The legend of the Crimson Demon clan started from Suqing

#427 - The prince and princess are jealous of each other

Worshipping a dragon-slaying hero isn't a bad thing. In almost every adventure story, the hero defeats a dragon at the end, which is why Prince Levi was so excited.

You could say he doesn't understand the power of Zun Zun in defeating the Demon King's generals, but his admiration for a dragon-slaying hero is genuine.

Prince Levi was looking at Zun Zun like he was looking at an idol.

I couldn't help but shiver.

If Kazuma Sato were looked at like that, he would definitely be secretly pleased, feeling as refreshed as if he had eaten an ice cream on a sweltering day. Zun Zun initially felt the same, but when he thought about how he had just wanted to threaten or even beat the other party, he felt a little uneasy.

"Prince Levi, I'm glad you like it..."

Oh, family, if only you knew.

If I had Kazuma Sato's thick skin, I wouldn't feel so awkward.

"Then, Prince Levi, about the financial support..."

"That's impossible."

"Tch."

Kazuma Sato was even more shameless than expected, mentioning the financial support at every opportunity, but Prince Levi wouldn't budge. Unlike those ignorant and mischievous princes, he didn't impulsively spend money on a whim.

But this also made him keenly aware that there was still room for negotiation regarding the financial support.

The atmosphere of the banquet improved.

Prince Levi then extended his hand towards Zun Zun, saying, "Your strength is indeed very strong. A dragon-slaying hero is truly amazing! So, I want to make a proposal."

"A proposal?"

"Why don't you come to our country?"

He extended an invitation to Zun Zun.

"As you all know, our country doesn't have the abundant military strength of the Belzerg Kingdom, so we are extremely eager for powerful adventurers. Although we also try our best to train knights, but as you can see..."

Thinking of the knights who were all knocked down by Alice in one move, one can understand Prince Levi's embarrassment at this moment.

"In short! Come to our country! The Prime Minister also said that if you, Zun Zun, are willing to come to our country, we can give you the best treatment! As for money, you don't have to worry. After all, we are a gambling superpower and won't treat you unfairly!"

"Recruiting... me?"

Zun Zun scratched his head.

He knew that something like this would definitely happen. After all, for a wealthy gambling superpower, combat power is the most important thing. However—

"No!"

Alice stood up and stood in front of Zun Zun.

Prince Levi frowned and said, "Why not? Although you are a royal princess of Belzerg, Zun Zun is a Crimson Demon, not your subject, right? Moreover, according to regulations, adventurers shouldn't be restricted in who they pledge allegiance to, right? Employment relationships are also possible, right?"

Adventurers don't have affiliations.

Otherwise, adventurers from other kingdoms wouldn't gather in the Belzerg Kingdom to jointly resist the Demon King's army.

Moreover, as Prince Levi said, adventurers belong to the guild, which is equivalent to an employment group. In other words, Prince Levi could completely use an employment relationship to make Zun Zun pledge allegiance to him.

"No means no! Because Zun Zun, he, Zun Zun, he...!"

Alice rarely became anxious.

She quickly thought about how to refuse, whether to use the excuse that Zun Zun was an indispensable force in fighting the Demon King's army, or that he had a close relationship with her, or that the companions wouldn't separate.

Prince Levi waved his hand impatiently, saying, "I understand. Then I'll take a step back. I can give you the full amount of financial support. In return, let Zun Zun become my person."

"...Eh?"

He didn't expect that he would propose such an exchange condition, which was completely taking advantage of the situation. Such a condition would definitely not be accepted.

"—I refuse!"

Alice refused firmly.

Prince Levi gritted his teeth and glared at Alice unhappily, saying, "Is that okay? You came here for financial support, right? This is obviously easier, right?"

"I don't want to!" Alice said very seriously, "Abandoning combat power for money is the most foolish thing to do. Moreover, Zun Zun is a very important person to me. I won't hand Zun Zun over to you!"

"Oh, is that so."

One could clearly feel that the young man was a little exasperated. His rosy cheeks were almost the same color as his red hair, and the girl was also standing tall with her flat chest, without any intention of backing down.

The two of them were deadlocked like that.

"I'm sorry, Prince Levi," Zun Zun knew he should speak, "Thank you for your kindness, but I must refuse."

His answer was very formal.

Prince Levi moved his lips. He was about to ask for Zun Zun's opinion, but Zun Zun preempted him.

"Besides, you don't have to do that, right?" Kazuma Sato spread his hands casually and said, "Prince Levi, don't you have a bet with us? As long as we win, we can get the financial support, right?"

"...Hmph, do as you please, but if you lose, you'll get nothing. But I can be merciful and give you a chance. This condition will remain valid until you leave this country!"

Prince Levi said unyieldingly.

"Pray then. Starting tomorrow, it won't be so easy. I will make you feel despair. You should regret it!"

