Chapter 9. Self-proclaimed gender equality advocate
The two characters face each other. Between them, from the side, they are watched by all the free residents. On the left hand side, closest to Subaru are Emilia, Beatrice and Ram. Next to the pink-haired maid stands the landlord dressed in his usual clown outfit. He now seems quite interested in the whole situation, but until he spoke to Ram he was rather against the duel. Nobody will learn that his fears arose from the consequences of this clash, which may be the departure of the mansion of newcomers from the other world. He would then lose the knowledge of the blue-haired priest. The next ones in the row are: Frederica and Petra. The blonde obligingly stands next to her master, while the smaller maid prefers to keep a distance from Roswaal. Both girls are equally terrified of this situation. The brother of the greater maid shows a completely different attitude. He, excited to see a real chivalrous duel, could not miss something like this. He even ordered his captain to change into uncomfortable robes so that the entire noble protocol would be fulfilled. His excitement is not shared by the last of the three brothers. Otto seems disappointed with the attitude of both his friend and his new business partner. The last people to mention are Aqua and by her side: Megumin and Darkness. Both girls look at their former companion with a mixture of disappointment, anger, contempt, regret and hope ... hope for his failure. As for Aqua ... She took on the role of judge.
-Who gave her this role at all !?
-Ha! It's probably obvious that only I can accept this position! I am a goddess, and the trial by combat is always by the will of the gods!
-What do you even know about duels!?
-More than you, you loli-NEET!
-Hey! Are you going to argue like this or will we finally take action?
-Wait. I have to explain the rules first and then bless this skirmish.
-So make it quickly, useless goddess! My hands are itching already to teach this cocky bastard a lesson.
-Useless!? You know what!? I wish you would lose! I...
-Aqua!
The goddess turns to the direction she was called from by Subaru.
-Okay! So ... First rule: you may only use the wooden swords that were given to you in combat. Second rule: you must not aim at the head or any other sensitive parts of the body. This rule also applies to refraining from any attempts to murder your opponent. Rule 3: The duel ends if one of the contestants surrenders or is unable to continue the fight. Fourth rule: The duel must be fair, only fencing skills, no dirty ...
-STEAL!
Before the goddess could finish the sentence, Kazum was already running towards his opponent, while having not one, but two swords.
-WHAT! STOP! I HAVE NOT FINISHED YET!
-Hey! It's against the rules. You can't use magic!-Exclaimed Garfiel, who would have stepped in and interrupted the whole duel had it not been for Otto.
-Wait. If we interrupt them now, they will never be reconciled. Remember what Natsuki had to do to convince you?
Garfiel reluctantly but agrees to withdraw. Meanwhile, Kazuma hits a seemingly defenseless target with two blades. The right blade cuts to the side, and the left blade uses a thrust straight into the Subaru's shoulder. The black-haired boy dodges the first blow, and the second hit grabs by armpit to smash the wooden sword with his elbow. The brown-haired boy retreats, throws his damaged weapon aside, and immediately proceeds to a series of counter strokes. Subaru manages to dodge most of the blows, but some of them managed to get through the defense and hit the cheek, chest and knee. Another moment and the blade will hit him right in the eye. From the instincts learned from Clind, he pulls his reliable whip from behind his cloak and, as if guided by some force, involuntarily strikes. Kazuma, with luck and just luck, can barely avoid the razor-sharp edge. However, this is not a pure dodge. The boy checks his cheek with his hand and realizes that it has been cut. On fingers, he sees drops of blood sliding down his hand. With a scream on his lips, he starts charging at the enemy. Subaru grabs the whip with both hands and as soon as the opponent comes within arm's length, he ties the enemy's sword-wielding hand. Natsuki is already getting ready to deal another blow with his elbow, only this time directed not at the weapon, but at the opponent's face. Kazuma realizes the intentions of the black-haired boy in time. He responds quickly by grabbing his shoulder and using the drain touch. The Knight seems overwhelmed by the energy-sucking spell for a second, but he quickly overcomes the pain and slams his knee straight between his legs. The scream of an