Hello everyone, here is a new chapter. Before I leave you alone, I would like to say something about the way I write. It's true that the way I write is reminiscent of a script, and there are some who have noticed it. However, I began to write like this because I was more comfortable in this way sorry if it bothers you, but I would not change the way of writing.
It is not against you, but for me, repeating every time " said - the name of the person- ", or something like that several times in the text, I find it repetitive, after that is only my opinion. I could try to write this way later, but not in this story, anyway there are not many chapters left.
In addition, if I was the only one writing like this, I could understand, but I've seen a lot of fanfics on Wattpad or Fanfictionnet writing like this , whether it is Konosuba fanfics or not. That's it, it was just to express my opinion on this and inform you. I know there are some that bother, sorry about that. On this, enjoy reading.
Chapter 28
After this little moment of sweetness, Eris proposed to Kazuma some special answers regarding his dream :
"Eris- As for my appearance in your dream, it's settled. But for the rest… As far as I know, in your dreams, you say that Lissasfa and the others appeared because we used them.
Kazuma- That's about it ! I confess that it is true that I felt a little bad for her and others about this behavior. They are real friends and we abused their trust a little, but we had to. We couldn't do otherwise.
Eris- It is true that for this I also feel culpability, she is a good faithful and like a sister to me…
Kazuma- You know what ? We'll make up for it when we meet her the next time we go to this town.
Eris- You mean tell him the truth !
Kazuma- That I don't know... Perhaps, if I have the courage…
Eris- Do not worry about it, Lissasfa will be will be understanding for it. On this point of the problem, it is about as solved. We'll apologize when the time comes and make it up to you. But there are still questions ? Why did the girl you saved show up ?
Kazuma- I don't know ! She said that I had disappointed him but I did not speak with her until a few seconds after the rescue. But still, every time I see her with her mother, I start to get headaches and I feel like I've done something stupid…
Eris- You would not be mad for putting her in a situation that she is afraid of you while you are her hero ?
Kazuma- No ! This is not possible, I am not a hero, and I have never been ! Why would people believe that, I just didn't want a young person to die the same way as me, more or less.…
Eris- It's not that you saved him, and you give him well. You did it when you could have hurt yourself and them, and you want me to believe that's why ? I know you Kazuma, you are a fool, but you do things with a reason that is practically always correct.
Kazuma- Decide you insult me or give me a compliment, not both at once !
Eris- What I mean is that there are innocent people in this degenerate city, who are endowed with reason and compassion, who have been punished at the same time as these stupid adventurers. There are times when it also hurts me, but once they understand the lesson, it will be good, I guess.
Kazuma- Maybe you're right, maybe I saved these two strangers without the slightest hesitation to just protect them. And that I do not want to see people suffer who have done nothing to me, worse, who accept me…
Eris- Well, good to see you understand that. But as far as I understand the other people, I do not see how the useless three as well as Wiz, Yunyun and Vanir are there ?
Kazuma- Me neither, and it annoys me...
Eris- It's just a dream... Don't worry...
Kazuma- You're right. Let's go back to where we were!
Eris- Good. How do you analyze this ?
Kazuma- I don't know. For the useless, I know absolutely nothing. But in my in my dream, Yunyun and Wiz were scolding me because I did not respect their ideals of not doing harm if someone is not mean or something like that... But it makes no sense, I do what I want, I mean, it's my problem, not theirs. So why did it hurt me.…
Eris- Are you saying that their contempt for you has hurt you ?
Kazuma- Yes.. I should not feel this, I took revenge and it made me feel good. Why roof this happens now ? These three whores deserved it, though.…
Eris- ...Kazuma, I don't have that kind of problems... But... Do you think you regret what you did ?
Kazuma- You mean…
Eris- Do you regret this revenge ?
Kazuma- ...NO ! NO ! It's impossible ! I have been doing all these efforts for so long, if I really didn't want this, I would have stopped this a long time ago !
Eris- I don't want to believe what I just said. Excuse me. That would be problematic, you don't think !? I mean, I've never felt so good.
Kazuma- I also have fun during the day, so why problems only happen to me again !
