The announcements now over, the crowd returned to their daily lives. Most of them seemed to be in very high spirits. My party, Iris and I went to the back stage.

"Nnnnggghh-CALM-nnnnggghhhnggg-DOWN-nnnnggghhhngghhh".

"Why Kazuma, why?!... Ahhhh... Ahhh... Why?... Ahhh... Must you say such things about me?". Sincerely, I had no answer.

"So Kazuma...". Darkness stopped shaking me and we both looked at the person talking. Wait, Iris didn't call me big brother. "You think my freedom is worth the same as a pair of Darkness' freshly worn underwear?". She's definitely mad. She's smiling with murderous intent.

"I'm...". Darkness let me go. "I'm really sorry Iris... I panicked and it is the only thing that came to my mind...". Iris' smile stopped having murderous intent, instead it looked like she simply wanted to kick my butt. At least some improvement in her mood "After all, the thieves in question are known to be perver-nnnngggghhhh".

"How dare you Kazuma...". What's Megumin so furious about?. "Those thieves are amazing and have so much style...". Sigh. Ehhh? Megumin suddenly stopped shacking me by the throat. "Kazuma, what was that about a festival?".

We decided to go on a walk throughout Axel while I tried explaining the festival to all four of them.

"So in order to further cement my status as a demon lord...". All of them looked genuinely curious. Actually, Iris also looked eager to learn more. "I decided to have a festival... And have it become a day of celebration...". They seemed to agree. "Moreover, look at all the different species walking in this city...". They looked around. "It will help welcome all the newcomers and unite everyone in Axel". They nodded. Phew, though, it was all a lie, but I can't tell them my real plan.

"So Kazuma, what kind of festival will this be? Will there be special meals? Dances? Spectacles? Games?". Iris was eagerly waiting for my reply.

"A little bit of everything... I know, lets walk around to see some examples".

We were walking by some shops and I noticed that each of them had a special menu item.

"Iris, see those announcements at the front of each shop, those are unique food items especially made for the festival". I pointed at one of them. "For example, this one will have the... Mmmh... Freshly Squeezed Double Latte". Vanir, what the hell did you bring onto this world.

"Ohhh, but does it mean something or is it just a name? Let me go ask".

"Please don't go princess". Darkness was red like a tomato. I bet her imagination went wild. I got to suggest another one.

"Anyways, see over there, there is the Twin Mountain Range Oasis".

As if right on time. we all watched one of the servers practising. She was a beautiful elf with an impressive chest, holding a glass of alcohol with a light blue tint between her breasts. It was actually amazing to see her walk without the glass spilling even one drop. When she arrived at the table, she sort of crouched near it, resulting in her breasts laying on the table, with the glass still holding all the liquid. At that table, another server acting as a customer grabbed the glass carefully. And voila, the awe inspiring practice was over.

I glanced at Iris, whom had just discovered a completely new world, full of possibilities. Meanwhile, Megumin pouted and Darkness turned away the moment our eyes made contact.

"PFFF... Hahaha...". Why is Aqua laughing?. "That's child's play, you know nothing you dummy Kazuma...". Ehhh?. "Look...". She put a piece of paper into her chest. "Like this...". Don't tell me. "Then like this...". She started playing with her breasts, moving them all over the place. "And like this...". I suddenly noticed a crowd gathering around us, clearly enjoying the spectacle. "And voila!". A paper figurine of a beautiful fountain popped out between her breasts.

"Amazing... Incredible... Glorious...". The crowd cheered, me included, while Aqua proudly puffed her chest, with the figurine still stuck in it.

"P-p-princes, please ignore what we just... Princess?". Darkness lost sight of Iris, whom at the moment was stating next to Aqua.

"Please do it again, Miss Aqua, that was amazing". The crowd, me included, gulped.

"Sorry Iris, my art comes out in the heat of the moment...". Damn it. "Maybe later". Definitely later, I won't forget it.

"W-w-whatever, personality matter the most...". Sure Megumin, surely it does. "A-a-anyway, who the hell planned activities like these...". That would be Vanir, whom I should give some reward for bringing to life my ideas. "Are these your ideas Kazuma?".

"Nope, why would you think tha-BAM". We all looked, the crown included, at the source of the sound. At a nearby coffee shop, a dryad with a legendary butt, had sat on a table while clenching a steaming coffee cup by the cup's handle, only to carefully release it. She carefully moved off the table without spilling even spilling a drop and cheered for her successful training. As glorious as I had imagined... Wait.

The crowd, me included, realized something and turned our gaze towards Aqua.

"Heh...". Dear God. "Too easy...". I don't think I'm ready, yet it feels like I'm not even blinking right now. "See this...". Aqua grabbed a piece of paper with one hand and grabbed her skirt with the other. "Aaaaand...".

"Aqua, stop, not here". Damn you Darkness. The crowd and I sighed. Then I turned to the crowd and gave them a certain look, which they all understood. I was going to punish Darkness, haaaaaaarshly. "Come on Aqua, let's see what other stuff is being prepared for the festival". Yup, Darkness is definitely getting crucified again... Oh... I know exactly how.

We continued walking around the city.

"Big brother...". Yes yes, I know what you're thinking Megumin, don't look at me like that. "What is that shop selling?".

"Ohhh, those are the clothes that we hope everyone to wear for the festival". I nodded proudly while my party looked at me suspiciously. So little trust... Meanwhile, Iris ran to the shop.

"Emmmh, I don't understand it big brother...". I get happier and happier every time she calls me that. "And... Are these swimsuits?...". Hell yeah. "And they somehow combine with this?". You bet it does.

"Yup".

