Megumin x Male Reader

Chapter 16: A Herd of Runners

(Hi. Quick thanks for 5k reads. I mean, there's 6k now, but still. It means a lot to me, really. Also, sorry for the long wait. I got sick and didn't have energy to write. Anyway, enjoy the chapter.)

The day after getting the rewards for their deeds, Y/N was in his room, laying on his back on his bed while reading the letter from the royal family.

Letter: "Greetings, Y/N L/N-san. The royal family thanks you for your actions against two Demon King's generals. We're expecting much more from you and your party, and look forward to your next heroic deeds. If you and your party manage to defeat more powerful monsters, like Demon King's generals, perhaps we will invite you to have dinner with us."

Y/N: "Dinner?! With the royal family?!"

An invitation to dinner with the royal family is usually an honor, and a must, but to Y/N, it felt more like a drag. Dealing with royals sounded annoying to him. After a moment of thought, he kept reading the letter.

Letter: "Now, about the sword we gifted you. We heard that you're from a distant land, like many of this country's strongest adventurers, most of who are living here in the capital. So, we asked them what someone like them would like. Many of them answered, "A katana." Apparently, it's a popular type of sword from your land and quite excellent. Currently, the one you have is the only one in the kingdom of Belzerg, so do take care of it. Our craftsmen gave it their all. In any case, keep up the good work. We expect much from you."

The letter ended there, with a signature from the royal family. Y/N looked at the sword leaning against a wall.

Y/N: "The only one... Damn. And of course they had to give it to a total novice."

Yeah, real smart of them. Anyway, he put the letter on the table and took the necklace in his hand, again. He's really obsessed with it.

Y/N: "... Wait, wouldn't it be a great excuse to give this to Megumin if or when we get invited there? Yeah, it definitely is a great excuse."

Suddenly, someone knocked on the door and Y/N quickly pocketed the necklace. After taking his sword from the wall and holding it in his left hand, Y/N opened the door and saw Kazuma.

Y/N: "What?"

Kazuma: "We're going to Wiz's."

Y/N: "Why?"

Kazuma: "To tell her about Vanir's death."

Y/N: "Uh... Why would she care about that?"

Kazuma: "Oh yeah, you don't know. Wiz is a Demon King's general."

Y/N: "... She's a what?"

Kazuma: "A Demon King's general."

Y/N blinked a few times, a dumbfounded look on his face.

Y/N: "WHAT?!"

Kazuma: "Hey, don't shout. It's not that big of a deal. She just maintains the barrier around the Demon King's castle. Basically, she's a general in name only."

Y/N: "Oh. Vanir was the same, actually. Wait, why the hell didn't you tell me?"

Kazuma: "Cuz that's the reason I was nearly executed. Sena asked if I had relations to the Demon King's army, I said no, the bell rang because I technically lied, since Wiz is a general."

Y/N: "... Pfft."

Kazuma: "Did you just laugh?"

Y/N: "No."

Kazuma: "... Whatever. Let's just go now. C'mon."

The two bros left the mansion and began walking to Wiz's shop. Y/N took his new katana with him, just because, and held it in his left hand. The two soon arrived at her store and stood in front of the door.