Mission 07: Villainous Epic Master
It'll be all right.
Let's believe in those two.
In Seika-san and Shigeru-san.
Please proceed, Seika-sama.
All we told Mr. Kajita is the name Seika.
That's all we wrote down on the card registration form.
Beyond this is the Extra Stage.
Please show your card at the entrance.
Very well.
Mr. Kajita sees through lies and activates his skills.
Then we need to resist by giving him as little information as possible.
How much would you like to gamble today?
One million riras?
Oh, are you low-balling me?
I'm terribly sorry.
Well then, please enjoy the Extra Stage to your heart's content.
How nice!
I love this atmosphere.
Thank you very much.
There's more staff than customers.
A world of difference from upstairs.
From here, he'll lead the way.
I'm Kato!
Howdy— nice to meet you!
He flubbed?
A'ight, here's— oops.
Allow me to explain the rates!
The minimum rate starts at 100 riras...
Is Kato-kun new here?
And the maximum is... um...
You're Shigeru-san, yes?
You're the bodyguard.
Yes.
Would you like to play as well?
Since Seika-san's not giving him any info, he came to me?
Well, I have no money.
Activating my skill: Ultra Vision, Adjusting dynamic vision.
He's adding notes on everything.
An ostentatious young lady Her fund today is over one million riras
The eyes of the Almighty God see through it all.
But look at how well-built you are.
You must be very strong.
Well... my level's okay.
Over 70?
I can't lie.
Let me use a vague and tricky response I cultivated in my sales rep time
that can be considered affirmative or negative.
Well, it's hard to say...
Your attributes are high, no?
I allocated points without much thought, so there are a lot of zeros.
Magic Defense, for example.
I didn't lie.
It's true that there are a lot of zeros.
So manly of you.
You're a warrior type.
Yup, an epic fighter.
Level below 70 Unbalanced attributes Countermeasure: Use magic to crush him
Well, aren't you being violent.
Master, No. 48 needs you.
Seika-sama, I must excuse myself here.
Oh, if you so wish, I could take you to much livelier places.
Such as... a monster battle.
Very well. I'll think about it.
Excuse me.
From here on, allow me, Kato, to escort you.
Feel free to order me around— I mean, I am at your service.
Are you okay, Kato-kun?
Then can you recommend a game?
Sure! Let's see...
How about Baccarat?
Baccarat?
Ugh!
He looks... exactly like the boss from my corporate slave time!
It can't be him, but it's bad for my heart.
Hm?
"Liberation plan?"
Does a dealer handle everything in Baccarat?
Yes. All you have to do is choose one out of two.
So I don't draw cards or anything?
What?
So, there is a player and a banker...
I understand the rules.
Now, I want you to tell me why it's fun!
Good, put Kato-kun under pressure like that.
Seika-san's mission is to stay here a long time without overspending.
She can keep throwing tantrums.
Meanwhile, I will...
My stomach.
Excuse me, where is the restroom?
Th-This way.
No, you answer my questions!
Huh?!
I'm sorry, excuse me.
Well, in a case like this...
Hit Rate Increase Magic: Hit Plus Attack Power Increase Magic: Strings Accuracy Increase Magic: Upness Transformation Magic: Transform Transformation Magic: Berserk Aging Prevention Magic: Anti-Aginger
Transform.
Where's Mr. Kajita?
There!
Good, successfully infiltrated.
How's Seika-san doing?
Another Dimension Magic, Another Gape.
If something happens, I can get there using this space.
Shigeru
Mystery space
Kato
Seika
That's why they call me the Almighty God.
But what is this room exactly?
Father, Mother, everything is going according to the plan.
Kajita Pharmacy
You always told me there was something more important than money in the world.
We were never rich,
but you taught me the joy of living an honest life.
I looked up to you two.
But...
Because you resisted the request for eviction,
the real estate company and the developer ganged up on you.
They took everything...
Greedy moneybags.
It took me several years to eradicate them.
I'd completed everything, and I was about to end my life...
If you would like to try living a new life, please proceed to the next screen. Returning will cost half your lifespan.
It felt like an invitation from you.
But this world is also an unjust world where the rich trample the weak.
Money defiles people's souls.
Defiled souls must be purified.
