-No one's P.O.V-

For about a week later, you and Jack have been grinding a lot because you two needed to become stronger and accepting a lot of hard-difficulty quests to earn a lot of money. So right now, you are now currently Level 43 and Jack was at level 49, which she is close to getting the first ascension. 

(Y/N): Whew! That's the rest of it!

You said in relief as you and Jack look around to see a bunch of dead creatures on the ground. 

Jack: Can we go back now, mom? We're quite hungry from all that grinding.

Jack says while holding her stomach. That's when you and Jack hear stomach grumbling coming from you. Both you and Jack laughed a little at this. 

(Y/N): Ahaha, okay, let's get something to eat. 

You said as you and Jack left the Plain Fields and went back to the Axel. 

-Mini Time Skip-

You and Jack finally arrived back t Axel until the two of you see Kazuma, Megumin, Darkness...and Aqua who was in the cage.

(Y/N): Heyo! Where are you guys going? And why is Aqua in a Cage?

Kazuma: We are going on a quest to purify the water in Riverhead Lake. Wanna come with us?

(Y/N): Nah, no thanks. Jack is kind of hungry after we finished our quest.

You tell them with a half-truth

Darkness: Oh, you got yourself a reward?

(Y/N): Yup.

Jack: How long do you guys purifying the water in Riverhead Lake?

Aqua: For over half a day.

(Y/N): I see. Anyways, good luck on your quest. 

Kazuma and the others nodded and left as you and Jack went to the Guild to eat.

-Time Skip-

 Within a few hours later, you and Jack were wandering around in town until the two of you see Kazuma and the others were finally back from their quest, that's when you notice Aqua in a depressed state. This concerns you as you and Jack approached them.

(Y/N): Hey, you're back.

Megumin: Yup.

Jack: How's the quest? And why is Aqua depressed?

Kazuma: Well, she got traumatized and said that the world outside around her is scary.

(Y/N): Oh, crap. I'm really sorry.

You said with compassion until the six of you hear someone calling out.

???: Lady Goddess! It's you, isn't it, Lady Goddess?!

Everyone: Huh?

You all turn to see a knight who was talking to Aqua and then he broke the cage with ease.

Megumin: Whoa!

(Y/N & Jack: Hm?

???": What are you doing in such a place, Lady Goddess?!

Darkness then grabbed his shoulder.

Darkness: Hey. Don't touch my ally so freely. Who are you?

(Y/N): Hey Aqua. Do you know this dude? He was calling you Goddess.

Aqua: Goddess?

(Y/N): Uh, yeah!

Aqua:...

(Y/N): ...

Aqua: That's right! I'm a Goddess!

Aqua then left the cage and was facing this knight.

Aqua: So, what business do you have with a Goddess such as myself? Who are you?

The guy was dead on the inside.

???: It's me, Mitsurugi Kyouya! The Mitsurugi Kyouya who received this Cursed Sword, Gram, from you and was reincarnated in this world.

Aqua: Huh?

Kyouya: Huh?

Kazuma: Huh?

(Y/N): Wait, don't tell me you forgot about him Aqua?

Aqua: Oh, of course! That guy! Sorry, I totally forgot! I've sent along with many people, so it's inevitable that I'd forgotten some!

Kyouya: Y-Yes...It has been a while, Aqua-sama. I have been working hard every day as your chosen hero. By the way...Why have you been locked up in a cage?

Jack: Let the man in the green cape explain it to you.

Jack says, pointing at Kazuma.

-Small Time Skip-

Kyouya: What?! You dragged the Goddess to this world? Then you locked her in a cage and dunked her in a lake?!

Kyouya then grabs Kazuma by his collar and was yelling at his face.

Kyouya: What in the world are you thinking?!

Aqua: W-Wait! I'm having lots of fun every day, and I'm not upset about having been dragged here anymore.

Kyouya: Aqua-sama, I don't know this man won you over, but you are a Goddess! And yet, this little...

Random Person 1: What?

Random Person 2: Fighting over a woman?

Kyouya: By the way, where are you staying right now, Aqua-sama?

Aqua: Um, in the stables...

Kyouya: Huh?

His grip on Kazuma's collar tightened.

(Y/N): Hey, calm down now. There's no need for violence.

You said in a calm and polite way. Kyouya looks at you and you looked at him with no worried looks. He then lets out a sigh before letting go of him.

(Y/N): Thank you.

Kyouya: Anyways, I'll remind you of my name again. I'm Mitsurugi Kyouya and right now. I need you to hand Aqua to me, right now!

Megumin: He's kind of making me want to blow him up.

(Y/N): Megumin, don't.

Kyouya: You two are...A Crusader and Arch Wizard? And you two are?

Kyouya asks, turning to you and Jack.

(Y/N): I'm (Y/N) (L/N) the Bard.

Jack: And we're Jack the Ripper, our class is Assassin.

Kyouya's eyes went wide because he knew who Jack is as he began to thought to himself.

