I love time travel the most!

"Huh? Is...is that okay?!"

Youyou looked very interested.

Kobayashi said with a smile, "Of course! I don't think anyone can refuse a Crimson Demon who is exceptional in both intelligence and magic."

This can be considered a compliment.

All members of the Crimson Demon Clan are indeed born Archmages, but this is the first time that Yu-Yu has received such high praise in a clan where everyone is a born Archmages. This makes Yu-Yu both happy and shy.

only……

Youyou glanced at Huihui and whispered, "Your team already has a Crimson Demon Archmage, so you don't need anyone else in the same position, right?"

"You're right!"

Huihui interrupted the conversation, speaking loudly and forcefully, declaring, "This team already has a qualified Archmage like me, so there's absolutely no need for another Archmage, especially one weaker than me! Weaker than me!"

She repeated the last sentence word by word, just like an arrogant little person who had gained temporary popularity.

Youyou looked disappointed when she heard what she said.

I don't know if it's because it's true or because of what my best friend said.

"Youyou, what I like most is collecting artifact equipment. Please forgive me for using such an inappropriate word, but Youyou, you are an exceptionally talented person, and I really hope you can join the team."

"But……!"

"Others share the same idea."

Kobayashi comforted the insecure Youyou, while gesturing for her to look at the other members of the team.

Kazuma Sato gave a thumbs up and was the first to express his opinion, saying, "To be honest, I've had a prejudice against the chuunibyou (delusional) red demon girl in the team for a long time. If we could have another great mage, I would really welcome her."

Aqua looked dumbfounded and simply said, "Since it's Kobayashi's request, then I'll agree."

I was touched by their unconditional trust.

Only Darkness noticed Megumin's troubled expression and said with slight concern, "Actually, if everyone else agrees, I'll agree too, but..."

"Good! 4 against 1, pass!"

Before she could finish speaking, Kazuma Sato interrupted her.

Taking advantage of the situation, Xiaolin said to Youyou, "Joining a team doesn't mean you have to force yourself. If we don't get along, we can disband again. How about it? Consider it a trial and see if you want to team up with us for a while?"

"W-Is it okay?" The insecure Crimson Demon girl hesitated, "Even someone like me, is it okay?"

"There's no need to belittle yourself. Actually, I'm pretty good at judging people."

"That……"

"Wait a mininute!"

Just when Youyou was about to agree, Huihui intervened again, seemingly determined not to let Youyou join the team.

The little girl's eyes darkened slightly as she threatened Youyou, "I'm telling you this precisely because you're my friend. Don't be fooled by what that man (Xiaolin) said; this team actually has serious problems and isn't as wonderful as it seems on the surface."

"W-What's wrong? Why would you say that?"

"We have indeed successively defeated the Demon King's army officers and intercepted the mobile fortress destroyers. But despite this, we are almost universally hated in Axel. In other words, our reputation is quite bad."

...This guy, he really has the nerve to say that.

It was clearly all her and Aqua's fault, yet she still dared to smear the team.

Kobayashi stopped Sato Kazuma, who was about to teach her a lesson.

Huihui continued, "And the composition of the team is also a big problem. There's a high priest who only knows how to drink and show off his banquet skills, a crusader who gets horny after being beaten up in battle, an archmage who can't move after one round, a lewd pervert Kazuma who is hated by everyone in Axel, and a leader who can see through things and always uses sweet talk..."

"Hey! What did you just say all of a sudden?!"

"What's wrong? Am I right?"

"Uh……"

hateful!

There's no way to refute it, absolutely no way to refute it! Because everything Huihui just said is true.

Kazuma Sato then realized that it wasn't just Megumin and Aqua who had dragged down the team's rating; he and Kobayashi-senpai had also made significant contributions.

"How about Youyou, do you still want to join this team?"

"This, this..."

Despite Huihui's attempts to intimidate them, they started to back down, clearly unable to get along with this group of problem children.

The little girl's lips curled into a triumphant smile.

But soon, Youyou realized what was going on and asked in confusion, "Wait, Huihui, you didn't say that on purpose, did you?"

"Aha?"

"Because you see, every time Huihui lies to me, she always says the same thing, without any change. I won't fall for it."

