I love time travel the most!

Luna said with some distress, "Actually, there are two griffins outside Axel. One of them was killed, which caused the other to go berserk. Many adventurers have tried to kill it but have returned empty-handed."

"Could it be that we didn't..."

"No, it's the guild's fault for not investigating properly, not yours."

Despite her statement, Kobayashi and the others still believed that the responsibility lay with them.

Kazuma Sato said he would give it a try when asked to accept the mission to subdue the griffin.

One reason is that she has experience, and even if it doesn't work, she can still get Ryuu to help; the other is that the griffin's feathers are useful, as they are the material used to weave Kobayashi's right glove.

In addition, the bounty was very high, so the group set their sights on the raging griffin.

Plains outside Axel.

"Sato-kun!"

"—Sniper!"

Kazuma Sato, the sniper in the squad, stood on high ground, drew his longbow, and fired an arrow.

With its exceptionally high luck stat, it easily hit one of the griffin's eyes.

“Cry——”

With a high-pitched shriek like an eagle, the griffin, its left eye injured, circled in pain in mid-air. Then, Kobayashi seized the opportunity, flicking his right hand and sending a silk thread soaring into the sky to entangle its wings.

Pull hard!

The griffin, which was not in a stable position, was immediately pulled off and fell to the ground. Its wildly flapping wings stirred up a thick fog that was enough to obscure the view.

Seeing this, Kobayashi seized the opportunity to rush forward and beheaded the victim with a single blow.

The whole process was swift and efficient.

"Oh oh oh!!!" X4

As Kobayashi raised his longsword, the rest of the team cheered.

This was the first time they had defeated a powerful monster without relying on Liu Zi's strength; they used the power of the team.

Today is a memorable day.

"However, the mission to subdue the griffins ends here."

"what."

The two griffins, one male and one female, came to the resource-rich and war-free starting village of Axel in order to reproduce.

That's why they hunted livestock on ranches as food reserves, and that's why the guild put a bounty on their heads, ultimately leading to their defeat by Kobayashi and his friends.

It can only be said that every sip and every bite is preordained.

Last time, they ambushed and killed the female griffin while the male was away. They thought the remaining male griffin would leave, but Kobayashi and the others underestimated its loyalty to its mate; it never left even in death.

Unfortunately, no griffin eggs were found.

It was probably attacked by Kobayashi and the others before it was even fertilized and during the preparation process.

Otherwise, it wouldn't be a bad idea to keep it as a pet or train it as a mount.

Soaring through the sky, being a griffin rider instead of a dragon rider isn't so bad.

After successfully defeating the griffin once again, Kobayashi and his companions' reputation spread even further, far more enthusiastically than before.

After all, there is no harm without comparison.

The fact that many adventurers went to hunt the griffin but returned empty-handed, while only Kobayashi and his companions succeeded in defeating it, speaks volumes.

The next few days were rather uneventful.

There should be both the thrilling life of an adventurer and the laid-back life of a lazy bum.

At the request of the entire team... mainly Aqua and Kazuma Sato, they suspended their adventurer activities and quietly awaited the arrival of spring.

...That's how it should be.

One day, while Kobayashi was enjoying a leisurely afternoon lying on Ryuu's lap, Aqua rushed out of the room in a flurry.

"Xiao Lin————!!!"

"What, what's wrong?"

Under Liu Zi's slightly resentful gaze, Xiao Lin couldn't help but straighten up.

Aqua waved a very familiar parchment scroll in her right hand, proudly puffed out her chest, and loudly proclaimed, "I, the goddess of water wisdom, have successfully deciphered [Blessing]!"

"……what?"

Kobayashi's mouth dropped open in surprise.

He didn't actually have high expectations for Aqua, after all, she was something created by a god from another world, and she was an existence on the same level as Aqua.

If it were that easy to crack, how would the gods of other worlds lose their dignity?

I never expected happiness to come so quickly!

Chapter 208 The Hero Appears!

"Aqua, you said you've broken the [Blessing]?"

"Well, that's right!"

Thinking she had misheard, Kobayashi asked Aqua again to confirm, and received an affirmative answer.

Seeing Kobayashi's surprised and hesitant expression, Aqua puffed out her chest and proudly claimed credit: "Who do you think I am? I am Aqua, the goddess of water wisdom! A mere 'blessing' from another world is a piece of cake for me! So... the guild still owes me 20 Eris, and they're pressing me hard. Please, Kobayashi, help me!"

She suddenly changed her attitude and tearfully asked Kobayashi for help.

This guy……

One can't help but suspect that Aqua hurriedly broke off the favor because she was being chased for money.

Others might not do that, but the silly goddess in front of you is very likely to do it.

Did you use your own name to buy alcohol on credit from the guild again? When are you finally going to learn from Kazuma Sato and earn your own money to buy sparkling wine (at the succubus shop)?

Honestly, I really want to teach her a lesson.

But forget it.

Aqua truly deserves credit for deciphering the "Blessing," and punishing her further might dampen the enthusiasm of this foolish goddess.

After a moment's thought, he came to his senses and saw Aqua looking at him timidly, appearing cowardly as if afraid of his anger. Seriously, if you're afraid of being scolded, then don't do it!

If I didn't know that Aqua's nature was hard to change, I would really suspect that she had some kind of special hobby like the perverted knight and did this on purpose.

He let out a deep sigh.

I will pay the outstanding amount later.

"Really?!"

"But! There's no reward this time, understand?!"

"...Yes, yes!"

Kobayashi lowered his gaze, successfully teaching the foolish goddess a lesson.

Of course, it's only temporary.

Make a mistake, correct it, then make the same mistake again; make a mistake, correct it, then make the same mistake again, keep practicing until you're refined—Aqua is the perfect embodiment of what Uncle Benshan was talking about.

Kobayashi then gathered all his companions together and informed them of the existence of [Grace].

It wasn't explicitly stated that it was obtained from a god in another world, but rather that it was something Aqua had created, a permanent bonus that allows everyone to break through their original job limitations.

The group of people all expressed great interest after hearing this.

Needless to say, Kazuma Sato, as an adventurer, has the lowest attribute values ​​and is unable to change jobs, so he wants to use favors to make a brilliant comeback.

Huihui, on the other hand, is willing to try anything that can increase the power of [Explosion Magic].

Darkness shared the same idea; if she could endure more brutal beatings... well, more damage, and protect more people, she would be willing to give it a try.

"So……"

Kobayashi simply took off his shirt.

Upon seeing this, Darkness's face instantly turned red, and he stammered, "W- ...

"how could it be possible!"

Kobayashi interrupted her strange delusions.

[Grace] needs to be unlocked by having a mark made on your back with the blood of a god, which is why you need to take off your clothes.

"Yes, that's right."

Darkness sighed, but what did that disappointed look mean?

"Wait a minute, Senior Kobayashi."

Kazuma Sato suddenly called a halt

Kobayashi asked curiously, "What's wrong, Sato-kun?"

"Can this stupid goddess really be trusted? To be honest, I've given up on her. She's always useless in inexplicable ways and always a hindrance... I have serious doubts about the 'favors' she concocts."

"What did you say?! You idiot, Kazuma, are you trying to pick a fight?!"

When she heard someone questioning her, Aqua immediately became angry.

But Kobayashi stopped her.

He sighed and said, "Sato-kun, haven't you heard: verifying the truth always requires someone to sacrifice. If no one verifies it, how can we ensure that the [Benefit] is effective?"

"But……"

"Or, Sato-kun, why don't you do it?"

"I reject!"

Kazuma Sato looked disgusted.

He said that because he doesn't trust Aqua; it's absolutely impossible for him to try it.