The legend of the Crimson Demon clan started from Suqing.

Chapter 503: Not Even Acting
"Ohhh! As expected of Youyou, I knew you could do it!"

"Idiot, you should call me clan leader now!"

"Well done, Chief!"

"——Wait, wait a minute! Please don't call me that for now. I've only passed the second level."

Walking in the Red Devil Village with Zun Zun, Youyou was greeted by many Red Devil tribesmen like this. She was shy and embarrassed and hurriedly explained, but everyone said it didn't matter. It was just the third level, and she would definitely pass it.

After broadcasting the second round of variety shows, the girl's persistence and determination deeply touched the people in the village and won her great support.

Some members of the Red Demon Clan even stated that Youyou would be the next clan leader.

It seems that the effect of the broadcast of this variety show is a bit too strong. After seeing this, Sato Kazuma decisively went to find the leader of the Red Devil Clan and said that this might become a major means for the Red Devil Village to attract tourists. It is unknown what the two were discussing.

And Zun Zun also suffered a lot because of this.

First, Huihui came over to challenge him once, and she wanted to do it several times. Then, it was Taolaojiejie, Yougouhui, Juanjuan, etc. Almost all the girls who were related to Zunzun came.

Sato Kazuma wasn't having an easy time either, Darkness and Aqua also came over to join in the fun. The former was fine, but the latter's terrible luck caused Sato Kazuma to suffer setbacks repeatedly, and every time he chose the wrong door at the last moment, he had to start over.

I heard that Aqua cried so much that day that she purified the mud in the entire playground.

Later, Sato Kazuma said that this disgusting last level must be removed no matter what.

The two of them strolled leisurely in the Crimson Devil Village.

Although there are dangers all around, the Red Devil's Village is very leisurely and peaceful. You just have to ignore the people who use magic to wash clothes, irrigate and change the weather from time to time.

But this is also for outsiders.

People like Zun Zun and You You have long been accustomed to it, and often use magic to help when passing by.

no way.

The Crimson Demons are such willful creatures.

Maybe Youyou was a little shy to be addressed as the clan leader, but their date-like stroll ended when they hurried to Huihui's house and saw their companions taking a lazily rest there.

“…Where’s Megumin?”

"That guy was caught by Green Coconut and thrown into jail because he released explosion magic in the back mountain."

"Yeah."

Huihui is finally letting her nature loose. Isn't she even trying to act?
“But you guys are really going too far. Huihui is locked up in prison, but you’re playing here.”

Aqua was sleeping soundly, Darkness was playing with Mimi, and there was a pile of draft papers in front of Sato Kazuma, which seemed to be plans for the development of the Crimson Devil Village.

"It doesn't matter. That guy will be released soon anyway. I can just pick her up later."

Sato Kazuma was a little too cold.

"Compared to this." He looked at Zun Zun and You You and asked, "Has the final trial been finalized? How are the preparations going?"

"Ah, it's the same as every year."

Zun Zun breathed a sigh of relief.

The two of them were not just going out for a date and a walk, they were also going to ask about the final trial. Because the variety show was well received, many people in the tribe were clamoring to do the same for the third level.

However, the content of the final trial - to spend a night safely in the Crimson Demon Forest filled with all kinds of dangerous monsters - has been a long-standing rule of the Crimson Demon Clan, which is used to test whether the candidates are capable of taking on the role of clan leader.

The first two levels can be changed at will, but the last level has never been changed, so the tribe started the discussion meeting with drums and gongs.

It was ultimately decided to keep the original trial content unchanged.

The Red Demons are indeed a fighting clan. They place more emphasis on strength than on challenging levels for entertainment purposes.

“…Is it so hardcore?”

“What’s wrong, Kazuma?”

"No, I just think that compared to this hardcore way of passing the level, it would be more cost-effective to make a fool of myself."

Sato Kazuma chose the second option.

“Because it’s Kazuma.”

“Yes, because it’s Kazuma.”

“Very much like Mr. Kazuma.”

"——Hey, I'm going to get angry!"

Being teased by Darkness, Zunzun and Youyou, Sato Kazuma pouted in dissatisfaction.

But that's really his style.

This guy would rather embarrass himself and be called a scum than put himself in danger. When he encounters trouble, he will turn around and run away without any regrets.

At this time, Sato Kazuma slapped his head and said in a somewhat sinister and cunning way: "That's right! I have a way!"

"Uh……"

"Zun Zun, why do you have such a complicated expression?"

"Nothing, I just wanted to say 'Here it comes! Kazuma's despicable and shameless inspiration!' ... or something like that?"

"I'm going to get angry! Besides, I'm doing this for your sake, it's a great suggestion! Do you want to listen or not? If not, I won't say anything more!"

"……Tell me."

