I love time travel the most!

"Hmph, a formidable enemy has appeared?" The chuunibyou-sama stepped forward and said, "Kobayashi, I'm not like that good-for-nothing Kazuma over there. I've grown a lot lately! Just watch, my even more refined Explosion Magic! Exploison!!!"

Before they could even react, Megumin's instant-cast [Explosion Magic] descended from the sky, instantly blasting a giant toad to ashes.

Then the little girl collapsed limply to the ground.

"W-How is it? My magic..."

"So powerful!...No! It is powerful, but it only killed one monster, right? And not only that, the number of monsters has increased!"

Kazuma Sato angrily launched into a tirade of curses.

Amidst the increased temperature and powerful tremors caused by the [Explosion Magic], a large swarm of giant toads were awakened and crawled out of the ground to surround them.

"W-what should I do, Xiaolin! I don't want to be eaten! I absolutely refuse to be eaten again!"

The silly goddess's legs went weak at the sight of so many giant toads. Remembering the scene of being swallowed up before, she was so frightened that she quickly hid behind Kobayashi.

I can understand being scared to the point of having a stress reaction, but she's supposed to be a goddess, can't she at least have some self-respect?

"I've come to vanquish the monsters!"

The blonde female knight's eyes blazed with eager anticipation upon seeing the giant toad. She wasn't after bondage, but rather wanted to prove her strength. Reborn, she was no longer the same!

"Take this! Drink it!!!"

Darkness charged towards the monster in front of him, then raised his knight's sword high and brought it down on its head—

It landed on the plain, raising a large area of ​​land.

"Missed it completely..."

"Huh? That's strange?"

Darkness stared at his hands in disbelief, then cried out in panic, "W-what do I do, Kobayashi! My attacks aren't hitting! What am I going to do?!"

Kazuma Sato seemed to understand something: "Could it be that because Ais and the others went back, Darkness has returned to normal? In other words—"

"Synchronization failure in different terrestrial planes?!"

Xiaolin was stunned for a moment.

But he quickly cheered up again.

Yu-Yu, carrying the chuunibyou little loli on her back, asked in surprise, "Mr. Kobayashi, why can you still laugh?"

"Because that's Darkness, that's what makes her so adorable."

"No, I don't understand what you're saying at all! Oh no! Kobayashi, let's run away! Let's run away!"

Seeing that the female knight was useless and that Huihui had lost her magic and become a burden, the foolish goddess panicked and started shouting. The others, following her lead, subconsciously went after her.

"...Wait, why are we running?"

Only Xiaolin looked puzzled, wondering if these idiots had forgotten something.

Chapter 342 Newlywed Wife Darkness

Although it was a bumpy ride, they managed to complete the mission and receive a hefty reward. However, they weren't as happy as they had imagined; instead, they collapsed in the living room of the mansion, utterly exhausted.

Aqua and the other problem children, whom she had gotten used to, were actually fine, except for the female knight Darkness, who went back to her room without saying a word and wouldn't come out.

Kazuma Sato asked curiously, "What's wrong with her?"

"You idiot Kazuma, you really aren't delicate at all." Aqua slumped onto the large sofa, as if her bones had been removed.

The provocative words greatly displeased Kazuma Sato, who glared at him and said, "You idiot Aqua, what did you say?!"

"Darkness is clearly so depressed because he's been missing his attacks again."

"Uh...isn't this the norm?"

He was initially quite angry at Aqua's comment, but upon reflection, it seemed to be true. He scratched his head, looking embarrassed, but still stubbornly replied.

Aqua said with a sly smile, "Hmph, that's why I said that idiot Kazuma has no luck with women."

"Then tell me what we should do now?!"

"Well... I can actually understand Miss Darkness's feelings, so I think she really needs comfort right now."

Youyou timidly raised her hand and offered her advice during their argument.

"Comforting...yes."

Huihui wholeheartedly agreed.

Every time her [Explosion Magic] fails to unleash its full power, she becomes depressed for a while. If someone comforts her then and instead scolds her for ruining the environment, things would definitely be much better than they are now.

