The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

The Adventurers' Guild hall was completely silent.

The foolish goddess Aqua, who had been severely punished, lay on the ground, tears streaming down her face.

This was a rare sight of her displaying such a pathetic, lifeless despair, and even when she was pressed against the somewhat messy floor, she showed no reaction.

Honestly, the way she was lying naked on the ground was just too pitiful.

Even Kiana couldn't stand it anymore.

"Cough cough!"

As the one who started all of this, she reluctantly reached out to help the goddess up.

However, after suffering such humiliation, the goddess had long since come to loathe it and fear it to the point of nightmares.

Without the slightest hesitation, Akya pulled up her pants and jumped to the side without saying a word.

"Ughhhhh!!!"

This silly goddess, while pulling up her pants, glared at Kiana with tears welling up in her eyes.

Her blushing face, though beautiful and delicate, was frankly difficult to evoke any pity, especially with the tears and snot clinging to it.

Of course, even without these factors, Kiana wouldn't have had such a strange thought.

More than these trivial matters, what she found strange was... that Aqua actually chickened out?

It's strange. I used to punish myself like that, and it was common for me to be bedridden for a whole day after a fall.

She didn't give in, did she?

Why is this goddess scared now that I've started slapping her butt?

"call."

Kiana flicked her ponytail, then said in an extremely calm tone:

"You lost."

"Ugh!" The series of setbacks, coupled with today's punishment, finally moved even the idiot to tears. "Why did this happen..."

The blue-haired goddess collapsed to her knees, her face streaked with tears.

No one has ever dared to hit her like that in her entire life.

That's bad enough, but the worst part is that it happened in front of so many people.

If it were just a complete stranger, then so be it.

But these people happen to be teammates in the adventure team!

"Because you are not as skilled as others."

Kiana remained remarkably calm in the face of Aqua's childlike crying and tantrums.

She crossed her arms and stated this conclusion in a remarkably calm tone.

Although her voice was gentle, her words were unusually sharp, yet a hint of regret was also revealed in her simple explanation.

Whether she sensed the meaning behind her words or not, Akya slowly stood up and then solemnly stated:

"Just wait, until I regain my strength..."

"Alright, stop restoring your power. You idiot goddess, can't you just shut up for a bit?" Kazuma's words interrupted Aqua's next complaint.

These actions instantly brought the goddess, who was originally quite serious, back to her true colors.

"What?!"

She was just moments ago tearful, but because she was still angry, she suddenly started shouting again.

Thanks to the goddess's down-to-earth attitude, the previously somewhat dull atmosphere eased considerably.

"I really can't do anything with you guys."

Seeing her companions chatting and laughing, Kiana's expression gradually softened.

It was only after resolving this unexpected incident that she finally remembered...

Didn't I come here to get a mission and then take care of that guy outside the city?

I've wasted so much of my time on Aqua without even realizing it...

What a blunder!

Without delay, Kiana immediately set off to find the staff of the Adventurers' Guild.

After some friendly negotiations, she successfully received the assignment.

However, after accepting the task, the staff also told her some not-so-good news.

"What? Similar tasks have already been taken on by many people!"

"Yes, that's right..." The staff member looked at Kiana with a helpless yet fearful expression, as if afraid that she might suddenly cause trouble.

It must be said that this worry is actually quite unnecessary.

Kiana became even more anxious after hearing that the adventurers had already set off.

They worried that the behemoth outside the city would soon be dealt with by the adventurers.

If that's the case, then my return to the city would be like handing over the initiative to someone else.

Thinking of this, Kiana turned to her companions anxiously and said:

"Oh no, we've been beaten to it!"

Upon hearing this, the teammates, who had known from the beginning what the adventurers were planning, exchanged glances and then adopted a nonchalant, indifferent demeanor.

"Shh~~~"

Kazuma, in particular, was whistling nonchalantly.

"It's nothing. How could those guys possibly succeed?"

"I hope we can go."

Since she wasn't sure if the target of the mission was still there at that moment, Kiana didn't waste any words and set off for the outskirts of the city, hoping to see if she could lend a hand.

As soon as they left the city gate, they found a scene of chaos and disarray outside.

"ah!"

"It's coming! Run!"

"Why did things turn out like this?!"

Countless adventurers, like sheep being herded, frantically pushed their way into the city gates.

After several rounds of confrontation, these guys finally realized...

Human strength has its limits!

Therefore, after dawdling for a long time, these guys finally fled in disarray.

Kiana was actually a little happy to see them fleeing in disarray.

"Phew, great, I finally made it. Next..."

Kiana slowly drew her sword, intending to take care of the enormous creature that was slowly approaching.

However, before she could make a move, a female thief with short white hair suddenly rushed out.

"Slow down! Slow down!"

"Hmm? Eris—no, Chris? Why did you suddenly show up?"

Blocked by this goddess, Kiana didn't know what to say, so she could only wait quietly at the city gate with Aqua and the others.

Whether it was sensing an insurmountable danger at the city gate or not, the colossal behemoth that resembled a castle suddenly stopped.

If he hadn't stopped, Kiana might have rushed out and hacked him to pieces in no time.

And now...

"Get out of the way, I'm going to take care of this. It's my mission!"

Kiana exhaled a breath of stale air, then looked at Chris with an inquiring gaze.

After hearing her request, the disguised goddess pondered for a moment, then shook her head.

"I'm sorry, I can't do that."

"what?"

“There is danger ahead, and I cannot let you go. Neither for you nor for this city.”

Upon hearing this, Kiana suddenly felt a sense of unease, for some reason.

She glanced around, looked at Aqua and Megumin beside her, and then asked the female thief in front of her:

"Huh? Why do you say that? Do you think I'm more dangerous?"

A Certain Infernal Affairs in Another World (Konosuba): Requesting a day off.

Um, I'm feeling a little unwell. I'll take a break today and resume updates tomorrow.

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A Certain Flame's Otherworldly Undercover Mission (Konosuba): Chapter Twenty-One: Flame, Draw Your Sword! This sword cuts through time!

Should I answer yes?

The goddess Eris smiled and dared not be negligent in the slightest.

Because I was afraid of being beaten...

To be honest, she did find the white-haired girl in front of her much more difficult to deal with than the mobile fortress.

Is she actually a member of the Demon King's army?

Judging solely from the behavior, it doesn't seem so.

But when it comes to the harm she has done to everything around her and to all the adventurers in the city these past few days, her actions are truly chilling.