Now that the atmosphere had reached this point, Satou Kazuma knew he had no room for regret.
Besides, just now these people had been praising him like crazy!
It made Satou Kazuma himself feel a little lightheaded.
Now, no matter what, he could only bite the bullet and go for it, right?
"I see, so that's it, Kazuma!"
Just then, Natsuki Subaru, who was standing nearby, nodded as if he suddenly understood.
"Huh?"
Satou Kazuma turned his head to look at the other person, his eyes filled with seven parts doubt and three parts fear.
What had Natsuki Subaru figured out this time?
Did he have to say it at this moment?
"I know what your plan is, Kazuma."
Natsuki Subaru looked like he understood everything and said to Satou Kazuma,
"It's not easy to deal with the White Whale by relying on us alone, so you thought about gathering more people to fight the White Whale together!"
"I see."
Crusch, who was standing nearby, also nodded,
"When it comes to fighting the White Whale, the more people the better!"
For Crusch, the development of Lugunica was more important than anything else, and the White Whale had caused too much damage to the kingdom over the past hundreds of years.
Not only casualties, but also the destruction of towns, and the blocking of trade routes, which had a very serious impact on Lugunica's economy.
That's why Crusch was determined to subdue the White Whale.
After Crusch finished speaking, she looked at Natsuki Subaru:
"If I remember correctly, you are Emilia-sama's subordinate, right?"
"That's right."
Natsuki Subaru nodded repeatedly.
"Does that mean Emilia-sama will also participate in this campaign?"
"Um, I guess so..."
Natsuki Subaru still nodded.
After all, Emilia didn't know about the White Whale yet.
"Now it's equivalent to a three-way alliance, no matter what, we must put Lugunica's safety first."
Crusch's expression gradually became serious, and then she turned to look at Satou Kazuma,
"Kazuma-sama, do you have any other plans after this?"
"Um, let me ask first, Crusch-sama, how strong is your military force?"
Satou Kazuma asked curiously.
Earlier, he heard Russell say that Crusch was buying a large amount of iron to make weapons, so the number of troops under her command should be quite large.
"About several hundred people, not just ordinary soldiers, but also many well-trained magicians."
"Wow, so many people? Crusch-sama, can you mobilize the kingdom's army?"
"I'm sorry, I don't have that power right now. The Knights and soldiers must currently listen to the Sage Council's orders. My subordinates are all retired veterans - each of them has relatives and friends who died at the hands of the White Whale, and they are eager for revenge, so I gathered them together to prepare for the subjugation of the White Whale."
"I see."
Hearing the size of the other party's soldiers, a smile instantly bloomed on Satou Kazuma's face.
Now he thought that to deal with the White Whale, he would need at least an army-level force.
And now, didn't they have it?
Perhaps dealing with the White Whale was really a possible thing!
But Satou Kazuma also knew that the White Whale was not so easy to deal with.
It was so huge, but it could fly in the air.
And although this world had magic, the development of technology was still quite backward. Ordinary soldiers should still mainly fight in close combat, and it would not be so easy to defeat the White Whale flying in the sky.
For safety's sake, they still needed more people.
"Now we already have three candidates who want to participate, so let's go ask the remaining two."
Satou Kazuma said with a smile on his face.
"However, having said that, the only information we have so far is that the White Whale has been spotted in the nearby area, but we don't know its exact location, so it won't be easy to find it."
Crusch shook her head.
"We know where it will appear!"
Just then, Aqua jumped out and said.
"Ah? Aqua-sama knows the location where the White Whale will appear?"
"Of course!"
A look of great pride appeared on Aqua's face, and she turned to look at Satou Kazuma beside her.
What responded to her was a somewhat resentful gaze.
Why did Aqua have to say it like that?
They knew the location where the White Whale would appear entirely because of Natsuki Subaru's return by death.
But how could they say something like that!
In Crusch's eyes, Aqua's words must sound a bit absurd, right?
Not only that, but she might also be suspected of the source of the information!
At least they should come up with a suitable reason before saying it!
And upon hearing Aqua's words, a hint of doubt also appeared on Crusch's face:
"Aqua-sama knows the whereabouts of the White Whale? May I ask how you know?"
Only then did Aqua realize the problem.
If she didn't answer well, it would be bad!
Her brain spun rapidly, just like an insignificant walnut suddenly growing legs and running!
Satou Kazuma, who was standing beside her, also looked at Aqua nervously.
Come on! Worthless goddess!
At least come up with an answer that sounds like a human being said it!
Soon, a look of sureness appeared on Aqua's face.
She had found a perfect and flawless answer -
"Because this goddess has special abilities, I can, can predict the location where these large magical beasts will appear!"
In Satou Kazuma's mind, the image of himself slapping himself in the face had already appeared.
Aqua's answer perfectly matched Satou Kazuma's expectations of a brain-dead goddess.
It's over, it's all over.
This answer sounds incredibly outrageous no matter how you listen to it.
What's more...
Crusch also had that something something blessing, right? Anyway, it was a lie detector.
Aqua's words would be directly taken as a lie!
What exceeded Satou Kazuma's expectations, however, was that a look of surprise actually appeared on Crusch's face:
"Aqua-sama actually has such ability?"
Her wind-seeing blessing did not sense the aura of lying from Aqua.
"Of course! Who do you think this goddess is!"
Aqua said with a smug look on her face.
Satou Kazuma, who was standing next to her, looked at Aqua in a bit of a daze.
This brain-dead goddess definitely didn't have such ability!
Then there was only one possibility!
Crusch's blessing effect didn't work on Aqua.
The last time at the royal selection meeting, Aqua made very exaggerated self-introductions, but what she said was the truth, and Crusch didn't notice anything unusual, which was normal.