Eris- You know what, let's stop talking about it for now. Maybe it's just a bad time to pass, a post-revenge phase or you think some of the things you've done are wrong. Let's wait a few days and I think it will be better. We have already solved most of the problems, we will apply them and everything will get better.
Kazuma- You're right. Eris, I don't know what I'll be right now without you.
Eris- Do not worry about it. This is the last time I say it, I will not leave, whatever you do, understood !?
Kazuma- Yes, ma'am !
Eris- Well, and if we go out a little, it'll make you forget the worries you have…
Kazuma- I hope what you say is true.…"
When Kazuma and Eris were about to go out, he saw Yunyun outside their door, who was going to ask to come back.
"Yunyun- Hello Kazuma-san, Eris-san.
Eris- Hi Yunyun, are you okay ?
Yunyun- Yes. You're fine too, Kazuma-san looks not good."
Indeed, Kazuma, at the sight of Yunyun, had a flashback of his dream where Yunyun had said that she no longer wanted to be friends with him and that she saw the old neet as a scum. Then he made a strange grimace that indicated that he was frightened, as if he had seen a ghost.
"Yunyun- Kazuma-san ! You gonna be okay ?"
Kazuma tried to regain his spirits through the goddess who patted him on the back, as if to wake him from a nightmare, which is not completely off-topic with what he believes he sees. With the help of this little pat, the Yunyun he saw had disappeared and he finally saw the real crimson demon that was in front of him, who saw him with the same friendly face as before, mixed with concern.
"Kazuma- Ah, Yunyun, it's all right. Thank you for worrying about me.
Yunyun- Are you sure ?
Kazuma- Yes. Now, why did you come to us ?
Yunyun- It was because I worry a lot about Aqua-san, Megumin and Darkness-san ! I know you put them somewhere, but I'd like to see their condition and talk to them.
Eris- But why ?
Yunyun- I understand you're still mad at them, but you said your revenge was over, so they can rest. I think she understood what you wanted to tell them. Please stop hurting them, they've had enough I think.
Kazuma- Listen Yunyun, I do not intend to leave them forever in nothingness, do not worry, but you can not see them, I do not want to.
Yunyun- But…
Eris- I see you want to go, and maybe they've had enough, but we're not as sure as you are. But if we see it's okay, we'll let you see them. And as Kazuma said, we will release them sooner or later.
Yunyun- Please... At least, you healed them.…
Eris- ...uh...Yes…
Yunyun- So if it is, I see that I have no choice but to accept the facts.
Kazuma- Yunyun, and if you stay with us until the end of the day, to make us forgive, we will spend your time with you and do what you want.
Yunyun- That's true !?
Kazuma- Yes !
Yunyun- -hugs Kazuma- Thank you Kazuma-san !
Kazuma- You're welcome.
Yunyun- -she stops hugging- So let's go !
Eris- -whispers to Kazuma- This is the real Yunyun, you know that she is kind, so do not see what you saw in your subconscious and see that she is still your friend. If you don't believe me, ask her…"
It was then that Kazuma undertook the action proposed by Eris and asked Yunyun, during the walk :
"Kazuma- Yunyun ?
Yunyun- Yes, Kazuma-san !?
Kazuma- Do you, after all I've done on my former teammates and on the city, hate me ?
Yunyun- Why would you think I hate you ?
Kazuma- Well, everything I've done isn't supposed to make you think that I'm not worth it, or that I shouldn't be your friend ?
Yunyun- Absolutely not !
Kazuma- How can you be sure, there is not a single fragment of your heart that hates me ?
Yunyun- No, and do you know why !
Kazuma- No…
Yunyun- You may have done all this, but I'm thinking you did it to want what you want, and even though it's horrible, you went through it. This kind of thing was also my case.
Kazuma- What do you mean?
Yunyun- To have friends, I had to pretend to do those typical purple demon poses and say things I didn't like at all. But you taught me that it was useless and that I had to stay myself.
Kazuma- Did I teach you that ?
Yunyun- Yes, you became friends with me, and the real me. You made me understand that I don't need to copy others to be myself. I know you're going through a tough time and I don't really like seeing Megumin and the others in a state like this, but I think you're going to get better."