Kyouya: (Wait, what?! Jack the Ripper from the Fate Franchise!? That's strange, there's nothing about summoning Servants in the afterlife.) 

He thought to himself before clearing his throat and spoke up.

Kyouya: I see. You two are blessed with wonderful party members. You have such excellent people here, yet you make Aqua-sama sleep in a stable. Have you no shame?

(Y/N): Don't blame me, blame Kazuma.

Kazuma: Hey!

(Y/N): Hold on now, I was sent by another Goddess, not Aqua.

I explained as Kyouya looked at me with confusion.

Kyouya: Wait, what do you mean 'another Goddess'? Who is she?

(Y/N): Well...her name is Eris and she's a Goddess of Fortune. I arrived in a few days Aqua before I met Kazuma.

Kyouya: I see. Anyways, all of you should travel with me, a swordmaster, from now on. I'll even buy you full sets of high-grade equipment.

Aqua: Hey, this is bad. This guy seriously freaks me out. He's the narcissistic type, and that scares me.

Darkness: What should I do? My instincts won't let me accept that man. I enjoy getting hit more than attacking, but something about him makes me want to hit him.

Megumin: Can I blow him? Can I blow him?

(Y/N): Look, with all due respect. Can't we just settle this later?

Kazuma: Nah. Anyways, it sounds like my allies unanimously don't want to join your party. Bye, then.

Kazuma and his party turn away from Kyouya and started walking. You sighed and were about to join them, but Kyouya ran in front of you and stopped you.

Kyouya: Wait!

Jack: What is it now?

Kyouya: Sorry, but I can't leave Aqua-sama in this environment.

Kazuma: (What now? He's the type that won't listen to anyone. I can see where this is going.)

Kyouya: Will you have a match with me? If I win, turn Aqua-sama over to me, If you win, I'll listen to any request you have.

Kazuma: All right. I'm in. Here I go!

Kazuma charged at confused Kyouya who wasn't ready.

Kyouya: Hey, wait!

Kazuma: STEAL!

Just then, a bright blue shined on Kyouya's eyes as he forced himself to close his eyes. After that, the light faded and it revealed that Kyouya's sword was on Kazuma, as the big sword falls on Kyouya's head and knocked him out easily.

Kazuma: That was easy.

(Y/N): Seriously?

Kazuma: What? I had no choice.

You shook your head in disagreement.

Clemea: C-Coward!

Fio: Coward, coward, coward!

All of you turned to see two girls started to scream at Kazuma.

Kazuma: Are you bot this guy's allies?

Clemea: That's right, you disgusting man! Coward!

(Y/N): Umm...not to be rude or anything, but are you just going to call us cowards because my friend just knocked a guy out who attacked a weaker party, yes?

Fio & Clemea: ...

It was silent for a moment.

Clemea: Give back Gram! Only Kyouya can use that cursed sword!

Kazuma: Huh? For real?

Kazuma asks, turning to Aqua.

Aqua: The Cursed Sword Gram is for this embarrassing guy's use alone.

(Y/N): What? Seriously? *Looks at Kyouya's unconscious body* Maybe this guy's a hero. Kazuma, return the sword to him.

You said being the reasonable person you are, Kazuma thinks for a moment.

Kazuma: Nah, I will have it now, so I guess I'll keep it.

Fio: W-Wait just a second!

Clemea: We won't accept the way you won!

Kazuma then spoke in a serious tone of voice.

Kazuma: I'm an advocate of true gender equality, a guy who has no problem doling out a dropkick to a female opponent. Don't think I'll go easy on you...I'll unleash my Steal ability right here in public.

Fio: Huh?

Clemea: Wh-Wha?

He began to have a pervy gesture on his hand, making you and Jack disgust at this.

Fio & Clemea: Nooo!!!

The two girls blushed in embarrassment and ran away screaming.

Kazuma: Uh...no.

(Y/N): Oh god..(You didn't even realize that everyone is watching...)

Aqua: That was perverted!

Darkness: Such a brutal act!

You began to leave with the others, but you and Jack stopped and looked back at Kyouya's unconscious body, and Kazuma noticed that you falling behind.

Kazuma: (Y/N)! Jack! Catch up with us!

(Y/N): Sorry, can't leave this guy out here. Jack, help me out here. 

You said as you and Jack started to carry the unconscious Kyouya using the Two-Person Drag carry. 

Kazuma: Eh, whatever.

Then Kazuma continues walking away as you sighed before you and Jack carrying Kyouya to the inn, thanks to your strength.

...

-Time Skip-

After carrying Kyouya all the way to the inn and you asked the landlord what room he was in. He told you the room number as you thanked the landlord and carried Kyouya all the way up to his room and finally placed him down onto his bed.

Jack: Sheesh, carrying this guy is tough. 

(Y/N): Hey, but at least, it's worth it.