adventurer is mixed with the compassion of the audience. Only from the side of the demon maid could you hear the blunt "Ha". Thanks to this impure play, Subaru frees himself from the influence of the spell and sets about the task of the straight right. The brown-haired boy utters a spell and materializes a handful of sand in his hands and he throws it into terrible eyes. This movement temporarily slows down the exchange of blows and allows you to wipe gravel from your eyes and heal a vulnerable area. It doesn't take long. No more than five seconds, and again both of them are ready to continue the fight. Kazuma begins to circle the knight to become invisible in no time. It comes from the back to return a blow to the same vulnerable spot. Natsuki hits the ground with his whip and a cloud of dust begins to surround him, in which he sees the contour of an adventurer. The invisible man has to change his plans and instead of attacking the previously chosen target, he hits his knee. In a painful expression, Subaru grits her teeth from the pain inflicted in the same place as before. Then, with a roundabout and a kick in the stomach, it launches the enemy into the air, thus restoring his visibility. The adventurer manages to land fairly smoothly on the ground, then without waiting any longer, he conjures up a stream of water throwing Subaru off balance. The stunned opponent tries to get up, but realizes that two legs and one hand, the one in which he was holding the whip, have frozen to the floor. Looking up, he sees Kazuma running towards him. He is holding a wooden blade in both of his hands. His face shows the satisfaction of outsmarting his opponent, the anger of the sword and pride in the triumph that is about to come.
The goddess turns to the direction she was called from by Subaru.
[I don't really care about the rules. I don't really care about that idiot's blessing. I don't really care about the opinion of my so-called friends. I need to focus on myself. I need to focus on the fight. I need to focus on Subaru. He is a nominated knight, so he must have better fencing skills than I am. This battle reminds me of my fight against Mitsurugi. If I pick up the blade fast enough, I will end this fight with one blow.]
-STEAL!
Before the goddess could finish the sentence, Kazum was already running towards his opponent, while having not one, but two swords.
-WHAT! STOP! I HAVE NOT FINISHED YET!
-Hey! It's against the rules. You can't use magic!-Exclaimed Garfiel, who would have stepped in and interrupted the whole duel had it not been for Otto.
-Wait. If we interrupt them now, they will never be reconciled. Remember what Natsuki had to do to convince you?
Garfiel reluctantly but agrees to withdraw. Meanwhile, Kazuma hits a seemingly defenseless target with two blades. The right blade cuts to the side, and the left blade uses a thrust straight into the Subaru's shoulder. The black-haired boy dodges the first blow, and the second hit grabs by armpit to smash the wooden sword with his elbow.
[At home, while I was still preying on my parents' goodness, I didn't have much to do. I devoted this free time to practicing and swinging a wooden sword. How I quickly found out that eighty kilograms of load capacity are nothing in this world. After less than a year of strenuous training, I managed to gain muscle and increase my abilities to a hundred. Still not enough to take on someone like Garfiel or Emilia, but enough to break a wooden blade.]
The brown-haired boy retreats, throws his damaged weapon aside, and immediately proceeds to a series of counter strokes. Subaru manages to dodge most of the blows, but some of them managed to get through the defense and hit the cheek, chest and knee. Another moment and the blade will hit him right in the eye.
[His swordsmanship is much better than mine. His movements remind me of Felt's fight. A short sword and many quick stabs and cuts. However, with the difference that Kazuma's movements are much more chaotic. They rely more on luck. If he had not started cheating from the very beginning, he would have probably won a fair duel. He had to use the blade as his main weapon, and I only had a few days to go over the basics with William. Later I quickly changed my weapon to a whip which has many more creative uses.]
From the instincts learned from Clind, he pulls his reliable whip from behind his cloak and, as if guided by some force, involuntarily strikes. Kazuma, with luck and just luck, can barely avoid the razor-sharp edge. However, this is not a pure dodge. The boy checks his cheek with his hand and realizes that it has been cut. On fingers, he sees drops of blood sliding down his hand.
