The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

Seeing that he was pretending to be dead on such a crucial issue, Kiana didn't say a word and packed her things to leave.

After all, to make it submit... we'll probably have to make a lot of preparations.

Let it go. If it works, it works.

At least after experiencing the benefits of resistance, Kiana gradually began to think that there was some truth to what Barnier said.

She will no longer let the system run rampant or even control her.

"My future is in my own hands. System, you can continue to play dead. I believe... you will understand me."

Kiana's eyes were resolute, her expression serious; the previous leisure and casualness were no longer visible.

She slowly sheathed the Flame King Sword, then greeted Aqua and asked her to hug her.

What are you doing?

Amidst the slightly displeased questioning of this foolish goddess, Kiana leaped into the air.

"Wow wow wow!"

"Huh? You've never flown before? You'll get used to it."

Kiana comforted Aqua as she flew towards the main city.

She knew it very well.

No answer is the best answer from the system.

This means it is afraid of something, so it chooses to remain silent.

This also means that it cannot force its own will, which means that it has the right to resist.

Once Kiana realized this, she felt that her future was incredibly bright.

She carried the silly goddess Aqua back to the main city and then leaped into the tavern.

A loud 'crack!' sound came from the ceiling.

"Listen to me, everyone!"

Kiana landed steadily on a table.

And sitting at the table was none other than the goddess Eris, disguised as a female thief.

"Uh..."

In an instant, the entire tavern fell silent...

Meanwhile, the unfortunate goddess Eris slowly looked at the dust-filled cup, wanting to be angry but not daring to be, wanting to curse but afraid of being beaten, and could only put down the cup with a wronged expression.

"Excuse me, I'm sorry to bother you."

"Hey!!! Chris! Don't go! Let me go!"

The silly goddess had suffered terribly during the flight, and now that she had a chance to escape, she naturally struggled to break free from Kiana's embrace, then leaped forward...

She tackled her disguised junior to the ground and began to complain...

A Certain Infernal Affairs in Another World (Konosuba): Chapter Thirty-Four: Before Leaving, Let's Expose the Goddess!

Finally seeing her reliable partner, Aqua buried her face in Eris's arms, tears streaming down her face.

"Waaaaah! I'm finally back! You have no idea how terrifying it was up there. The wind was so cold, I felt like I could fall off at any moment. I was so scared I almost peed my pants!"

"Eh!!! Sen-senpai! You can't say things like that in public!"

The goddess Eris blushed as Aqua vigorously rubbed her face against the washboard, unsure how to explain things to her dear senior.

Just as she was wondering how to begin, Kiana had already jumped off the table, then glanced at the mess it left behind...

"Oh dear... I think I'm getting a little anxious..."

"Ah? No, no, no!! I'll get it done right away! I'll get it done right away!!" Eris hurriedly broke free from Aqua and stood up, preparing to start cleaning the restaurant. Kiana, watching Eris's flustered state, thought to herself, "Is this another side of Eris? This is so funny, I want to see it a few more times, hehe..."

"What? Why are you cleaning up? It wasn't you who did it..." Goddess Aqua immediately showed a look of disdain, but before she could finish speaking, she suddenly felt a sharp pain in her abdomen...

Come to think of it, I haven't eaten yet today, have I?

"Senior Aqua—oh no, Miss Aqua, why are you clutching your stomach? Did I accidentally hurt you?" The goddess Eris panicked, her mind racing. "Senior...you...you..."

Seeing the goddess Aqua clutching and rubbing her stomach, Eris's eyes widened in disbelief that her seemingly omnipotent predecessor would suddenly have a stomachache.

"Damn it..." Goddess Aqua's expression became even more exaggerated. She held her stomach with both hands, and two clearly visible tear tracks hung from the corners of her mouth.

"Senior, what are you doing? Why did your stomach suddenly hurt?" Eris asked anxiously, looking at Kiana. "What's wrong with her...?"

"I don't know, maybe I'm just hungry?"

