-No one's P.O.V-

Kazuma: All right...Create Water!

Kazuma creates water coming from his hand and filled your glass.

(Y/N): Heh, nice.

You then took the cup of water and drank it.

(Y/N): Thank you.

Kazuma: What do you think about my new skill?

(Y/N): Eh...I'd say it's fine, but at least it's something.

Kazuma: Seriously?

(Y/N): What? Do you want me to judge for it.

Kazuma: Nah, forget it.

Just then, you hear Darkness spoke up.

Darkness: Kazuma! (Y/N)! Look!

You turned your attention to Darkness who was presenting her repaired armor.

Darkness: I repaired my armor with the reward I got for the cabbages, and it's so shiny now! What do you think?

Kazuma: Look like sort of armor some newly-rich aristrocrat's son would wear.

Darkness: There are times when I'd like some genuine praise, too. You never show any mercy, do you Kazuma? And what do you think (Y/N)?

You observed her armor for a moment before nodding.

(Y/N): It'd say it's pretty cool. The armor's looking cool and awesome.

You said while finger gunning at Darkness, who seemed to be feeling appreciated.

Darkness: Well...I guess I'm flattered by that. I'll take that as a compliment.

You giggled at her. Just then, you hear Megumin to your right and you see her...being aroused by her staff.

Megumin: Irresistible! Irresistible! The luster of this Manatite staff brimming with magical power...

(Y/N): Hey! Hey! What are you doing~?

She stopped after hearing your words and she was blushing heavily.

Megumin: I-I-I...I'm just very happy because I-I upgraded my staff...

Megumin explained while her face started to become red as tomato, as you shook your head. You all then heard Aqua who was shouting at Luna.

Aqua: What was that? Hey, you, what's the meaning of this?! Just how many cabbages do you think I caught?

Luna: W-Well...Most of what you caught is actually lettuce... 

Aqua: Why is there lettuce mixed in?!

Luna: Th-There's nothing I can do about it!

Darkness: It is true that lettuce has low redemption rate.

Kazuma: Is it? I wouldn't know.

Aqua: I went through a lot of trouble, so do something! (Y/N)! Help me!

(Y/N): What?

Aqua turned to you and was coming to your table.

Kazuma: Oh, she's coming this way. This isn't good.

Aqua: *Skips happily* Ka-zu-ma-san! How much was your reward our last quest?

-Time Skip-

(A/N: I might have to skip, sorry about that. I'm just  quick and yet, slow writer.)

After a lot of things happen in the guild recently, Aqua wanted some money, The quests were in the hard difficulty because Luna explained that there was one of the Demon Lord's top leaders moved in near town recently. So right now, by the next two days later. Kazuma had got himself new clothes and right now, Megumin asks you that she needed an Daily Explosions every once a day, you had no objections and decided to accompany her in the forest.

So right now, you two are now walking in silent. None of you spoke up Just then, Megumin broke it.

Megumin: Hey, are you doing okay?

(Y/N): Huh? I'm fine, why do you ask?

Megumin: Nothing, just wanted to break the silence.

(Y/N): Alright. Hmm...Hey, is the right place? It should be far enough from town.

Megumin: Well, it's not enough.

(Y/N): What? Why not?

Megumin: If I don't do it somewhere far from town, I'll be scolded by the guardsmen again.

(Y/N): Seriously? I didn't know that.

Megumin nodded and you continued to walk until the two of you see an Abandoned Castle.

Megumin: Is that an abandoned castle?

(Y/N): I think so.

Megumin: I'll use that! Surely nobody will complain if I obliterate that!

(Y/N): Hold on now, didn't Luna said that the one of Demon Lord's army is staying in the castle nearby? Didn't see any castles hear though....

Megumin: So, the leader is probably staying in this castle...Ohhhh...I get it...!

You looked at her confused.

(Y/N): What?

She then turned to you with a smirk.

Megumin: We should totally blow up this castle!

(Y/N): Wait, are you serious that we should blow up this castle?!

Megumin looked at you in confusion.

Megumin: Why not? I mean, we could totally blow up that castle. That's a win win, right?

(Y/N): I know, but I'm starting to think on what would happen here...What if he would go into town and will get angry and asks which one of us who did it? What if he was an Lich or a Dullahan? What if...he could kill you...

That last part made Megumin had chills up on her spine, she thought about it for a moment, but ignores it.

Megumin: That's true, we have a lot adventurers protecting us, right?

You looked down for a moment before looking up.

(Y/N): True, but if he gets angry. You will be the one who held responsible, not me.

Megumin: WHAT?! Why are you blaming me?!

(Y/N): Because...you were the one who casts explosions spells, while I carry you everyday. 

