Would You Kindly Slay the Demon Lord? (Konosuba X Male Reader)

Episode 22

The sun shone brightly at the same day for the millionth time, as we see in front of the Axel Town's gates, Y/N stood. His gaze sharp and his breath collected.

The same flock of birds flies off, getting off the same birch tree, the sky filled with the same chirps.

Y/N: Here he comes.

From the other side of the small hill in front of the town, the same metal clad armor started to show up, as we see Dullahan approach the town.

He keeps riding his headless horse towards the town, when he stops at seeing Y/N.

Dullahan: You...!

Y/N: You...

The memories flood back into the Dullahan's mind, as he sighs and gets off of the horse, as the horns in the town start blaring loudly.

Dullahan: This is getting boring now, you know? This has happened too many times for it to be exciting and thrilling. I keep killing the same pathetic wimps you call your friends, then you, and then you come back, and it all happens again.

He yawns, as Y/N activates Electro Bolt II and electric arcs cover his left hand.

Y/N: If you're done with your trash talk, I'd like to begin this charade.

The town adventurers start to group up at the door, and we see Kazuma and Aqua running to the fronts, as they stop, soon being joined by Megumin and Darkness.

Darkness: What is Y/N doing out there?!

Kazuma tries to run to Y/N's help, but Dullahan swings his hand and a barrier of black energy surround the two, separating Y/N and him alone, as Kazuma shouted in frustration from the other side.

Kazuma: *frustrated* Y/N! What are you thinking, going out there alone? We need to face him together!

Y/N didn't look back, the arcs of electricity crackling around his hand as he took a step toward Dullahan.

Y/N: I've got this, Kazuma. Stay back.

His steady voice masked the guilt he felt for not wanting them anywhere near this fight.

From behind the barrier, Aqua, bewildered and frustrated, clenched her fists.

Aqua: *yelling* What's gotten into him? Why does he think he can take on that oversized tin can all alone? And where's my magic?!

Aqua's usual divinity was gone. She'd been struggling to channel even a glimmer of her goddess abilities, only managing basic purification spells. She shook her hands in irritation, unsure why her powers felt so distant, so faint, like a dream slipping out of reach. She turned to Kazuma, who had an equally puzzled expression.

Kazuma: That's... strange. Even for you.

Darkness's gaze was fixed on Y/N, admiration and worry fighting for dominance in her eyes.

Darkness: *breathless* He's... he's so determined. Throwing himself into battle like that, knowing he could be cut down-

Megumin interrupted, her hand tightening around her staff as she looks toward Y/N as well.

Megumin: He can't win on his own! We need to help him, barrier or no barrier!

The Dullahan tilted his helmeted head, his voice echoing mockingly.

Dullahan: Well, isn't this interesting? You think you're any different this time, human? Tell me, what drives you to throw yourself against the inevitable?

Y/N's eyes narrowed, his grip on his sparking hand tightening.

Y/N: I'll show you. I've had enough of your speeches.