You call this magic?

"You still have the nerve to say that!" Aqua's expression was similar to Kazuma's. She really didn't want to come.

It can be seen that this guy regrets it from the bottom of his heart.

Ethan could also imagine that if the plug-in in his mind was not a note, but an Aqua who was incompetent at everything, he would never have reached this point today.

"Okay." Ethan said smoothly, "It's fate that we met in this way. Is your team full? I just happened to be--"

Before Ethan could finish his words, Kazuma appeared beside him at a speed Ethan had never expected, and knelt down and bowed: "If you don't mind, I really want to take you as my godfather!"

"Kazuma, don't you have any dignity at all?" Aqua showed a shocked expression. This happened in public.

"If he's around, the Demon King might soon..." Having said that, He Zhenyin smiled and made a gesture of wiping his neck.

"If you don't mind, I'd like to have you as my godfather!" Aqua's knees instantly made zero-distance contact with the ground.

Aqua and Kazuma knelt neatly, and Ethan couldn't do anything about it.

They are indeed the most entertaining duo.

“However, I have something to say.” After confirming his joining Kazuma’s team, Ethan added at the subsequent team meeting, “We still need to continue recruiting.”

"What? With you here, godfather, why do we need a fourth person to share the money... No, to hold us back!" Aqua said quickly.

The truth is out!

"You two won't let me fight while you stay at the back and do nothing, right?" Ethan's smile was as bright as a spring breeze, but it made Kazuma and Aqua break out in cold sweats.

They really think so.

"I'm telling you, no way. I can join, but I can't stand lazy people. If you want me to be the team's backup, you have to work honestly."

“Yes…” Kazuma was depressed for a few seconds, then cheered up as if he had thought of something. “I understand. Godfather, you’re doing this so that I can become stronger. Don’t worry, godfather. I will definitely level up quickly and will definitely not hold you back!”

"And one more thing."

"Godfather, please say so." Kazuma came over and rubbed his hands, acting very attentive.

"Don't call me godfather, my name is Ethan."

"Okay, godfather, no problem, godfather."

"Ask me to quit the team again."

"Yes, Boss Ethan!"

In this way, Ethan successfully infiltrated Kazuma's team. However, in the next few days, they still acted separately. According to Ethan, he would not act with them until Kazuma and Aqua recruited suitable teammates.

As a result, Ethan continued to go on quests alone, while Kazuma and Aqua were still squatting in the Adventurer's Guild, waiting for the next destined person.

Two days flew by.

Ethan stepped into the Adventurer's Guild and immediately saw a little girl in a cloak and a large pointed hat posing in front of Kazuma.

His expression brightened. It seemed that he could learn explosion magic.

However, just as he was about to go over and join in the fun, he felt the corner of his clothes being pulled.

When he turned around, he saw Chris raising a finger at him, gesturing for silence.

Could it be that there is intelligence?

Ethan's expression remained unchanged as he turned and followed Chris out of the Adventurer's Guild.

When they arrived at a secluded place for the five of them, Ethan snapped his fingers and set up a soundproof barrier.

"Ethan, I found one of your companions." Chris said seriously.

"Where's the other one?" Ethan instantly grabbed Chris's hand.

"Ah, please be gentle, you hurt me..." Chris frowned slightly, revealing a somewhat aggrieved expression.

"Sorry..." Ethan took a step back and stared at her intently.

"What we can confirm is that a month ago, the little princess of the ancient Kingdom of Belzer got a new bodyguard named Yubel."

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The bodyguard of the little princess of the ancient kingdom of Belze?

This was quite unexpected news for Ethan.

However, it was Yubel. Ethan found it hard to imagine her being someone else's bodyguard. According to Ethan's understanding of Yubel, the probability of her being a free adventurer in this world was much greater.

He didn't know what Yu Bei'er's specific considerations were, but any news was better than no news.

He rubbed his chin and even thought it was very good news.

Being a princess's bodyguard is much better than being a prince's bodyguard. Moreover, living in the royal circle, with Yu Beier's personality and strength, she will probably not suffer any losses and should live a much more comfortable life than here.

"This is the best news I've heard in the past few days. Thank you, Chris." Ethan said sincerely.

His attitude made Chris feel a little embarrassed. "Well, I'm sorry, because I haven't found any information related to Philen yet..."

According to Chris's explanation, she asked many goddesses and angels on good terms to search together, but in the end, they only found the news that Yubel entered the ancient kingdom of Belzer. As for Philen, it seemed as if he had never appeared in this world.

"So, she wasn't able to travel through time at all?" Ethan asked with a frown.

"I'm sorry." Chris felt a little disappointed because she couldn't help Ethan.

As the goddess who manages this world, she is quite concerned about such matters.

"It doesn't matter. I can only hope that she stayed in her original world." Ethan sighed. Seeing Chris's slightly depressed look, he subconsciously reached out and touched her head.

Chris stiffened.

Realizing what he had done, Ethan immediately retracted his hand: "Uh... I'm sorry, Goddess."

"I told you to call me Chris. I'm not a goddess now, I'm just Chris the Thief." Chris pouted and waved her arms in dissatisfaction, but Ethan could only see the cute part.

The chest is a bit flat.

"Ahem, anyway, you don't have to be so respectful to me. I don't want to be recognized by human children, or it will cause a big commotion!" The blush on Chris's little face had not yet faded, and her eyes were very serious.

That was true. Ethan had also witnessed the fanatical love that people in this world had for the goddess Eris. To put it bluntly, it didn't seem like a religious belief, but more like an idol shining brightly on stage and his fans in the audience.

Ethan looked at Chris's face carefully. How should I put it? Judging from her appearance, she was indeed worthy of the title.