Megumin pouted for a moment before regaining her composure.

Megumin: Fine then, it's a responsible if I'm gonna take, then it's going to be risky. 

She then began to chant her spell.

Megumin: Crimson-black blaze, king of myraid worlds, though I promulgate the laws of nature, I am the alias of destruction incarnate in accordance with the principles of all creation. Let the hammer of eternity descend unto me! EXPLOSION!!

She finally finished her spell and the explosion went directly at the castle. Megumin was now falling into the ground, faceplanted.

Megumin: Burn to ashes within the crimson. This is fantastic.

And that's how your new daily routine with Megumin began. Left dead broke, Aqua worked hard at her part-time job everyday. Darkness said she was going to do weight training back at her family home for a while. Kazuma was looking for some good occasions to earn some money. Megumin, who had nothing in particular to do, commuted to that abandoned castle every day and kept unleashing explosion magic on it and you even used super speed to go there quickly, and sometimes it worries you.

Megumin: Explosion!

On cold rainy evenings...

Megumin: -plosion!

On calm, early afternoons, right after lunch...

Megumin: -sion!

On invigorating, early morning walks...

Megumin: -on!

(Y/N): Hmm...I'd rate it...60 points. It was lacking in volume, I think.

No matter the occasion.

Megumin: Explosion!

Megumin unleashed her magic upon that abandoned castle everyday. You kept closing, observing her magic. At first, you weren't really interested in her explosion magic, that's when you start to understand the quality of each day's explosion magic.

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Megumin: EXPLOSION!!!

She casts her spell on the castle and falls to the ground.

(Y/N): Hm....seems pretty good. It ain't too flaccid. The explosion's shock felt my through my flesh and bones, it hurts a little though, and yet the delayed vibration of the air seem to stroke my skin.

You shudder for a moment before pulling a thumb up.

(Y/N): Awesome explosion.

You commented as Megumin had a thumb up as well.

Megumin: Awesome explosion! You've come to understand the path of explosions, (Y/N). How about it? Why not to learn explosion magic for real?

You thought about it for a moment, but you shook your in decline.

(Y/N): I wish I could but I don't have time for that. Sorry, Megumin.

Megumin felt disappointed, after  hearing that. 

(Y/N): Look, I understand that you're disappointed-

Megumin: No, it's okay.

You looked at Megumin in surprise as she gave you a smile.

Megumin: It's okay. I know Bards have to do a lot of practice on casting their spells by doing music. I understand if you wanted to.

You smiled at Megumin.

(Y/N): Alright then. I guess you and I aren't so different.

You both laughed before picking her up in bridal style.

(Y/N): Well, hold on tight.

You said as Megumin wrapped her arms around your neck, which you smiled.

(Y/N): Gotta go fast!

Then you speed boosted out of there and ran back to town.

-Time Skip-

So right now, Kazuma and the others were in the barn and were having a conversation. While you were outside, resting against the tree. You got bored a little, so you decided to play the guitar and began to play.

https://youtu.be/7RUuMwUtljI

After that, as you had a satisfied smiled on your face. Just then, you hear Luna in the speakers.

Luna: Emergency! Emergency! All adventurers, please arm yourselves at once and gather at the front gate city, ready for battle!

You see Kazuma and the others ran out of the bard, as you sighed and decided to follow them at the gates. After you guys finally reached the gates and that's when you see a headless knight on a headless horse.

Aqua: What is it?

Kazuma: Hey, what's going on? He looks crazy strong!

That's when you realized who it was.

(Y/N): Damn, that's a Dullahan.

????: I'm the leader from the Demon Lord's army who moved into a nearby castle recently.

You glanced at Megumin and she looked at you, that's when you felt an his anger rising.

Dullahan: Day after day, after day, after day! Wh-Who's the screw-loose imbecile who keeps firing explosion magic, at my castle every single day?!

Yep, you could that he was VERY VERY ANGRY.

Random Person: Explosion magic?

Another random dude: Who comes to mind that can use explosion magic?

Another random dude 2: If we're talking about explosion magic...

Everyone was staring at Megumin but she looked away and looked at another wizard. 

Girl: Huh? M-Me?! Why are you looking at me? I can't use explosion magic! Um. I'm still a novice. Uh, I really didn't do it! Please, believe me! I don't want to die yet! I have little brothers to take care of!

Just then, Megumin started to approach the Dullahan, which Darkness took off by surprise. 

Dullahan: It was you? You're the imbecile who fired explosion magic at my castle day after day?! If you're picking a fight with awareness that I'm a leader in the way Demon King's army, come attack my castle fair and square! If you don't have the nerve, then stay in the city, trembling in fear! Tell me, why the underhanded harassment?! Just because we left this city alone since there's nothing but small fry here, don't get cocky and make my castle go boom, boom, boom, boom every single day! Are you crazy, you wench?! 

