Satou Kazuma!
When we looked into the source of the monsters all around the town,
we found them to be coming from
the Keele Dungeon that you entered the other day!
You can't just blame everything on us.
I'll ask, just in case. You guys don't know anything about this, right?
It means nothing to me, unless it has something to do with explosion magic.
Same goes for me.
I haven't done anything likely to cause a problem.
And you?
Of course not!
You're doubting me way too much!
If anything, there should be fewer monsters in that dungeon because of me!
"Because of me"?
Get over here.
Keep talking.
Well, y'see...
Uh-huh.
The magic circle I drew in that lich's room was a super serious effort!
Yeah?
It should still be intact, with any evil entities being unable to approach it.
What did you just say?
Wh-What's the big deal? It's like I just said.
The magic circle I put my best effort into should be keeping monsters away from—
You idiot!
Episode 5 Servitude for This Masked Knight!
It shouldn't be my fault...
It's like this every time.
Do you have some disease where you'll freak out if
you don't negate every contribution you make?
The monsters aside,
we can't just stand by if the townsfolk are in trouble.
Please let us help.
I managed to get her off our case,
It can't be my fault...
but if we don't erase that magic circle...
I see.
Yeah, those are some strange monsters.
Satou-san.
Satou here.
I appreciate your cooperation.
It seems like someone must be summoning these monsters...
So please defeat the spell caster, and place this on the summoning circle.
It's a powerful sealing talisman.
Something about the mask on those dolls disgusts me on an instinctive level.
I wonder what it is... It's seriously ticking me off.
Huh? Wha...
Wh-What?
Wait... Huh?
What is this? Does it want attention?
Looking at the mask still ticks me off,
but somehow, it's starting to look kinda cute—
As you can see,
these monsters have a tendency to grab someone and then explode.
I see.
Why are you so calm about this?!
Right.
I'll take the lead to clear the way.
Kazuma, stay behind me.
R-Right.
Kazuma, Kazuma.
I'll just get in the way, so I'll wait out here...
Then I'll join you.
Hey, you're coming with us!
No!
I've had enough of dungeons!
If I go in, I'll be left behind again!
No dungeons... No...
I guess it's just me and Darkness, then.
Just Kazuma and me?!
You seem like a greater danger than the monsters...
I could just leave you in the dungeon
so you can experience the same trauma as Aqua.
Exploration Quest
Investigate the Strange Activity in Keele's Dungeon
Unlike the last time I was down here, the place was lit up like it was inhabited.
Could this be because of these strange monsters?
I can hit them!
I can actually hit them!
Look, Kazuma!
I can actually hit them with my sword!
You sure do look happy.
But with these other guys around,
I can't erase Aqua's magic circle without anyone noticing...
Hey, wait up! Can we slow down a—
It got me! Somebody get this thing off me!
No! Stay back!
Now, Darkness! Let's get moving!
Leave it to me!
What is this sense of fulfillment?!
It feels like I'm doing my duty as a crusader correctly for the first time!
KONOSUBA!
What's his deal?
It seems pretty clear that he's the master of those dolls.
Wha— Hey!
You're the one behind this?
I didn't expect you to make it this far.
Welcome to my dungeon, adventurers!
I am the root of this evil, the source of your problems!
A commander in the Devil King's army,
and a duke of hell who leads an army of demons...
The archdemon whose sight pierces all in this world...
I am Vanir.
Emergency Quest
Defeat the Devil King Army Commander Archdemon Vanir
One of the Devil King's commanders?!
Hey, we need to run!
A servant of the goddess Eris cannot flee in the face of a demon!
You'd challenge me, Vanir-san,
who is rumored to be even more powerful than the Devil King?
Well, just calm yourselves.
I may be one of the Devil King's commanders,
but all I do is maintain the barrier around his castle.
A commander in name only, if you will.
I was asked by the Devil King to look into what became of Verdia.
While I was in Axel, I decided to drop in on the knucklehead shopkeeper
who seems to have a strange talent for losing more money the harder she works.
I am what is commonly known as demonkin...
And the greatest sustenance for demons
is the dark emotions you humans are so ashamed of!
With the birth of every new human,
I run about the garden in joy!
Yet these dolls keep marching out of this dungeon,
giving us humans a pretty hard time!
Truly?
I had intended to use them to clear this dungeon of monsters...
If they've made their way outside, there must be no monsters left.