Yunyun stopped and put her hand on Kazuma's chest, where his heart is located, and she looked at him with intense eyes and with a face that was going to express the sincerity of what she was going to say :
"Yunyun- For you what you did for me, becoming my friend, making me understand that I do not have to cover myself with shame and allowing me to be myself: Thank you…
Kazuma- It's true what you say, you really mean it,you still consider me someone you trust !?
Yunyun- Of course Kazuma-san... You've had some bad times, but it's going to pass, like everything else. But most of all, think about what you want in it, which is the real you."
She pointed to her heart and made small taps at the place to make Kazuma understand. Kazuma whispered in a low voice, but Yunyun heard :
"Kazuma- The real me...
Yunyun- Yes Kazuma-san… I know you probably won't believe me, but… I don't think you wanted to do so much harm to your former partners. You did it yourself, you just wanted us to stop seeing you as a waste…
Kazuma- -thinks about what Eris told her earlier-
Yunyun- But I have never seen you this way, you are the person who has come closer to me the most, even more than Megumin. You showed me the way to go and spend a lot of time with someone like me.. For me, you are a very nice person Kazuma, so thank you…
Kazuma- Yunyun…"
For Kazuma, hearing these words was very rare. Of course, Eris repeated this to him every time, but it had more impact because it was from another person. Another person, who really believed in him and really thought he was a good person, even though he did all these horrible things.
A tear came out of Kazuma's eye and flowed down his face. He tried to hold back because he did not want it to become a habit, but all the events made him more sensitive. He wiped away the tear and answered the angel before him.
"Kazuma- Yunyun, thank you for continuing to believe in me.
Yunyun- You're welcome Kazuma-san."
Yunyun had finished his sentence as Kazuma hugged the young crimson demon in his arms, which made Yunyun blush and she began to panic.
"Yunyun- Kazuma-san ! What is it you do? If Eris-san sees you doing this, she will ask herself questions !
Kazuma- Ah sorry ! Excuse me, but I wanted to thank you, that's why !"
Kazuma let go of the embrace and noticed that the girl's cheeks in front of him had turned all red, and she was clearly embarrassed.
"Kazuma- Well, I think it will be okay ! Yunyun, you want to eat something, I'm the one who invites ! Anyway, it's free for me since I'm the one who decided it !
Yunyun- Yes, thank you Kazuma-san !"
It was then that they continued their walk. Kazuma felt better since he knows that it is only his dreams that tell him mistakes, he knows that his friends are not angry with him. Yunyun wondered for a short while why Kazuma had asked her these questions but she saw Kazuma's face that was better so if she thought it was his friendship with her that made him smile, and she was happy with that.
Only, during the rest of the day, key words that Yunyun had uttered remained in his head, about his true self. So who was the real Kazuma Satou ?
A few days later, Lissafa's group had arrived in the town of Axel. They saw the city which was exactly as Kazuma had described to them when he saw their city and compared it. To them, it looked like a small quiet country town, almost a village.
Kazuma had ordered a ban on leaving, but no entry for people who wanted to visit the city or see family, so that's why they did not have trouble getting back.
Turning their heads left and right, they saw the inhabitants who were not very happy and they felt the fear of the population. They understood that it was Eris and Kazuma who were responsible, even though they were saying deep down that it was not them.
It was late , and they were exhausted. So they decided to start their search the next day, in order to talk to Kazuma and Eris once and for all and fix the situation quickly. But at the moment they were looking for a hotel to rest.
After going around the city, they found a decent hotel according to the standards of their city of residence, given that in this city, the standards are not high. So they settled for the night and so discussed the current situation and how to resolve it.
"Shouko- Kazuma-san had not lied, this place is not very reassuring, nor elegant.
Meia- But this is not the most important. We need to figure out where he can be before he causes trouble again. Imagine if his arrogance increased, and he would make a sudden decision, that of controlling the kingdom !
Lissasfa- He's probably not interested in that.
Meia- How can you be so sure ?
Lissasfa- If he wanted to, he would surely have taken possession of the surrounding towns. He's not here to dominate people, he had a bad passive with this city, and that's what we need to think about.
Shouko- What about Eris-sama ?
