My goodness!
I'll get three of them next time!
Seika-san is playing a slot machine.
And this place, believe it or not...
is a casino.
Mission 06: Epic Undercover Mission
We're here!
This is the Principality of Valleria.
It's equivalent to a provincial city from our old world.
Right, there seem to be things Iria didn't have.
A castle!
And a job center next to it?!
Who would've guessed I'd see a job center in another world.
Once a corporate slave, there's no way out, huh?
Please return your pack animal.
So fill this out right here?
Bye-bye.
Oh, I'm afraid we cannot take this animal here.
I'm not an animal!
He's our party member.
Huh?! What?!
Is it that surprising?
Oh, this one looks just like you!
Seriously?
It's true. So ugly!
How adorable!
Huh?!
Is it adorable?
In the eyes of the beholder.
This one's cute too.
Oh, and you too.
Girls do call everything cute.
Seika-san.
Oh, wait for me!
At first glance, this world is a fantastic place.
But in reality, the situation is severe.
First, monsters don't drop money.
But you get hungry and tired, so you need money.
I can earn petty cash with my arrow production skill.
but we'll be stuck if we can't find a source of income.
My goal as the Almighty God is to guide these two behind the scenes,
but shallow salvation will only slow them down.
Without revealing my powers, I have to create a source of income for them.
So that they can survive in this world...
I asked around at the public office, stores, and merchants,
but making money seems to work the same way as in our old world.
Meaning...
Through employment.
For real? So unimaginative.
Having to job hunt in another world... That's harsh.
Anyhow, people who seem to have decent lives have some form of employment,
receiving somewhere around 2,000 riras a month.
Which is about 200,000 yen.
Are there no rewards for defeating monsters?
We destroyed a swarm of them the other day.
We did so voluntarily, so there's no reward.
Unless there's a request to do so...
Which reminds me, there were high-paying jobs at the job center.
Demolition worker, Magic instructor, Pack animal keeper
Construction, manufacturing, retail.
Church janitor, Delivery driver, Pack animal operation staff
Job types and salaries are all normal.
Detective's aide, Florist
Hm?
Detective's aide.
It pays 10,000 riras a month?
One million yen?!
These pay 1.5 million, and 2.5 million?!
President's secretary
Magic beast synthesis
Trash cleanup
Cleaning up trash for 2.8 million a month.
What kind of trash are we talking about?
No experience was necessary for any of them.
Do you think they're respectable jobs?
No, no, no!
At best, they're super exploitative!
I knew it.
But I can see Seika-san easily falling for it.
What a generous workplace!
Normal jobs can pay for a decent lifestyle.
Whereas sketchy jobs require no experience for an enormous pay.
Seiji-san?
Shigeru-san, I'd like your opinion on something.
Okay.
Do you want to go to a casino?
Casino?!
Are you trying to get rich quick?
Oh, no.
I want to talk to people to find out more.
I didn't hear about anyone making obscene amounts of money from the people I spoke to.
But in an out-of-the-ordinary space like a casino,
I assume there must be people of all walks of life.
So you want to go to a casino and get information from non-ordinary folks.
That's right.
I want to create the best path possible in this world for my friends.
To achieve that end, what I need more than anything is to learn and know more.
Shigeru-san, will you help me?
No need to ask twice.
I think I'm getting dizzy.
Care for a drink—
No, thank you.
What was that?
With the looks of negative 255, gathering information can be tough.
Red, seven.
Shigeru-san, did you see it?
Here!
I-I'm happy for you.
Stop that.
Okay, let's bet all the coins next!
Seiji-san seems to be doing just fine.
Hit me, please!
Reeze has the skill to read other people's Windows, so I have high hopes.
And Seika-san...
Black, 33.
She's a big eater.
It seems you were really into it.
How much did you spend?
I'm not sure!
SMILE
Excuse me?!
Wh-What's the balance?
You started with 50,000 riras.
How much do you have left?
Let's see...
30,000 riras! Plus ten riras.
Goddamn!
Shigeru-san, did you lose your hair?
This is my hairstyle.
