“I’m in a good mood, so let’s buy some souvenirs and go home.”

When you open the door of the confectionery shop, the sweet scent of apples fills you with happiness.

No. When I was wondering which one to choose, I heard the voice of a sister in a pastry chef who had become familiar with my face.

“Welcome, Mr. Ex! The apple pie is just baked.”

“Please cut 4!”

“Since it’s a small meal, shopping is over.”

Afterwards, while waiting for the bag to be packed, I gossip with the gossip-loving sister.

“Relief has finally arrived. I’m a little disappointed with the rangers.”

“Yes, that was good.”

“By the way, did you know that the people in the slums are working hard at the defense base?”

“Actually, my acquaintance’s child is participating, so I’m proud.”

Onee-san’s eyes sparkled as she got closer to the truth of the rumor.

“Her free time or her pastimes are rumors.”

“That’s right! I’ll serve you when we meet, so please advertise your shop.”

“Understood”

“Would the members of Slumdog be happy if I told them?”

“Since you’re so simple, I think I’ll fall in love with you.”

It seems that the boys are participating in a special quest to defend themselves from the Forest Guard, with the rumor that they might become heroes.

keep it up!

◇◆◇◆◇

Around that time

Ex and the others don’t know about it, but the slum people who got on the delicious story were trapped on the outer wall.

The door leading down to the ground was blocked, and only black bread and water were provided at fixed times.

“The reality is so heartless.”

The frustrated boy raises his voice, but it echoes in the void.

“Hey! Open it. I’m worried about the hideout. Please, let me out of here.”

“It’s useless, the forest guard’s errands only come at meal time. It’s better to have food.”

An old man with a resigned face turns the electric box that Sera made with a tired look on his face.

Sera’s groundbreaking invention that allows even the incapacitated to use Ex’s continuous stun has the slight drawback that someone must keep turning it 24 hours a day.

“Who will make up for the shortcomings?” Of course he is weak.

“Don-don-don!”

In addition, since this morning, an unknown bombing sound has been heard from the outer gate to another city guarded by the opposing army.

Since there was no notice of the territorial army here, the stampede had begun, causing anxiety and frustration to reach its peak.

“Hey! Someone please tell me what’s that noise??? Protect the gate over there!”

“I don’t know, and you can’t tell me anyway. Gehogoho.”

When the old man stopped his hand painfully, the Slumdog leader hurriedly snatched the device.

“Oh! Old man. I’ll do it, so you can change.”

“But I still have time”

“Don’t let the old man die. Don’t forget the kindness you gave me to pick up the leftovers. Don’t come over here! Monster”

Forcibly changing the location, turning the electric box vigorously, the bluish-white light became much stronger than before, and the forest crunched through the wires and the goblin’s death cry resounded.

“Without them, the stampede might have already happened.”

“Thank you. Young people are still reliable.”

“But it seems that Brother Ex did this all by himself. What about us?”

“Are you human?”

Surprised when the old man opened his teeth, his heart stopped for a moment and he trembled.

“Stay strong. Old man!”

“Hold on, rescue is just around the corner.”

Tonight, the group of A-class adventurers who came to support them will have a grand banquet in the city that serves both as a welcome and decisive event, and will appear in front of them as heroes tomorrow at the earliest.

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“Ex, who knows nothing, resumes skipping.”

“Hmmmm. Majin Fool has nothing to do with it!”

“What did you think?”

“Until a while ago.”

No way

“When I got home, there were people waiting at the front door who looked like they had finished their work.”

“She seems to be chatting while waiting for someone.”

“Mr. Mara. You’re the ace tonight, but you’re not coming out.”

“But we don’t know each other, so you can’t wait in there.”

“Yes”

“I feel like a veteran adventurer who came to support me.”

I tried to enter the house pretending not to know about it, but it didn’t seem to be overlooked, and from among them, a man in metal armor with shining golden A-class plates, who seemed to be the leader, called out to me.

“I’m sorry boy. Do you know when Mr. Ex is going home?”

“Um. I’m Ex… But”

“He gave me a surprised look.”

“She seems to be scratching her head and rephrasing embarrassedly.”

“Oh, no. I was surprised. When will my father come back?”

“Huh? My parents passed away.”

“…”

“It’s embarrassing for me to shut up.”

“Oh, um. It’s about 10 years ago, so it’s okay.”

“I’m sorry. So when will your master return? We came to greet the archmage.”

“Isn’t it a bad pattern to say no?”

“Perhaps if you’re looking for Archmage Ex, I’m the one for you.”

“Look, you gave me a confused look.”

“I accidentally became an archmage because of the princess’ mischief.”

“I was surprised to receive such a large amount of money, but I would like to return this title.”

“Even though I’m an artist, I feel guilty not participating in this big deal.”

The adventurers who looked at me while looking at me questioningly looked at me and saluted me with a pale face when I showed them a medal to prove my identity.

“I’m sorry. I thought you were an old man. I’m sorry!”

“Never mind”

“It’s my fault.”

“No, it’s the princess’s fault.”

“So, I apologize for meeting you for the first time, but… actually, I have a favor to ask of the Great Wizard.”

“What?”

“I warned you not to work, but it was an unexpected request.”

“Is it possible for Mara to come to your house and not come out after arriving in town, so could you please ask her to come to the victory party tonight? I can’t look good without Hana, the main character.” /p>

“Haha, got it”

“I’ve been asked to do many things, but this is probably the first time.”

When I went inside, a nervous and trembling Rai sister appeared.

“Master. Thank you.”

“I only have a bad feeling about it.”

“Ex! I’ve been waiting for you.”

“…”

“My chest shook.”

“It’s Mara.”

And behind them is Luka, clad in a mute, invisible blue hellfire.

“Damn it!” Fool.

“Creating a situation where it seems like you cheated on me!”

“There’s nothing wrong with me.”

[Event]

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