Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Bakuen wo! - Episode 11

In episode 11, our adventure begins in the bustling city of Axel. In this installment, the routine of monster hunting is turned upside down as the explosion magic-loving Megumin and her friend Yunyun must contend with a terrifying demon.

In the first part of the episode, Megumin and Yunyun argue over whether it’s better to struggle through low-level monsters for meager pay than to take on more fearsome foes. The fiery duo ventures into the woods, where they encounter a high-ranking demon named Host. Host has a goal, and it’s not the friendly kind involving dinner and a movie—he’s hunting a dangerous monster known as the Rookie Slayer.

Megumin and Yunyun barely have time to recover before rushing back to town to share the ominous news about Host’s hunt. The city’s adventurer’s guild raises the stakes by offering a reward to those who participate in the monster hunt. Megumin is thrilled at the prospect of earning more money and possibly receiving party invitations.

As the adventurers prepare, they are visited by a well-meaning priestess with a knack for brewing potent healing potions. She promises to bring more of her homemade concoctions from her shop, showing her willingness to aid the adventurers.

When the guild sets out to confront the monster, they suffer devastating losses, including a famed hero who wields a cursed sword. As the hero falls, morale plummets, and the guild retreats, realizing they’ve bitten off more than they can chew.

Back in town, word of the defeat spreads quickly, leaving the adventurers in a tight spot. But then, a glimmer of hope appears in the form of a high-ranking archpriestess, from whom they hope for a turn in their favor. This blue-haired beauty, rumored to possess max stats and all class skills, becomes the focus of their quest.

Meanwhile, Megumin and Yunyun unexpectedly strike it rich when they stumble upon some coins. To their surprise, the money belongs to a disheveled blue-haired woman they’ve had dealings with in the past. As they wonder if she could be the archpriest they’ve heard about, they dismiss the idea due to her unkempt appearance and dubious reputation.

Back at home, Megumin’s peaceful day is disrupted by Cecily, who barges into her house pleading for help. She explains that the high priest of the Axis Sect, Father Zesta, has received a divine message from their goddess Aqua about a demon in the city. Cecily sees this as a divine mandate to hire help using the sect’s resources. Though initially skeptical, Megumin agrees to assist Cecily in exchange for a hefty reward. The two then set out to find the city’s missing archpriest.

Their search leads them to an Eris church, which they are barred from entering due to their affiliation with the Axis Sect. After their failed attempt to infiltrate the church, they continue their quest and cross paths with Yunyun. During their adventure, they encounter a drunken blue-haired street performer, whom they dismiss as unimportant.

Elsewhere, a man named Rex approaches Yunyun and offers her a place in his group to carry out a mysterious plan involving the capture of a dark magic beast. Yunyun demonstrates her formidable magic and helps Rex capture the creature, which they identify as the demon’s target.

Meanwhile, Megumin and Cecily stumble upon a confrontation between Rex’s group and the demon, who demands a creature called Lady Wolbach. The demon claims he followed the scent of Lady Wolbach to Megumin and her companion, the cat Chomusuke. This revelation establishes a connection for Megumin between the demon, the beast captured by Rex, and her cat Chomusuke.

By the end of the episode, the demon offers Megumin and Cecily a deal: hand over Chomusuke, and the city will be spared his wrath. With this proposition on the table, Megumin and Cecily must weigh their next move, torn between protecting the town and trusting the word of a demon.