Kazuma sighed. "Megumin, that just sounds like a very spicy pepper."
"Kazuma," she began, striking a pose that nearly knocked over a nearby mug of ale. "Since you provided the transportation—well, the piggyback ride—back to town today, I have decided to grant you a rare Crimson Demon reward. It is a 'Bonus Stage' of sorts, usually reserved only for those who have witnessed a thousand explosions". Desto KONOSUBA Bonus Megumin.mp4
Just as he was about to wallow in self-pity, Megumin approached him, her cape fluttering with a bit more drama than usual. She didn't have her usual post-explosion exhaustion; instead, she looked oddly determined, her red eyes glowing with a mischievous glint. Kazuma sighed
"It is a symbol of our bond!" she insisted, her face flushing as red as her eyes. She leaned in close, her voice dropping to a whisper. "And… since we are 'more than friends but less than lovers,' I suppose I can share the non-spicy version of the reward too". It is a 'Bonus Stage' of sorts, usually
After a grueling week of hunting giant toads in the outskirts of Axel, Kazuma sat slumped in the guild hall, counting the meager pile of Eris coins that remained after paying for Aqua’s massive bar tab and Darkness’s armor repairs.