunyun and Wiz.

Kazuma- What ! But I didn't do anything to you !

Wiz- But I do not approve of this kind of behavior Kazuma-san, you may have suffered but the people who were in front of you were not evil people.

Yunyun- Look at what state you've put your friends in, and if that's having a friend, then I'm happy to be alone.

Vanir- Kid, normally I wouldn't care about all this, but I admit you go a little far.

Kazuma- You can't judge me, you're a demon who feeds on other people's emotions.

Vanir- Indeed, but it must be believed that I can not stand the crying and chattering of this shopkeeper. And then, was that really what you want ?

Kazuma- I only wanted one thing... Respect…

Vanir- But did you respect others ? It works both ways..

Kazuma- …

Lissasfa- To conclude, this is what you did, destroy the dreams and hopes of a young child, show the rest of your friends that you are just a bastard and change some of your friends ' judgment of social relations. And let's not forget the corruption in all this, mixed with a hint of manipulation. You're proud to have come this way?

Yunyun- Sorry Kazuma-san, but you will understand if we never want to see you again.

All- Farewell and dies."

All people gradually disappear from the place, leaving Kazuma alone in absolute nothingness. Suddenly a small door opened, a light coming from this place. Eris appeared and walked until he arrived at Kazuma.

She saw him with complete contempt and dark anger :

"Eris- You are happy, because of you I caused destruction and chaos. In addition, there is a good chance that I will be stripped of my status after what I have done. I have listened to you and I have only reaped suffering and culpability, I do not even know how to fix this.

Kazuma- Eris…

Eris- -strikes Kazuma with his foot- Silence ! -cries- I did not want to do any harm, and here are all these problems created by your fault, because I followed a mortal in the ascent of his completely futile and unambitious desires. You should be ashamed Kazuma Satou ! I should never have been with you, I hate you ! DIE AND NEVER COME BACK!"

Eris left turning his head to Kazuma, without the mercy and compassion she had always had on him. She closed the door permanently, leaving the neet in absolute darkness. He was on the floor, crying with all his might and feeling all alone. Without anyone to support him, he feels lonely and in depression.

End of Kazuma's nightmare

Kazuma ended his explanation with a face of anger and sadness, mixed with sobs, while Eris also sheded tears with these interpretations.

"Eris- Why didn't you tell me now that you were experiencing these problems every day !

Kazuma- I didn't want to hurt you, and then I wanted to try to find out the reason for it for myself!

Eris- You don't have to do that, idiot !

Kazuma- But I was afraid !

Eris- Afraid of what ?

Kazuma- To lose everything, to lose you as in this dream ! That's what hurt me more than anything ! I know I'm a idiot who craves laziness and having as much money as possible, but I don't want to lose the most precious thing I have, which is you !

Eris- -slaps Kazuma- You're an idiot, you're right ! But… I would never abandon you ! I told you many times ! You can do foolish things, it happens, but just try to learn from your mistakes !

Kazuma- Excuse me, I didn't mean to hurt you.

Eris- It's okay. As a certain Half-Elf once said, it is better one thank you than a thousand sorry.

Kazuma- I did not want to become un neet again... And I know that's what's gonna happen if I ever lose you… But above all, you were so terrifying and serious in this dream, so I thought maybe that's what you really think of me.

Eris- If I really thought that, I would have arrested you long before, so that's not a problem. I followed you all the way, so there's no way I'm against you for that."

She puts her hand on Kazuma's cheek, and looks at him as the first time the young adventurer had been welcomed by the goddess. Then, she brought her face closer to Kazuma and kissed him tenderly to show him that he must not be afraid once and for all to see his goddess leave because she will never do it.

When his lips were connected to those of Eris, Kazuma cried even more and hugged the thief around him, in order to enjoy the moment and understand that all these fears are futile, that he pollutes his mind for nothing.

When the kiss was cut, Eris simply told him, with a playful but genuine smile :

"Eris- After all, I'm happy to be with you ! And that's all that matters."

Kazuma could only smile with joy at what he heard and saw.