In the end, they still returned to the bet.

The banquet with a good atmosphere became stiff because of the invitation, and it was about to end unhappily.

Alice and the others knew they couldn't stay any longer, so they got up to say goodbye.

At this time, Kazuma Sato suddenly said, "Prince Levi, if it were me, how much financial support would you be willing to give? After all, I am also a person with great achievements in battle. I don't ask for much, 50% of the financial support... No, if it's 30% of the financial support..."

"Yes, if it were my brother, I would be willing to exchange."

Alice decisively sold him out.

However—

"Who are you?"

"...Huh?"

"I wouldn't give you even 10% of the financial support."

Prince Levi obviously didn't see him as a person.

That was a bit too much. Although he didn't care, he was still Alice's brother. It was impossible for him to spend money on an unimportant person.

"Heh, hehe... I was just saying... I don't care... Y-yes... I am the adventurer Kazuma Sato, the adventurer who defeated many Demon King's generals. What is a mere financial support... I don't care!"

The tilted Kazuma Sato left first.

This guy was always being underestimated like this, and Zun Zun couldn't help but start to sympathize with him.

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When Alice heard that Kazuma Sato had no way to exchange for money, she also sighed in disappointment. She could only thank Prince Levi for the hospitality and then left the royal city.

After returning to the inn, Kazuma Sato immediately gathered his companions.

"—I want to give that damn prince a profound lesson!"

"Don't do that!"

When he made a dangerous declaration, Zun Zun immediately held down the frantic Kazuma Sato.

Darkness, Aqua, Yunyun, and Megumin were a little strange about the sudden role reversal between the two. When they heard that Prince Levi was a fan of Zun Zun and that Kazuma Sato didn't even get 10% of the financial support, their expressions suddenly became extremely complicated.

Aqua even covered her stomach and laughed.

"Don't do that, Kazuma!" Zun Zun held down the frantic Kazuma Sato and said, "Now we're on the right track. Don't do anything out of line anymore. Also, if you want to take revenge on the prince, win back the money in the daily bets!"

The words he had said to Zun Zun were completely returned.

While the two were arguing, Darkness actually fell into deep thought, "If we just leave Zun Zun here, we can get the financial support... If that's the case, it's not impossible. In case of failure, we can also..."

"Hey, you over there, I can hear you!"

This guy seemed to be planning to leave him here.

Just for the sake of a mere financial support... No, it's not good to say 'mere'. After all, that's the financial support that can support the operation of a kingdom, maybe 3 or 4 billion Eris.

"But is that okay?" Megumin was a little uneasy, "Zun Zun is already very excellent. If he stays, he will definitely have better development."

"Indeed..."

Yunyun also nodded.

In addition to being strong, Zun Zun is also very good at making magic tools, especially skill point potions. With sufficient funds, he might be able to quickly create an army of advanced adventurers.

Maybe by that time, this kingdom—the Elroad Kingdom—will have the strength to resist the Demon King's army on its own.

Of course, the price is the fall of the Belzerg Kingdom.

"How could I agree to that."

"...Zun Zun?"

"The Belzerg Kingdom not only has you, but also family, and even..." Zun Zun looked at the girl next to him and said with a smile, "Alice is also here, so how could I abandon you."

"Zun Zun...!"

Hearing him say that, the companions were deeply moved, and Alice even hugged him, causing Megumin and Yunyun to scream.

Kazuma Sato also immediately expressed his position upon seeing this.

"Me too! Because everyone is here, and there's Axel, and even m... *cough cough*, never mind! In short, I won't abandon everyone either!"

"...Hey, don't you think there was a very strange pause in the middle?"

"Ah, and it's really suspicious that Kazuma would say something like that."

"It doesn't seem like his style."

Obviously, Kazuma Sato's past nature was not recognized by his companions. Instead, they felt that he was being pretentious.

"—Hey, you guys!"

Although Kazuma Sato looked angry because he was misunderstood, Zun Zun could hear from his pause that this guy was just reluctant to leave the succubus shop in Axel.

This kingdom doesn't have a succubus shop.

—On the first day, the two of them had confirmed it.

"In short, if we continue like this, we will soon be able to get the full amount of financial support, so don't do anything strange."

"We should be saying that!" X6

Now Zun Zun wouldn't mess around. Instead, he had to keep an eye on Kazuma Sato.

Then, in the following days, the three of them would go to the royal city every day to face Prince Levi's tests. And indeed, as he said, the daily tests were becoming more and more difficult.

Griffins, statues, Naglfar, etc., were almost all existences that ordinary adventurers couldn't deal with. And these were all easily solved by Alice like cutting melons and vegetables.

On the other hand—

"Alright, I guessed wrong."

"Damn it, ah ah ah—"

Pronouncing defeat to Prince Levi, who was kneeling on the ground, they received the original amount of financial support in a week.