Because Kiana was well aware of her own flying skills, she didn't think that Aqua's sudden stomach upset was because of her.

If we exclude external injuries, it seems there's only one ridiculous reason left...

She pondered for a moment, then waved to the astonished cat-eared waitress beside her:

"Um, could you please get me some food? Don't worry, I'll cover the losses I caused."

As she spoke, Kiana took out a small bag of gold coins from her system inventory and threw it over.

The wealthy and powerful demeanor instantly calmed the panicked waiter down.

"Okay, please wait a moment. Don't panic, everyone, everything will be alright."

With the waiter's reassurance, the diners finally put aside their concerns and slowly turned around to go about their business.

Some were drinking and chatting, some were eating their food, and others were sitting together whispering to the three girls.

Who are they?

"I wonder, are those two white-haired women sisters?"

"Doesn't seem like it... Sigh... I heard a top adventurer has emerged in the city, practically taking away all the adventurers' jobs. Could it be her?"

While these unrelated passersby were whispering amongst themselves, all the dishes Kiana had ordered had been served.

“Eat up, Aqua. And Erri—uh, Chris.”

Kiana smiled at the two goddesses, trying her best to appear kind and approachable.

Even so, the goddess Eris, who had been terrified from the beginning, still did not obediently submit.

She hesitated for a moment, then tentatively asked:

"Um...I think..."

"I know, you want to ask me what happened, right?" Kiana interrupted the goddess Eris.

"No..." Eris said with a hint of helplessness, "Can I leave?"

"Huh? Why are you leaving? You two are both my friends, and very good friends at that. Let's have a meal together~ okay~" Kiana replied with a light laugh.

Faced with Kiana's warm hospitality, Eris didn't know what to say.

She scratched her head, then tentatively spoke again:

"Uh, this..."

"Alright, alright," Kiana waved her hand with a smile, then continued, "I know you all have a lot of questions. But it's not convenient for me to explain now. I'll tell you slowly after you finish eating."

Kiana picked up her chopsticks from the table, took a piece of beef, and put it in her mouth, then began to chew it heartily. Eris and Aqua exchanged a glance, then Eris spread her hands, wanting to discuss something with her senior.

To everyone's surprise, the other person raised her hands in a cheer, then picked up her knife and fork and began to eat heartily. This time, she ate with great relish, just like a starving child.

"Delicious!! It's so delicious!" Akia exclaimed.

It seems... the unpleasantness from just now has simply vanished?

"She's quite easy to get along with, hehe." After finishing her meal, Kiana wiped her mouth and then said to Eris, "Eris, I have something to tell you."

"What?"

"I may... be leaving soon."

awesome!

Upon hearing this, the goddess Eris was overjoyed beyond words.

She had thought countless times about getting rid of this girl who was more terrifying than the Demon King, but the vast difference in their strength forced her to turn a blind eye.

now...

She actually wanted to leave?

Hahaha! This is simply—!

"But I can't bear to part with you, Eris. If I could, I would like to say goodbye to you properly."

Kiana slowly reached out and gently brushed aside the stray hairs that were obscuring the goddess's forehead, a gesture that was ambiguous.

Instantly, the goddess's pretty face turned bright red, even down to her ears.

"This... there's no need for that, I might miss you."

"Oh, I can't bear to part with you either, Eris—!"

Just as Kiana slowly reached out, wanting to give her dearest friend a farewell hug...

Akia, who was almost finished eating, suddenly noticed something and mumbled a question while chewing her food:

"Ugh... wait a minute... is she Eris?"

Upon hearing this, the goddess Eris bristled like a kitten whose tail had been stepped on.

She mechanically turned her head, her lips twitching slightly involuntarily.

"me..."

A Certain Infernal Affairs in Another World (Konosuba): Chapter Thirty-Five: If you insist on going back, that's fine too.

At that moment, Eris really felt like crying.

She never imagined that her carefully concealed identity would be exposed so easily.

Most importantly, the person he exposed was a senior he greatly respected.