In that case...
On to my next plan, I suppose.
What are you after?!
How rude, coming from the man who loafed around his room like a bear,
just because he was anxious about the armor girl's late return home.
Hey, cut that out!
How can you say that like you were there?!
And quit fidgeting, you!
You see, I have a rather sublime death wish.
First, I obtain a dungeon.
Then I station demons in each room and set up traps.
A group of skilled adventurers rises to the challenge!
After overcoming taxing trials,
the brave adventurers make their way to the innermost chamber!
And of course, I am there to greet them!
"You've done well to make it this far, adventurers!"
"Now, defeat me, and obtain incredible riches!"
The final battle begins, at last!
And after a climactic confrontation,
they find a sealed treasure box beyond my beaten body!
And when those adventurers, who have endured so much, open it...
They find a piece of paper that says, "You lose."
I watch as they are stunned to find it there...
That's how I wish to die.
In order to make this plan a reality,
I was going to use a friend's store to save up money
to pay for the construction of a massive dungeon...
But I was passing by this place,
and since it seemed uninhabited, I figured it may as well be this dungeon.
But there's a truly vexing magic circle beyond this room.
I can't even enter the chamber.
Her again...
Oh, it was one of your comrades who drew the magic circle?
Well, well...
Let's take a look.
Remarkable!
That priest comrade of yours created this irritating magic circle!
I can see it... I see it quite clearly.
I can see the priest enjoying some tea as she lazes around!
That little...
And you, girl! You lost your bet to this man,
and have been overwhelmed with curiosity about what he will demand of you,
to the point that you're squirming in anticipation!
I am not overwhelmed or squirming!
Don't blurt stuff like that out!
Don't!
And you, the man who's nervous about what exactly
to demand of this girl once this matter is settled!
I... I am not nervous!
I-I'm totally not!
Why don't you two step aside?
After all, I have an iron-clad rule about not killing humans.
Yes, I won't kill humans.
Not humans.
But the one who made this nuisance of a magical circle is going to pay dearly for it!
He knows Aqua's identity?!
If you're threatening Aqua, then I cannot stand down!
It seems your head is as hard as your muscles, girl!
If you leave right now,
I'm sure you can enjoy the crazy demands you're expecting, with no interruptions!
D-Don't listen to him!
It's a demon's temptation! Don't let him lead you astray!
I-I'm not being led anywhere!
You're the one who needs to consider the time and place, Kazuma!
H-Huh? Am I the only one feeling really tempted, then?
Enough of this!
Hearing you talk feels like it's driving me crazy!
Then why don't the two of you take a break in that room
with the magic circle before heading home?
Kazuma, stop being so tempted!
We live in the same mansion!
What would we do if our relationship took such a strange turn?!
Get a grip!
She may look great and have the kind of body I prefer, but she's still Darkness!
I need to snap out of it!
Wh-When we get back, I'll make you regret this!
For all your fire, your attacks don't seem to be landing!
Where did that sneaky-looking lad go?
Someone like him is likely to be more of a threat than a muscle-brained crusader.
What are you looking for?!
I'm the one you're fighting!
Nice try!
Here's my chance!
Got you!
It can't be...
I've been defeated here?
Did I finish him?
Damn it, why was that thing lying on the floor?
But... does this mean we really got him?!
And just as you're getting your hopes up, you lose!
Did you think you had struck me down?
How unfortunate! I'm not even hurt.
Oh, my... The dark emotions from you two...
They are truly delicious!
Darkness!
Darkness? Hey! Answer me!
Boy, listen well! With my power—
What should I do, Kazuma?!
My body's been taken over!
Well, boy? If you think you can attack this girl...
I don't mind at all! Go ahead, show no mercy!
Quickly, now! This is a perfect situation!
Shut up, you!
What is your deal?!
Impossible... What is this—
Lovely—
...girl?!
How tough must her mind be?!
She's like the very model of a crusader!
Oh, pipe down!
To be able to resist my control...
You are most impressive, girl.
Aw, shucks...
However, the more you endure it,
the sooner you'll be wracked with unbearable pain!
Wh-What?!
Now, how long can you endure it?
What is this?
Is she feeling joy?
'Scuse me, coming through.
I will not let this pain get to me!
Such noble determination!
But resist much longer, and your mind may be destroyed.
Woman, are you actually enjoying this situation?
