Returning to the city did not feel particularly different to Fang Zheng.
After entering the city, the Priestess went to pray at the temple. Since Megumi had fired off a blast at the swamp before arriving, she was now lying contentedly on a hotel bed, asleep. Fang Zheng, meanwhile, strolled through the city as he told the others about his experiences during this time.
After hearing it all, everyone could not help but marvel.
"A chuuni Archmagus just like Black Cat, and one who can only cast Explosion once a day? Big Brother, you really had it rough."
"Right? I think I had it rough too. Why can't I find a few normal people in this world?"
Strictly speaking, there were normal people, but they did not meet Fang Zheng's requirements.
And those who did meet Fang Zheng's requirements... were basically all abnormal.
"So what now, Master?"
"Keep observing, I guess. There's still plenty of time."
Faced with Nymph's question, Fang Zheng shrugged helplessly. He had not followed Lina around like some stalker, but he had taken the opportunity to send a Doraemon after her to track her. Then, every day, he checked the surveillance footage to confirm the progress. So far, Lina had met Gourry, and the two had begun traveling together. That let Fang Zheng breathe a sigh of relief. It seemed the plot over there was still proceeding smoothly.
He just did not know when it would reach Hellmaster Phibrizzo's arc.
But for now...
"What do you want with me?"
Fang Zheng stopped and turned to look behind him. Soon, two cloaked men emerged from behind him.
"You must have had a hard time following me all this way. Who are you, and what do you want with me?"
"We know we look suspicious."
At Fang Zheng's