The legend of the Crimson Demon clan started from Suqing

“I would rather die, jump from here, than team up with Darkness!”

After the third explosion, and the forest suffered another undeserved disaster, Darkness was unable to continue due to being pleasured by the explosion, and with Megumin out of magic and stamina, they had no choice but to return the way they came.

However, since they defeated quite a few One-Hit Bears, the bounty was high, so the trip wasn't a complete loss.

The guild receptionist was speechless with surprise when she saw the large number of One-Hit Bears on the adventurer's card.

Afterward, Chris took Darkness away, not even asking for a split of the bounty.

The group didn't make any plans to team up again tomorrow. After such an incident, Chris probably felt awkward and wouldn't bother them anymore.

The three of them ate dinner at the guild.

At this time, a girl shouted loudly in the guild: "Listen to me! If you're looking for companions, I have a super recommendation! I heard there's a super strong spear master named Rein Scheike in this town! He set the youngest record for becoming a Dragon Knight in a neighboring country, he's apparently super famous..."

"Sounds too suspicious. Besides, why would someone so powerful be an adventurer in a newbie town?" Another girl said with obvious skepticism.

—Because of the succubus shop.

Zun Zun knew that this newbie village was full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers, and the reason they stayed here was because Axel had a highly-rated succubus shop.

“A super strong spear master, huh…”

Finally, a handsome man wearing armor and carrying a long sword with an exaggerated amount of magic on his waist smiled and said, "What I really want are magi and priests, but if I see anyone similar, I'll invite them to join the party."

Huh, this person…

Zun Zun blinked.

Just then, the food they ordered was brought up by the guild's waitress.

Hearing their conversation, the waitress immediately said with a smile: "Then why not invite the great archmage who's been making waves in Axel lately? Moreover, they're a Crimson Demon archmage, and they've even defeated a greater demon."

“Crimson Demon? Defeated a greater demon?”

The magic sword handsome man was slightly stunned and said, "I've been to the Crimson Demon village before, but unfortunately, no one was willing to adventure with me. They have such powerful magic but are only willing to stay in a small mountain village… But a Crimson Demon outside, that means they're willing to adventure, right?"

It had to be said, his brain was quite sharp.

“Big sister, I wonder where that Crimson Demon archmage is currently?”

“Over there.”

Following the direction the big sister pointed, he saw three black-haired, red-eyed people dressed similarly to archmages in the corner of the guild, and one of them was looking back at him.

“Those are them…”

“Ugh, ugh, ugh—”

“Damn it, hmph!”

The two girls sitting across from him didn't have a very friendly attitude towards Zun Zun.

The magic sword handsome man was obviously a man of action. After confirming, he immediately got up and walked over, startling Megumin and Yunyun.

“Excuse me, sorry to bother you. I am Mitsurugi Kyouya, tentatively a magic sword hero. May I ask, are you the Crimson Demon archmages?”

“Y-yes…”

Yunyun answered timidly.

After hearing the name Mitsurugi Kyouya, Megumin seemed thoughtful.

And Zun Zun had already confirmed it.

“Excuse me.”

Mitsurugi Kyouya tried his best to put on a friendly expression, even though the two girls beside him weren't friendly at all.

He said, "Actually, I want to gather companions to go on an adventure. You are also Crimson Demons who want to adventure, right? How about we team up…"

“No need.”

“Ah, ah, what?”

Mitsurugi Kyouya's expression was a little stiff, obviously not expecting Zun Zun to refuse so decisively.

Actually, Zun Zun didn't have any prejudice against Mitsurugi Kyouya. On the contrary, he was quite grateful to him, after all, he took care of the chained-up sister's business.

If it was just Zun Zun himself or with Yunyun, joining his party wouldn't be impossible.

However, there were three archmages on his side, the configuration was severely unbalanced, plus there was the recently famous, mentally problematic explosion girl—Megumin, teaming up with him would only harm him.

Mitsurugi Kyouya sighed and said, "Is that so, that's really a pity…"

“Wait a minute, what kind of attitude is that!”

“That's right! Kyouya is a famous magic sword hero, he took the initiative to invite you and you're still so ungrateful!”

The two girls shouted.

“Eh? W-wait a minute…”

Mitsurugi Kyouya wanted to stop them, but it was too late.

And these words had already angered Megumin, she slammed the table and shouted: "What do you mean! Are you deliberately looking for trouble! Alright, the Crimson Demons always respond to challenges! Come on, let's have a good fight!"

“Afraid of you! A steel plate with no curves, what right do you have to talk big here. You even dare to say you defeated a greater demon, I think you're boasting! Don't think I don't know the nature of you Crimson Demons!”

“What did you say!!!”

They had indeed touched the red line, Megumin's eyes were red and the temperature of her small face gradually increased.

“Zun Zun, take him down!”

“Kyouya, teach him a lesson!”

They said to Zun Zun and Mitsurugi Kyouya in unison.

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Mitsurugi Kyouya looked embarrassed, he waved his hand and said, "N-no… this is just a misunderstanding, th-that…"

“Hey, did you hear, Mitsurugi is going to duel someone!”

“Who's the opponent!?”

“Zun Zun, the great archmage from the Crimson Demons who defeated a greater demon!”

“What, we have to watch this!”

This kind of thing spread the fastest in the guild. Under the encouragement of others, the two were inexplicably about to duel.

Outside the guild, on the street.

Many adventurers gathered around.

“Hey, Mitsurugi and Zun Zun are both powerful people, what should we do if we get caught in the crossfire being so close?”

“What nonsense are you talking about! So exciting, so exciting, it's rare to see a battle between experts in person… It'll be worth it even if we die this time!”

He spoke the audience's thoughts.

“Why did it turn out like this…”

In the arena, Mitsurugi Kyouya also sighed and said, "Sorry, my companions have caused you trouble. But I will end this battle soon, I won't let you get hurt."

“Oh, you mean to say, you're stronger than me?”

“Isn't that so?”

“…I've really been underestimated.”

Zun Zun narrowed his eyes, somewhat angry.

Actually, Mitsurugi Kyouya wasn't wrong.

A mage and a warrior facing off head-on, the warrior definitely has the advantage. Secondly, Mitsurugi Kyouya's level is higher than Zun Zun's, plus he has the magic sword bestowed by the goddess that can cut through everything, it's understandable that he's so confident.

However, Zun Zun is no ordinary archmage.

“Since you're so confident, then I'll decide the starting signal, how about it?”

“Of course.”

Mitsurugi Kyouya nodded in an extremely gentlemanly manner.

Zun Zun grinned wickedly and said, "Then, let's start counting to 5."

“Please.”

“1, 2, 3, 4…”

Light of Saber!

Zun Zun's magic shot out.

“Eeeeek————!”

In the instant that Mitsurugi Kyouya couldn't react, the violent lightning-based superior magic landed on him, the powerful light was even able to see his bones, while he let out an embarrassing scream.