I don't want to be a heroic spirit

Yes, Kazuma and his friends no longer live in the castle, but live in a nearby hotel.

After all, it is a castle where the royal family lives, how can outsiders stay there all the time?

Nero and Youyou can have their own rooms because they are Alice's friends and teammates, but Kazuma and his friends are still a little bit behind.

Oh, except for Darkness. As the daughter of the Dustinis family, Darkness has a good relationship with Alice and Claire since she was a child. If she wants, she can live in the castle, but she chooses to live with Kazuma and his friends.

On the way, Nero also bought some kebabs and ate and left.

"The kebabs here are really good, unlike the ones I bought before, each kebab is not much bigger than a corn kernel, but it's so expensive."

When Nero thought of the kebabs that he occasionally saw when he went shopping with his friends, he complained.

Taking out another skewer of grilled meat from the paper bag in her arms, Nero ate it happily, with some grilled meat oil on her bright red lips.

"Hmm... And the heat is well controlled... But I can't tell which animal this is from."

Nero went to find Kazuma and the others this time because she wanted to take them to the Kingdom of Elrod.

She wasn't worried about being rejected, after all, her goal was to get Kazuma to make money, and with Kazuma's personality, he probably wouldn't refuse.

Aqua probably wouldn't either, because that guy seemed to like gambling, and even if she kept losing, she was still mysteriously confident in her luck.

Nero wasn't too sure about Huihui's attitude.

Darkness would probably agree, right? After all, she was protecting Alice's safety, and with Darkness's personality, she would definitely keep a close eye on Kazuma and the others in order to prevent her teammates from losing face in the neighboring country.

Nero felt a little surprised when he arrived at Kazuma's residence.

"Hmm! Strange, why are they so quiet today? They were always so noisy every time I saw them before."

According to the rules, Nero knocked on the door first.

"Darkness! Huihui! I have something to talk to you about."

After waiting for a long time, Nero did not get any response.

So Nero knocked on the door again.

"Are you guys pretending that no one is in the house? Don't worry! It's not a troublesome or bad thing. I'm going to take you out to make a lot of money."

The door was banged by Nero, and gradually, Nero realized something was wrong.

"...Strange, the door seems to be unlocked?"

Holding the door handle, Nero opened the door easily.

As soon as he entered the room, what caught Nero's eyes was a hot pot with something cooking on the dining table, and four "corpses" lying on the table.

…………

“It was a close call. I almost died from pufferfish poisoning.”

Kazuma, who was saved by Nero’s rescue, lay on the sofa weakly with lingering fear.

Meihui and Darkness were also rescued, and Nero, who rescued them, was now…

“Hahahahaha! Oh no! I can’t take it anymore! My abdominal muscles are almost coming out hahahaha——!!”

After learning the whole process of the incident, Nero laughed non-stop on the sofa.

“Even the Demon King’s Army cadres defeated more than one legendary team, but they were almost wiped out because of a poisonous pufferfish… You always bring surprises to me hahahahaha!”

Nero’s laughter sounded particularly harsh to Kazuma and others, and the thin-skinned Meihui and Darkness also blushed…So they turned their hateful eyes to the culprit of this incident.

"Burp~~~~"

After a burp, Aqua curled up on the sofa with the bottle in her arms, sleeping soundly.

"Damn it... this idiot who failed at this critical moment dared to sleep so soundly..."

Kazuma, who couldn't do anything to Aqua because of paralysis, could only stare at her unwillingly.

"You suddenly brought back the most poisonous Paradise Pufferfish to cook it, and swore that 'As the high priest, I don't need to deal with the pufferfish poison at all. Even if you are poisoned, I can use magic to save you, so you just throw away all your worries and eat it boldly'. We all believed in you so much, but you got yourself drunk in the blink of an eye. What are you doing?!"

When Aqua fell on the table, Kazuma was still worried that Aqua was also poisoned... But when he heard her snoring, he was really going to collapse!

In fact, Aqua has a divine artifact feather robe that can be immune to all negative effects, and the pufferfish poison can't really do anything to her.

If Nero hadn't come to find them by chance, Kazuma and his friends might have already reported to Eris.

By the way... could this be the result of Kazuma's lucky value?

Although Kazuma was shouting angrily, Aqua, who was sleeping soundly, couldn't hear his roar at all, and as a result, Nero laughed even louder.

At this moment, Kazuma could only grit his teeth and think about how to kill this goddess after he could resume his actions.

"Huh - I haven't laughed so happily and freely for a long time, let me express my gratitude to you for this!"

