The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

Without her power, she could hardly be called a goddess anymore.

Kazuma felt that the further away from such troubles the better.

That's why he wanted to quit.

However, the confrontation between these two is truly perplexing.

Especially from Kiana's perspective, who was unaware of the specific circumstances of both parties.

The two people's reluctant farewell made her feel both gratified and puzzled about what she had actually done.

Is there really a chance to take over this team?

"Should I...?"

[Host, do you have this idea? If so, I can give you a task.]

The system's sudden interruption was, frankly, quite shocking.

Kiana had never encountered a situation where someone proactively inquired about a mission before.

She asked in return, quite puzzled:

"System, if it were the old you, wouldn't you have just given me the task directly? Why are you asking me now..."

Because if you don't have this idea, I will give you another task.

Okay, so it turns out the system wasn't just asking for my opinion on a whim.

Instead, it needs to assign corresponding tasks based on its own response?

Hmm...it really is becoming more and more humane.

Furthermore, does this action mean that I've found the right path?

Kiana pondered for a moment, then thought to herself:

"I guess so. I feel like Huihui has something she wants to say to me. If I refuse, you'll probably let me leave them, right? It would be troublesome if she followed me."

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have triggered the side quest: Leader.]

[Mission Completion Introduction: Through tireless efforts, you have successfully made contact with the main characters and gained their trust. Now, Sato Kazuma, a key character in the story, entrusts you with a position. Accepting this role may make your undercover journey easier.]

[Mission Completion Method: Take charge of the adventure party and defeat the Demon King's army officer, Banir.]

A Certain Infernal Affairs in Another World (Konosuba): Chapter 8: Friendly Exchange with the Goddess (Physics)

[Maximum reward for completing the mission: 10000 Herrscher Points.]

[Friendly Reminder: Once you accept this mission, you must fulfill the responsibilities of an adventurer's leader. Protect your team members from death.]

The system's task notification sound still appeared so abruptly.

Even though she had already expressed her own opinion, Kiana still felt somewhat uncomfortable.

But it's not a big problem.

In short, the mission has been launched.

So all that's left is to complete it.

Thinking of this, Kiana nodded to Kazuma.

"Understood. I don't have any particular place I want to go right now, so I'll just stay here for a while."

With Kiana's approval, everyone present displayed distinctly different expressions.

Kazuma, finally free from these troublesome teammates, wore a triumphant expression.

Aqua, feeling helpless because of the new troublesome opponent on her head, started rolling around on the ground in frustration.

Honestly, seeing someone called a goddess act like a child is truly shocking.

It's both puzzling and hilarious.

Kiana held back her laughter for a long time before turning her gaze to Megumin.

At this very moment, the magician, who had been tied up once again, was still staring at him with those shifty eyes.

This feeling... is there something important I want to say to myself?

"I really don't know what she's trying to say. Oh well. I'll ask her privately when I have the chance. Phew! Now."

Kiana coughed, intending to give a passionate speech to get closer to the team members who had just taken over from Kazuma.

However, before she could speak, a familiar female voice suddenly came from behind her.

"Everyone's here, I'm so sorry, I... um? Did I miss something, Kiana?"

After finishing her own business, Darkness finally arrived, albeit belatedly.

She was originally going to explain what she had just done, but now...

I feel like that's no longer the main point!

"Well, I guess so. Just now, Kazuma handed over the captaincy to me. If you don't believe me, you can ask... Hmm? Where is he?"

Kiana was about to tell Darkness, who had arrived last, about this.

She only got halfway through her sentence when she discovered a rather serious problem.

That was the former captain and the real...

The person is gone?

In the blink of an eye, the man disappeared without a trace.

"Should I say he's a thief after all? How come his stealth skills are so amazing..."

[Host, if the thief dawdles, he might get caught. This is nothing more than a negligible strength of his.]

The system made a sudden joke, and then fell silent.

Although it was quite abrupt for it to say something like that, Kiana didn't seem to care.

After all, at this moment, she is already the leader of this team!

"Fine, let him go if he has something to do. Anyway, let's get along well!"

Kiana smiled, showing considerable friendliness towards her adventure team members...

...

On the boundless grassland, Kiana was leading Aqua and the others to observe their target.

Groups of ridiculously large giant frogs...

Just as Kiana, as the leader, was pondering whether she should unleash a powerful attack to directly crush these monsters...

"Hey!"

Akya suddenly called out to the female knight Darkness.

Then, before the other person realized someone was calling him, he pulled him aside.

"what happened?"

What are your thoughts on her?

"Ah! A beautiful and powerful master, it would feel so good to be kicked by her a couple of times! What? You want to take her from me?"

Darkness clasped her hands together, looking completely infatuated.

Although what was said wasn't exactly kind, it's hard to imagine.

This woman was actually hoping for these things...

This caused Akia, who considered herself the second-in-command of the team, to have her mentality completely shattered:

"What are you talking about, you masochistic knight! Don't think that I, this goddess, am as perverted as you!"

"How rude of me! I was merely practicing my chivalry, and it requires the chastity of someone of high character to set an example..."

"okay!"

Aqua originally thought that this female knight could be normal at times.

However, after the conversation just now, she understood.

This teammate... has already betrayed us?

"Useless Kazuma, you just ran away like that! Just wait, once I regain my strength, I'll make sure you're reincarnated as a lonely frog croaking all alone!"

Although I know this man who has dragged himself down to the bottom of society very well.

But Akya didn't expect that this guy would actually run away halfway and hand over the command to a newcomer he had only known for a few days.

What's this all about?!

I absolutely refuse to admit it!

As the goddess of water, Aqua felt she couldn't lose face in front of a newcomer who had only recently joined the team.

Especially this newcomer who once lectured him!

To vent her anger, she immediately returned to Kiana with an air of superiority.

"Hmm? What's wrong?"

Looking at the arrogant expression on Aqua's face, Kiana vaguely guessed her good intentions.

It was as if to confirm her conjecture.

The other person spat on the ground, then arrogantly stretched out their hand and shouted:

"Hey you, shouldn't you show some respect to your seniors? Don't be so arrogant, you newbie—!"

"Hey..."

Before Aqua could finish speaking, Kiana covered her head and sighed.

[Host, I think you need to make an example of her. Teach her a lesson, just enough to keep her alive.]

"Okay, you're right. System, hmm... what should we use? I've got it!"

After exchanging a few jokes with the system in her mind, Kiana reached out and hugged Aqua's slender waist.