Bab 32: Unnecessary help
[Later]
In the snowy hill, Alex was looking at the scenario in front of him with much calm, as if he was enjoying a sunset, meanwhile, Sena was bewildered beside him.
Aqua: No! I had enough! I don't want to be eaten by the frogs!
She was being chased from a frog…
Alex: To think that the frogs are still agile even when it's this cold outside. They're moving as fast as usual. Both animals and vegetations are strong around here.
Megumin: Because of the harsh environment in this world, all living beings try their hardest every single moment. We mustn't lose to them; we have to become stronger to survive in this dangerous world.
Alex: You know… You would be really convincing if you weren't inside a frog…
She remained calm and didn't resist, allowing the frog to swallow her. Prior to this, Megumin had already cast explosion magic and took out many frogs.
Soon, the frog was unable to continue its swallowing action and stopped moving, probably her staff was stuck in its mouth.
Alex: I think I have some tea…
Sena: Why you… One of your comrades is being swallowed by a frog while the other is being chased around, how can you remain so calm?
Alex: Meh, you will get used to it with us…
Aqua: Alex! Hurry! Hurry up!
And now she was heading towards Alex… *Sigh*
He snapped his fingers, and a Champion Blade of Nulgath appeared over his head, before flying straight at the toad that was chasing Aqua, passing right through the ring made of hair over her head.
Like a bullet, it immediately reached the frog and the impact force sent the frog flying some dozen of kilometers, dead.
Alex: Well then, now it's your turn, Megumin…
Aqua: Hey, Alex, were you waiting for me to be eaten the entire time? Hey, you were going to let the frog eat me, right!? And your sword almost destroyed the charm point on my head!
Megumin: Wait, there's frog-
*Thump*
Something landed behind Alex, and he turned around to see 3 more frogs looking at him… He let out another sigh as 3 Overfiend Blades of Nulgath appeared beside him, while the Champion Blade of Nulgath was turning back, but someone beaten him in time…
?: Light of Saber!
Then a beam of light shone across the body of the frog that was eating Megumin, splitting it in two, as Alex got busy by dragging Megumin out of the frog's mouth, the clear voice of before announced something else.
?: Energy Ignition!
The three frogs behind Alex caught fire, he glanced at them for a moment before he went to use an Overfiend Blade of Nulgath to lift Megumin up while making the other weapons disappear.
After that, he looked at the one who put him or herself in the middle of the fight, it was a girl in black robes.
Sena: That was Advanced Magic just now…! There's someone who could use Advanced Magic in this town…?
Sena shouted in surprise behind Alex, who just waved at the girl.
Alex: Thanks for the unnecessary help, girl.
The girl was a beautiful young girl with crimson colored eyes and mid-length dark brown hair tied into two twin-tails that lie on her shoulders. She was also quite similar to Megumin, except for being taller and more buxom.
?: I-I wasn't planning to save you. It's just that having my rival be eaten by a mere frog would leave a bad taste in my mouth, that's all…
Aqua: What? You and Megumin know each other?
?: Rather than know each other, we're more like rivals… Long time no see, Megumin! As promised, I've returned after completing my training! As you can see, I can use Advanced Magic freely now! All right, it's time to fulfill the promise I made! I'll settle our long-time rivalry today!
The girl said as she pointed at Megumin happily.
...Oh god, not another weirdo…
Alex sighed loudly, hoping that the "Weirdo" would leave as soon as possible, but…
Megumin: ...Who are you?
?: Eh? It's… It's me! You remember, right? We were classmates at the Crimson Demon Academy! Megumin was always the top student, while I was number 2! And I said I would go on a journey to train myself until I could use Advanced Magic…!
...Did… Did she say…?
Alex: Did she just say that Megumin was the top of her school?
Megumin smiled softly and said.
Megumin: Why are you still saying this? I already told you that I was the best wizard of the Crimson Demons when we first met, didn't we? You were just too dumb to realize the truth. But after knowing me for so long, it's about time for you to believe me, right?
Alex: ...What a shitty school then, what did they teach you, acting as if an Evil God was sealed inside your left eye?
Megumin: Why… Why you!
?: Please, please, wait a minute!
Seeing Megumin getting angry, the girl interrupted.
?: Hey, it's me Megumin! Did you really forget about me? Try to recall how I was always challenging you in everything at school. You always said I had to place an adequate bet, and would accept if I bet my lunch! And you conned me of my lunch every time!
Alex calmed down and looked at the girl with pity…
Aqua: Hey, I think they'll take a long time. Can I go back to the guild first? Otherwise, the frogs' meat will go bad. Can I go get the people from the guild to ferry the frogs back?
