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"...I was just browsing around."

Kazuma Sato was completely speechless.

Is he the kind of person who would run off to a succubus shop at the drop of a hat?

...It seems that's true.

A man with self-awareness couldn't help but cover his forehead.

“Yes, there’s no rush to catch the Flash Runner Lizard.” Kobayashi thought his suggestion was good and said to Bell, “How about we go and experience the local customs and culture of Axel? It’s quite interesting, unlike the Labyrinth City.”

"If we don't go to the succubus shop."

"I'm not going!"

Sato Kazuma glanced at it angrily, then shoved Bell and walked out.

Kobayashi also instructed Ryuu not to follow.

I still feel a little uncomfortable when there are girls around.

The three left the mansion.

To be honest, Axel is really no match for Labyrinth City. After all, one is on the edge of the country, while the other is at the center of the world, and the two are completely different in terms of prosperity.

Especially since the succubus shop feature has been rejected first, it seems there really aren't any good places to go.

"It seems this is the only option."

"...I understand the logic, but why did we come to this street?"

The three of them, Kobayashi, were standing at the beginning of a street, watching the pairs of customers inside, and their lips twitched involuntarily.

You can tell this place is a famous dating spot just by looking at the vendors with hearts everywhere.

I really don't know what to say about these three grown men coming to this place.

"Don't say that, there are still many fun places here."

Kazuma Sato, however, had a different opinion.

He led the two through the streets with practiced ease, as if he knew the area very well.

I really don't know why a single guy like him would be so familiar with this street.

Could it be that he's looking forward to a date with a lovely girl someday, and that's why he came to scout out the place in advance to prepare a perfect plan so he won't embarrass himself?

But in Xiaolin's opinion, he would definitely be disappointed when the time came because of rain, stall closures, changes in location, and so on.

Hopefully, my words won't come true.

Weaving through the crowded streets, the three, led by Kazuma Sato, arrived at a vendor's stall.

This is a mini-game where you can take the plush toy by shooting it with a bow and arrow.

And coincidentally, this was the same stall he had visited with Youyou.

"Sato-kun..."

"Actually, Amy wants that little dragon plush toy, so please!"

"Could that Amy be a succubus?"

"Yes, that's right!"

Kazuma Sato readily admitted it and bowed.

I really don't know how he managed to hook up with a succubus, but when I think about how that Duster—the guy who's on par with Kazuma Sato as one of the small-time thugs in Axel—can attract a young succubus, Kobayashi doesn't care anymore.

"But Sato-kun, didn't you see this sign?"

Xiaolin pointed to the sign standing in front of the vendor's stall.

The sign read, "Archers and those with sniping skills are prohibited from shooting," meaning Kobayashi couldn't shoot either. Moreover, the vendor had been watching Kobayashi closely, seemingly ready to stop him at the slightest provocation.

"I know, so..."

"Could it be..."

The two turned their heads together and looked at a white-haired, red-eyed boy.

"Huh? Me?!"

Bell was startled, then quickly waved his hand in refusal, saying, "No, no, no, I've never used a bow and arrow before, absolutely not!"

"That's exactly what I wanted, Bell!"

Kazuma Sato patted him on the shoulder.

The purpose of this game is to make a profit; otherwise, there wouldn't be a sign with conditions, meaning that someone who has never used a bow and arrow is just right.

After much persuasion from the two, Bell finally agreed.

Then Bell awkwardly picked up the bow and arrow, and under the smug look of the stall owner who thought he was going to make a quick buck, he shot the doll that Sato Kazuma wanted.

"Eh?!"

The stall owner was stunned.

This outcome was expected. Although Bell had never used a bow and arrow before, he was still a Level 3 adventurer and his accuracy at a distance of ten meters was quite good.

In order not to cause the vendor owner heavy losses, they gave up the remaining shots and left under the vendor owner's grateful gaze.

Kazuma Sato was delighted to receive the doll he wanted and said he would treat everyone to dinner that night.

Thanks to this, Bell ate many novel and delicious foods.

As they approached the end of the street, they found a group of people blocking their way, as if something had happened.

The three curious people crowded around.

Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a striking power game, similar to hitting an object. Through force transmission, a weight-like object would rise, and this method was used to test the strength of the force.

There was nothing unusual at first, but the fact that the prize was an Adamantite ore attracted so many people to watch.

"Anyone? Anyone else? Just 1 Eris! If you can make the weights ring the bell above, you can take this 30 Eris Adamantite ore! Anyone else? Anyone want to take on the challenge?!"

Even though the vendors kept shouting and the prizes were very generous, people just watched without trying their luck.

This looks quite difficult.

Kobayashi said to Bell, "How about it, do you want to give it a try?"

No, I will—

"Wasn't your weapon destroyed in the battle with the [Bull]? That's the hardest mineral in the world, and even my weapon was made from it. If it were made into a weapon, although it wouldn't be as good as your [Hestia Blade], it would still be far superior to your previous short sword and wouldn't be a hindrance in battle."

"..."

"How about it, do you want to try it?"

"Ah."

This time, he readily agreed.

In order to defeat his opponent, Bear Grylls, who has set his sights on the "fierce bull," is incredibly proactive.

The three then stepped forward.

Upon seeing this, the stall owner beamed and said enthusiastically, "I didn't expect another challenger to appear! Sir, would you like to test your strength?"

The deliberately provocative words heated up the atmosphere.

Very good at marketing.

Bell obliged, nodding solemnly.

The vendor didn't mind and said loudly, "Then, please unleash your potential and show the audience your skills!"

Bell was about to take out his money when he realized he didn't have any money in this world.

Kazuma Sato, with great insight, took out 1 Eris and gave him a thumbs-up with a smile to cheer him on.

Encouraged, Bell nodded solemnly.

The vendor shouted again, "No time limit, but you can only make one move! Any method is acceptable, whether it's attack or magic! As long as you can make the weight hit the bell above, you can take away 30 Eris's worth of Adamantite ore! This customer, are you ready to begin?"

Bell nodded.

He closed his eyes and began to take deep breaths, while at the same time, a strange bell rang, and white light spots continued to gather on his right wrist.

"Huh? Where did that sound come from?"

"This bell is..."

"It came from that boy!"

"What kind of magic is that?"

Having already regarded the facility in front of him as a hypothetical enemy, Bell subconsciously activated his strongest skill.

—A hero's wish.

The more power you accumulate, the greater the bonus.

To achieve a reversal against an unreasonable and overwhelming force with only a tiny bit of strength is the mark of a hero.

Now, his maximum charging time is three minutes.

As time passed, the bright light on Bell's wrist became increasingly dazzling.

Finally, Bell stretched out his right hand, pointed forward, and shouted:

"—Flame and Lightning!"

boom! ! !

An exaggerated burst of fire erupted in the pitch-black night, blasting vendors, vendor owners, and onlookers into the sky with this fierce magic.

The sudden loud noise startled passersby.

The streets descended into chaos again.

Amid shouts and curses, the three took advantage of the chaos to escape.

Kazuma Sato wiped the sweat from his forehead and said with a relieved tone, "Luckily I ran fast, otherwise I would definitely have been caught and thrown into jail by that evil devil Sena."

"Ah, that's right."