[Bastard! I underestimated him! For such a painful chivalrous man, he would not hesitate to use dirty tricks. If it wasn't for my weird statistics, I would probably lose an eye! However, to use a whip you need a certain distance, so I have to shorten it!]
With a scream on his lips, he starts charging at the enemy. Subaru grabs the whip with both hands and as soon as the opponent comes within arm's length, he ties the enemy's sword-wielding hand. Natsuki is already getting ready to deal another blow with his elbow, only this time directed not at the weapon, but at the opponent's face. Kazuma realizes the intentions of the black-haired boy in time. He responds quickly by grabbing his shoulder and using the drain touch.
[I got you! That's the end! Even Darkness can't withstand this skill for long, and she is a person who got excited to be pulled by an attached ... Huh !?]
The Knight seems overwhelmed by the energy-sucking spell for a second, but he quickly overcomes the pain...
[HOW!? What's your pain tolerance !? I couldn't even move! Wiz once used this spell on me and I would only compare this suffering to …]
...and slams his knee straight between his legs. The scream of an adventurer is mixed with the compassion of the audience. Only from the side of the demon maid could you hear the blunt "Ha". Thanks to this impure play, Subaru frees himself from the influence of the spell and sets about the task of the straight right
[In the first days in this world, I had to run away from a bunch of rabid dogs and carrying a demon on my back. A month later I even managed to run away from a rabbit for some time, which, as far as I can tell, is reaching a speed of forty kilometers per hour. Put simply: I never missed a leg day! You have now felt what it means to train regularly!]
Thanks to this impure play, Subaru frees himself from the influence of the spell and sets about the task of the straight right. The brown-haired boy utters a spell and materializes a handful of sand in his hands and he throws it into terrible eyes. This movement temporarily slows down the exchange of blows and allows you to wipe gravel from your eyes and heal a vulnerable area. It doesn't take long. No more than five seconds, and again both of them are ready to continue the fight. Kazuma begins to circle the knight to become invisible in no time. It comes from the back to return a blow to the same vulnerable spot.
[I will not forgive you for this. No way! You are about to say goodbye to the possibility of starting a family! And it won't matter if you choose a maid, princess, sorceress, crusader or even a useless goddess!]
Kazuma begins to circle the knight to become invisible in no time. It comes from the back to return a blow to the same vulnerable spot.
[He has become invisible !? I hate invisible things! But thanks to Wilhelm, I know a way to deal with them!]
Natsuki hits the ground with his whip and a cloud of dust begins to surround him, in which he sees the contour of an adventurer. The invisible man has to change his plans and instead of attacking the previously chosen target, he hits his knee. In a painful expression, Subaru grits her teeth from the pain inflicted in the same place as before. Then, with a roundabout and a kick in the stomach, it launches the enemy into the air, thus restoring his visibility.
[I have no chance in a direct fight! He is physically stronger than me, faster and taller than me! As befits a hero! No wonder women are crazy about him! If we had pure fists fight, he would have massacred me! Fists ... Hands? Hands! Yes! This is it! I have to immobilize him! I have to immobilize all his limbs!]
The adventurer manages to land fairly smoothly on the ground, then without waiting any longer, he conjures up a stream of water throwing Subaru off balance. The stunned opponent tries to get up, but realizes that two legs and one hand, the one in which he was holding the whip, have frozen to the floor. Looking up, he sees Kazuma running towards him. He is holding a wooden blade in both of his hands. His face shows the satisfaction of outsmarting his opponent, the anger of the sword and pride in the triumph that is about to come.
[Damn! Subaru, think! Think! What to do!? How to fight Kazuma? He has no rules! At first he took my sword away and tried to finish me with one punch. Think! Later, I saw that triumphant expression on his face as he tried to drain my strength. Think! Now, after his trick, he is make that face again! Think! He's always trying to finish me off with one trick. Think! Think! Exercise your brain ... For Rem!]
