"What is it?"

"Are there adventurers like that in the Guild?"

Kazuma was stunned. Still moving bricks at the construction site, he couldn't imagine how much it would cost to reserve the entire Guild.

But what did it matter?

He was the one being treated, after all.

"Please give me the most luxurious set meal!!"

Kazuma had no integrity whatsoever.

"Rin! Rin! Rin!"

Even though Kazuma didn't know who Rin was, it didn't stop him from cheering.

As for Aqua...

You couldn't expect an idiot to remember Rin's name.

And Rin didn't linger, avoiding an encounter with Aqua.

Over the next two days, Rin thoroughly satisfied Darkness's various twisted demands, playing every possible scenario without missing a single one.

"Can't I go with you?"

That morning, Darkness looked at the two who were temporarily bidding her farewell, curious about their destination.

"Not yet."

This time, Rin had essentially fulfilled Darkness's needs.

At least during Rin's absence, she would be able to maintain her image as a cool, aloof female knight and wouldn't dwell on her masochistic desires.

Well, to some extent, Darkness needed some time to digest the immense stimulation Rin had given her.

Additionally, over these two days, Rin and Darkness's relationship had grown much closer.

Now, suddenly hearing that Rin was leaving and not taking her, Darkness panicked a little.

'Am I going to be abandoned again?'

'That's right, I'm so useless. I can't give Rin any help, I'll only drag him down...'

"What are you thinking!"

Rin flicked Darkness's forehead, interrupting her spiral. "Ogerpon and I are leaving for something. How should I put it? You can say we're going to collect a debt."

"Collect a debt?"

Darkness said, "Like collecting rent?"

"Something like that."

Rin described himself as a landlord with a vast amount of land, needing to check on it periodically.

This was also why he could only be an adventurer two days a week.

"I see!"

Darkness wasn't stupid, she knew Rin was humoring her.

But what did it matter?

What Darkness wanted was Rin's attitude.

His willingness to explain to her showed that he hadn't abandoned her.

They were still teammates.

"These next few days, Darkness, you can do your own thing."

Rin tossed a set of keys to Darkness. "Also, please help me look after this place."

"Okay."

Darkness nodded, then watched the two walk away.

As for herself...

Darkness decided to go find Chris, who was Eris's human form, the adventurer with the thief profession.

They were very good friends.

If Darkness suggested teaming up, Chris would certainly not refuse.

Coincidentally, Chris, like Rin, would disappear periodically, making long-term team-ups impossible.

Thus, when Rin left, Darkness would team up with Chris.

When Chris left, Darkness only needed to rest for a day or two, and then she could team up with Rin again.

Being able to adventure with her friend, satisfy her preferences, and have two days to rest.

This kind of life was simply wonderful, wasn't it?!

"Are you ready, Ogerpon?"

"Poniii!"

Rin and Ogerpon were unaware of Darkness's thoughts. The two had already used the Traveler ability to return to the Cardinal World.

"Rin-sama!"

As soon as they returned, Shuna, who sensed their aura, rushed in. "And Ogerpon! You're finally back!"

"Pon-yo um..."

Held in Shion's arms, especially feeling the weight from above her head, Ogerpon had a look of utter despair.

"You're back?"

Shuna was a step slower than Shion. She wasn't as idle as the latter and had a lot of work on weekdays.

"Ah."

Rin nodded. "Anything happen in the village these past two days while I was gone?"

"No, the village is very stable."

Shuna reported, "Everyone's strength is steadily improving, and they are diligently executing the expansion plan you set out."

"Mm."

"You've all worked hard."

Returning from the Konosuba World, Rin had no intention of resting.

On the contrary, he was already prepared to open the door to a new world.

The reason for the long interval was mainly to consolidate the significant power Rin had gained during this period.

While a new world was indeed intriguing, Rin understood the principle of not biting off more than one could chew.

Introducing a new system hastily without fully grasping his own power would only make Rin's future plans chaotic.

He needed a clear path for advancement, not aimless wandering.

And after this period of settling, Rin felt he had a thorough understanding of the power he possessed. It was time to embark on a new adventure.

Of course, due to cooldown, the next travel time was set for two days later.

And this time, Rin planned to take Shuna and Shion with him.

[Traveler (Cooldown: 0:59)]

"Almost there."

As time reached the third day, Rin looked at the one-minute countdown on the skill, then at the two girls. "This time, I plan to take Ogerpon, and you two, with me."

"Really?"

"That's great!!"

Shion couldn't hide her emotions. Hearing that Rin planned to take her, she jumped up with joy.

And with that movement, the full fruits in front of her instantly caught Rin's attention.

"Cough!"

Rin coughed, then averted his gaze.

Shuna naturally noticed Rin's gaze.

This made her secretly grit her teeth, complaining about Shion's body, wondering why it was so vulgar.

Everyone was an ogre, so why was she only small and cute?

"My brother and Souei, aren't you planning to take them too?"

Shuna said, "For a new world, wouldn't it be unsafe with just Shion?"

"Isn't Ogerpon there too?"

Shion had grown stronger, but she still respected Ogerpon, regarding her as Rin's top general and her own big sister.

Well, in terms of age, there was actually no problem with this.

Ogerpon had lived for hundreds of years in the Pokémon World.

In terms of age alone, she might even be older than Rin, so Shion calling her "big sister" was well-deserved.

"I'll have to trouble Ogerpon again."

Rin stroked Ogerpon's small head, helping to smooth her messy hair and putting on her hood.

"Mm!"

Ogerpon raised her hand, energetically shouting, "Ogerpon will beat up all of Rin's enemies!"

"I will also protect Rin-sama!"

"Me too!"

Shuna and Shion also refused to be outdone.

Rin's Traveler ability couldn't carry people across worlds.

However, in the Traveler's judgment, dependents were not outsiders, but a part of Rin's power.

As long as Rin wished, he could actually bring five A-rank or higher combatants with him to explore other worlds.

"Are all the things ready?"

"Already checked!"

To be able to travel between worlds at any time, Rin always kept a large amount of supplies in his Sprit Space.

"Mm, that's good then."

Using the dependent connection, Rin informed Benimaru and Souei that he would be leaving for a while, asking them to manage the village well.

"Yes, Rin-sama!"

"Please rest assured, Rin-sama."

Souei and Benimaru replied to Rin almost simultaneously.

They were already accustomed to Rin's occasional departures.

This time was no different, some dependents went out, some stayed, and everyone performed their duties.

Additionally, Benimaru secretly contacted his sister Shuna, instructing her to take good care of Rin and not let their master suffer outside.

"Leave it to me, Brother!"

Shuna was meticulous, not only Rin, but also Ogerpon and Shion were under her care, making her practically Rin's grand steward and head maid.

Thus, with the activation of the Traveler ability, the figures of the four disappeared before Benimaru and the other ogres.

The four only felt a blur before their eyes.

By the time they reacted, what greeted their sight was a biting cold wind and an endless expanse of the extreme northern ice plain.

(To be continued.)

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