Smack!
A massive hand landed squarely on Satou Kazuma's backside.
"Ha~! Ha~! Ha~!"
Feeling the softness under her palm, Swiqi's drooling intensified uncontrollably. Gazing at Kazuma's delicate face, the fire in her eyes seemed to ignite like gasoline poured onto flames.
"Darling! You don't need to say anything else!"
"I know your heart is racing with excitement at this very moment! You must feel the wonder of our destined encounter!"
Swiping her hand down to Kazuma's chest, Swiqi pressed down firmly.
Rip!
Tears welled in Kazuma's eyes as he looked up at the panting, drooling beastwoman towering over him, her tusks glinting menacingly. Veins bulged across his face in sheer despair.
"Ah~!"
Swiping her hand along Kazuma's defined muscles, Swiqi's trembling fingers inched lower. Stopping at his abdomen, her bloodshot eyes nearly bulged out of their sockets.
"Darling, we're about to become one!"
"My heart is overflowing with joy and gratitude! Ever since I first saw you, I knew I was your captive for life!"
With a swift motion, Swiqi tore Kazuma's pants away, holding his underwear like a treasure about to be unveiled.
"Darling, I'm finally going to meet your precious son! Don't worry, I'll take good care of him. He and my sister will be inseparable for a whole week!"
"Nooooooo!!!"
Kazuma lifted his head desperately, his last line of defense being peeled away. Staring at the beastwoman, he let out a final, heart-wrenching cry.
"Megumin! I love you! Let's meet in the next life!!!"
"Explosion!"
A golden-red light descended upon Kazuma, just as the gates of hell threatened to swallow him whole.
"Ah~."
Tears of gratitude streamed down Kazuma's face as he gazed at the light from above.
"Megumin~ You're my angel~."
Boom!
The ground erupted with a thunderous explosion. Golden-red light illuminated the sky, obliterating everything in its path. As power surged back into his body, Kazuma clasped his hands together, embracing the heavenly glow enveloping him.
"Ah~, this is the only light of my life."
With unparalleled joy, Kazuma surrendered himself to the radiance.
"Megumin, Megumin."
Kneeling on the ground, Aqua stared at the explosion's aftermath, where Kazuma had been engulfed. Poking the stunned Megumin beside her, she asked curiously, "Do you think Kazuma's broken this time?"
Megumin, frozen in place, slowly lowered her raised staff. Listening to the words still echoing in the wind, she muttered, "Probably not… right?"
Lifting the lifeless Darkness from the ground, Megumin disappeared in a flash of golden-red light.
"Kazuma! Kazuma!"
Megumin waved away the smoke as she approached Kazuma, who floated motionless above a pool of magma. She swallowed nervously and whispered, "Kazuma, it's over. Come out now. Your power's unsealed, and the beastwomen are all gone."
"Oh, Megumin."
Kazuma's serene face hovered above the lava as he slowly began to sink.
Blub. Blub.
Bubbles rose, and Kazuma vanished beneath the molten surface.
"Ah~ Ah~."
Aqua clapped Megumin's shoulder, shaking her head in mock sympathy. "Kazuma's broken for good. Let's split our belongings and go our separate ways."
Smack!
Megumin slapped Aqua's hand away, tossing aside her staff as she prepared to jump in. Suddenly, a figure burst from the magma.
In the shocked gazes of Megumin and Aqua, Kazuma emerged under the blue sky, clad in fresh new clothes. Landing lightly on the ground, he plucked a rose from nowhere and placed it in his mouth.
Striding confidently forward, Kazuma dropped to one knee before Megumin.
"Megumin, you're my savior!"
Fixing her with a devoted gaze, Kazuma declared passionately, "From now on, you're my faith, my goddess!"
Bowing his head, Kazuma swore softly, "My angel, I will dedicate my life to you."
"Ahhh~."
Flustered, Megumin yanked Kazuma to his feet. "Kazuma, stop it. Aren't we lovers? Helping each other is normal."
"No~," Kazuma said resolutely, his tone unyielding. "Megumin, you're not just my lover. You're my goddess, my angel!"
"Kazuma…"
Tears welled in Megumin's eyes as she embraced him. "I'm so sorry! I shouldn't have sealed your power or teleported you into that beastwoman village out of anger!"
"It was my fault!"
Kazuma gently stroked her head. "Don't cry, don't cry. Angels like you shouldn't cry."
"Kazuma! I'm so sorry! Please forgive me!" Megumin sobbed.
With a sly smile, Kazuma leaned close to her ear. "Does Megumin truly know her mistake?"
"Yes, yes, yes," Megumin nodded vigorously.
"Then," Kazuma said, holding her closer, "how about wearing those outfits I bought for you?"
"Yes, yes," Megumin agreed without hesitation.
"And fulfilling those other requests I mentioned before?" Kazuma pressed further.
"Um…" Megumin's face turned red as she glanced at him suspiciously.
"Then," Kazuma grinned widely, "take a bath with me tonight! Help me with my training!"
Bonk!
Megumin's staff slammed onto Kazuma's head as her face turned crimson. "Kazuma! You pervert!"
Waving her staff furiously, Megumin yelled, "I was so worried about you, and all you think about is H-related nonsense! I should've let those beastwomen teach you a lesson!"
"Megumin! Megumin!"
Clutching his head, Kazuma leapt forward, wrapping his arms around the furious Megumin. Hugging her tightly, he whispered, "I'm sorry for being such an idiot earlier. Forgive me?"
Blushing, Megumin wriggled slightly in his embrace. "Since you've apologized, I'll forgive you."
"Hehehe."
Kazuma chuckled softly. "Then, Megumin, don't forget your promises. I need comfort after such a terrifying ordeal."
"Hmph~!"
Megumin gave Kazuma a light slap on the chest, her face still red but without a word of protest.
Grinning broadly, Kazuma ignored Aqua's disgusted look as he pointed dramatically to the horizon.
"Onward, to our destination!"
"The Crimson Demon Village!!!"
Meanwhile, in a now-closed private chat:
Hiroshi: This is my final technique. If it doesn't work, I've got nothing left.
Satou Kazuma: Don't worry! Now that I know the backstory, just watch as I handle this like a pro!