Megumin hesitates for a moment before speaking up.

Megumin: My name is Megumin! An Arch Wizard who commands explosion magic! 

Dullahan: What's Megumin supposed to be? Are you making a fool of me?

Megumin: N-No! I am a Crimson Demon, the greatest magician in this city. Continuously firing explosion magic at you was a strategy to lure you, a leader in the Demon King's army, out here. You fell for it, and came to this city alone. Seems you're out of lock.

Just then, everyone gasped in shock.

Kazuma:  When did this turn into strategy?

(Y/N): I have no idea.

Kazuma: Not to mention she just proclaimed herself the greatest magician in this city. 

Aqua: Shush! Do her a favor and keep quiet! She hasn't used explosion magic yet today, and she has lots of adventurers behind her, so she's acting tough. This is the good part, so stand here and watch! 

Dullahan: Heh, Very well. It's not as though I came to this land to meddle with you small fry. I'll likely be staying in that castle for a while longer, so don't use explosion magic on it again. Got it? 

(Y/N): (Wait, he can just leave? Just like that?)

You thought that he would leave peacefully, but Megumin stops him.

Megumin: Impossible. We crimson demons must unleash explosion magic once a day, or we'll die. 

Dullahan: H-Hey, I've never heard anything like that before! Don't make up convenient lies! Are you saying you don't intend to stop using explosion magic, no matter what? 

Megumin nods.

Dullahan: I may have given myself up to evil, but I was once a knight. I'm not interested in mowing down weaklings. However...

Megumin: You can't act so composed for long. Teacher, if you would!

Aqua: I guess I have no choice...

Kazuma: HUH?!

Aqua: I don't care if you are one of the Devil King's leaders! Coming here while I'm around was bad luck! I can't accept any decent quests because of you! Now, are you ready?!

Dullahan: Huh, What do we have here? An arch priest? I am one of the top leaders in the Devil King's army. I'm not so lowly that I'd be purified by a low-level priest from this city.

Aqua was angry after hearing his words. 

Dullahan: I know. Why don't I make that crimson demon girl suffer a bit?

(Y/N): ?!

Dullahan's hand was glowing purple.

Aqua: I'll purify you with my prayer!

Dullahan: You're too late! I sentence thee to death. You will die in one week.

Dullhan shot his magic in Megumin's direction. Megumin braced for it, but you used Super Speed to get in front of Megumin as you sliced the magic ball in half.

Dullahan: WHAT?!

Everyone was shocked at this to see you saving Megumin's life.

(Y/N): Don't even think on trying to cast a spell on her, jackass.

The Dullahan was a little furious as he pointed at you.

Dullahan: Who the hell are you, kid?!

(Y/N): The name's (Y/N) (L/N)! And I'm a Bard who protects everyone! Even it costs me something!

You said in your introduction as the Dullahan went silent for moment speaking up.

Dullahan: Seriously? You're a Bard? Why would a child like you be a Bard?

(Y/N): True, but I'm 15 years old, you moron!

You said out loud, which gained a bit of interest from the Dullahan.

Dullahan: You're 15? 

(Y/N): Yeah, I may be a child. So I'm here to kick your ass!

You said and pointed at him with a serious face, that's when the Dullahan started laughing at you.

Dullahan: HAHAHAHA!! Seriously?! A child like you would beat me?! Hahahaha!

At this point, this angered you. Suddenly, a battle theme began to play on everyone's ears.

https://youtu.be/vdRUNoywyO4

Dullahan: The hell? Where's the music coming from?

At that moment, The Dullahan sees you in the air with the scythe, ready to slash at him.

The Dullahan quickly reacted as he blocked it with his big sword, and he can see the angry look on your eyes.  

(Y/N): Hmph. 

You then landed on his sword before doing a back flip next to Megumin. 

(Y/N): For a Dullahan like you, never underestimate me!

You said in anger, as you changed the Scythe Mode into Gun mode, as you fired three shots onto his horse. The horse felt fear and it disappears into darkness, letting the Dullahan drop down to the ground.

Dullahan: What the?!

You then quickly change your shotgun into Scythe mode as you jumped high in the air and slashed at the Dullahan, which deals amount of damage on him.

Dullahan: Ggh...Damn, I never would've thought that a child Bard like you would fight.

(Y/N): That's what you think.

Dullahan: Think fast!

He then charges at you with his sword in the air with his head on his hand. You dodged with at ease, as you used Super Speed and began cutting him down. He was a bit weaker now and you took some distance from him.

(Y/N): What's wrong? Can't the Dullahan handle a Bard?