Okay, Darkness, let's join Aqua and get the hell out of here.
Wha—
Not another step, boy!
Kazuma, leave me behind and go.
Don't expect things to be that easy—
Oh, I've always wanted to say that!
You don't want to harm this girl you find so attractive, do you?
If she continues to resist my power—
K-Kazuma, this mind-reading devil just said something that piqued my interest...
Shut up!
This body was a mistake...
Hey, isn't it rude to call someone's body a mistake?!
Oh, enough!
I'm leaving!
Oh, we can't have that.
What is this talisman?
Wait, Kazuma... Isn't that...
The sealing talisman Sena gave me.
We'll head outside and have Aqua purify you.
Wha—
KONOSUBA!
Boy, this girl's resistance to my power leaves her body in constant surging pain!
At this rate, her mind will be broken!
You heard him, Kazuma!
This is the most intense pain I've ever felt!
Just as I'd expect from one of the Devil King's commanders!
I might just fall for him!
Hang in there!
Once we get to the surface, we'll make you feel better!
Don't trouble yourself.
What did you just say?
Don't trouble yourself.
You really hung in there, Darkness!
Darkness?
My domination is complete!
Oh, no!
Now to give that priest of yours something she'll never see coming!
Darkness, snap out of it!
You're better than this!
It's no use, boy!
Now, it's time for a heart-warming reunion after having safely left the dungeon!
My loathsome nemesis...
It's time to see how you will deal with your friend's body, now that I have control—
Sacred Exorcism!
D-Darkness!
Hey, don't just blast someone with magic out of the blue!
Well, I felt an evil presence coming, so I took a shot at it.
One of the Devil King's commander's has taken over Darkness's body!
O-One of the Devil King's commanders?!
Ew! What the— Ugh!
This is definitely the stench that comes from demons!
Darkness, you're so stanky!
First, I suppose I should introduce myself
to this priest who shares a name with the infamous, obnoxious water goddess!
I am—
Aqua, I don't think it's actually me who stinks!
I am Vani—
Kazuma, come smell me! I shouldn't stink!
Would you shut it?!
I am Vanir...
To unleash anti-demon magic at first sight...
This is why everyone hates the members of the Axis cult.
Have you never heard of etiquette?!
Wow, we've got a demon talking about etiquette over here!
Aren't you just a parasite who'd fade away without dark human emotions?
Sacred Highness Exorcism!
Nice try!
Watch it!
Hey, Darkness, why are you dodging?!
Stand still!
Easy for you to say!
It's not fair!
I want one of those masks, too!
It appeals directly to my Crimson Demon sense of values!
Are you stupid?! The mask is his main body!
It does match the description of the all-seeing demon from a wanted poster!
Everyone, apprehend him!
Yes, ma'am!
Come on, Darkness, stand still!
Do you want to be saved or not?!
I never thought Darkness was this tough...
I can't hit her! She deflects us with her sword like we're nothing!
This body is quite functional.
It's strong and has plenty of stamina.
Not only that, but it has excellent resistance against the pesky magic of the gods.
I'm sorry, everyone...
Now, keep it coming, you pitiful adventuring clowns!
Darkness! You finally land a few hits with your sword
and now you're all high and mighty?!
I used to think you were the only sane member of Kazuma's party!
Surround her! Surround her! Let's surround this scrub of a crusader!
The adventurers I usually have cordial interactions with
are looking at me with such disdain...
I sense happiness for some reason. What's going on here?
Please, do something!
Satou-san, aren't you going to help?!
Kazuma!
Hey, I'm in trouble here!
Like, it might be the biggest trouble ever!
Kazuma-san! Kazuma-san!
I honestly feel like chewing Sena out right now!
I'm not the one who's always causing trouble!
I just get dragged into it!
And I'm supposed to have good luck?!
Kazuma-san!
Fine, damn it!
Darkness, how can that demon have you whipped already?!
Have you always been such an easy woman?
It's no use! Your voice can't reach—
Who are you calling an easy woman?!
He doesn't have me whipped!
Such an iron will...
I'm going to remove the seal on the mask!
Then, even if it's just for a second, take control from Vanir,
take the mask off, and throw it away!
How does someone as puny as you expect to remove the seal,
when I'm drawing out the full potential of this girl's strength?
True. Right now, I don't feel as if anyone could defeat me.
If you can overpower me...
