Errata correction: In the last chapter, the beast kin girls were referred to as demi-humans twice. I’ve corrected this in this update. I hope the use of that term in this chapter doesn’t cause confusion.

2-6. Arguments and the Extermination of the Hidden Evildoer Afternoon

Satou is here. “In any era, agitators never disappear.” Such a phrase exists, but not just in eras, even in different worlds, they don’t vanish.

Well then, let’s settle this.

Adding another page to the history of Seryuu city…

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Staring at the three beast kin girls, I found the name of their master.

It’s not the name of the fat priest.

Then, where is the master of these girls?

Considering the possibilities, either the master isn’t here, or he can’t oppose the fat priest… or he’s a partner of the fat priest.

Right now, since we can’t find the information with just AR, I use the special ability of All Map Exploration.

I search for the master’s name.

There, on the edge of the square. A small man with fox-like eyes, grinning at the commotion in the square, sits atop a wooden box.

I inspect the information displayed on the AR.

The small man’s name is Uusu. 39 years old. His skills are [Fraud], [Persuasion], and [Intimidation]. His slaves are [Cat kin], [Dog kin], and [Lizard kin].

….Hmm? Do slaves only display their kin type without names?

No, those kinds of things don’t matter.

I need more information.

It’s still not enough.

Affiliation [Seryuu City, Lower Class Citizen]. Guild [Brown Rat].

This is it, guild [Brown Rat]. Begin Search!

Members are 52 people. Including the 10 people in this square. Excluding Uusu and the bodyguard-like large man behind him, 8 men are fake demonstrators in the square.

I mark all people, including those not present here.

Now then, let’s begin the action!

>[Inference Skill Acquired]

>[Behind the Scene Skill Acquired]

…But the beast kin girls are probably very shaken by these abuses. I had overlooked an important piece of information. I can’t turn back time, but right now, if I delay the first step, the result might be different…

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Zena-san arrives before the fat priest.

“Please stop this inhumane conduct!”

“What’s this little girl! Are you an ally of the demon?”

Before anyone can react, his followers have vanished. Furthermore, since he can’t counter, the agitators turn on him.

“Allies of the demon are demons too!”

“Ooooooo!”

In the time Zena-san gained, I must first deal with the fakers in the crowd.

“Please do not be deceived! Does Zaikuon temple intend to break the kingdom’s law!”

“What’s wrong with beating the demon with holy stones?”

What a disengaged conversation. No, the priest understands; he’s just shifting the point.

I activate [Spy] and slip into the crowd. While moving through the crowd, I also activate [Evasion] and [Fighting].

“Ooooooo!”

“That’s right! Let’s throw stones at that little girl!!!”

“Ooooooo!”

Zena-san uses her abilities not only for herself but also to defend the beast kin girls. As expected of a magic soldier of the army.

Now then, while they’re still stunned, let’s put this crowd in order. Even for Zena-san, if a large number of people rush together, it would be dangerous.

I move beside the (Brown Rat) man who’s still trying to incite the stone throwing. I wonder if it’s the effect of the skill, I was able to choose what kind of attack to neutralize him, and even while hidden from the surrounding, I did it.

I neutralize the (Brown Rat) man with just one attack. And just like that, I throw him into the alley. Because time is precious, I don’t have time to restrain him.

>[Abduction Skill Acquired]

>[Assassination Skill Acquired]

Abduction skill seems usable; I raise it to maximum. I won’t take the Assassination skill.

In the center of the square, a priest with different clothing is helping Zena-san. It’s a handsome middle-aged man, a blue-collar worker.

“Equating demi-humans with demons, rather than Zaikuon temple, isn’t it just you who say such things?”

“Hum, the philanthropist priest from Garleon temple, huh? If you like beasts so much, then after this beating, use them as you like, from the front, the back, whichever.”

Uwa, he’s the worst sexual harasser. Zena-san is turning red… or not. Did she not understand the meaning? Par excellence.

“Kill the demi-human!”

“Ooooooo!!”

“Punishment for the demon!”

I’ll leave the dispute on the stage to Zena-san and her reinforcement, and proceed to exterminate the harmful pests (Brown Rat) here. I successfully knock 2 or 3 people unconscious and leave them in a suitable alley. Sake bottles are falling around, but I don’t have time to spare.

(Continues…)