Introduction

Hi there, if you're a Konosuba fan and my username is vaguely familiar, that's because I translated a couple of Konosuba novels from Japanese to English. Last year, while working on the translation of Konosuba Yorimichi Vol. 3, I got interested on started working on a story of my own. So, for the past 6 months or so I've been writing a mostly original story taking place within the Konosuba world. It's been a long time since I wrote, so sharing this is both exciting and nervewracking. Nevertheless, I'm really looking forward to what every thinks of this. It's been about 10 years since I stopped using forums, so I hope everything will go alright.

Thank you for reading, and let's get started.

Prologue

An awkward silence settled over the throne room, broken only by the faint shuffle of steps on carpet. A blonde lady knight stood rigidly, her gaze locked, though her mind was anything but composed.

"…Your Majesty, with all due respect, could you… repeat that?" Her voice, usually firm and commanding, now trembled ever so slightly.

The king rose from his throne, his tone was buoyant, his grin unshakable. "You heard me correctly! The prophecy is finally unfolding before our eyes!"

The knight blinked, her expression a mask of disbelief. "I… see," she said slowly, though her head was spinning. Surely this was some sort of joke.

"What's her deal?" came a casual voice from the side of the room.

The knight turned, her composure fracturing as her eyes landed on a bizarre figure lounging by the pillar. A woman, or rather a little girl, munching on sweets, a pair of dark sunglasses perched on her nose.

"Is this her?" the girl asked, gesturing with a candy stick toward the knight. "What's her problem? Did she chip a nail on the way here or something?"

The knight's mouth opened, then closed. Her mind grasped for a response, but words failed her. Who is she? …what is she doing here?

"Oh, forgive me!" the king exclaimed, his voice bright with excitement. "I've forgotten to introduce you!" He gestured toward the woman by the pillar, who now waved lazily at the knight. "She is the reason for this urgent meeting! The one sent to us by the gods themselves! Behold, the second member of the legendary party!"

The knight recoiled, her thoughts scrambling to keep up. Legendary party? This girl?!

"Nice to meet ya!" the girl said, popping another sweet into her mouth.

"Your Majesty," the knight said carefully, her voice strained. "Surely there's been some sort of mistake."

"No mistake," the king declared, his voice brimming with conviction. "The Crimson Magic Clan has finally sent one of their own to aid us!"

The knight froze. Crimson Magic Clan? Her stomach twisted as the woman finally removed her sunglasses, revealing a pair of glowing red eyes. The realization hit her like a thunderclap.

"No. Absolutely not," she said under her breath, her composure snapping. "This cannot be happening."

"Indeed, it is happening!" the king countered, his enthusiasm unwavering. "With two members of the legendary party gathered, it is time to act! You two shall travel together to and secure the aid of the Sapphire Spirit!"

The knight's face turned an alarming shade of pale. "Together?" she echoed weakly.

"Of course!" the king said, nodding sagely. "You'll be accompanying the annual Axis Church pilgrimage. A perfect opportunity, don't you think?"

"Perfect?" the knight muttered, her eye twitching as the other woman leaned closer, her grin widening.

"Guess that makes us partners now," the woman said, throwing a companionable arm over the knight's shoulder. "Don't worry, I'll take good care of you."

The knight's jaw clenched as she tried, and failed, to step away from the maddening presence at her side.

Fun.

This was going to be so much fun.