"We need to recruit companions." Adam said to Aqua and Kazuma after taking a bath, shaking the now-empty milk bottle, "We're too weak right now. We urgently need to increase our adventurer party members."
"But will anyone join us? We're all novice adventurers. I don't think anyone would choose to join us." Kazuma rubbed his smooth chin.
"No, they will!" Adam declared with determination.
We're missing Megumin and Darkness! This squad ain't complete without them!
Adam was scratching his head, wondering if they'd still bump into the explosion-obsessed mage and the pain-loving knight, given that they'd started their adventure earlier than expected.
But hey, fate's a funny thing, right? It's like trying to dodge a boomerang - no matter how hard you try, it always comes back around!
The next day at the Adventurers' Guild, the three sat at a wooden table, waiting for potential teammates to join them.
Suddenly, a young girl — about 13 or 14 years old — approached and stood beside them, introducing herself with enthusiasm.
"I saw your recruitment notice! My name is Megumin, and I'm an Arch Wizard. I command the mightiest magic of all — Explosion Magic!"
She had smooth, short black hair and a cute face, her red eyes glowing faintly. Her complexion was very pale, hinting at malnutrition. Though she wore a wizard's robe and tall hat, she also sported an eye patch for some reason. The aura around her was quite peculiar.
Guess who just showed up? It's Megumin, folks!
To ensure a smooth encounter with Megumin and Darkness, Adam's recruitment notice specifically mentioned "advanced professions only" as the entry requirement.
Although two of the three party members had advanced professions, they were all novices. Experienced adventurers with advanced professions were unlikely to join, which greatly increased the chances of Megumin and Darkness — also novices — joining the party.
Truth be told, Adam was ready to camp out here for weeks if needed. But hey, guess what? Lady Luck decided to play nice, and Megumin showed up way ahead of schedule.
"Megumin, is it? Please, have a seat." Adam pulled out a chair beside him with a delighted expression, gesturing for her to sit down quickly.
"Hey, Carter-senpai." Kazuma leaned close to his ear and whispered, "Is this really okay? There's something off about her. You can tell at a glance that this girl's not quite right in the head!"
Kazuma's got this weird sixth sense for spotting trouble. Is that what happens when you're super lucky?
Adam was totally craving for that luck stat!
Aqua examined her closely and asked, "Those red eyes... Are you from the Crimson Demon Clan? Members of that clan are known for their peculiar names and eccentric behavior. However, they're also born with exceptional Intelligence and Magic Power — most have the potential to become Arch Wizards."
"That's correct!" Megumin nodded, handing over her adventurer card. She then slumped weakly onto the table and said, "Um, I have a small request... Before the interview, could you please treat me to a meal? I haven't eaten in three days."
Megumin looked pitifully at the three, while her stomach also made a heartbreaking growl sound.
"Of course, we should eat before the interview." Adam said, handing Megumin the menu while examining her adventurer card.
"Whoa, check out those stats! She's only Level 6 but she's packing some serious punch!"
"No kidding! Her Magic Power's off the charts. If she's not bluffing about that Explosion Magic, we might've just hit the jackpot!"
Aqua and Kazuma were shouting excitedly on the side, exclaiming that they had struck gold.
Aware of the truth, Adam remained silent, only saying meaningfully, "We'll need to verify the specifics in practice. For now, let's enjoy our meal."
After satiating their hunger and thirst, the quartet ventured to the plains beyond the novice village.
A Giant Toad spotted the group and bounded toward them.
"I must state in advance, although Explosion Magic is the strongest magic in the explosion system, it takes a long time to prepare. Correspondingly, please hold off that Giant Toad before I'm ready." Megumin stood on a high point of the plain, adjusting her aura, and gave orders to them.
"Oh, leave it to us!" The three responded.
At this moment, another Giant Toad also discovered the group not far away.
"Ugh, not another one!" Kazuma groaned, still grossed out from his last slimy toad encounter.
"Hey, Kazuma, Aqua, you guys handle that big hopper," Adam said, eyes glued to Megumin's magic prep. "I wanna see if I can pull off 'you-know-what'."
Kazuma caught on quick. "Ooh, go for it, Carter-senpai! Show us what you've got!"
Indeed! The moment had arrived to put Adam's 〚Analyze and Copy〛 ability to the test. He was eager to discover if he could truly replicate Megumin's formidable magic!
" A 「Sword Master」 who doesn't know〘Explosion Magic〙is not a good adventurer! "
Kazuma, boosted by Aqua's blessing magic, rushed to confront the approaching Giant Toad. Meanwhile, Megumin stood ready, her lips moving in an incantation that oozed with chuunibyou energy.
︿︿︿︿︿︿︿︿︿︿︿︿︿︿︿︿︿︿︿︿︿︿
Darkness blacker than black and darker than dark, I beseech thee, combine with my deep crimson.
The time of awakening cometh.
Justice, fallen upon the infallible boundary, appear now as an intangible distortion!
I desire for my torrent of power a destructive force: a destructive force without equal! Return all creation to cinders, and come from the abyss!
This is the mightiest means of attack known to man, the ultimate attack magic!
﹀﹀﹀﹀﹀﹀﹀﹀﹀﹀﹀﹀﹀﹀﹀﹀﹀﹀﹀﹀﹀﹀
A massive surge of magic power erupted from Megumin's body. A blinding flash descended from the sky, accompanied by dazzling light and shockwaves that shook the air. The fierce blast wind pushed Adam back more than half a meter.
The explosion's smoke and dust blotted out the sky. A torrent of sand, wind, and the Giant Toad's shredded remains rushed towards them. Where the toad had been, only a massive crater remained, radiating unbearable heat.
"So powerful!" Adam praised sincerely, this power was earth-shattering, "But now, it's mine!"
〖 Analysis start! ... Analysis complete! 〗
〖 Copying start! ... Copying complete! 〗
〖〘Explosion Magic〙 Acquired! 〗
Taking out his own adventurer card, it clearly showed that he had acquired 〘Explosion Magic〙.
Not only that, Adam also learned 〔Quick Chant〕,〔Mana Expansion〕,〔Mana Conservation〕 and other very useful supplementary skills. These must be skills Megumin learned to enhance her magic.
Nevertheless, these skills were now at his disposal!
"Carter-senpai! I could use a hand here!" Kazuma yelled, sprinting across the plain with the Giant Toad hot on his heels. It was like watching a game of tag gone horribly wrong - if the 'it' was a massive, slimy amphibian with a taste for adventurers.
"Kazuma! Step on it, buddy! I'm about to bring the heat!"
Megumin, who had just released〘Explosion Magic〙, was lying on the ground unable to get up. Now it was up to Adam to save him.
Immediately, he picked up her staff and began to chant the spell.
︿︿︿︿︿︿︿︿︿︿︿︿︿︿︿︿︿︿︿︿︿︿
Darkness blacker than black and darker than dark, I beseech thee, combine with my deep crimson.
The time of awakening cometh.
Justice, fallen upon the infallible boundary, appear now as an intangible distortion!
I desire for my torrent of power a destructive force: a destructive force without equal! Return all creation to cinders, and come from the abyss!
This is the mightiest means of attack known to man, the ultimate attack magic!
﹀﹀﹀﹀﹀﹀﹀﹀﹀﹀﹀﹀﹀﹀﹀﹀﹀﹀﹀﹀﹀﹀
A flash of light descended from the sky, and a huge explosion once again echoed across the entire plain. The Giant Toad chasing Kazuma was blasted to smithereens.
"This, this is... my Explosion Magic?!"
"No, it's my Explosion Magic!"
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