Lissasfa- If my friend is truly Eris-sama, then one must immediately understand why a goddess of her rank would not have prevented this from happening. The Chris I know, even if she supports Kazuma, would never do anything stupid, let alone for no reason.
Shouko- If you say so…
Meia- Earlier, when I asked where he might be, just to find out in advance, they told me he lived in a mansion.
Lissasfa- What mansion ? This city can't own one, given the structure they have !
Shouko- That's right, I didn't see any when we arrived !
Lissasfa- Anyway, we will search the next morning. It has been a long journey and we will have to be fit to discuss their situation with them.
Meia / Shouko- Hai !
Lissasfa- Good night !
Meia / Shouko- Good night !"
It is on this end of discussion that everyone went back to his room and went to sleep. Lissafa, on her bed, was afraid for the rest and felt a little anxious. She thought that all this can't happen, that it's ephemeral or something. But it was all very real, and she apprehended this, while sighing.
After a short night for the three girls, they decided to search for Kazuma once more. The sun barely rose, leaving a blue-orange color in the sky. Everyone was asleep, or at least pretty much. The streets were practically empty, and the traders had just opened their shops.
It was then that Meia asked the question of why her leader made them wake up at this time, it is not as if Eris or Kazuma was going to pass by, and that they could challenge them. But Lissafa did not want to waste time, and thought that if the couple were never able to defend themselves, it would be simpler. She knew they were strong and did not want a discussion that leaves a fight. So she took her precautions.
It was then that after having had breakfast in a cafe that had just opened, they were finally on the attack to start the search.
After half an hour, still no news of the avengers. It was then that Shouko made the decision to go and ask someone for help. But it turns out that this someone, this person she met is someone who is not unknown. A young girl with brown hair and glowing red eyes. She wore a pink skirt and a kind of black shirt that showed her chest. This person was an acquaintance, a friend of Kazuma and Eris, it was Yunyun.
"Shouko- Hello, excuse me…
Yunyun- -trembles a little because a stranger talks to him- Good morning…
Shouko- Relax, I'm not going to do anything, I promise. My name is Shouko, nice to meet you.
Yunyun- Me... it's Yunyun... -comes to her senses-
Shouko- Nice to meet you Yunyun-san. I know it's a little weird that I'm talking to you when I don't know you but it's to ask you a question.
Yunyun- No problem... But why do you think I have the answer ?
Shouko- Well, this is someone we know and we just arrived in this city…
Yunyun- « We » ?
Shouko- Two of my friends are with me, and we are looking for this person, there are two people in this city that we know and we want to see them, it has been a long time since we had seen them !
Yunyun- I see, there was also a time when I had not seen two friends in a long time, friends they came home so it can be okay. I'll help you. -thinks- She looks nice, maybe I had no reason to be so afraid.
Shouko- Thank you Yunyun-san. Your help is very valuable to us. Here is my question: Do you know and can you take us to see Satou Kazuma and the goddess Eris-sama ?
Yunyun- What !?
Shouko- I said something wrong !?
Yunyun- No, no ! But are they your friends ?
Shouko- Yes, they stayed about two months with us.
Yunyun- -whispers- Two months, so she's one of Kazuma-san's friends. So it was the people who spent time with him and Eris-san.
Shouko- Did you say something ?
Yunyun- No, nothing at all ! You're lucky, you see the two friends I told you earlier ? I was talking about them. They're my friends, too.
Shouko- Ah good ! It's excellent then !
Yunyun- I see who you are !
Shouko- What do you mean?
Yunyun- Kazuma-san told me about the three of you, he told me a lot of good about you ! You had given him hope and comfort, according to what he said.
Shouko- Kazuma-san really said that about us ? I knew he was not a profiteer, he really thought of us !
Yunyun- What ?
Shouko- I'll explain later. But could you take us where he is right now ?
Yunyun- I'll try... What was your name again?
Shouko- Shouko !
Yunyun- Thank you... Shouko-san... -is a little embarrassed-
Shouko- I know it's a little sudden, and we just got to know each other, but you seem like a good person to me, and I wish we were friends. Can I call you Yunyun-chan ?