Excuse me.
Miss, do you have a moment?
Yes, sure.
Thank you very much.
My name is Kajita.
I'm the hall master of this casino.
Pleased to make your acquaintance.
"Hall master?"
He's the manager.
By the way, miss.
If I'm not mistaken, are you rich?
Yes! I am rich!
I thought so!
The way you carry yourself, the way you play!
I knew my eyes were right.
I should have warned her against using the word "rich."
Well, I am honored to meet you.
We can't get into details in a place like this,
so why don't we speak in private in the back of the store?
Well, Shigeru-san...
Kajita-san, was it?
May I tag along?
You're her bodyguard?
Then of course.
Please have some hot cocoa.
Thank you very much.
The casino was something, but this tops it.
Sweep away for a clean slate
They must be raking it in.
It's tasty.
My goodness, the way you gamble has impressed me.
So daring! All-in without a hint of hesitation!
This is how a rich person, no, a tycoon is supposed to gamble!
That's not a compliment!
This is just between us,
but we have a special service set aside for generous customers.
So beautiful.
The Extra Stage.
It is quite an exciting service with thrilling games and rates
to cater to our regulars who can't be satisfied with our normal games.
We'd love for a gambler like you to play.
So, usually we ask for 20,000 riras with everything included.
But for a limited time only! We'll waive your enrollment fee and annual fee!
Wow, what a bargain.
So, what do you say?
But, um...
The annual fee will return next year, correct?
You can suspect when something's fishy.
Good job, Seika-san.
Oh, no. It is free for life.
I'd love for you to become a member.
Why me?
For the romance of it!
The bets born out of your elegant, dainty hands...
And you always go all out with full force.
How invigorating!
He's a smooth talker.
She's definitely being played.
So, please become a member.
Shigeru-san.
It's just a membership card, so why not?
But you might want to discuss it with Seiji-san first.
I'd like to speak with my friend about it.
Of course you can.
You can even introduce them to us.
If they are your friends, they must be rich as well.
Yes he is, although not as rich as I am.
You don't need to tell him that.
Please don't tell other customers about this.
I hope to hear a favorable response soon.
Kajita-san was such a nice person.
Huh?
Oh, Reeze-san!
What perfect timing.
I'll go find Seiji-san.
I'm glad you two are okay.
Seeing that look on your face, that Kajita guy must be bad news.
Yes.
In certain cases, even you, the Almighty God might not...
What do you mean?
In Kajita's Special Notes, this is what it said about his skills.
"I won't be fooled anymore."
"I'll completely destroy rich people."
"I'll suck them dry and make sure they have nothing..."
And push them down to hell.
What?!
Kajita-san is a bad person?
I can't be certain yet, but there's a reason to be suspicious.
No way...
What was your impression of Mr. Kajita, Shigeru-san?
Let's see.
I thought he should've taken off his sunglasses.
We can skip that.
I'm joking.
But simply, he felt like an unnerving guy.
He was extremely skilled at stimulating desires.
He lets you think that you're special.
Seika-san didn't, but I'd imagine there are people who easily fall for it.
He's quite a dangerous individual.
How do you know that so well?
That's thanks to Reeze, who can read other people's Windows.
I used to be a detective.
Oh, I see.
I'm kidding.
My gosh! Please don't tease me!
Everyone, I'd like you to hear my report as well.
These job postings have something in common.
The pay is extremely high.
No previous experience is necessary.
And one more thing.
They are all connected to the casino.
I got to interview the people who responded to these job postings at the casino.
Even though the listed contact person was different for each posting,
all job assignments were at the casino.
But everyone I spoke to didn't pass,
and I couldn't find anyone who had actually passed.
You'd expect you'd find at least one person who was hired.
I did find one person whose friend was hired as a detective's aide.
His name is Kai Yoshio.
According to his friend, the task of an assistant investigator was very simple.
All he had to do was find people who were going on a spree at the casino.
And get paid one million yen a month?
There's more to this story.
This friend... he's currently missing.
What?
Yoshio-san couldn't get a hold of his friend, so he went to his house to check on him.