You and Jack were about to leave. Just then, the two of you hear groaning behind you. You and Jack turn around to see Kyouya woke up as he sat up and rubbed his head.

Kyouya: Huh? Where am I?

He asks in confusion as he looks around and sees you and Jack. 

Kyouya: Oh, it's you. Wait, did you carry me all the way here?

(Y/N): Yeah...I didn't want to leave you out here, I'd be feeling bad by now.

Kyouya nods in acknowledgment.

Kyouya: I see. Wait, where's my sword?

He then looks around in panic.

Jack: Umm...our friend took it. 

He then looks at you and Jack in shock.

Kyouya: Wait, seriously?!

(Y/N): Yeah, he just took it with no regrets. It's best if you just settle with him by tomorrow.

Kyouya thought about it for a moment, as he sighed.

Kyouya: Alright fine, If he sells my sword...I'm going to be upset. Oh and thanks for carrying me back to my inn. I appreciate it, it feels like I have to owe you.

You shook your head and your hand.

(Y/N): No need for that, you don't need to owe me anything.

Kyouya: Are you sure?

(Y/N): Yeah. Anyways, have a good evening, Mitsurugi-san.

You said his name correctly with a smile.

Kyouya: Thanks for pronouncing my name correctly. Have a good night, you two. 

(Y/N): Yeah, good night. 

Jack: Good night, Onii-san.

And just like that, both you and Jack went back to your room to get some sleep for the next day.

-The Next Day-

You, Jack, and Kyouya decided to ate some breakfast in the Tavern. After that, Kyouya decided to settle things with Kazuma in the Guild, you decided to accompany him along with the two girls that he was partied up with, plus he received some information about some females that they encountered which they did tell him the whole story, including Chris. You felt on betraying by Kazuma, but it has to do the right thing or not.

You then entered the guild with Kyouya and his two girls, then you see Kazuma and the others on the table.

Kyouya: I've been looking for you, Satou Kazuma!

He says as Kazuma and the others see you with him.

Aqua: (Y/N)! Jack! Why are you two with him?!

(Y/N): Easy now. It's complicated, okay?

You said with your arms in front of you in defense

Kyouya: Anyways, I heard about you from a certain thief girl. She said you're a demon who strips off panties! What's more, there also seem to be rumors that you're into getting girls covered in slime. They call you "Kazuma the Brute".

Jack: Oh dear...

Kazuma: Hey, wait! Tell me who's spreading that around!

He then turns to Aqua and speaks to her.

Kyouya: Aqua-sama. I swear that I will defeat the Demon Lord. I want you, Jack, and (Y/N) at my party, please!

(Y/N): Uh, that's not what we agreed to.

You tell him with a deadpanned face.

Aqua: Sorry, but no.

Kyouya: Huh?! Why?!

Aqua: Well, as I said before, I'm staying with Kazuma because you're quite a bit annoying, to be honest.

Kyouya was in shock on hearing this until he sighed before speaking up.

Kyouya: Fine, I understand. 

(Y/N): Anyways, Where's Kyouya's sword? He needs it back.

You asked Kazuma.

Kyouya: Ah yes! *Bows* Please, could you return the cursed sword to me? In exchange, I'll buy you the finest sword in-

Megumin then pulled Kyouya's cape, as he raised his head to her.

Megumin: First, there's the matter of the cursed sword no longer being in his possession.

Kyouya: Huh?

(Y/N): *Surprised Pikachu face*

Jack: What happened?

Kyouya was now in disbelief.

Kyouya: S-Satou Kazuma...where's the cursed sword? Wh-Wh-Where did my cursed sword go?

Kazuma: I sold it.

He says showing the bag of coins.

Kyouya: DAMN IT! I KNEW THIS WOULD HAPPEN!!!

Fio & Clemea: Kyouya!

Kyouya and his girls ran from the guild. You then turn to Kazuma with disappointment.

(Y/N): You literally stole that guy's sword and sold it, there's going to be trouble for you.

Kazuma: Who cares? It's worth it.

You let out a deep sigh.

Darkness: What in the world was with that guy? By the way, he kept calling Aqua a Goddess. What was that about?

Aqua: I've kept this myself until now, but I'll tell you. I am Aqua, the Goddess who rules water, worshiped by the Religious Order of Axis. Yes, I am the Godess, Aqua!

Darkness & Megumin: Did you dream that?

Aqua: No!

Just then, we hear Luna announcing into the speakers.

Luna: Emergency! Emergency! All adventurers, please arm yourselves at once and gather at the front gate of the city! Adventurers Satou Kazuma-san, (Y/N) (L/N)-kun and their party in particular, as quickly as possible, please!

Your party: Huh?

We then headed out again at the front gates of the city.

...

Kazuma: Him again?

(Y/N): I guess he must've noticed that we didn't come to the castle.

Dullahan: All of you...why haven't you come to the castle?! You wretches!

Kazuma: What?

(Y/N): ...

(A/N: That's that~! Stay tuned for more~!)