The legend of the Crimson Demon clan started from Suqing

After defeating Kengamine Hibiki, Zun Zun was completely famous, which was also the main reason he agreed to duel the Demon Sword Hero.

The best way to become famous quickly is to step on the shoulders of the strong.

As for the effect—

"Look! That's Zun Zun, the Archmage of the Crimson Demons! He defeated a Greater Demon and Kengamine Hibiki!"

"Kengamine Hibiki? The Demon Sword Hero?"

"That's right, it's him!"

"Really?"

It seems the effect was remarkable. Everyone was pointing and praising Zun Zun, who was sitting in the corner.

At this rate, invitations would surely pour in, teams would be formed, he would defeat and become the new Demon King, marry a rich and beautiful woman, and reach the pinnacle of life! Just thinking about it was a little exciting.

However—

"Need a mage? Okay, go ask Zun Zun."

"Wait, wait!"

"Why are you stopping me?!"

"Use your thick skull and think carefully! It's just a slime, how could we bother the powerful Zun Zun? You'll just be mocked! You might even be seen as provoking him!"

"Oh, right, right! I understand, let's find someone else."

The adventurers who originally wanted to invite him immediately gave up under the rebuke of their companion, and instead invited someone else and happily went to do the task.

—Bang!

Zun Zun slammed the table hard, scattering the card tower that Yoyo had painstakingly built, causing her to tearfully pound Zun Zun's shoulder.

Damn it!

He's become even more unattainable!

Hui Hui, who was helping Yoyo rebuild the card tower, asked curiously when she saw him like this, "Zun Zun, why are you so angry? I know you really want someone to invite you to a team, but it doesn't matter even if it's just us, right?"

"That's right, I'm often alone," Yoyo said with a hint of sadness.

"I'm saying… agreeing or not is one thing, but not being invited is another!"

Zun Zun felt like a seemingly aloof but secretly passionate male god, appearing indifferent on the surface but actually caring a lot inside.

"Haha, you guys seem to be troubled?"

Just as Zun Zun was considering whether or not to condescend to invite someone else, a voice that deliberately pretended to be frivolous and low-class like a hoodlum came from his ear.

Turning his head.

This was a man with dull golden hair and slightly handsome looks. He was wearing ordinary adventurer's clothing, and a long sword was hanging on his waist.

"There's no helping it, that's how celebrities are."

He flicked his golden hair, raised his head proudly and said, "For example, I'm too popular. As soon as I strike up a conversation with someone, they run away shyly… Ah, I'm really a sinful man."

After speaking, he even winked at Zun Zun.

Could this guy be that one?

Hui Hui and Yoyo exchanged glances, each with obvious bewilderment.

"…Who is it?" X2

"It's me! Dust! The most popular man in Axel's beginner village!"

He shouted this while stomping his feet.

Hui Hui didn't care about outsiders, but Yoyo whispered, "I heard the counter sister at the guild say that in Axel there is a hoodlum who is hated by everyone, even dogs are annoyed by him, and his name Dust is like trash dust that everyone in Axel sees as… could it be you."

"Aren't you the trash among trash? Where are you popular?"

"Waaaaah!"

Dust, who was stabbed by Zun Zun, burst into tears and said aggrievedly, "I kindly came to invite you, but I was scolded as trash! If you don't buy me bubble wine, I'll keep crying… Look!"

At the same time, he secretly peeked at Zun Zun's reaction.

He was just faking tears and taking the opportunity to swindle wine. As expected of a hoodlum from Axel.

"Enough, Dust."

A girl wearing a cloak and with a raccoon tail walked over from behind and slapped him without any politeness.

"That hurts… Lynn!"

"I'm sorry, my companion is causing you trouble."

Lynn lowered her head.

Dust complained first, "Lynn, this time it's not my fault. I kindly invited them but I was scolded as trash, you have to stand up for me!"

"Isn't that right, trash scum hoodlum."

"Lyn, Lynn…!?"

Being said that by his own companion, even the thick-skinned Dust almost couldn't hold it in.

The two introduced themselves in a playful manner, letting Zun Zun know who they were.

"So, what do you need?"

"Ah, sorry, actually we wanted to invite you to do a quest."

According to Lynn, there is a monster called the Beginner Killer near Axel. It is a cunning, alert, and very fast monster, because it is very intelligent and even attacks adventurers.

"That's how it is, our team's archer (Kees) and Crusader (Taylor) were injured to protect me."

Lynn looked a little guilty.

Dust scratched his head and said lazily, "Originally, this should be considered our carelessness, but everyone found that this Beginner Killer is a bit too strong. If it continues like this, it may bring danger to other newcomers, so we must nip it in the bud as soon as possible."

After speaking, he momentarily revealed a serious expression, which quickly disappeared.

Zun Zun and Lynn noticed it.

Yoyo and Hui Hui were more concerned about the monster.

"Will there be more injuries…"

"Hmph, a mere Beginner Killer is definitely no match for my Explosion magic!"

The two were excited.

However, Dust and Lynn knew that Zun Zun was the one who could make the decision among the three. In fact, Zun Zun, who defeated Kengamine Hibiki, was the one they invited, and Yoyo and Hui Hui were just extras.

A disaster beast that threatens the town cannot be ignored.

"We'll accept your request."

"That's great, thank you!"

Lynn said with a smile.

Soon, the five of them headed straight outside the city.

The team's personnel configuration was extremely unbalanced. Four of the five were mage professions, and only the hoodlum Dust was a warrior… and his swordsmanship was ordinary.

But it wasn't a problem.

Beginner Killers always lurk near places where small monsters like goblins or kobolds gather, using these small fry that even novice adventurers can defeat as bait. Adventurers are often injured due to negligence.

Their target was the goblins.

According to the Beginner Killer's habits, it will protect the goblin group used to lure adventurers. Now that Zun Zun and the others have attacked the goblins like this, as long as there is a Beginner Killer nearby, it will jump out to fight.

"Yoyo and Lynn are responsible for the small monsters. Once the Beginner Killer jumps out, Hui Hui and I will deal with it. As for Dust… is there any need for you to exist?"

"That's too much! I can protect you too!"

"Then let's do it like that."

"Hey!"

After a simple task assignment, Zun Zun and the others began their battle plan.

Yoyo released intermediate magic on the goblin group. The powerful intermediate magic instantly annihilated many goblins. Lynn also followed up to clear the small monsters after a brief daze.

Zun Zun was on alert around, and Dust also became serious. His expression was very solemn.

"Behind!"

As Dust shouted, the grass behind the group began to shake violently, and a black object jumped out from it.

The object rushed straight at Yoyo and Lynn, but was blocked by Dust who rushed forward in time. On closer inspection, it was a beast similar to a tiger, with a completely black body.

"Yo, we meet again!"

The horizontal long sword blocked the Beginner Killer's mouth.

"Roar——"

"Shut up!"

Simple foul language, the ultimate enjoyment.

Dust cursed, then kicked it in the chin. While the Beginner Killer was in pain, he held up the long sword with both hands and pierced its throat.

"Dust, get out of the way!"

Zun Zun shouted, Dust seemed to react and released the long sword in his hand, turning from an expert into a rookie, screaming and running around.

This acting is too fake.

At the same time.

"—Explosion!"

"Waaaaaah——"

This time he was really scared and screamed. The powerful magic pushed Dust's back forward, causing him to pounce on Lynn.

To be precise, he deliberately knocked down Lynn. It was unknown whether he wanted to protect her or take the opportunity to take advantage of her.