A wooden blade powered by envy sits above the neck, ready for the finish blow.
[YEAH! NOW I UNDERSTAND! I UNDERSTAND WHAT KIND OF HUMAN YOU ARE]
He can feel the chill of the wood on the back of neck, making your hair stand out. The air also seems to be heavier, but this is not a merit ...
-You are very slothful!
Purple, or rather purple only for Subaru, the hand grows from the knight's back. Faster than God's will, it slashes through the air and hits the attacker's face right in the face! Hear the bone cracking under the pressure of invisible force! The power of authority is so great that it not only masks the face of the adventurer, but also throws him many yards back.
-You are very slothful! You have never worked on yourself or helped others develop!
Invisible providence frees the frozen limbs and lets the knight stand up!
Invisible providence frees the frozen limbs and lets the knight stand up!
-If something required a lot of effort from you, you always preferred to toresign! Study or work, but why if my parents support me and I can play games all day? Start practicing and gain real skills, but why if I can write a few letters on a piece of paper and get these skills?
Subaru slowly approaches the wounded opponent.
-The woman jumps in the bathtub for you? Refuse and focus on relationship building? But why? There is an opportunity, let's use it! My companion is a masochist? Maybe I should help her control himself? But why? I will use it as a living shield! To stop hitting women for incompetence and help them become more useful? But I'm just a gender equality orator! You do not fight your flaws, but you dye them into advantages!
Natsuki picks up a wooden sword lying on the ground.
-You can see it in your way of fighting. Finish your opponent off with one trick. One blow. As little effort as possible. I admit it's clever and quite effective! But how much of your intelligence you put on this, and how much of your willingness not to exert yourself?
The steps taken are more and more painful. Two blows to the knee left Subaru limp from the spreading pain.
-I do my best to deserve the title of hero ... hero of Rem. I must.
The black-haired boy stands over his mutilated companion. On the knight's cheek you can see a blue swelling made at the beginning of the fight.
-I know ... This is crazy! True! Not paying attention to the glances of others!
Kazuma puts his hand to his broken jaw and seems to ignore his opponent's monologues.
-Heal ...
Hit from the right side! The blow twists the scarred face even more.
-That's the end! Surrender and take back what you said about Rem!
-H-heal ...
Hit from the left side! The impact increases the bleeding from the wound previously inflicted with the whip.
-You have not heard? You have lost!
-H-hea ...
Hit from the right side! The impact knocks out several teeth.
-H!
-End.
Hit from the high. The blade breaks on the boy's forehead. Kazuma hears Megumin's muffled voice. He sees Darkness approaching. Not! He does not see the crusader. He sees real darkness. In fact, it can't see anything anymore. He lost consciousness.
Subaru opens her eyes and sees blue hair. After the fight, instead of being cured by Beatrice, he immediately ran to the sleeping maid's room. There, exhaustedly, he fell by the bed and fell asleep. The great spirit and Emilia watched with him and sealed his wounds. When he woke up, he saw that the half-elf and loli fell asleep next to him, leaning on his shoulders. He sees their narrowed, beautiful little faces. Subaru smiles for a moment to:
-I'm such a fool, Rem.
The boy strokes the maid's fringe.
-I acted immature and childish. The thought that someone might be telling false things about you when you can't defend yourself and no one remembers what a wonderful person you are has made me crazy. In fact, I embarass out the same way I did in my duel with Julius. Only this time I was the perfect knight.
The boy's gentle hand rubs the sleeping beauty's cheeks. Probably no one knows how much he would give to even see a shadow of the girl's movement.
-I agree. You are an idiot, I suppose.
-Beako?
-But not because you wanted to defend the sleeping girl. You're a fool because you blame yourself. The boy got what he deserved, in fact!
-I...
-Subaru promise me that you will never behave like this.
-Emilia?
