I love time travel the most!

This was the first time he had been recognized by everyone, and Kazuma Sato, who was in the limelight, was even more pleased with himself.

“But magic isn’t everything,” Darkness suddenly said. “Magic is just a byproduct of becoming stronger. I feel that we should value skills more.”

"You're right."

Magic is powerful, but its discovery is rare and often goes unnoticed. Many people go through life without ever learning magic unless they are forced to learn it by reading magic books.

If that's the case, how can someone without magic become stronger?

The answer is [skills].

Under certain conditions, it can bring about special effects or enhance one's own abilities.

What it has in common with magic is that the inspiration for skills is related to nature or interest in addition to experience points, but the difference is that there is no limit to the number of skills that can be learned.

Many adventurers possess skills that share common or similar effects.

Furthermore, there is a higher degree of homogeneity among individual races. For example, elves have auxiliary magic skills, while dwarves have strength enhancements.

However, there is another type above that.

—Rare skill.

Skills that are low in repetition and few in number are called rare skills.

Without a doubt, Kobayashi's [Sothing Hero] is a rare skill.

By the way, (SoChing) is probably a transliteration of "Konosuba".

Xiaolin couldn't help but complain.

Arrogance and Humility

Clearly, this is his true nature.

They always adopt a superior attitude towards everything they know, pointing fingers at others; but when they encounter areas they are not good at, they show their humble side and humbly ask their seniors for advice.

This is an inherent characteristic, or rather, a flaw, that most time travelers possess.

Kobayashi was no exception, and he did not deny his own inner thoughts.

"Additional insight and learning abilities are slightly enhanced."

He was very satisfied with both results.

【Demon King's Special Attack】

It's probably because he's the hero who was expected to defeat the Demon King, and this is how he manifested in the world of "Konosuba".

It could also be due to Aqua, since this silly goddess most wants to successfully defeat the Demon King and then return to the Celestial Realm to continue being a useless shut-in.

"Greatly enhanced when attacking enemies with the [Demon King] attribute."

It feels very similar to the description of Ais Wallenstein's... that Fiora's PVE exclusive skill, "Revenge Princess".

And for some reason, Kobayashi had a strange premonition that it would play a huge role in the future.

If the previous effect remains to be confirmed, then the next one will definitely be a phenomenon caused by Aqua.

The Favor of the Water Goddess

pet……

Could it be that drop of divine blood?

Fearing that the "Blessing" would fail, he recklessly incorporated divine power that was condensed countless times, causing Kobayashi to experience severe pain all over his body.

Even now, thinking back on it, Kobayashi still can't help but shudder, because it was just too painful.

However, the results were quite gratifying.

"Immune to all negative effects in battle, all abilities are greatly increased, and physical and mental strength are continuously restored."

This one ability alone surpasses all the others.

"Then let's hurry up and go to the Adventurers' Guild to change our class, and then try out the new [Blessing]!" Sato Kazuma seemed very impatient.

He couldn't wait to receive the "favor" and then, like Kobayashi, stage a spectacular comeback.

The group arrived at the Adventurers' Guild.

"Welcome, Mr. Kobayashi. Are you here to take on some high-level mission? Coincidentally, the guild has a few missions that are quite suitable for your team recently."

Luna was very enthusiastic when she saw Kobayashi.

By making a series of big moves, Kobayashi and others have proven their strength, and as celebrities, they are naturally very popular.

Unfortunately, they weren't there to accept a mission this time.

Explain your purpose to the guild staff member.

Upon hearing this, Luna covered her mouth in surprise and exclaimed, "Mr. Kobayashi is actually going to change jobs?!"

This sentence swept through the entire Adventurers' Guild like a storm, and suddenly the surroundings fell into a deathly silence.

"What, what's wrong?"

Why has everyone suddenly fallen silent?

Aqua and Kazuma huddled behind Kobayashi in fear, while Megumin and Darkness were completely bewildered by what had happened.

I just said I wanted to change jobs, so why are people making those faces?