Anyway, Sato Kazuma's cleverness is trustworthy. Although it may be despicable, it is effective to a large extent, so it doesn't hurt to listen. Zun Zun and Youyou sat down.

"So, what is the method?"

"What I want to say is, Youyou and Zunzun, didn't you two learn teleportation magic? Just set a mark in the Crimson Devil Forest, then teleport back to Axel to rest for a night, and come back the next morning... wouldn't that make it easy to pass?"

The living room became silent, and even Aqua's snoring disappeared.

"...I say, why aren't you talking?" Sato Kazuma felt a little uncomfortable when his companions looked at him with complicated eyes. "I know this method is a little unorthodox, but since teleportation magic is one of the conditions for participating in the mandatory selection of the Crimson Demon Clan Leader, that means this method can be used, right?"

Would you rather escape than fight?
As expected of you!

Zun Zun also said helplessly: "Originally, this teleportation magic is used to escape when you encounter a strong enemy that you cannot deal with in battle. But Kazuma, I didn't tell you to escape all night."

"Shut up! Just tell me if this is a good idea or not!"

Sato Kazuma said this stubbornly.

Honestly, if Huihui was the one taking part in the Trial of the Clan Leader, she would have used this method to pass it without hesitation. However, if it was Yunyun...

"No, I want to pass the level based on my strength."

Youyou said so.

Sato Kazuma looked at his companion with a serious face. He scratched his head hard and finally uttered a word.

"Sorry, Yoyo."

"Hey! Why are you apologizing, Mr. Kazuma?"

"No... I feel like I have tarnished your dream just now. I feel bad about it. I am really sorry."

"It's okay, it's okay! Please raise your head!"

Youyou quickly lifted the shoulders of Sato Kazuma, who was bending over. She was not used to someone apologizing to her like this.

"Come on, Youyou."

Darkness was very satisfied with Youyou's choice. She was an upright Crusader. If she were to be clever like Sato Kazuma, she would be deceiving others and herself, which would always make people feel uncomfortable.

“…I want to take the test seriously and defeat Megumin this time!”

With encouragement from her companions, Youyou showed a determined expression.

——Become the leader of the Red Demon Clan.

This is the only goal of Youyou, who has had no dreams or anything relevant to do since childhood.

When her magic power and intelligence were measured at birth, everyone said that she was worthy of being the daughter of the clan leader and that she would eventually inherit the position of clan leader.

This made Youyou, who didn't even have any friends, very happy.

Then, Youyou began to think that being the clan leader was a matter of course. As a result, he gave up most of his playtime and became less proactive in making friends with other people his age.

Even after finally making friends, he had to give up the fun of farming in order to familiarize himself with the Trial of the Clan Leader.

But at that time, it was Zun Zun who saved her.

The Crimson Demons are free and unrestrained.

The powerful fiancé who has always been called a genius once in a thousand years among the Crimson Demons.

Ignoring the expectations of those around me and pursuing my own dreams, my best friend is now known as a fool who is at the bottom of the class.

Noisy, clever, extremely reliable and giggling teammates.

She lived happily every day, had friends and partners, and someone she loved...

How lucky I am.

——After this trial is over, I must tell my rival that I won this time!
And said what I have never said:
Because of you, I have worked hard until now, and because of you, boring goals have become my life goals. Because of you, who has a dream that is bigger than mine and that no one can laugh at, I have come to the end...

Thank you for being my rival!
"...Then! When I become the clan leader, I must marry Zun Zun! This is the only thing I will never back down from!"

"Oh, I'm looking forward to it then."

"……what?"

When she heard someone's response, Youyou was suddenly stunned. She looked at her companions with complicated and troubled expressions, and Aqua, who had woken up at some point and was looking at her with shining eyes and great anticipation.

"Um, um... I, I just... could it be that... I was careless..."

She moved her throat and her eyes became like mosquito-repellent eyes.

Sato Kazuma crossed his arms, coughed, and said, "That's right. Yunyun just said what was in her heart."

"I didn't expect you to marry Zun Zun, and you're so bold to say it out loud, Youyou, my opinion of you has changed. You're actually a particularly sultry kid, right? But it doesn't matter, the teachings of the Akusis religion are that as long as there is love and you're not an undead, you can get blessings!"

Aqua gave a thumbs up in encouragement.

“Hey, Aqua, stop talking nonsense!” Darkness scolded her. “Don’t mind it, Yunyun. Although I am a little surprised by your boldness, I will do my best to support you! Of course, the same goes for Megumin.”

However, Youyou could no longer hear anything. She staggered, swayed, and fell to the ground with weak legs.

“…No, this is bad! Yunyun fainted from embarrassment! Aqua, Aqua! Hurry up and save her!”

In Huihui's new home, the panicked shouts of her companions were heard, and the clan leader trial originally scheduled for that evening was postponed for one day.

(End of this chapter)