-I don't want to know you like this. I don't want you to blame yourself and be angry. I really don't want this.
-I agree.
-I ... I have to apologize Kazuma-Subaru gets up from semi-catatonic lethargy. -Even if you say that he deserved after what he said about Rem, it still didn't bring her back to life. This fight made no sense.
- But maybe after what you told him he will learn something.
-No ... Kazuma ... He's not that type of man. I am not even such a man as to overcome my weaknesses on my own. Without Rem ... I would never be where I am now.
Emilia and Beatrice are staring at the boy's face. You can see sadness in his eyes, but his lips curl into a shy smile at the memory of the maid.
-I have to go...
-Wait!
The half-elf grabs his knight's cloak and hugs him with a quick movement. Subaru's face turns red after the tears shed by the bed are no longer red.
-Emilia ...
-Go now. Just make sure your apologies are sincere!
-Of course! This hug gave me even more motivation! I don't disappoint you. You'll see when we all go picnics together again!
The knight leaves the room, leaving Beatrice and Emilia alone.
-You shouldn't expect as much of him as I presume.
-Huh?
-Or rather, you shouldn't let him demand so much of yourself.
-What are you talking about, Beako?
-If Kazuma refuses to accept the apology Subaru will blame himself even more. And then...
-Do not say that! Kazuma will make up with Subaru for sure. He's actually a good boy. He just pretends he doesn't care about his friends, but is actually worried about them. It's such a "tasndure"! -Emilia clumsily uses the word Subaru uses.
-You mean "Tsundere", I suppose. Hmm ... Maybe you're right, but Betty still worries about her contractor.
-The captain was so amazing-the excited voice of the half-human was extremely loud and emotional.-You saw how he managed to detect the trick and use the sand to see through the invisibility. The last blow, too! Ha! It was the same in the sanctuary!
-You're such a kid, Garfiel.
-Huh? What are you talking about? Haven't you seen how great our brother was !? How did he manage to win despite his opponent's dirty actions !?
-I saw unfortunately. And I don't think he enjoyed the victory as much as you do. If that were the case, he would not have run straight to the sleeping beauty.
-I agree with Otto. This fight should not take place at all. You should remember, Garfiel, that Kazuma is not a knight, so Subaru shouldn't be taking the challenge.
-Eeee? You're just talking! It would be a problem, of course, if it had been done among other nobles, but after all, this fight took place among us.
-I agree with my sister's brother!
-Petra?
-Kazuma learned a lesson, and Subaru behaved like a real knight.
-Why do you think so?-Otto asked the little girl.
-When Megumin played with me, she always complained about Kazuma. She said he was an idiot and that he never treated women the way they should be. Subaru acted like a knight.
-Are you sure you correctly understood what she meant?
-Eee...
-Does not matter! What do you think we should do? Emilia and Beatrice went to look after Subaru. Ram and the margrave have disappeared somewhere. Megumin and Darkness went to their rooms, while Miss Aqua looks after Kazuma.
-I think we should not get involved or even mention this unpleasant incident. It's a private reckoning between these two boys. Our interference will do no good, and it can only exacerbate the conflict.
-Natsuki is my friend. Anyway, I'm going to talk to him ... However, as Minister of the Interior, I agree that this should not go beyond our camp. Subaru is the only one that maintains our good reputation.
-Hmm! Fine by me! I've seen the amazing captain and that's enough for me!
They all looked at the little maid.
-Petra?
-Huh?
-You can't spread it either.
-But...
-If anyone finds out, it could hurt Subaru's status as a knight. You wouldn't want that, right?
-Not! I swear I will not tell anyone outside the residence what happened today!
-Good girl.
Frederica kisses the maid on the forehead and praises her for her obedience. After this gesture, everyone goes their own way, except for a little girl who changes direction after a while and goes to the uninhabited part of the mansion.
-It was soooo interesting. Don't you think my dear Ram?
-I think Barusu did an excellent job.
-Reeeeeasly?
