A Banquet with this Devil Count!
TL: Cannongerbil
Editing: Uranophane, Ulti, Keel the swift
Part 1
Near the entrance to the town of Axel, Megumin and Aqua looked up at us as we boarded the carriage that Darkness hastily prepared.
Since the two of them are staying in the city, they’ve come to see Darkness and me off while we made our final preparations for the journey.
“You can cast Create Water, so water isn’t an issue, but have you brought enough food with you? What about handkerchiefs and tissues? Hey, Kazuma, do you know how to set up a tent? I’ve heard that some people won’t be able to sleep if they suddenly change pillows, so maybe it’s best that you bring it along with you?”
“What are you, my mother? You don’t have to worry about us. We’re veteran adventurers, you know? Our levels are pretty high right now. Plus, it’s not that harsh of a journey, so you really don’t have to worry so much. Oh, and I don’t need a pillow.”
Aqua nagged at me like a mother fussing over her son.
“I can’t help it. I won’t be going with you this time, so take care. If you get killed by a monster, I won’t be able to resurrect you. Don’t pick up and eat anything strange you find, okay?”
Darkness seemed to be a little troubled by Aqua’s fussing, but smiled warmly and replied.
“Aqua, we travelled to both Elroad and Arcanretia, remember? We’re all accustomed to travelling, so relax.”
“It’s because a sheltered lady who knows little of the outside world like you is traveling alone with a shitty NEET that I’m worried.”
Why do I have to be spoken of that way by Aqua? If our situations were reversed, she’d be the one who’d be my greatest cause of concern.
“Oh, and Darkness, you need to be especially wary while traveling. Take care not to get assaulted.”
In response to Aqua’s continued fussing,
“You don’t have to worry about that. I’m a Crusader, taking attacks from monsters is my job, so don’t worry. I’ll keep Kazuma safe.”
“What are you talking about? I’m telling to be wary of Kazuma so he doesn’t assault you while you are traveling alone together.”
“Hey.”
Darkness started fidgeting and stealing glances at me after hearing Aqua’s words, seemingly wanting to respond but unable to find the proper words.
“Yeah, you should take care not to be attacked.”
You too, Megumin?
Do you really have that little trust in me?
“I don’t think I’ve done anything that would make you suspect that I’d assault a girl… no, wait, I recall grabbing a girl’s hand and some other stuff happening back in the Crimson Demon village, but… no, sorry, it’s nothing.”