"No, you've misunderstood, this time it's for real."

Is it fair to say that he brought this upon himself?

Even though Huihui was telling the truth, Youyou didn't believe her at all.

Compared to Huihui, who always deceived her in the past, Youyou still trusted Xiaolin more, who remained silent and smiled as if watching a child (Huihui) make a fuss.

"Then it's decided."

"Yes! Please guide me from now on, Mr. Kobayashi."

Xiaolin gently held Youyou's fingertips.

Huihui immediately jumped up from the sofa and shouted, "Wait a minute, Youyou, have you thought it through? Do you really want to join the team?!"

"Huihui, your reaction is quite strong."

"I'm just... worried, yes, I'm just worried about you! Right now, you're basically walking into the lion's den, is that really a good thing?"

"Huihui, I'm an adult now too."

"……I did not mean that."

Youyou's stubborn and unyielding attitude left the little girl at a loss.

Seeing this, Xiaolin deliberately provoked her, saying, "Huihui, you've always strongly opposed Youyou joining the team, is it because you're afraid she'll always want to challenge you?"

"Aha?!"

"Isn't it because you always win by using tricks that you resisted Youyou joining the team?"

"Hey!"

Huihui stared with her red eyes.

That's certainly one reason, but it's more about status and financial security... no, I'm saying this for my friend's safety.

"Actually, I care quite a bit about the promises I make to my companions."

"You can admit defeat if you're scared."

"That's right, Huihui, losing isn't your fault, it's the world's fault. There's nothing to be upset about."

Darkness, Kazuma Sato, and Aqua all expressed their opinions, seemingly siding with Yuuyu.

Huihui lowered her head, her shoulders trembling. Finally, she raised her head, looked directly at Youyou, and said loudly, "Fine! I accept your challenge! Whether it's the team's status or stealing a man, I won't lose! Bring it on!"

"Eeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!"

Youyou was stunned when she was suddenly declared war on.

The competition between team members is one thing, but what's with the fight over a man? Didn't they just become a newlywed couple (just kidding)?

Meanwhile, Kobayashi, standing to the other side, smiled.

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Chapter 271 The Weird Squad is Full of Fun

Whether Youyou's joining is a good thing or a bad thing is hard to say.

Darkness looked at the noisy Megumin and Yuuyu and frowned slightly, saying with some concern, "Is it really a good idea to let Yuuyu join the team? It's not that I don't want Yuuyu to join the team, but Megumin is clearly very resistant."

She has always been with Huihui.

The mature older sister naturally took care of the young little girl; emotionally speaking, she was on Huihui's side.

“It’s alright, Darkness.”

Xiaolin smiled and comforted her, explaining, "Do you really think Youyou is stupid? She's just worried about Huihui."

"Worried about Huihui?"

"Ah. It's because Huihui said those troubling things. Youyou was worried about her friend's safety, but she couldn't just leave with Huihui, so she had no choice but to join the team together."

"Is that right?"

Darkness let out a soft "hmm".

Clearly, she hadn't expected such a hidden story. But there was nothing she could do; Huihui was telling the truth, even though it was meant to intimidate Youyou into not joining. However, Youyou, valuing their friendship, chose to stay.

Yes, this is common in notebooks.

At first, it was just to rescue a friend from the clutches of evil, but unexpectedly, she ended up getting deeply involved herself and couldn't extricate herself. The girl who cherished friendship was thus corrupted... No, we're not villains! Even if our reputation isn't great, we wouldn't do that kind of thing!

"What's wrong? You look so determined."

"No, it's nothing."

Kobayashi casually brushed off Darkness, and the female knight looked at him with some suspicion, but did not ask any further questions.

But then she asked, "Why does Kobayashi insist on having Youyou join the team?"

"what?"

"Look, even if we need a magician to fill the void left by Huihui's weakness, we still have you, Kobayashi, right? I don't quite understand the reason for letting Youyou join the team."

"Because the team needs a normal person." Kobayashi covered his head with his hands, saying helplessly and fearfully, "There are too many problem children in the team. If there isn't a normal person to balance things out, I'm really going to suffocate!"

"Such a simple reason?"