No, usually they would scold you.

Knowing what she was thinking, Kobayashi secretly scoffed.

Huihui asked, "What should we do?"

Aqua shrugged: "Someone has to comfort her, I guess."

Kazuma Sato nodded: "Well then, I'll leave Kobayashi-senpai to you."

Megumin and Aqua raised their hands and said, "I agree."

Youyou echoed softly, "That's what I think too."

Without giving Xiaolin a chance to react, they handed the task over to him in just a few words.

Kobayashi paused for a moment, then asked, "Wait, why am I the one who has to come?"

Kazuma Sato thought for a second and said, "Go with the flow?"

What does "going with the flow" mean?

He strongly resisted such irresponsible and ambiguous statements.

Aqua asked curiously, "Doesn't Kobayashi want to?"

It's not that I'm unwilling.

"Then there's no problem. Good luck, Kobayashi."

Huihui concluded the conversation with a definitive statement, and judging from their expressions, they seemed to have her completely under their thumb.

Youyou tugged at his sleeve and whispered, "Well... actually, everyone trusts Mr. Kobayashi because whenever everyone is in a bad mood, it is Mr. Kobayashi who encourages everyone. This is also everyone's expectation and trust in Mr. Kobayashi."

Yes, that sounds nice, but the core message is that Xiaolin is best at making inspirational platitudes, so this task was given to him, nothing more.

"Fine, since none of you want to go."

Kobayashi sighed and accepted the task.

With encouragement from these troubled children, we climbed the stairs to the room on the left side of the second floor, which was Darkness's room.

bang bang bang-

After knocking three times, he said, "Darkness, it's me, Kobayashi."

"Kobayashi? Please come in!"

"excuse me."

After receiving permission to enter, push open the door to Darkness's room.

Look around.

Unlike Megumin's room, which was filled with various dolls and strange props, the female knight's room was tidy and spacious. Apart from the necessary bed, wardrobe, table, and lamp, there was nothing else.

Rather, it is precisely because it is spacious that it appears tidy.

To be honest, they had close physical contact, doing intimate things in places like the bathroom, kitchen, or balcony, but they never did it in each other's rooms. It must seem incredibly strange to outsiders.

Darkness asked curiously, "Lin, is something the matter?"

"It's nothing, it's just that everyone is worried about your condition, so they sent me to check on you." Kobayashi didn't hide his purpose.

"Really? I'm sorry to have worried everyone."

She lowered her head apologetically.

"Don't feel sorry, because she's a comrade." Kobayashi glanced at the female knight in front of him and asked, "How are you feeling? Is there anything wrong? If you're not feeling well, Aqua can treat you."

"It's okay, I've recovered."

"really?"

"real!"

Although Darkness spoke frankly, one could still see a hint of bravado in her words; the missed attack must have been a big blow to her.

In this case……

Kobayashi let out a soft breath, then looked directly into her eyes and said, "Darkness, there's something I'd like to ask you. Could you tell me my wish?"

"Ah, ah, if I could do that—by the way, is that a very earnest and urgent wish of yours?"

Xiaolin's words aroused the female knight's curiosity and nervousness, because this was the first time the man in front of her had asked her for such a favor.

Even when doing those strange and shameful things, there is never this seriousness and sincerity.

All I heard was—

"It wouldn't be wrong to say that it will influence my future life."

"Human life?!"

Darkness was startled.

Is it really that important? Should we discuss it with other people?

Seemingly guessing what she wanted to say, Kobayashi spoke first: "Only you can ask me to do this, Darkness. So, I hope you can grant my wish."

"Wait a mininute."

Darkness couldn't help but interrupt, asking, "Can you respond to something this important right away? At least let me hear what it says before you decide."

She did not presume to accept it.

It's not that she doesn't trust the man in front of her, but that she's afraid she won't be able to do what he wants and will disappoint him.

"Okay, I understand. Now, please allow me to express my wishes."