The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

The world will not accommodate or tolerate me...

Kiana kept repeating this sentence in her mind, and suddenly felt that ever since the system started talking more.

It seems to be becoming more and more like a reliable travel companion?

I recall that the system used to be able to cross the barriers between worlds to seek help.

Kiana increasingly felt that this unknown entity, which called itself a system, was far from simple...

What exactly is it?

Why does he seem to have a unique understanding of the concept of the world?

Kiana didn't ask about these things because she knew the other party wouldn't reveal them.

She figured there was still a long time ahead, so it wouldn't hurt to ask her about it when the opportunity arose.

Now it's time to rest.

"Phew, sorry to keep you waiting. Let's go."

Kiana, acting as the group leader, waved and then signaled Aqua, Kazuma, and the others to follow her.

Immediately afterwards, guided by the system, she arrived at the mansion that Darkness described as somewhat gloomy.

The mansion was dimly lit, the courtyard was overgrown with dead plants, and the old walls and iron gates were cracked everywhere.

Honestly, all of this is more than just a bit eerie.

"It feels like anything could happen here, no matter what kind of paranormal event..."

Looking at the eerie and terrifying mansion before her, Kiana couldn't help but utter such a sentiment.

No sooner had she finished speaking than a very irritating female voice rang out:

"Huh? What do you mean by that? Are you scared?"

A Certain Infernal Affairs in Another World (Konosuba): Chapter Fourteen: This is the Kaslana family's method of exorcising spirits (physical).

Typically, this is the kind of person who speaks in this tone within the team.

It seems there's only one.

That was Aqua, the blue-haired goddess who descended to the mortal realm by chance.

At this moment, she stood with her hands behind her back, bending over and looking at herself with a smug expression. You could tell from her expression how gloating she was.

It's strange, I could barely accept it before.

Now that I see her making this expression, why do I feel so angry?

Kiana stared silently at the foolish goddess who was mocking her, pondering the matter.

She slowly reached out and hugged the other person's slender waist again...

"Slowly—slowly, slowly! I know I was wrong, so so so—!"

Before Aqua could finish pleading, Kiana suddenly exerted force.

With a near-perfect German back throw, he easily made this silly goddess understand what true fear is.

A crisp 'snap!' sound rang out.

Everyone present could clearly see how powerful Kiana's throw was.

Even the goddess, who seemed to be tough and wouldn't be hurt no matter how much she was abused, was forced to endure this attack.

He was also foaming at the mouth and his eyes were white.

He was knocked unconscious on the spot...

"Wow!" "Wow...that was an amazing move!" "Ah! I'm so envious, why doesn't Kiana do that to me..."

The members of the adventure team reacted differently when their companion was knocked unconscious.

Kazuma looked delighted, as if he was inexplicably happy to see this silly goddess get her comeuppance.

Megumin's expression was very similar to his, but the difference was that she admired Kiana more, while she felt no pity or worry for Aqua... at all.

Perhaps, in her eyes, this foolish goddess was entirely reaping what she sowed?

Compared to the reactions of the other two, the reaction of Darkness, the female knight who was the most resilient in the group, could only be described as absurd.

She raised her hands, staring longingly at Kiana, seemingly eager to experience the impact of that brutal back throw.

Honestly, being looked at like that by her...

Kiana felt completely terrible.

"Cough cough! Aqua, are you alright? Aqua? It seems you've fainted..."

Seeing that Aqua was already unconscious, Kiana gradually realized that she had knocked the goddess unconscious again.

Whether it's because she's incredibly thick-skinned or because her attribute carries a sense of life, Aqua's breathing was still quite even after she fainted, and her expression was rather amiable.

If it weren't for the slight dent in the ground where she had been thrown, everyone would have forgotten that this goddess had suffered a tremendous blow.

Of course, since she was perfectly fine and sleeping soundly, the matter was over.

The group then entered the mansion chatting and laughing, and each found their own place to sleep to rest.

During this time, Darkness deliberately went to Kiana's door and invited her to tour the mansion together.

However, considering that the female knight came with a collar and a whip, Kiana decisively refused.

"Why does she always make these strange requests?"

【Host.】

"System, are you going to make fun of me again?" Kiana questioned before the other party could speak. "Right? I guessed right, didn't I? Knowing your habits..."

You have work to do.

"What? You mean...there's danger coming?"

As if to confirm Kiana's guess, a scream suddenly erupted from the mansion shortly afterward.

"Ah ah ah ah ah!!!"

"That's...Megumin's voice? She's in danger! Damn it! Have those succubi come seeking revenge?"

[Host, calm down. First, put the sword away. You've almost set the house on fire!]

This was the first time the system had panicked because of Kiana's actions.

Of course, it can't be blamed for this, after all, it's due to the heat emanating from the King Sword.

It was far too hot.

This caused the temperature in the entire room to rise sharply.

"Oops!"

Realizing that if she continued, she might set the room on fire, Kiana sheathed her sword.

After much deliberation, she finally rushed out of the room empty-handed.

The system's task notification sounded late, just as she was leaving the room.

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have triggered a side quest: Exorcism Moment! (Physical)]

[Mission Completion Introduction: As everyone knows, there's always something fishy about a creepy mansion sold or rented cheaply. The mansion you're in is clearly one of those, and just recently, your companion's screams echoed down the hallway. Right now, your companion is probably being chased by something ghostly! But don't be afraid, we must trust science, defeat those ghosts, and rescue your companion! But please don't harm these children; they mean no harm.]

[Mission Completion Method: Teach the ghosts of the mansion a lesson.]

[Maximum reward for completing the mission: 1500 Herrscher Points.]

[Friendly reminder: The targets are currently moving at high speed within the residential area; you must catch up with them as soon as possible.]

"A task to add the finishing touches, phew! The Kaslana family's exorcists, let's get moving!"

As she spoke, Kiana rushed into the corridor from which the screams had come.

At this very moment, all the candles in the mansion were extinguished.

But thanks to her excellent night vision, she was able to discover that countless black dolls were surging at the end of the corridor.

To be honest, it's strange that such a large number of dolls are moving around in such a bizarre way.

It's truly alarming.

"These monsters...looks like it'll take some trouble. Phew! Let's get rid of them quickly—wait, is that Megumin?"

Kiana, who had intended to strike with her sword and then engage the sinister creatures within the mansion, stopped in her tracks and looked into the distance.

At this very moment, the chuunibyou (delusional) mage of the Crimson Demon Clan was desperately fleeing.

As he fled, the magician didn't forget to scream in terror.

The masked dolls she feared were approaching her at an extremely fast speed.

Judging by the current situation, it won't be long before this Crimson Demon mage is swallowed up...

"If I attack randomly, I might accidentally hurt someone. Hmph, let's try something else."

Kiana sprinted forward at high speed, chasing the monster, glancing left and right before finally fixing her gaze on a large vase to the side.

Without much hesitation, she picked up the vase and threw it at the fleeing, ghostly creatures like a shot put.

The vase flew towards the strange dolls at an extremely fast speed.

Before long, a series of clanging sounds could be heard.

The dolls were knocked around like bowling balls, falling to the ground in all directions.

He turned around and stared intently at Kiana with his blank eyes...

A Certain Infernal Affairs in Another World (Konosuba): Chapter Fifteen The best way to eliminate supernatural phenomena is to be more terrifying than supernatural phenomena!

Alas!

These dolls were clearly well-made, so why do they look so creepy now?

Looking at those dolls that seemed to have their own consciousness, Kiana felt inexplicably uneasy.