-Yes. Despite the tricky tricks of his opponent, he managed to win the duel.
-Yeah ... Our dear Subaru-kun is really good at it. I found out about it the hard way.
The clown gently strokes chest. Even through the layer of clothes, he can sense the magic of the oath that will burn his soul in the event of the slightest betrayal.
-Ram ... Tell me. Our blue-haired guest still takes care of his friend?
-That's right. All wounds have already been healed. However, Kazuma continues to sleep and recovers.
-It must be admitted that despite her intellectual deficiencies, her skills are at an unbelievable level. It would take a much longer for a blue mage than hers.
-I will not deny. It is a pity such abilities on such rubbish.
-However, she failed to heal your sister.
The pink-haired maid bites her lip. She manages to instantly restore her imperturbable demeanor, but it was not quick enough to escape the keen eye of the owner of the estate.
-I know that you had a lot of merit in initiating this ... event. I hope you will do your best to ensure that the satisfaction you get doesn't have any major consequences.
-Of course! I'll do my best.
-Okay! Now ... come over here.
Ram sits on his master's lap, snuggles against his enchanted chest, and begins to ... cry.
-Already. Already. Do not worry! As soon as Subaru finds where to look for a way to reverse the effects of gluttony, I'll let you go with him. You'll be the first to remember Rem.
Kazuma opens her eyes and sees blue hair. In other circumstances, the boy would probably have complained about her presence, but after what happened even the face of the useless goddess gave a sense of some relief.
-O! You finally awakening! I was already thinking if a bucket of cold water would not help you get out of bed!
-W-w-what are you doing here?
-How then what? After you got a hard thump, someone had to take care of you. Several hours passed before you woke up.
-Ah ... I understand. Where is Megumin and Darkness?
-As soon as they helped me move you to my room, they told me that when you wake up they want to talk to you about some parchment. What was that about?
Kazuma quickly turns to the other side while covering himself more thoroughly with the eiderdown.
-Hey! Get up! You're not gonna spend the whole day in bed !? I'm not going take care you anymore!
The boy raises his hand and casually chases the pushy goddess away.
-You treat me like that! Fine as you like, hikikomori! Be slothful as much as your heart desires, but I'm going.
To be slothful ... Slothful? You're very slothful. That's what he told me.
If something required a lot of effort from you, you always preferred to toresign! Study or work, but why if my parents support me and I can play games all day?
Yes. And I don't regret it. My parents didn't even shed a single tear when I died. I'm even glad that I used this convenience whenever I could.
Start practicing and gain real skills, but why if I can write a few letters on a piece of paper and get these skills?
If I have such an opportunity, it is obvious that I will use it. It's like complaining that you are using your car instead of running. Someone to create a more convenient option and I dismiss it now?
You can see it in your way of fighting. Finish your opponent off with one trick. One blow. As little effort as possible. I admit it's clever and quite effective! But how much of your intelligence you put on this, and how much of your willingness not to exert yourself?
Of course it's intelligence! It was me who came up with the idea of how to deal with birds in the desert! I was the one who knew how to save the city of these crazy cultists!
The woman jumps in the bathtub for you? Refuse and focus on relationship building? But why? There is an opportunity, let's use it!
I am ready to have a decent relationship! I don't even need a harem! I just need a pretty, lovely girl! But first, she has to mature for it!
My companion is a masochist? Maybe I should help her control himself? But why? I will use it as a living shield!
Nobody asked her to join my team! In addition, she proposed it herself! I refused partnership from the very beginning!
To stop hitting women for incompetence and help them become more useful? But I'm just a gender equality orator!
This is the only thing I can agree with! I could finally teach her a little humility to she listen to those who are better! As soon as we leave this place, I'm gonna do it.
You do not fight your flaws, but you dye them into advantages!
And I'm proud of it! This is a real skill to get something useful out of these idiots!
Kazuma screams out the last thought aloud at the same time jumping out of bed. His statement is interrupted by the appearance of a black-haired boy.