The chest is a bit flat.

But it's not a big problem.

"Oh, there's one more thing." Chris calmed down and, even though she didn't need to lower her voice, she still spoke stealthily, "Have you joined Aqua-senpai's team now?"

"really."

"Well, um, although Aqua-sama may seem unreliable, she's actually a very capable senior. So, I hope you can bear with me for a while..."

She was halfway through her words when she caught Ethan's gentle and caring gaze.

"Eh?"

Ethan put his hands directly on Chris's shoulders.

"Eris... Oh, no, Chris, you really don't have to defend Aqua. If you're too kind, you'll end up getting sold out and counting the money for her. Be good, dear."

Looking at Ethan's gentle and somewhat abstract smile, Chris was dumbfounded, but could only sigh silently in her heart.

Of course she knew what kind of person her predecessor was, but he was the predecessor who had taken care of her after all. Although the relationship between the two gods is indeed complicated now, and the relationship between their sects has been incompatible for many years, this is also very similar to the idol industry. The two idols may have a good relationship in private, but their fans greet each other's families online every day.

"Since I've received your help, I can't just sit there and do nothing," Ethan said. "After all, we're already members of the same team. It wouldn't be right not to take care of her, so I'll do my best to ensure her safety."

"Ah, thank you." Chris smiled again.

Aqua, you should be happy to have such a good junior instead of taking advantage of him.

The chest is a bit flat.

After all, it was a matter between two gods, so Ethan couldn't say anything.

After saying goodbye to Chris, the thief goddess disappeared into the depths of the alley.

Although she is a goddess, her professional abilities as a thief are quite decent.

Back at the Adventurer's Guild, he had just taken a step inside when two figures rushed towards him at the speed of light. They slid towards Ethan and hugged his thighs: "Yi... Boss Ethan, we've recruited someone!"

“Kukuku, are you Kazuma and Aqua’s boss?” A girl, even smaller than Chris, approached with a rather arrogant tone. She flung her cloak behind her and struck a familiar Chuunibyou pose, covering her eyes. A wicked smile curled her lips. “My name is Megumin, and I’m an Archmage who wields the most powerful offensive magic—Explosion!”

Ah, here it comes, the third abstract of Kazuma's team.

But... she looks so young. When I see her in the real world, I always feel that she has just graduated from elementary school. She is too young.

"Hey, little Loli, show some respect. Boss Ethan is the strongest [Adventurer]!"

"[Adventurer], isn't that just an entry-level profession?"

"That's what I said, but the boss is incredibly strong, little Loli, just wait and see!"

“Wow, Kazuma, you actually used such a difficult idiom! It seems like your brain is finally opening up a little!”

"Aqua, shut up!"

Ethan covered his face and turned around to walk out of the guild. Damn, I can't afford to lose face like this!

"Wait, Boss, don't go! Take us with you!"

"Yes, yes, Boss Ethan, let me, the [Grand Mage], show you my strongest offensive magic!"

Huihui also integrated quickly, and Kazuma just shouted a few words and then followed suit, calling him the boss.

"Anyway, let's go and defeat some monsters first." Ethan quickened his pace.

……

In the suburbs, there’s still the classic giant toad… After all, the most valuable item nearby, apart from the [Rookie Killer] that Ethan hasn’t seen yet, is this thing.

When they stood there, Huihui had a wild smile on her face, which was totally unlike what a child of her age could put on.

"Watch carefully, everyone! This is the ultimate attack magic, Explosion Magic!"

After a long chant, Megumin pointed her wand at a giant toad nearby.

"[Explosion]!"

After a violent explosion, Ethan, standing expressionlessly behind the shocked crowd, officially learned the world's most powerful offensive magic.

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"That's too strong! Is this [Explosion Magic]?"

Kazuma and Aqua both showed shocked expressions, and then, after a few seconds, Megumin, who was striking a cool pose, collapsed to the ground.

"Hmph, Explosion Magic is my secret technique. It's extremely powerful, but it also consumes a lot of mana, so I'm over-consumed and can't move..."

"Waste, ahhhhh——" Kazuma knelt on the ground with a sad face and let out a miserable wail.

I originally wanted to show off to the boss that I had brought in an invincible mage, but the result was like this?

At the same time, the giant toads nearby were awakened by the loud noise and almost small earthquake-like impact caused by the explosive magic. After noticing Ethan and his group, they rushed over in groups with their mouths wide open.

"Old, old, old, old, what should I do?" Kazuma didn't run away immediately. After all, Ethan was beside him, which made him feel a little more at ease.

He was very smart. This was what Ethan called a fallback time.

"But, whether it's last time or this time, isn't the quantity of this stuff unexpectedly large?" Ethan's voice was a little confused.

He knew that giant frogs were a local specialty, but were their numbers really that exaggerated?

“No, I don’t know…” Kazuma and Aqua hid directly behind Ethan. “Anyway, boss, we can only rely on you here. Come on, boss! Invincible boss!”

彳庍口巴.

The air began to vibrate. In Ethan's hand was a small magic wand that looked like a branch, but the magic power contained in it was so strong that even Huihui, who was lying on the ground, opened her eyes.

At this moment, there was only a terrifyingly bright shining light in her eyes.

【Explosion Magic】

That light was even more dramatic than the explosion magic released by Megumin. In just a moment, it engulfed all the giant toads rushing towards them.

The sky-high explosion even created a huge mushroom cloud rising into the sky above the grass. Huihui, who was lying on the ground, was directly blown away by the shock wave. If Aqua had not subconsciously reached out her hand, she would probably have been thrown more than ten meters away like a rag.

When everything returned to calm, Ethan showed a strange look.

Even though I was just testing it out, the power of this thing is really fucking huge.