Alex: ...Yeah, it's ok…
Sena: ...Hmm. Seems like you still have much to talk about. Well then, I'll take my leave today…
After saying that, Sena returned to the town with Aqua, meanwhile, Alex pulled Megumin closer and asked.
Alex: Hey, hurry up and deal with her, it's obvious you two know each other…
Megumin: I don't know her. And she didn't even mention he name. Isn't that suspicious? This must be the scam that you told Aqua that she mustn't pull, that "It's me it's me" scam. You must absolutely not trust her.
Seeing that Megumin wanted to leave, the girl said in hurry.
?: Wait, wait! I-I know, it's embarrassing to do this in front of others, but I'll introduce myself! ...I'm Yunyun, an Archmage, wielder of Advanced Magic, and the one who'll become the chief of the Crimson Demons in the future…!
After Yunyun introduced herself with an embarrassed face, she flicked her cloak as if it was a culture to do so. At least she had the decency to look embarrassed…
Megumin: That's how it is. She's Yunyun, the daughter of the village chief of the Crimson Demons. She claimed to be my rival during our school days and will inherit the position of village chief in the future.
Alex: Okay. I'm this girl's party leader, Alexander, but you can call me Alex. Nice to meet you, Yunyun.
Yunyun: So, you do remember me!
Then she looked curiously at Alex.
Yunyun: ...Hmm, this is strange, Alexan… Alex? Um, why didn't you laugh after hearing my name?
Alex: You will get used to it one day, besides, even if your name is weird or you are strong, there are people that can get the nickname of "Explosion girl with a screw loose".
Megumin: Is that me? Are you talking about me? That nickname stuck on before I knew it!
Alex: There is a reason you got that nickname, loli.
Megumin: Lo… Loli!? If it wasn't for my magic being drained I would have strangled you!
Yunyun: ...I see, as expected of Megumin, you found a good comrade. You're my rival indeed.
Alex: *Sigh* Anyway, do you want to talk about this at another place? It's inconvenient to talk while standing here.
After hearing Alex, Yunyun remembered something and said.
Yunyun: It's all because Megumin pretended not to know me that it became so weird…! Megumin, I'm here to settle things with you! I'm the one who will be the chief of the Crimson Demons! If I don't defeat you, I can't possibly take the position of the chief in the future! And most importantly…!
As promised, I learned Advanced Magic. Next, I'll be defeating you and getting the title of strongest of the Crimson Demons. That way, no one can fault me when I take the position of chief. I won't let anyone say I depended on my family connections! Come Megumin, let's duel!
With resolve in her eyes, Yunyun declared in front of Megumin.
Megumin: I don't wanna. It's freezing outside, and my body temperature is starting to drop.
Alex: It's settled then, let's go back. I'll heat the water up, so go wash up first. After your bath, we'll have a meal together.
After Alex said that, he summoned a second Overfiend Blade of Nulgath and hopped on it, while the one that was holding megumin floated beside him.
Yunyun: Wait, wait, wait! Hey, why? We haven't seen each other in so long, so why are you treating me so coldly? Megumin, please duel with me, okay?!
Megumin: ...But I can't use magic anymore today, my mana's exhausted. And you were planning to duel with me even when I can't move? I didn't think you were aiming so low! Besides, I vaporized eight foolish frogs in one shot. Can you do that, Yunyun?
Yunyun looked at Alex with a surprised expression.
Alex: Yeah, she did vaporize eight frogs with just one spell.
Hearing his confirmation, Yunyun turned pale and gulped with her head down.
Megumin: You weren't in this town so you might not know… But did you hear about these rumors? A boss of the Demon King's army was tricked by me and lured to this town by my constant explosion spells cast at his castle, and was defeated.
The Mobile Fortress Destroyer that claimed to be invulnerable was blown up by explosion magic in this town!
After hearing all that, Yunyun alternated her gaze between Megumin and Alex with fear on her eyes.
Alex: ...What is all that crap coming from your mouth? You took the General out from his castle by harassing him with explosions every day, and "I" single-handedly took him down while I was around level 30.
You blew up some legs from the Destroyer together with Wiz while "I" sacrificed 51 levels and the horn of Evil Incarnate just to save this town from a massive explosion of pressurized hot air. Anyway… Yunyun? Since she can't move anymore for today, so I will take her back to our home, maybe we can meet tomorrow…
Yunyun: ...Yeah, that will be fine… Sorry for disturbing you.
She seemed slightly disappointed when she heard the truth that Alex said, while he and Megumin flew back to the mansion.
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