But his house was an empty lot.
Even his family registry was gone.
The public office didn't even accept the missing person report,
acting as if he never existed to begin with.
Could it be that we can't find anyone who works these jobs
connected to the casino because they get erased?
That is a possibility.
Considering Kajita's Special Notes, it is likely... hm?
If you want to say something, go for it.
Whatever happens, I'll cover for you.
Um... I found this at the back entrance of the casino.
This is...
What is it?
You shouldn't see it.
But...
It's a human finger.
I was checking the back entrance.
I considered going after him instead of picking it up.
No, you made the best choice.
Going after him would be too dangerous.
At the least, that casino is doing something questionable.
There's no doubt about it.
It would be better if we could find out what's happening inside.
Seiji-san, I will go undercover!
You, Seika-san?
Yes! The manager has recruited me.
And after all, I have more money than anyone in this party!
And wasted 20,000 riras already.
Seika-san, it's not safe!
That's right.
I bet the real target is rich people.
I know it's dangerous.
But... I'm mad!
He tricked and hurt other people.
Kajita-san is a really bad person!
It's rare for Seika-san to be so upset.
Leader, you've got to stop her.
You're so right!
Hold on a minute!
The casino is involved in crimes, most likely with government officials in cahoots.
If we can't rely on public institutions, we have to verify all facts ourselves.
Seika-san, I'm counting on you!
I guess their senses of justice are on fire.
Of course!
Good answer!
Leave it to me!
I'm sorry I couldn't stop Seika-san.
Are you mad?
I feel anger,
but that's toward Kajita.
I want to stay calm, but my emotions are about to explode.
That's unexpected.
She is Seiji-san's little sister after all, and she can't lie either.
Reeze, you mentioned that Kajita might be too much for even me, the Almighty God.
What kind of skills does he use?
I don't have the whole picture yet,
but Kajita seems to be able to see through any lies.
Seeing through lies will likely be a trigger to activate more skills.
But you don't know what exactly?
No. But Kajita's Window was absolutely abnormal.
It looked patched up, like cut and paste, and deformed.
That wasn't a normal status window.
Please beware of lies.
Lies, huh?
I should avoid bluffing on the spot, like I said about being a detective earlier.
I understand. Thanks.
Shigeru-san.
I guess that sentence in his Special Notes summarizes his true feelings.
"I'll completely destroy rich people."
Reia was controlled by the Special Notes she wrote out of her hatred and resisted it.
But Kajita...
He uses the casino to indiscriminately wield the weapon of hatred.
He must pay for what he's done.
We went into this to make some money, but we ended up exposing one evil deed.
Now we're working together to face this evil.
While it feels strange, it also makes me feel elated.
Yes. Four of us, working together for one goal.
That was in my prayer after I finished my confession.
Maybe it was thanks to your prayer that the four of us met like this.
There's more to my prayer.
If true evil appears before me...
I shall become the envoy of hell and beckon them to the darkness.
Huh?!
Let us go where true evil is.
Wow, what a hottie!
Seika-san, I don't think you need to behave like a celebrity.
Yes, I do!
It is a celebrity's etiquette to be beautiful at all times.
Who are you supposed to be?
You were like a newborn fawn a minute ago.
You know today's plan, right?
Of course.
I've completely mastered "How to evade without lying," learning directly from you.
Truly bad guys will use your small lies to turn the table on you.
Please be careful of lies.
Understood!
I've also taught her how not to disclose personal information to bad guys.
Oh, hello? It's me.
Shigeru-san, is that you?
Don't volunteer information!
This should prevent Kajita's skill from activating.
Oh, you are...
The young miss who goes all out!
You're dressed even more fabulously than before.
This dress is a favorite of mine.
Indeed.
And do you have a response to my offer from last night?
If you can provide me with a game worthy of me, then I don't mind becoming a member.
I am deeply honored!
Then let us show you the way.
The ug...
Your guard can follow us as well.
The ug-what?
It'll be all right.
I'm right here.
Well then.
It's time to shed some light on your evil deeds.