"Interesting". Iris grabbed a one of the hangers holding a relatively plain but still cute two piece swimsuit, and placed it in front of herself. So cute. Then she took the long light-reddish shirt and placed it in front of the swimsuit. "Like this?".

"Exactly like that... It looks really good on you". Iris' face reddened a little. Mega cute.

"Where is this style from?".

"It is from the lands I came from. It looks quite nice and is very comfortable, which makes it perfect for hot summer days, like what we have now.

"Ohhh, so cool".

"Kazuma... Are those-?".

"No idea what you're talking about, Aqua."

"Seriously..."

"Shut it, don't ruin the fun".

"Sigh". Sigh all you want Aqua, but this will be fun.

"By the way, where are Megumin and Darkness?". Iris and Aqua looked at me confused. I bet they didn't notice it either.

"So Kazuma, how does it look on me?". Megumin had put them on. Her slim body resuled in the shirt slightly slipping over her soulder, making it look quite cute.

"Very cute too". Meguim was pleased.

"M-m-megumin, are you sure this was the right size?". Darkness appeared, with her shirt very tightly squeezing Darkness. Her absurdly lustful curves were perfectly highlighted and her swimsuit mapped out with sinful precision. God damn.

"Sorry Darkness, I thought it would be the right size. It is definitely too tight".

"Not tight enough". They all looked at me. Damn, I let my thoughts slip out.

Darkness covered her face and run into the store to change back her clothes. So I went after her.

"I was joking Darkness... Calm down". I was standing at the entrance on the changing cabin where Darkness was... And I definitely wasn't imagining anything weird.

"I-i-it's alright... d-d-don't worry about it...". The her hand slipped out with the clothes she just took off. "Could you please return them while I finish changing?".

"Yeah yeah...". I took them and went to the store clerk.

"Do you need anything my lord?".

"Yes, I'll pay for this so please put it away, I'll pick it up later.

"Certainly, my lord".

We continued.

"Ehhh... Big brother, what is that?".

"No idea, Iris".

"Kazuma, is that a fighting ring?".

"Not too sure, Darkness".

"Kazuma, why does it seem to be covered in mud?"

"No clue, Megumin".

"Seriously?"

"Zip it, Aqua".

"Big brother, what are they all doing there?".

"Oh, they are practising for a parade... I think they'll also put on a show later in the festival".

"Kazuma, are those succubi?".

"I don't know Megumin, maybe". Definitely they are.

"Oh, Kazuma, they look good in the clothes you specially selected for the festival... But...".

"But what, Darkness?"

"Don't they look strangely uncomfortable?".

"Now that you mention it, yeah, they do". Is it because they usually show more skin?

"Hahaha, you dummy Kazuma...". What now, Aqua. "You seriously forgot how this is done properly?...". Properly?. "And you dare talk about fun?...". She lost me completely. "See..." Ohhh. "Like this...". How the hell. "Then here...". Was I dumb enough. "Then there...". To forget it. "And there you go". I'll pray for Aqua a few times.

A commotion broke among the succubi, so we looked in their direction.

"Ohhh". The succubi had noticed what Aqua did, and without hesitation did the same, which made them happier than ever. They had all turned their festival shirts into twist-tops, barely able to cover their massive chests. The crowd, me included, was happy... Very happy.

"Let's continue".

"Ohhh, I never see that, what is it?"

"Heh, that's a game in which you throw the ball and if you're able to know down all the cans in a single hit, you get a special plushie". Iris and... Darkness?... Got excited.

"Seems simple enough".

"That's what everyone says, but you'll try it during the festival and will see how hard it can be".

"I accept the challenge!...". Iris puffed her chest. "So what kind of plushies will be given out?"

"That's a secret".

"Kazuma... Why are you smirking like that?". Oups.

"Me?... No idea what you're talking about... Anyways, let's continue.

"Wow, this is what the city square looks like now? Amazing". Iris looked happy.

"I must agree, this looks beautiful". Megumin looked in awe.

"Indeed, and the statues are gorgeous". I fully agree, Darkness.

We continued and approached some of the statues.

"Wow... Such a unique wardrobe...". Iris looked even happier.

"Kazuma...". I'll just ignore Darkness.

"Are they dancing? The poses are..."

"L-l-let's continue, princess". Darkness ruining all the fun.

"What is wrong with you, Kazuma?".

"No idea what you're talking about, Megumin".

Aqua approached Iris and whispered something into her ear. Although not too quietly.

"Those are traditional dances from Kazuma's land...". That's one way to put it. "Erotic dances". Iris' eyes widened and lit up.

"Kazuma...". Darkness moved towards me.

"My lord!". All of us turned towards the easily recognizable voice of Darkness' father. He seemed exhausted. Did he run towards us?

"Wow, are you alright? Did something happen?"

"Yes my lord... There is an emergency..." What now?. "Multiple armies are heading towards Axel, as we speak".

"WHAT?!".

"Yes. We don't know the exact reasons, but all their armies are moving in this direction".

"And whose armies are those?". Who did I piss off this time?

"The empire, from which princess Iris was liberated, has sent all their divisions...". I-I-I guess I don't blame them. "The crimson clan... I mean the whole of the crimson clan is on the move...". Well, we did nuke their town. "The entire holy army of the Eris Churchwas mobilized and is marching in this direction too". What? Why?. "It appears to be led by the converted daughter of the previous demon king". Seriously? How did she manage to get into that position anyway?. "There is also...". More? THERE ARE MORE?. "The unholy... cough cough... I mean special army of the Axis Church on the way". Now that makes no sense at all.

"What do we doooooooo Kazuma?!". Aqua panicking as usual.

"Let's calm down". FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU...