What would have happened had Makoto been the one stabbed that night instead of Sayaka. When luck pulls him from the clutches of death how will the two friends deal with the emotional fallout that comes with it? An AU wherein Sayaka does not die at the start and continues to participate in the killing game. Naezono.

It's been two weeks since Kazuma and his party famously saved the Crimson Demon clan from certain destruction. With their acclaimed status as noble heroes in Axel, Kazuma and Megumin embark on a brave quest to do more of the same. What discoveries will these two make along the way?

AU: In which Naegi doesn't get knocked out by Oowada's punch, but is merely dazed. And the character development takes over from there. (Currently Naezono due to story's development) Are you ready to have your emotions ping-pong like your canon experience? Author's Notes contain information. References abound. Sequel will be a crossover. (When I get to it.)