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Chapter 291 I'm really not a hero

"Thump thump thump... Pfft ha~~~~"

In a corner of the guild bar, Aqua gulped down her sparkling wine and let out a decadent sigh, like a middle-aged man.

A slightly tipsy expression, a swaying body.

You can tell how much this lazy, silly goddess is enjoying herself right now.

Kazuma Sato said with a look of disgust, "Can you stop acting like a middle-aged man? Aren't you a goddess? At least act like one!"

Aqua, slightly drunk, pouted and said, "What does it matter? Today is a day to celebrate, so what's wrong with indulging a little?"

Aqua, slightly drunk, pouted.

I really want to complain about her. When will she ever stop indulging herself?

Today, the kingdom honored them, publicized their great achievements, and most importantly, announced them in front of all the adventurers in the town. Such high-level treatment made Sato Kazuma secretly very happy.

Look at those adoring gazes.

He was absolutely ecstatic!

Then, feigning extravagance, he downed the glass of sparkling wine in one gulp, earning enthusiastic praise from the others.

Actually, that's not all.

The kingdom's awarding of bounties to celebrate was just an excuse. The most important thing was that Aldap—that infamous lord disliked by all the villagers—was arrested on suspicion of colluding with the Demon King's army and would most likely not return.

That's the reason they're excited.

"That despicable lord has been captured! It's truly gratifying!"

Aqua slammed her glass on the table, splashing wine onto Kazuma Sato's face.

However, this time, unusually, Kazuma Sato didn't argue with her, because the silly goddess had hit the nail on the head.

Kazuma Sato chimed in, "Even I, with all my magnanimity, am angry after two consecutive robberies of the kingdom's bounty, let alone the idea of ​​doing it a third time!"

Just now, when Aldap was demanding compensation, he and Aqua were the loudest shouters in the crowd.

Since the two valued money the most, they naturally protested loudly when they heard that they would not only not receive the money, but also be burdened with inexplicable debts.

Huihui was the same.

Although she didn't say much, the magical power emanating from her indicated that she was on the verge of exploding. If Darkness hadn't intervened in time, the guild would have been abuzz with the biggest fireworks display of the night.

Needless to say, Youyou, an innocent young girl, had never seen such corrupt and dark practices, casting a shadow over her young mind.

Darkness, on the other hand, said with great interest, "Didn't everyone think that Aldap just now had the air of a country lord? That evil, lewd, and disgusting look in his eyes was like he wanted to strip all the women in the room naked... Ha... Ha... Ha..."

"...I'm sorry, we don't understand."

Kazuma Sato couldn't help but complain.

The female knight in my own squad is really too abnormal; she's always thinking of strange ways to play.

Fortunately, she didn't go crazy at the time, otherwise it would have definitely caused a huge mess.

What he didn't know was that at that moment, when Kobayashi was pinching her buttocks tightly in a direction unseen by others, bringing her both pleasure and pain, he was also suppressing the perverted female knight's desire to cause trouble.

"But that's strange."

"what happened?"

"That lord didn't falsely accuse Darkness of damaging the lord's manor and demand compensation. That's generally impossible, isn't it?"

"Yes, that's really strange."

This question made the team members think deeply.

Given Aldap's despicable nature, he would never pass up an opportunity to gain even greater benefits.

That's because he's afraid.

Kobayashi chuckled softly.

The team members exchanged glances, and upon realizing their shared confusion, Sato Kazuma asked, "What do you mean, Kobayashi-senpai?"

Kobayashi explained, "Because the Dustinis family is a prestigious noble family, and also a major noble family that manages Axel and other surrounding beginner villages, how could Aldap possibly cause trouble for their superiors? Most importantly, Dustinis was one of the biggest contributors in this campaign to subdue the Demon King's officers."

The reason is that the kingdom has awarded Darkness a certificate of merit, and if Aldap were to demand compensation from Darkness, it would mean that he is questioning the kingdom.

How dare a mere lord of a newbie village question the kingdom's decision? Does he have a death wish?

The others suddenly understood.

"Looks like that evil lord actually has some brains."

"You idiot Kazuma, how can you be a lord if you don't have a brain?"

"What did you say?"

"I'm calling you an idiot!"

"You are!"

"You are!"

They started arguing again, and especially under the influence of alcohol, they were more prone to losing their temper than usual. If Darkness hadn't pulled them apart in time, they probably would have been fighting.

