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「

 This is Kazuha Axeplant. What’s your situation?」
「Clear. Now proceeding to Plan code D-2.」
「

Roger. Proceed with caution

 . At any rate, our enemy is a little girl. We aren’t certain if the enemy has set up any Trou De Loups.」
「I understand. Even I don’t want to serve time in prison.」
「

What in the world are you doing?」
「「UOo!? We’ve been cauuught!?」」
―――Kapon―――※It’s a well known Japanese style Onsen inn that has a yard with a bamboo sound)
「–So, you were worried so you decided to come after me. Is that it?」
「

 Yes」
Inn room.
For some reason, I am once again seated in a seiza position.
「Well, Kazuha was worried about Ruru-chan, so it’s all good~. Aah that was a nice bath~â™Ș」
After that incident, only Tao was able to cheekily enjoy the bath.
I’m in the middle of my period so I simply lightly wash my body and I’m done.
「

Considering that, I’ve only seen you having fun.」
「

Sorry」
Rather, why are you mad at me?
My feet are already asleep so can I stop doing seiza?
「But, but, Kazuha and Ruru will now head to the《Demon Lord’s castle》 right~?」
「Un? Yeah, what about it?」
I tried standing up from the seiza, but decided to instead roll towards the bed.
「Why are you going to such a place without the hero~?」
Tao asks while drying her hair with a bath towel.
Rather, wear something on top.
I’ve been glancing at the bath towel’s shadow since awhile ago.
「

 It seems to be about stealing《Criminal Darkness》

The demon lord’s best hell sword」
「II!?」
A-. Somehow, it seems her legs have started shaking.
「Wh-what are you thinking!? Trying to steal that demon lord’s sword!? Are you insane!?」
「Nope~ aru.」[TN: she copied how Tao is ending her sentences with aru]
「

 She’s this kind of human.」
Haa, after I sighed Ruru sat on the stool.
Rather, her feet aren’t even touching the ground.
「Hey, Ruru.」
「

What is it.」
「Can I cuddle you?」
「You can’t.」
Even though I tried until the end, I still wasn’t allowed
.. .
「But, how will you get the sword from the demon lord? Or are you saying that Kazuha will defeat the demon lord and bring peace to the world?」
That’s a no.
I’ve come up with a lot of ideas about that


You can only obtain an item called 『Stardust Powder』 here in 『Furthest town』’s tool shop.
It’s an item that will make the monster’s rare item drop rate rapidly increase, but

The price is ultrahigh.
One piece costs 50,000 G.
It’s more than the amount of money I put my heart and soul into saving for 3 days.
Furthermore, if I defeat the demon lord, then the 『True Demon Lord』 will appear, right?
Then, after I defeat him a 『jewel』 will appear
 and once again I will be sent back.
The next time I reincarnate, will it be as a 『man』 or a 『woman』


Or maybe I’ll end up in the 『middle,』 or not, I don’t know

 .


Middle

 No


「I won’t defeat the demon lord.」
I answered while I bury my face in the pillow.
After coming to this town, I thought I had come up with some the good ideas, but

The 『Stardust Powder』 will 『rapidly increase』 the rare item drop rate, but the certainty it will drop remains low.
If I truly defeat the demon lord, then I can get the demon lord’s sword and proceed as I planned a while back—.
『After defeating the demon lord, I will pick up the sword and then fall into hell. Then, I’ll immediately run away and ignore the true demon lord. I’ll run away from the castle, the heroes will come and misunderstand the true demon lord as being the original demon lord, but they’re strong so, do your best~!』 plan is what I will go with, but


「As expected, Kazuha will defeat the demon lord, and will then lead this world to peace.」
「Don’t wanna.」
「

Somehow, this is an amazing conversation right

」
After finishing drying her hair, Tao wore her haoru. [TN: the Japanese clothes used in onsen inn]
Thanks for the great view――.
「It sounds kinda funâ™Ș Can I come with you?」
「
What are saying?」
Ruru glares at Tao with scornful eyes.
「For some reason, getting stared at by such eyes is

 exciting///」
Hey. Your expression.
「Haa

 . Why are there a bunch of weird humans gathering around me

」
It’s not weird humans!
It’s hentai humans! [TN: perverted]
Or perhaps, am I also included with them?!
「But, can Tao fight? It’s not like I can protect 2 people simultaneously, right?」
Though it isn’t impossible.
If I get serious, then maybe I can protect 5 people.
「It’s ok. Even though I look like this, it’s not like I’ve only been cooking Chinese food in the 《Furthest Town》」
I see.
Certainly, among the many towns in this world, this one is the fearful town of the monsters.
This town is frequently visited by skilled adventurers, meaning that the people who live here are also quite skilled.
「Furthermore, my original job was『thief.』So, I can help Kazuha get her target, the『Demon lord’s sword,』right~?」
「He?」[TN: amazement]

..Hey.
Say that the first tiiimeeeeee!!!!!