-I disturb you?
-What? Oh! That's you.
-How are you?
-As if a road roller ran over me.
-Yeah... I know that feeling all too well.
-Really? I can not imagine.
Both boys don't dare to meet each other's eyes. When one looks at the other's face, the other responds by looking away.
-So ... I came to make up. There is no reason for us to argue further. Sorry to crippled you this way.
Subaru gives a hand to his old school mate. Kazuma looks contemptuously at the gesture of goodwill shown and thinks to himself: Of course I will accept this gesture. I don't feel like or have the strength to argue. It is more convenient for me to live in harmony with you, but that does not imply any friendship between us. We are both working equally hard to gain high positions in society. I'm not lazy, and you're only lucky. Sheer luck. This is what makes both of us different, and nothing else.
Kazuma accepts a handshake, but there is an awkward silence after making the gesture.
-Akhem ... you ...
-AND! Right! I also apologize for what I said about Rem.
The black-haired boy looks at the face of his interlocutor. He looks for at least a hint of honesty in her.
- These weren't true in any way.
-What? Where there! I apologized from the bottom of my heart. I really had a real remorse.
Subaru takes a deep breath in and out. He tries to calm his thoughts.
-Well ... If you don't want to apologize to me, apologize at least Rem!
-What? I have already said! I'm really sorry. I...
-If you are worried that our quarrel will prevent you from living here to some extent, don't worry, because ...
-HOW!?
-I don't care if you live at our expense. I just want you to apologize to Rem!
-How do you know what I was thinking !? Have you read my mind !?
-You forgot our fight. Heh! I already know what kind of person you are ...
-Do not say it.
-Slothful. Very slothful.
They both finally look into each other's eyes. Each of them sees pure, deep anger in them.
-Get out.
-Of course I'll leave. Beako was right! I was unnecessarily blaming myself!
Subaru, leaving the room, passes Megumin and Darkness.
-Huh? Subaru? W-why ...
-Does not matter!
When the knight quickly moves away, both girls enter the bedroom.
-It's good that you are!
-Yes?
-Yes! We're getting out of here! As soon as possible!
-I guess it won't be possible.
-Why? We'll take our things with us and become adventurers again. In every world there will be people willing to pay for mercenaries.
-Do not understand. We are unable to leave here because you have destroyed the only way back.
-Huh? Are you starting again?
-Again!?
-M-Megumin. T-T-take it easy. Kazuma for sure ...
-AGAIN!? Are you hearing yourself !?
-What do you mean!?
-The fact that you concealed the arrival of Vanir, burned the parchment, and now you're trying to pretend nothing happened!"
-Excuse me! Ok? Is that what you wanted to hear? If so, let's get together already. I don't want to see that idiot any more!
-Because he's a better version of you?
-You must be mocking yourself! I'm not obsessed with any girl! Regardless of whether she is an emotionally immature elf or a vegetable still lying in bed.
Emotionally immature? Still lying in bed? Seriously!? Takes one to know one
-Okay! Okay! You're complaining about me once we're on our way.
-But I'm not going anywhere!
-What?
-Without the help of Subaru, Emilia and others, we will not come back home! Roswaal is one of the richest and most influential people in this kingdom. His means will allow us to look for a way back.
-Ha! I see!
-What do you see?
-You got used to a comfortable life and now you are afraid to go on a dangerous journey. Heh. It's obvious you've become fragile!
Megumin says nothing and leaves, clearly disappointed.
-Huh? It did not work? Weird, usually ... Anyway, whatever. It will pass as soon as we are on the trail! Darkness where are you going?
-I stay too.
-You said you hate how Subaru treats you!
-I don't need to talk to him. I want to go home, and as Megumin recalled, this is our only chance, because we only know them in this world, and ...
-GET YOURSELF TO HELL!
Darkness leaves and Kazuma is left alone in the room. Not! Not alone! The boy has a strange feeling of déjà vu. As if it had happened before.