You taunted as the Dullahan was bit furious as he recovered and stands up. He then prepares for another cursed spell.

Dullahan: This will teach you!

He then throws the cursed spell ball at you. You prepared to slice it off again, but Darkness interfered as she got in front of you to shield you.

-Stop the music here-

Darkness: Aaaaahh!

Kazuma: Darkness! Are you alright?

(Y/N): The hell?! Why did you interfere?!

Darkness: Don't worry (Y/N). It doesn't appear to be serious.

Dullahan: Oh, that was unexpecting. 

He then clears his throat.

Dullahan: Listen, you crimson demon girl. That crusader will die in one week. Yes, because of you! Watch your ally suffers for the next week and repent for your actions. You should just done as I said.

This angered you again, you about to fight him again, but Darkness stood up.

Darkness: How terrible...You're basically saying that you cast a death curse on me, and to obey your orders if wet want it to be removed? Is that what you are after? 

The Dullahan looks at her in confusion.

Darkness: I won't give in to a mere curse! I won't give in, but...Wh-What should I do, Kazuma?

Kazuma: Yes, I'm Kazuma.

Darkness: Look at the Dullahan's filthy eyes hidden beneath his helmet!

The Dullahan seemed to be sacred at Darkness. 

Dullahan: Huh?

Darkness: Those are the eyes of a degenerate who plans to take me back to his castle, tell me to shut up and submit to him if I want the curse removed.

She then began to blush and breathes heavily.

Darkness: And Demand I perform hardcore acts of perversion for him!

(Y/N): Oh, you have got to be shitting me...

Darkness: You may do as you please with my body, but don't think you'll be free to do as you please with my heart! A lady knight imprisoned in a castle, having outrageous demands made of her by the Demon Lord's minion...Oh, what should I do? What should I do, Kazuma?

Kazuma: Yes, yes. I'm Kazuma.

Darkness: I don't want to go, but I have no choice! I'll resist as long as I can, so don't say in my way. Okay, I'll be back!

Kazuma: Stop! Don't go!

Then the Dullahan turns to you and asks.

Dullahan: Uh...boy, what's wrong her?

(Y/N): Oh, she's in her Masochist state. It's better for you to cover your ears.

Dullahan: Oh...

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Dullahan: A-Anway! Stop firing explosion magic at my castle! And you *Points at you and Megumin.* If you wish to lift the curse on that crusader, come to my castle. If you're able to make it all the way to me, I'll lift the curse.

(Y/N): Basically, if we kill you, the curse will disappear, yes?

Dullahan: If you try, the curse will kill her immediately!

(Y/N): WHAT?! That's not fair! This is bullshit!

Dullahan: It is fair. I am prepared for something like that. Now, I'm leaving. If you wish the curse removed just come to my castle.

He then laughs and disappears. You were angry at this as you clenched your fist. You noticed Megumin started to walk away.

Kazuma: Hey, where do you  think you're going?

Megumin: (Y/N) and I are going to the castle, nail the Dullahan with a direct hit of my explosion magic, and lift the curse on Darkness.

Kazuma: *Sigh* You know, I'm going with you.

Darkness: Don't...Give it up, you three. Don't do all this for me.

While they were talking, you decided to talk to Aqua.

(Y/N): Hey Aqua.

Aqua: Oh? What is it?

(Y/N): You're an Arch Priest right? Can't you do something about that curse?

Aqua: That's what I was thinking. Here I go! Sacred Break Spell!

A bright light appeared and surrounded Darkness, then two little angels lifted the curse from her body and went to the sky.

(Y/N): Heh, nice.

Kazuma: Huh?

Aqua: For me, lifting the Dullahan's curse is child's play! Well? I can be priest-like once in a while, don't you think?

Adventurers: WOOOOO!!!!!

The crowd of adventurers was running in your direction and cheering you up. Everyone was now happy because the Dullahan went back to his castle and Darkness's curse was removed.

Adventurer: You were able to hurt a Demon Lord's army leader!

Mowhawk: That fight with that Dullhan was awesome!

Adventurer 2: Hey, don't forget about the Crazy Demon Girl!

Random Female Arch Wizard: That's right! She was amazing too!

Female Adventurer: *To Megumin* You and your boyfriend were amazing!

Megumin was now heavily blushing after hearing the word 'boyfriend.'

Megumin: B-B-B-BOYFRIEND?!

You were blushing as well as you looked away and scratched the back of your heard awkwardly.

Aqua: Nature's Beauty of Victory!

Quest Clear: Repel Dullahan!

(A/N: Alright! That's it for this Chapter! I'll be posting another one in a few hours. I can only post two chapters, once a day only. Hope you all enjoyed!)