And Crusch's current reaction proved that her blessing actually had no effect on Aqua.
Worthless goddess, you're finally a little useful!
"Amazing, Aqua-sama!"
Felix and Wilhelm, who were standing nearby, couldn't help but exclaim.
They had never heard of the ability to sense the location of magical beasts.
"Then, I and the Aqua-sama, will go visit the other candidates."
Satou Kazuma grabbed Aqua and prepared to leave, to prevent this guy from not being able to control her mouth and saying some inexplicable things.
"Kazuma-sama, why don't you let Ferris go with you? If there's anything you need help with, he can - "
"No need!"
Without even half a second of hesitation, Satou Kazuma gave his answer.
.....
An hour later.
Satou Kazuma brought Aqua and Natsuki Subaru to the entrance of an incredibly luxurious mansion.
This was Priscilla's mansion.
Because of her identity, Satou Kazuma had Aqua find a place to wait outside, while he and Natsuki Subaru walked into the mansion together.
"I remember you're called Satou Kazuma, right?"
Priscilla said with a smile in the reception room.
She wasn't wearing the fiery red dress she had worn before, but similarly red casual clothes, but even so, her proud figure was still clearly visible.
Priscilla's gaze landed on Satou Kazuma's face, she remembered this name.
She couldn't remember the names of ordinary people at all, because in Priscilla's eyes, these people were all boring existences.
But Satou Kazuma was different.
Priscilla tasted rudeness for the first time.
In the rock-paper-scissors game at the royal selection banquet, Priscilla lost to Satou Kazuma.
After returning, Priscilla also played the same game with Al, but she easily won fifty consecutive games against Al, and then lost interest in this game.
"Yes, long time no see, Priscilla-sama."
Satou Kazuma nodded, but couldn't help but scan around.
Red, it's all fucking red!
Priscilla's clothes were red, the wallpaper was red, the carpet was red, and the decorative flowers were red.
Seriously, lady, how much do you like red?
Doesn't your eyes hurt if you stay here for a long time?
You might as well travel directly to the modern world and drill into the traffic lights to cosplay the red light.
Satou Kazuma was ranting in his heart.
"And who is this guy next to you?"
Priscilla glanced at Natsuki Subaru.
"We talked last time! My name is Natsuki Subaru! Natsuki Subaru!"
Natsuki Subaru looked at Priscilla in a bit of a breakdown. He had spoken to the other party at the banquet before.
"Oh, it seems like he should be a boring guy."
Priscilla quickly lost interest in Natsuki Subaru, and looked at Satou Kazuma,
"Speak, what business do you have with me?"
"Oh, our teams have already discussed and are preparing to subdue the White Whale, and are also preparing to ask you to help, after all, if the White Whale is ignored, it may cause very great harm."
Satou Kazuma said.
"Hahahaha interesting, you are so interesting!"
Upon hearing Satou Kazuma's words, Priscilla laughed,
"What does this matter have to do with me~"
"After all, there's strength in numbers."
"Is it because of your own lack of ability that you are in danger and have to ask others for help?"
Priscilla narrowed her eyes slightly and looked at Satou Kazuma.
"Ah, not at all."
Satou Kazuma said, picking his nose.
"Hmm?"
Satou Kazuma's answer surprised Priscilla a little, and her eyebrows twitched slightly.
Al, who was standing nearby, gasped and took a step back.
"I'm just asking symbolically, it doesn't matter if you don't come, I'm just asking you because the other candidates have all participated, it doesn't matter if you don't participate."
Satou Kazuma shrugged his shoulders.
He already knew that Crusch's subordinates had a very sufficient military force.
Although it was said that the more the better, Satou Kazuma had already found out that Anastasia had a mercenary group called the Iron Fang under her command, and she was a worthwhile target to win over.
As for Priscilla.
It seemed like she didn't have much fighting power under her command.
It seemed like it didn't matter if she participated or not.
Satou Kazuma came here entirely because it was on the way, and asked symbolically.
"If you don't want to participate, then I'll leave, don't say we left you behind then?"
As he said this, Satou Kazuma turned around and waved at Priscilla.
"Ah?"
Natsuki Subaru was a bit dumbfounded, he didn't expect Satou Kazuma to leave so directly.
And a somewhat perplexed expression also appeared on Priscilla's face for the first time.
This person came over and said some inexplicable things and then wanted to leave?
Although Priscilla didn't quite understand what Satou Kazuma was trying to do, she felt a little unhappy in her heart.
Her personality was extremely arrogant, and Satou Kazuma's words were as if he was looking down on herself.
She wanted to get back at him.
"Wait a minute."
Priscilla stopped Satou Kazuma, and a proud smile returned to her face,
"Since you've come to me, then I'll give you a chance."
As she said this, Priscilla stretched out her foot, and her fair thighs were revealed from under her red skirt.
Just looking at Priscilla's actions, Natsuki Subaru knew what she was going to do.
Let Satou Kazuma lick her foot.
Priscilla had no intention of cooperating at all, she was simply trying to find fault to show her high and mighty status.
She was simply insulting them.
If it was an extremely critical situation, perhaps Natsuki Subaru himself might waver a little, but now Natsuki Subaru already had many allies behind him, Priscilla's support was insignificant, and this behavior also made Natsuki Subaru unable to stand it anymore.
"As long as you are willing to - "
Before Priscilla could finish speaking, a figure swept over like lightning. This speed was far beyond the range of Al and Natsuki Subaru's naked eyes, and the two even felt a gust of air around them.
"There's even such a good thing! You better not regret it! Hahahahahaha!"
Satou Kazuma had already grabbed Priscilla's fair and slender thigh.
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