...to take the sealing talisman...
...and remove it...
...then I challenge you...
...to try it...
...if you dare!
Oh, shut up!
Don't steal my big line!
Steal! Kazuma must be planning to use his specialty, Steal!
Hey, don't tell him the plan!
Kazuma, you've got me backing you up!
Handle this like a real hero!
Hey, Darkness! How about another bet?
If I win, in addition to my crazy demand,
I'll also get to do something unbelievable!
At a time like this, you'd—
Hey, don't let him sweet-talk you!
Boost your magic power so you can withstand his Steal.
Darkness! Resist Vanir so that he can't move!
Don't think some mere adventurer's Steal will work on me!
Here we go!
Come on!
Tinder!
That's cheating, Kazuma! You coward!
You were actually able to deceive an all-seeing demon...
Come on, Darkness! Show him what you've got!
It won't come off!
What?!
What now, Kazuma-san?!
Should I go ahead and fire?
No... Even if you do, with Darkness's resistances...
Do it.
If Aqua's magic doesn't work, it doesn't matter.
Then you can blast both of us with explosion magic.
I couldn't!
My explosion magic has grown even more powerful,
thanks to the experience I've gained!
Even you would be...
Vanir... It wasn't for long, but the time we shared wasn't bad.
So I'm offering you a choice:
leave me and be purified,
or be struck by explosion magic with me.
For an agent of destruction like myself, I couldn't ask for a sweeter offer.
To think my death wish would play out like this...
My time possessing your body was quite enjoyable.
I am a demon!
And I absolutely refuse to be purified by the gods I oppose!
Now, Megumin!
If this goes badly, I want you to act as a witness
and confirm that this was on my orders.
I'll take full responsibility for this, too.
Megumin!
The tower of rebellion creeps upon man's world...
The unspoken faith displayed before me...
The time has come!
Now, awaken from your slumber,
and by my madness, be wrought!
Strike forth, Explosion!
Adventurer, Satou Kazuma-dono!
In addition to awarding you, and delivering this letter of appreciation from the town,
I wish to offer my sincere apologies for the suspicions that were brought against you.
After the fight with Vanir,
people didn't believe that someone connected to the Devil King's army
would go so far to defeat one of its commanders.
And so, the suspicions about me being a spy were cleared up.
Not having to worry about being executed is a big relief.
And next, Lady Dustiness Ford Lalatina.
The dedication you have shown in this incident was magnificent,
and for your efforts, which lived up to the honor of the Dustiness name,
the royal family is presenting you with a letter of gratitude,
and this armor from first-rate craftsmen to replace the set you lost.
After being hit with Megumin's explosion magic,
Darkness was badly hurt and weakened,
and the armor she cherished was destroyed.
Aqua's healing helped her recover to where she is today, but...
Congratulations, Lalatina!
You did great, Lalatina!
That's our Lalatina!
Lalatina! You're so cute, Lalatina!
Th-This kind of embarrassment isn't the crazy thing I was hoping for...
Come on, Darkness, I think the name Lalatina is really cute!
I'll chew Kazuma out for letting everyone know your name, Lalatina, as a joke.
So please, have confidence in your name, which is Lalatina!
Now, for the adventurer Satou Kazuma and his party...
In addition to your valuable aid with the destruction of the Mobile Fortress Destroyer,
the defeat of the Devil King commander, Vanir,
would have been impossible without your contributions.
Your debt, along with the cost of repairs to the lord's manor,
will be subtracted from your reward.
After factoring in your debts,
you will receive 40 million Eris to celebrate your achievement!
Look at how giddy they are.
But a day like this every once in a while ain't bad.
Nature's Beauty!
Right now...
The heavy chains that had clung to my body for so long are gone...
And I have obtained the wings of freedom!
Quest Clear
Investigate the strange activity in Keele's Dungeon Defeat the Devil King Army Commander Archdemon Vanir
Debt Fully Paid, Got 40 Million Eris
Episode 6
Goodbye to This Irritating Living World!
Father, Mother. Are you doing well? I'm doing fine. I'm working hard as an adventurer every day. Huh? Party members? Of course I have some! We're all great friends, y'know? I'm not lying, okay? Seriously, you don't need to worry! Yunyun
Father, Mother. Are you doing well?
I'm doing fine.
I'm working hard as an adventurer every day.
Huh? Party members? Of course I have—