After the calamity at Crimson Demon Village, Kazuma Satou—once a NEET and now reborn adventurer—returns home. He is joined by the dependable trio: goddess Aqua, arch‑wizard Megumin, and crusader Lalatina Ford "Darkness" Dustiness. Their recent wins bring them nearer to defeating the Demon King and his legions—a daunting goal Kazuma would rather postpone. Yet progress is stalled by debt, detours, and reckless behavior that often traps them. Debt accumulates from buying useless gear and satisfying Aqua"s extravagant demands, while their detours chasing rumored treasures often lead to mischief. The princess, intrigued by tales of legendary heroes, insists on a formal audience to record their deeds in the royal archives. While battling these recurring problems, the party receives an invitation from a princess eager to hear stories of their "heroic" exploits. Darkness"s attempt to decline only fuels the others" enthusiasm, setting the stage for another bizarre adventure with unexpected outcomes. They seek brief escape.