Wiping away the tears from the corners of his eyes, Nero felt that his heart was clear and clean.

Of course, Nero did not forget the purpose of coming here today.

She hopes that Kazuma and others will also serve as escorts for Alice and protect Alice when she goes to the Elode Kingdom to discuss the cut off financial support issue with the neighboring prince.

Kazuma and Megumin obviously planned to say something, but Dax was the first to refuse.

"Although I'm very happy that you trust us so much, Nero, I'm sorry, but please let us reject this commission... because I really don't think that the team that was almost wiped out because of a puffer fish is suitable for accepting such an important commission."

Darkness said so righteously, but Nero felt that the other party was just worried that Kazuma and the others would be embarrassed in other countries but was embarrassed to say it in front of him.

As soon as Darkness said this, Megumin and Kazuma had an issue.

"Hey! Darkness, what are you talking about? This is a great opportunity to build up my reputation as the world's best explosion magician Megumin. Why do you refuse it to me! I am worried about how to make other people besides the ancient kingdom of Belze The country also knows the power of my explosive magic, and I can also take this opportunity to make my little brother Alice worship me even more. If you ruin my good deeds, even Darkness, I will never let you go easily! "

"That's it! Darkness, who allowed you to make the decision on our behalf! Did Nero just say that? Elode is a big gambling country, and Nero hopes that I can be used as a trump card when negotiations fail. The lucky value makes them lose This is a good opportunity for me to show off my skills! This is the first time someone sees me not as a 'bastard', a 'pervert', a 'weak' but as a 'killer' and puts their trust in me! You destroyed it, you idiot!"

If it weren't for the fact that they were unable to move due to being poisoned, Kazuma and Megumin might have already attacked Darkness, right?

"It's just because you are like this that I want to refuse!" Darkness shouted as if she was broken.

While a few people were arguing, Aqua, who was sleeping soundly, frowned slightly, then turned over and scratched her butt.

Chapter 330 Set off! Target Elode

The time has come to set off.

We also specially picked good weather. There were not even a few floating clouds in the blue sky, and the humidity in the air was just right. It felt like the weather would be like this for the next few days.

Although it is convenient to transfer magic, unfortunately, Nero and the others can only take a carriage this time.

Because to use transfer magic, you must mark the end point in advance. However, magicians who can use transfer magic are already very rare, and none of these magicians will place the limited and precious marking points in the capital of the Kingdom of Elode.

After all, apart from the casino, Elode Kingdom really has no characteristics.

Just like Wiz, her three marking points are respectively in Axel where she opened her own store, the Red Devil's Lane where she purchased goods, and the largest dungeon in the world.

However, although it is a carriage, it is not actually a horse pulling the carriage.

But...

"It's a running lizard! Look, Kazuma! The running lizard is a real running lizard!"

At this moment, Megumin was pulling Kazuma's clothes, her eyes flashing with red light symbolizing excitement.

In front of the carriage, two running lizards that looked a bit like umbrella lizards but were as tall as adults stood on their feet and made cute roars towards Kazuma and Megumin.

These monsters called running lizards not only run faster than horses, but are not as easily frightened as horses, making them popular mounts.

"Hmm... a running lizard?" Nero put his hands on his hips and muttered to himself: "It's also a royal mount, right? I thought it would be a more powerful and rare monster... such as a griffon or something. "

Nero remembered that there were griffons in this world.

Moreover, in the novice town of Axel, she had accepted a mission from Axel's Adventurer's Guild to defeat the griffins and tiger scorpions that were causing trouble nearby.

It’s really hard to understand from Nero’s point of view. It’s obviously a novice town, but there are really many powerful monsters near Axel. Let’s not talk about the mythical beast Xuanwu and the white tiger for the time being. Several monsters appeared here that even the cadres of the Demon King's Army did not dare to provoke easily.

This is not SAO, nor is it Aincrad. I will put a hidden map of the Black Iron Palace on the first floor, and there is also a ninety-level BOSS in it.

"Sister Nero, the griffons in this world are also a type of synthetic beast, and they are quite powerful monsters."

Wearing a very delicate armor that did not affect her movement, and holding the holy sword in her arms, Alice stood beside Nero and explained to him: "The gryphon that is currently confirmed to exist is the one that was originally found in Acre. Serge's one...and that one was killed by you, sister, so it can't be used as a mount."

"The most important thing is... no one knows how to train a griffon to become a mount."

Even running lizards have their own trainers, just like racehorses have their own Torenas, but griffons don't.

