The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

However, she didn't pay too much attention to these things.

After all, there are more important things I need to ask this lich lady for help with right now.

"Miss Wiz, does your store need any staff?"

"What?"

Wiz stared at Kiana with his mouth slightly open, somewhat dazed.

Why did the conversation suddenly turn to the issue of the store clerk?

What exactly is she...?

It was amidst this confusion that Wiz gradually came to understand Kiana's thoughts.

To put it simply, do you want an identity that allows you to travel freely around the world?

"That's not particularly difficult, cough cough! It's an honor to hire you, Ms. Kiana. From now on, you'll be an employee of our store!"

"Wow, you agreed so easily? Haha, Wiz, you're so kind. The system said you were some kind of cunning, ruthless lich, but I think it's talking complete nonsense!"

Please do not question the information provided by the system, host!

Kiana ignored the system's complaints and rubbed against Wiz's neck very enthusiastically, even though... this girl was as cold as an ice cube.

But that smooth skin was truly unimaginable; it was the skin of some lich.

Therefore, Kiana concluded that the system was talking nonsense this time.

She leaned on the lich lady before her with complete trust, drool involuntarily trickling down her jade-white neck, finally...

"Ouch! It's so hot... Miss Kiana, can you let go of me now?"

Although he wanted to stay away from this fiery and passionate girl, Wiz, who had become much more subdued after being reborn as a lich, never mustered the courage to do so.

She wasn't sure if she angered the other party and would be inexplicably hacked to pieces.

But in the end, it's best to be honest...

"Oh! Look at me, I'd forgotten."

Kiana, regaining her senses, slowly reached out and untied the red rope binding Wiz.

After gaining her freedom, she rubbed her slightly sore wrist and then gave a very forced smile.

"Um... if there's nothing else, Ms. Kiana, you can go about your business now. My shop..."

Wiz looked around the shop, now a mess from the fight, and felt utterly helpless.

She never imagined that her simple cleaning routine would lead to such a tragedy.

Well, I just hope this intruder who suddenly appeared will leave soon.

"It needs cleaning, right? Hmm... it needs a thorough cleaning."

Following Wiz's gaze across the surroundings, Kiana noticed that the shop had become quite shabby.

It's time to do some cleaning.

Realizing this, she didn't hesitate to snatch the broom from Wiz's hand.

"Hey! Why are you being so polite with me? I did have my name on the list, after all."

"Wh...what?"

"Let's clean together, Wiz!"

"No, no need, really no need, really no need!!!"

However, no matter how much Wiz pleaded, Kiana, whose enthusiasm was overflowing, stubbornly started cleaning the shop.

Hmm... how should I put it?

This shop is full of strange and wonderful things. You can encounter an explosion or two every now and then, and while you're sweeping around, you can even find some special items that can talk on their own.

This is a magical world, isn't it? It's quite interesting...

Thus, Kiana managed the entire shop in an orderly manner amidst this mixture of danger and fun.

Yes, it should be very well organized.

After all, it has been completely 'renovated'.

[Ding! Congratulations, host, for successfully destroying the beloved shop of Demon King's Army cadre Ryze! The system rewards you with 2000 Herrscher Points!]

[Friendly reminder: By playing pranks on or manipulating characters in this world, or by performing actions that alter the course of its destiny, the host will receive a massive amount of Herrscher Points. We hope the host will continue their efforts!]

Looking at the shop where most of the furniture had been replaced and some magical items had been completely turned into decorations, Kiana wiped the sweat from her forehead with great satisfaction.

"Um... I have something to attend to, so I'll take my leave!"

After saying that, Kiana put the broom back in its place without saying another word, and then left the shop as if she had changed out of her cleaning apron.

As she left, the shop door slammed shut.

It wasn't until she left that Wiz, who had been in a daze, finally came to her senses and looked at the shop that was both familiar and unfamiliar to her.

I couldn't hold it in any longer!

"Wow! Where am I...? Why does this place feel so unfamiliar?!"

Wiz pounded the floor, sobbing uncontrollably, as if Kiana had done something terribly wrong to him...

"Absolutely, absolutely we cannot let her go!"

After recovering from his grief, Wiz revealed a rare cold expression, revealing the intensity of his feelings for the white-haired girl.

It's gotten to the point where even his lich identity can't be concealed...

A Certain Infernal Affairs in Another World (Konosuba): Chapter 4: New Outfits Worth the Price - Time Gravel Chasing Light (3k)

Not long after leaving Wiz's shop, Kiana suddenly stopped in her tracks.

"Hiss...why do I feel so cold? That's strange, the weather was so nice today..."

[Host, is it possible that you sensed killing intent?]

"Huh? I haven't provoked anyone, so why would I have murderous intent? System, are you kidding me?"

[...That seems true, but malice sometimes doesn't need a reason. The system recommends that the host pay attention to concealing themselves.]

Hiding oneself?

Kiana looked around at the town, which was full of otherworldly charm, and realized that even though the people on this street were dressed in somewhat peculiar ways, it couldn't hide the fact that she was out of place.

"Who is this?"

"I don't know, are they adventurers from elsewhere? They seem like it, but they don't quite..."

"It's better to be careful. It might be a spy sent here by the Demon King's army."

The inhabitants of this other world found Kiana's ultramodern attire completely unfamiliar.

Although their outfits are strange from Kiana's perspective, if you look at it from a different angle...

She was the strangest of them all.

It was because she sensed this abnormality that Kiana gradually realized the system's good intentions.

Hmm... I need to find a way to integrate myself into this world as much as possible.

However, if you change out of your combat suit, what kind of clothes should you wear?

And if a battle were to break out, what kind of clothing wouldn't restrict one's movements?

Kiana is currently unable to provide an answer to this question.

Feeling somewhat uneasy, she moved forward slowly, ignoring the stares of others.

Of course, simply walking away won't work, otherwise wouldn't that be running away?

Therefore, on her way to Aqua's location, Kiana specifically consulted the system.

"System, do you have any suggestions?"

【What?】

"It's about hiding, you know. I feel like my outfit is too conspicuous. Achieving this seems like it'll be quite troublesome?"

[Hmm... I'm glad the host has the self-awareness.]

"Hehe, no need to praise me, I've always been very clever!"

【Oh, no? You? Oh well, never mind.】

Perhaps because it accepted Kiana's request, the system's cold electronic voice gradually became more cheerful and lively under the backdrop of varied tones.

Like a true travel companion, it made my solo trip a little more relaxing.

Simply integrating into the world isn't actually that difficult. For example, back in Fuyuki, I specifically adjusted your physique so you could better integrate. Later, in Shuchiin, I did the same; I arranged a new identity for you to help you integrate.

"Wow, so that's how it is? I knew I was right to trust you, System."

Kiana couldn't help but applaud the system in her heart.

However, the other party did not appreciate it, or rather, did not care about the thank you at all.

No need to be so polite; you can think of this as a beginner's guide. However, how you integrate into the world afterward is up to you.

"So this is all because of the care you showed me at the beginning of the trip. Um... okay, I'll do it myself then. But... do you have any tips?"

[You could start with their appearance and clothing. My shop just got a new batch of special outfits; would you be interested in taking a look?]

It has to be said that after getting the conversation going...

Kiana is increasingly feeling that this system...

Pretty humane?

They've even started actively selling their system products to me!

"Why do I suddenly feel like I've run into a shopping mall sales assistant... But I haven't looked at the mall in a long time, so I'll just take a look..."

After such a long journey, Kiana currently has around 50,000 Herrscher Points available for spending.

For Herrschers, this item can be used to temporarily unlock gem powers, thereby unleashing their ability to turn the tide of battle.