Yunyun- -blushes from the moment she said she wanted to be her friend- Yes…
Shouko- Great ! Let's announce this to others, Yunyun-chan !
Yunyun- Wait !"
It was then that Yunyun was taken short by Shouko who brought her to the point of fixed appointments with her friends. Arriving there, Shouko introduced Yunyun to her friends and explained that she is also a close friend of the people they were looking for and that she could help in their search. Lissasfa was always amazed at how easy Shouko was making friends, she had just spoken to a stranger, and she is already seeing her as if Yunyun was her little sister.
All four decided to leave for the mansion led by Yunyun. Along the way, they explained to them the events of the avengers in the city, while the group explained to Yunyun how they met Kazuma and Eris, and how they perceived their behavior throughout this time.
"Yunyun- So if I get it, Lissafa-san, you're a longtime friend of Eris-san ? And you two met him for the first time with Kazuma-san ?
Lissasfa / Meia / Shouko- Yes, that's right!
Yunyun- How did they ask for your help to strengthen themselves ?
Lissasfa- In the name of the goddess Eris. Chris wanted to defend even more believers against the Axis cult fools. At least, that's what she told us, at no time did I think of that.
Yunyun- But Chris-san and Eris-san are the same person, you know ?
Lissasfa- Yes, I understood it when we received the information. Moreover, it always amazes me, to say that my friend always was the goddess for whom I pray are the same... And it hurts me to see her like this…
Meia- Are you sure Kazuma didn't corrupt Eris ? Shouko thinks otherwise, but I don't.
Yunyun- No, I do not think. Eris-san's emotions were out did sincere. But Kazuma was on a bad run... so she helped him, as a girlfriend.
Shouko- Kazuma-san had any problems ?
Yunyun- You can say that.…
Lissasfa- So this track was correct, it was good because of a past event. How did it go ?
Yunyun- Well... -Lissasfa hits against Yunyun- Ouch…
Meia- Lissafa, be careful when you walk, you almost brought her down…
Lissasfa- What ? Sorry Yunyun, I was looking at something else.
Yunyun- No big deal, but what made you look away?
Lissasfa- ...This house…"
Lissasfa pointed to the old house of the thief. She knew this because she had already come to Axel, but it was a long time ago. She did not remember this city too much , she only went there once after Eris decided to settle here, and never returned. Still, she remembered these walls and this facade, because it was the last moments she spent with her friend in this city before not seeing her again for a long time. All her moments with Eris came back to her at the mere sight of this place. All the laughter she had shared with the goddess, tears and smiles. It made the team leader nostalgic for those moments, and she smiled with a nostalgic air.
"Yunyun- Lissasfa-san, are you okay ?
Lissasfa- Yes... It's just that I've seen this house before.
Yunyun- This is the old house of Eris-san.
Shouko / Meia- What ?
Lissasfa- Yes, I remember, we had a good time. I hope Chris can be back as before. I will do anything for this.
Shouko- Lissasfa-san…
Meia- In my opinion, they are here.
Yunyun- No, Meia-san, I just said " old " house. She lives with Kazuma in the mansion.
Meia- Yes, but maybe there is a clue.
Yunyun- Wait, I know where their house is, no need to be there. Kazuma-san won't let anyone in, not even me…
Shouko- Why ?"
But by the time Yunyun was trying to warn, it was too late. Meia had already opened the door, pressed to find out what is hidden there. The room had no light, so she could not see anything. Lissafa, Shouko and Yunyun followed the cheeky girl and opened the curtains so that they could see what was around them. No one expected to see this.
In the main room, they saw two girls hanging on a wall, and unable to move. They slept soundly and were covered with wounds and bruises. Blood had dried on their clothes and you could see the torture they had suffered. Then they saw around them, and on a table were instruments of torture, as well as alcohol. But apart from that, everything was tidy in a correct way as in a normal house.
All were stunned by what they had seen, and they all concluded one thing : since it was at Eris, it simply means, that the culprits are known to them. It was appalling, but the saddest thing was when Yunyun stared at the faces with sadness, pity, sorrow and despair.…
"Yunyun- Megumin... Aqua-san... That's not possible…"