I love time travel the most!

"……I see."

Kobayashi suddenly sighed, then said to Hestia and the others, "High Goddess Hestia, how about staying in Axel for another day? After all, we've come all this way to another world, and I haven't done my best to be a good host..."

"That's right! It's okay to take another day, I'll show you more about the local customs and culture of Axel!"

The highly emotionally intelligent Kazuma Sato immediately spoke up to persuade him to stay.

Aqua shouted foolishly, "That's right! I'll bring out my treasured sparkling wine! Let's have a grand celebration!"

Although Huihui and Youyou didn't know what was going on, they still tried to persuade them to stay.

Hestia was also very excited to hear that a banquet would be held, and that there would be a collection of sparkling wine.

"But……"

She looked at the flashing, running lizard with a troubled expression.

“Hiss…hiss!”

"What? You're saying you're willing to take us back here tomorrow?"

“Hiss…hiss!”

"Really?! Thank you!"

Hestia communicated with the Flashing Running Lizard again and quickly received a response that they could be sent back tomorrow.

"So……"

"Alright, let's start the banquet!!!"

"Oh!!!" xN

Aqua shouted, and then the others echoed her loudly.

Lily and Belle were taken aback by the enthusiasm of the others, but since the matter was already settled, they could only smile wryly and go along with their nonsense.

Hopefully, things won't get too out of hand.

Bell hoped so.

Chapter 338 Konosuba's Specialty, Part Two: Gashapon (Gashapon)

After agreeing with the Flashing Running Lizard to meet back at the same time the next day, the group headed back home.

However, instead of returning to the mansion, he went to the public bathhouse, after all, he was given a good welcome by the giant toad.

After washing up, the three of them came out feeling refreshed. They had specially prepared three bottles of milk as a finishing touch.

"Thump thump thump~~~Pfft!" X3

They drank the milk with relish, not even letting go of the liquid left on the bottle cap.

Then the three of them lay comfortably on the sofa to rest and enjoy the relaxation after their hard work.

"I'm sorry, Bell, for bringing you to such a shabby place."

Kobayashi said apologetically.

In any case, Axel is just a beginner's village; it has basic infrastructure, but it's nowhere near as luxurious and comfortable as a mansion. Plus, there are too many people, so we had to make do with bringing them here.

"That's not true! It's enough!"

Bell quickly waved his hand.

You should know that when he first started adventuring in the dungeon, he only went to the free bathhouse built by the guild. Even the bathhouse that was renovated for the familia's residence was requested by his own family. He didn't care about these things.

At that moment, Kazuma Sato patted Kobayashi on the shoulder.

"What's wrong, Sato-kun?"

"Senior Kobayashi, would you like to try the gashapon machine?"

"Gashapon machine?"

"That's the one."

Following the direction he was pointing, Kobayashi and Bell looked over.

In the corner of the bathhouse stood a peculiarly shaped machine. It looked exactly like the gashapon machines displayed on the streets or in front of stores in modern society, except that it was not as fancy and was made entirely of wood.

"It really is a gashapon machine! But why is it here?"

"I caused it."

"……Um?"

“I caused this. Has Senior Kobayashi forgotten the contract I signed with Banir?”

Oh, I remembered it.

Some time ago, Kazuma Sato created many convenient products for modern society. Barnier saw these business opportunities and signed a contract with him. Presumably, the gashapon machine was one of them.

But the odds of winning with gashapon machines...

All I can say is that I understand everything.

I wonder how many people get hooked on gashapon machines. While they may not go bankrupt, they'll certainly empty their savings, only to end up with the bare minimum reward and a thank you note.

"By the way, one twist costs 1000 Eris."

"You're a real devil."

"And the grand prize is a one-year free voucher for the Succubus store."

"You are a great sage!"

Kobayashi felt no shame at all for changing his tune, after all, the grand prize was simply too generous.

Not just gashapon machines, but any lottery format changes its nature completely once the value of the grand prize far exceeds the value of the gashapon itself.

Don't worry about not winning the grand prize. The laws of the Empire are the same as those of the island nation; deception and fraud are not allowed, and anyone found guilty will be convicted.

Moreover, Kazuma Sato doesn't need to fake it.

Don't forget who Barnier is.

As the Grand Duke of Hell, who rules over demons and is also an idol worshipped by succubi, he doesn't need to pay a heavy price in this regard.

"It's not just succubus invitation tickets, there are also some other small prizes. How about it, want to give it a try?"

"Um……"

Kobayashi wasn't actually that interested in these things.

Perhaps because of past traumas, even if told there's a big prize involved, they won't be tempted at all; instead, they'll treat it as a scam and stay far away.

Bell seemed quite interested, but since he didn't have Su Qing's currency, he could only watch longingly.

"Bell, why don't you give it a try?"

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

"Of course. Just treat it as a game, and try it without any pressure."

After saying that, Kobayashi handed him a handful of coins, and then Bell began his gashapon adventure.

That's really strange.

Given Bell's personality, he should have politely refused even if Kobayashi repeatedly asked. Unexpectedly, the novel gashapon machine had such a great attraction for him.

Is it just his personality?

However, at this moment, the man next to him said as if he had planned it all along, "Alright, we've finally gotten rid of him."

"Sato-kun?"

"Senior Kobayashi, what exactly is your relationship with Miss Ais? Let me make it clear beforehand, don't even think about lying to me. I noticed there was something going on between you two a long time ago. The way that blonde swordswoman looked at you, there was definitely something wrong with it."

"So that's why you specifically helped to persuade them to stay?"

I don't know whether to call him clever or just like to do unnecessary things.

Although Kazuma Sato has some shortcomings, he is top-notch in terms of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, provided that you don't make him think you are a hopeless problem child.

"But Miss Ais and I don't have anything special about us."

"Hey, stop joking!"

"it is true."

Under his disbelieving gaze, Kobayashi organized his thoughts and said, "Actually, Miss Ais and I don't have much interaction. We've just gone to the depths of dangerous dungeons together, dealt with monsters ravaging towns together, investigated the truth hidden in the darkness together, and even opposed each other for some reason before finally understanding each other's true thoughts."

"Wait, we haven't had much interaction yet?"

Kazuma Sato had already envisioned a dramatic love story in his mind, filled with battles, conflicts, and understanding, evolving from competition to eventual acceptance and love.

Unfortunately, it seems that no feelings developed between us.

That's incredibly insensitive.

Sato Kazuma, whose delusions had been interrupted, looked completely incredulous, but Kobayashi insisted, making it difficult for him to press further.

but!

"That look in Miss Ais's eyes, there was no doubt that she was reluctant to part."

"Reluctant to give up?"

“That’s right. Although I don’t quite understand either, I think Miss Ais still has some expectations, and Senior Kobayashi should respond appropriately.”

"Looking forward to it... I understand, I'll respond appropriately."

Seeing Kobayashi nod earnestly, Sato Kazuma completely relaxed. The senior he trusted wasn't just a giant in words but a Yordle in deeds; he would definitely respond well to Ais.

"Speaking of which, where are Aqua and the others? They're moving way too slowly!"

Kazuma Sato was getting a little impatient.

Although there were many of them, it shouldn't have taken this long. The three of them had been waiting here for almost 3 hours, and it was already dark!

"If you don't come out soon, I'm going to rush in!"

"You just want to spy, don't you, you lewd and sly one?"

"Without a doubt, it's both grotesque and real!"