But Aqua is right.

Aldap is bad, but not brainless; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to remain a lord for so long without making any mistakes. At least his management skills are commendable.

If Aqua and Kazuma Sato were to manage the territory, it would cause a major upheaval within three months.

Especially Aqua.

If we're not careful, the foolish goddess could turn this town into the stronghold of the Axis cult, and it's not impossible that the kingdom would later accuse her of treason.

It absolutely must not turn out like that!

Kobayashi quickly banished the terrifying thoughts that had surfaced in his mind.

At this moment, Youyou suddenly asked in confusion, "Um... I have a question. Why doesn't the lord think that Miss Lalatina stole the treasure? Is it also because of her status?"

"……What did you say?"

"I'm sorry, I misspoke! I'm so sorry, Miss Lalatina!"

The shy girl realized she had used the wrong words and quickly apologized to Darkness.

however--

"Stealing treasure... being framed for something you didn't do, then being taken away by an evil lord... being tortured in a dimly lit room filled with all sorts of tools, and no matter how hard you try to defend yourself, it's all in vain, and you only suffer more severe punishment... This feeling... is just amazing!"

The perverted female knight, her cheeks flushed red, fell into a delusion and began to gasp for breath.

That's a really landmine-like statement.

Actually, if we don't just look at appearances, Darkness's level of perversion is comparable to Aldap's.

"Eek~~~~"

He pinched the female knight's waist hard, making her cry out and snap out of her delusions.

Kobayashi explained, "It has nothing to do with her identity. I think it's probably because she doesn't dare. Don't let Darkness's appearance fool you, she's a Knight of the Cross, and a pure paladin who worships the goddess Eris. They value honor above all else."

That's why Aldap is considered smart.

The Church of Eris is the state religion of the kingdom, and its influence is considerable. Even if the church doesn't pursue the matter, other Eris followers will make him suffer.

"I see." Youyou nodded in understanding, then apologized again, "I'm sorry, Miss Lalatina."

"N-nothing... Please don't call me by that name, please..."

Darkness buried her head in her arms in shame and indignation; clearly, she couldn't accept such a lovely name.

I really hope that Youyou, who is also ashamed and indignant about her name, can understand the same thing.

Just then, a strong stench of alcohol filled his nostrils, and at the same time, a drunken shout came from behind: "Hey, Xiao Lin! You're the biggest hero today, a true hero! How can you just sit in the corner drinking silently!"

"Duster, you've had too much to drink again."

The newcomer was none other than Dust, one of the notorious scoundrels in Axel who was on par with Kazuma Sato.

Looking at his nonchalant demeanor, who would have thought that the blond man in front of him was actually a real hidden master, and a dragon knight who rode dragons both during the day and at night?

Kobayashi rolled her eyes at him and said, "What is it now, Duster? Can't even a bottle of sparkling wine shut you up?"

"No way! The wine is delicious, but it doesn't feel as enjoyable without the main character. Don't you all agree?!"

Duster shouted to the guild members to liven things up, and received an even more enthusiastic response.

Seeing the provocative looks around him, Kobayashi gradually got carried away: "You guys... alright! Let's get this party started, guys!"

"Oh oh oh oh oh oh!!!" xN

Under the divine performance of the banquet goddess Aqua, the guild atmosphere reached its peak, turning into a lively sea of ​​activity.

After the banquet.

It was already dark, and everyone else left. Kobayashi and the others also planned to return to the mansion.

It was supposed to be a happy day, but the silly goddess in the corner who kept vomiting ruined my whole good mood.

Kazuma Sato pinched his nose and moved away from her: "Seriously, if you can't drink, then drink less."

“That’s right,” Kobayashi sighed, patting her back. “It’s not like it’s some expensive wine. If it were a divine wine, I could understand, but it’s just ordinary sparkling wine…”

"Wait, divine wine? What divine wine? I've never heard of it."

Upon hearing this word, Aqua suddenly sobered up and grabbed Kobayashi's arm.

His eyes gleamed, like a vicious wolf.

This guy……

Not only Kazuma Sato, but even Kobayashi couldn't help but feel disgusted with her.

How much of a drinker are you?! You idiot goddess!

"Xiao Lin, Xiao Lin, what is this divine wine? Tell me quickly, tell me quickly!"

"Let go, let go! What are you so excited about, you idiot Aqua! I'll talk, I'll talk! So just let go!"