Punish them to give them pain, which will lead them to liberation.
That's my mission!
Isn't that right, Father and Mother?
He has no other reason for living other than revenge on the rich.
Excuse me, master.
A-Actually, Seika-sama says she wants to leave.
Huh?!
She says, "This place is boring and stupid, because your escort sucks."
Hmph, that wench.
I've done my best! I swear!
He's desperate since lying doesn't work.
Little missy is scared because of the exceptionally high rate.
Let her skim the cream a bit, and she's sure to get addicted.
Time for Tactic 13!
Make sure to get her hooked!
Yes, sir!
Listen, Igashira.
You understand the plan, don't you?
Y-Yes.
You shouldn't lie.
H-He turned a guy into a mummy?!
Hey.
Yes, sir?
Dispose of that trash.
Yes, sir.
Listen, Kato.
Yes!
Igashira became trash because he lied.
How about you?
Did you say "yes" because you understand the plan?
T-Tactic 13...
We let her win today.
Allow her to savor the high rate game, and let herself be drawn into the games.
Kato! You do get it!
That's right.
You're the type who understands what you are told.
Keep up the good work, all right?
And this is how you create a corporate slave.
Now, I've confirmed some pieces of information.
Mr. Kajita'a goal is to punish the rich and "liberate" them.
If you lie to Mr. Kajita, you get turned into a mummy.
The job posting of "trash cleanup" was disposing of dead bodies.
Red 23.
Seika-sama wins.
I've never witnessed someone die before this.
It leaves such a bad taste in my mouth.
But Mr. Kajita didn't even hesitate.
Shigeru-san!
I'm winning, but you're not paying attention!
I won six times in a row, you know?!
I'm sorry.
How much did you win?
About 2 million riras.
Wow, that's amazing.
Seika-sama, you don't have to bet all your money on one spot.
It's my policy!
It must be a pain.
The way Seika-san bets, she'll go penniless if she loses.
To continue with the plan, they have to keep letting her win.
I'm going to bet on a number next!
Times 36. Nice.
Reporting back to Mr. Kajita, huh?
Anyhow, my earning of 1/10,000 isn't reflected in casino coins.
Is it because it's not money?
Shigeru-san, you're spacing out again.
Oh, sorry.
My, my, how impressive!
Kajita-san.
Seeing the way you win, you must have the eyes to see through luck.
My eyes and I were not mistaken to discover you!
Must have been beaten by Mr. Kajita.
How about this, Seika-sama?
Would you be interested in a game that suits you better?
A game that suits me better?
Is the rate going to be higher?
That's not the only thing.
The game itself will be specifically customized.
It will be played further back than the Extra Stage, at the Colosseum.
A roar?
A monster battle.
It's a special game you can't find anywhere else.
Monster battle.
Do I fight here myself?
It's possible, but I wouldn't recommend it.
These monsters will fight to their deaths on your behalf.
Battles with lives at stake truly get your adrenaline pumping.
It'll feel as if you're opening a new door.
Oh boy, please excuse my monsters.
They might not look it, but they're tame, so please relax.
Where did you get these monsters?
I don't think I've seen them outside.
Well noticed.
These are one-of-a-kind monsters synthesized in our casino.
Magic beast synthesis
That connected the dots.
Seika-sama, why not open a new door?
Time to call it a day.
They're amazing!
I wish I could show them to Seiji-san.
Right, Seika-san?
Seiji-san.
You mentioned he was your friend.
A rich one.
That's right!
He'll be surprised to see them!
I'd love to tell him about them.
Hmph.
Kajita-san, I think I'll go home now.
Very well.
Kato, see them off.
Y-Yes, sir.
Next time, please bring your friend.
We'll be waiting for you.
Kato-san? What happened to your face?
I made a blunder.
But I'm okay. Sorry.
Can't tell her Mr. Kajita did it.
Please bend down.
O-Okay.
Healing Magic?
Is it better now?
Why would you do that for me?
That's because I'm a great mage!
Seika-san, you're amazing.
You can praise me more.
Wow, amazing.
I can exchange coins on the next floor, right?
Seika-sama.
Please run!
Don't come back to the casino!
Kato-san?
Kajita-san is after us?
Yes.