"Hmm! Actually...if I just train griffins, I can still do it." Nero clasped his hands behind his head and looked up at the sky, "But since the griffons can't be found, there's nothing we can do. ”

Relying on [Emperor's Privilege EX], Nero can obtain the A-level [Riding] skill, allowing Nero to even ride fantasy species other than dragons, and griffins are fantasy species.

Then, Darkness was chatting with Claire.

"Huh? Do you want to take the royal family's dragon carriage? I heard that this meeting is a private itinerary, isn't it?"

"Ordinary carriages are too time-consuming. This journey will take at least ten days by ordinary means. However, taking this dragon carriage specially made for the royal family can greatly shorten the time."

Although he didn't hear the conversation between Claire and Darkness, Nero also discovered the specialness of this car.

This car has no wheels.

However, with Nero's own magic skills, she sharply discovered a magic seal with a levitating effect on the carriage.

Glancing into the carriage, Kazuma said suddenly.

"Now, it seems that this carriage can only seat six people at most, right?" Kazuma counted the number of people present, "But... there seem to be eight of us?"

Kazuma, Megumin, Aqua, Darkness, Nero, Yuyu, and Alice.

Claire, who was counted as the eighth person by Kazuma, explained at this time.

"I won't go with you this time, because this is an undisclosed itinerary and it's not suitable to bring too many followers. Otherwise, everyone will think where this noble person comes from. For this reason, even the appearance of the dragon carriage has been changed. It’s relatively simple.”

"Besides, I hold an important position in this country, and of course I am responsible for a lot of work. It is not suitable for me to be away for such a long time."

After listening to Claire's explanation, Kazuma nodded, and then asked again.

"But...even if we don't count the white-suited girl, there is still one more one, right?"

"What is the name of a girl in a white suit? You rude person!"

If Nero hadn't explained the importance of Kazuma to Claire in advance, Claire might have drawn her sword and chopped Kazuma down at this moment.

"Pfft~! Pfft~~! Kazuma is such an idiot."

Letting out a very irritating laugh, Aqua covered her mouth and stood arrogantly in front of Kazuma, "There are six people sitting in the carriage, and there is one person at the front driving the running lizard. Even for such a simple question Kazuma, who can’t even figure it out, is indeed a hopeless idiot! Puff puff!”

Kazuma, who was trying to figure it out because of Aqua's words, couldn't help but blush, "Wha...what! I just didn't think about it for a while..."

"Stop making excuses, you're just stupid. I heard that eating some seafood can replenish your brain. I'll bring some to make some food for you some other day!"

"No, I've been having some psychological problems with fish dishes recently...especially the fish dishes you made. Anyway, I have discussed it with Megumi and the others and you are not allowed to enter the kitchen without permission!"

Darkness sat in the driver's seat and pulled up the reins tied to the running lizards.

Aqua: "Huh? Is the driver actually Lalatina?"

Megumin: "Really, I didn't expect Lalatina to be able to ride."

Kazuma: "As expected of a noble daughter, I must have learned the skills of riding a horse, Lalatina."

Darkness: "No... don't call me Lalatina!"

For some reason, Darkness felt particularly ashamed when she called out the name "Lalatina".

It has become one of Kazuma's team's special features to mock Darkness with this name and enjoy her funny reaction.

Although not long ago, Kazuma had his arm broken by the embarrassed and angry Darkness because he was too arrogant, Kazuma seems to have no long memory at all.

Alice, who entered the carriage first, sat in the innermost position, by the window, and then smiled and patted the seat next to her.

"Sister Nero, please come and sit here! The seat next to me is still available. We can play games together or continue telling stories on the road later."

"Hmm! Alice is really clingy to Yu... Then you're welcome."

The six seats in the carriage are divided into two rows, and Team Nero and Team Kazuma each sit in one row.

"Your Highness, Alice, have you brought everything? Did you bring your handkerchief? Did you bring pocket money for emergencies? When you encounter an emergency, take out all the magic scrolls and magic props I prepared for you. , don't save it, please don't cry when you feel lonely..."

"Claire, I'm not a child anymore, it doesn't matter...and I still have Sister Nero by my side. I'll be fine with her, and if you don't let me go, we won't be able to set off... "

In the end, Claire reluctantly let go of Alice's hand.

"Then, Your Highness Alice, please do what you can, take care of yourself, and wish you a pleasant journey!"

"Your Majesty Nero! Your Highness Alice, I'm begging you! Anyone who offends your Highness Alice will be killed immediately! ... Your Highness Alice——!!"