Little did they know that many people had advised Kobayashi to change jobs, but the stubborn Kobayashi was just as headstrong as Megumin, who was only interested in [Explosion Magic]. No matter who tried to persuade her, she turned a deaf ear and continued to do things her own way.

Everyone is wondering if he has some unspeakable secret, after all, many powerful people in Axel also have unspeakable secrets (referring to the succubus shop).

However, everyone is lamenting that if Kobayashi had switched to a higher-level job, what kind of brilliance would he have displayed?

But now, Kobayashi has actually changed his tune.

This is bound to shock everyone.

But none of the adventurers in the guild said anything. Only the drunken Duster came over to gossip, but Kobayashi brushed him off with the excuse that he wanted to get stronger.

Then Xiaolin successfully completed her full-time job.

After changing their jobs, the group left the Adventurers' Guild in a flurry and headed straight for the plains.

Watching the group's retreating figures, the adventurers said meaningfully:

"got windy."

"...Hmm, just how much of a shock will this rising star bring to the world?"

"I am looking forward."

"Feel the same."

"But the future belongs to them."

"Let's retire early and let the young people take the stage."

"that's right."

"Feel the same."

The group grinned, their wooden wine glasses clinking together in mid-air before they downed their drinks with a carefree gulp.

By the way, they were just showing off.

Unaware of this, Kobayashi and his companions had already arrived on the plains.

Kazuma Sato asked curiously, "Senior Kobayashi, why did you decide to become a Grand Magister? Of course, I don't mean to influence your decision, but I'm wondering if there's some ulterior motive behind becoming a Grand Magister. Like... kicking out that useless little blaster from the team, or something like that."

"——!!!"

Huihui hadn't really cared at first, but when she heard what Sato Kazuma said, she suddenly froze, feeling completely disoriented.

Are they really going to kick me out?

The little girl stared at Kobayashi expressionlessly, saying nothing, but her worry and fear were evident.

"Sato-kun, you scared Megumin." Kobayashi slapped Sato Kazuma's shoulder hard, making the frail adventurer wince in pain. Then he smiled and said to Megumin, "Don't worry, I didn't mean it that way. Megumin is an indispensable companion. Sato-kun was just joking."

Think about it carefully and you'll understand.

Huihui is already an inseparable member of the team, and no matter what happens, he will not let the little girl leave.

"...Hmph, after all, I am one of the top-tier Explosion Archmages, and I am popular in any team!"

"Hehe, I wonder who was crying and begging to be taken in back then, even saying they were willing to carry my luggage."

"What did you say?!"

Megumi's boasting was instantly exposed by Kazuma Sato.

As expected of a sadistic and charismatic man who believes in gender equality, he has absolutely no understanding of how to be considerate of girls.

"But why did Kobayashi choose to become a Grand Magister?" Aqua was also very curious.

Kobayashi explained, "To compensate for the team's lack of sustained magical output."

Admittedly, Huihui's [Explosion Magic] is unmatched in power, but she can't rely on [Explosion Magic] for everything. Otherwise, it would be like using a cannon to kill a mosquito every time, and she wouldn't be able to afford the compensation debts.

Furthermore, skills like those of swordsmen and knights can be copied using the "Clumsy Imitation" skill.

Compared to magical enhancements, physical abilities are clearly more worthwhile with magic.

"I see."

Hearing Xiaolin's explanation, the others nodded.

Ultimately, it was a sacrifice made to make the team's member allocation more comprehensive.

He really made me cry to death.

Just then, several giant toads hopped and leaped from a distance.

Darkness's eyes lit up, and he excitedly went forward to play slime play with them, but Kobayashi grabbed him and then used silk thread to tie him up tightly.

"K-Kobayashi-senpai?"

"We can't let her make a move, because we need to test the effect of [Blessing]. Of course, none of you can make a move either."

"oh oh!"

Kazuma Sato quickly responded, and Aqua and Megumin dragged Darkness away, quickly disengaging from the battlefield.