Not just rich customers, but many of my colleagues have been sacrificed.
I truly hate this job,
but I was scared of getting killed.
I knew what Master, or rather, Kajita-san was up to,
but I had no choice but obey him.
I'm a coward.
Kato-kun, you should run too.
Now that you've revealed his secret, your life is in danger.
I don't think I can.
He has all the information on me.
Oh, no.
You can get to the back door from this floor.
Please let the outside world know about the darkness of the casino.
So that one day, a hero can come and save us!
Only if there is an eccentric hero like that, of course.
Huh?!
What the?!
You are the Wandering Hero, Aldean!
A hero?
Are you two all right?
Oh, Reeze-san too. Why?
Huh?!
Um... I infiltrated alone, and then he showed up...
Your emotions are dead!
Hero... Are you really?
Yes, I've come here to crack down on the manager of the casino.
He is very strong!
There is a hero!
You must have had a hard time.
What is this?
Who are you?!
What's going on?!
The other staff are coming!
You escape through the stairs back to the inn.
I'll go back to the hall to draw them out.
I'll come with you.
Thank you, that'd be reassuring!
Why?!
Kato-san, is that true?!
Yes. If you lie to Kajita, he'll suck up your skills and life as a punishment.
And will he see through any lies?
As far as I know.
Apparently, the target will glow red in his eyes.
For being blatant about it, huh?
It doesn't matter how small the lie is,
so please be careful what you say.
Wh-Who are you?
He's carrying a weapon.
Kato, what happened here?
We'll have to push through here.
Ladies and gentlemen!
Please evacuate immediately!
There's a possibility the underground monsters will go out of control!
Hurry!
K-Kato?!
Quickly! You must guide the customers!
Not bad.
The manager is in the underground arena, proceeding with the liberation plan.
Liberation plan?
Punish the souls defiled by money to liberate them from their bodies, right?
You know that much already.
Shimizu!
Is there no other route?
This is the only direct elevator.
The other staff are already over there.
Hello!
Seika-san?!
Why are you here?
Wh-Who are you?!
That's right, Seiji-san has never seen her in this form.
Shhhh.
I am the Maiden of the Sun, El Carone!
Is that influenced by Aldean?
Wh-Why are you here?
Because I have a membership card!
Not what I meant!
I've come to help.
A black-haired girl has asked me to help her friends.
I can use the power of healing.
Please take me with you.
El Carone-san...
I appreciate your help!
My pleasure!
Okay!
I think they're on the same wavelength.
Sounds fun. Count me in.
Who might you be?
Who are you?!
It's me!
Who's "me"?!
We met earlier and hit it off.
Wait, then you're Re—
What?! You're hiding your identity too?
Well, this is your brother, after all.
Wh-Where did you get the weapon?!
Very unique point of view!
A skill to synthesize weapons.
Incredible! It's a skill I don't have!
How wonderful!
So cool! So cool!
Y-You think so?
If you like it that much, here.
Wow!
I appreciate it.
I am the Wandering Hero Aldean!
What is your name?
You can call me whatever you like.
No Name, Anonymous, whatever.
Very well! Nice to meet you, Demon Girl!
That's some knuckleball with no twist whatsoever.
You overestimated your brother's naming sense.
Everyone, the elevator's here!
Kato-san, you can leave the rest to us.
You should evacuate.
B-But...
Kato-kun, I want you to be an eyewitness.
What?
This casino is in cahoots with the official office too, right?
Otherwise, they couldn't have erased people from the family registrations.
We take down this place, and their evil deeds will come to light one after another.
We want you to secure evidence for when the time comes.
I-If you say so...
Please be careful.
Attack Accuracy Increase Magic: Upness
Keep your guard up from here on.
Understood!
You can leave Mr. Kajita to me.
I won't let him escape.
He's killed people, rich or not, to achieve his own goal
and he feels no remorse or guilt whatsoever.
That's how a man ends up once he's lost the ability to believe in others.
He's fundamentally different from people like Kato-kun.
Unfortunately, there's no possibility of him having a change of heart.
We will expose evil, no matter what!
I'd rather Seika-san and Seiji-san didn't face this because they're too nice.
Yes, Aldean-san!
Good answer!
Yes!
That's why... I have to go.