In the end, Tsukasa didn't decide whether to accept the candy. She saw the Saintess walk back to the team in disappointment, seemingly having given up.
She heard the young man named Harris ask, "So what did you talk about with that child? You didn't get any information out of her, did you?"
"..."
Yana was silent, her face flushed with embarrassment, her eyes darting furtively towards Julius. But when Julius returned her a smile, indicating she shouldn't worry, she lowered her head in shame, much like an ostrich trying to hide its head.
Harris sighed, rubbing his forehead.
"I didn't mean anything, but if even you, who are popular with children, can't do it, then we only have Julius left as our trump card."
As for Giskan and Hocken next to them.
These two uncles looked like they had no intention of helping at all.
Giskan stated he was only interested in mature women.
Hocken hid behind, looking like he couldn't help.
Yana couldn't help but ask, "Harris, why don't you try yourself?"
"Well..."
Harris was momentarily at a loss for how to answer this question.
"If you dare to make a move, I'll come out and kill all of you right now."
Because a certain voice had warned him so.
So he couldn't make a move.
However, for that one to show such high interest, it means this Reincarnator is somewhat special. Moreover, the skill list includes the
And the only one capable of doing such a thing...
Can only be the God who created the system.
[D]
Reincarnators were created by D.
that one is an extremely special existence among the Reincarnators. Perhaps they received some information from D, which is why they are so nervous about this Reincarnator. But if possible, he hoped Julius could win this Reincarnator over to their side.
Although he currently belongs to that side's camp.
However, that one's ideas are far too alien; just like the Evil God D, they are unpredictable. So if there were another way, he would choose a different path, and the Reincarnator before him might just show him a new opportunity.
But his thoughts were probably discovered by that one.
Since that's the case, he could only leave it to fate.
After all, that one seemed to have been paying attention to this Reincarnator for a long time. If it would provoke that one, it would be better not to do so. After all, he currently belongs to that side's camp; if that one wanted to kill the Hero now, he wouldn't be able to do anything.
None of the people around him knew Harris's secret.
Seeing Harris's expression, Yana and Julius thought this matter was even difficult for him. Although Harris usually behaved as a mood-maker, they didn't seem to have seen Harris playing with children. On the contrary, he would sometimes even argue and throw tantrums with children, so could it be that this guy is actually very bad at dealing with kids?
"I didn't expect you to have something you're not good at, Harris."
"...There are many things I'm not good at."
Hearing Julius's words, Harris just spread his hands to show it was exactly what they thought, without showing anything unusual. This Oscar-worthy performance made a certain monster in the shadows feel very surprised.
Because Harris's Main Body is a silent and cold guy.
But perhaps this appearance is his true nature.
Harris's true identity is one of the Rulers.
A God of this world.
The Main Body is currently with the Demon Lord's Army.
At this moment, Julius, unaware that his good friend was actually the biggest traitor by his side, believed Harris's words and said, "This matter was also my own initiative. Thank you. I'll take it from here."
"Sorry for not being able to help you."
"Yana, you've already helped me a lot."
Next to step up was the Hero, Julius.
When Tsukasa saw the Hero approaching, she immediately focused her mind intensely.
Because this guy is a true monster.
That kind of status panel is simply that of a favored son of the world.
"You're a villager from the nearby village, right?"
"I heard a slave bought by a noble escaped. Is that slave you?"
The people behind were shocked to hear Julius's words.
"Julius..."
"This..."
Tsukasa was also startled by Julius's words.
Then she realized.
As expected, these people came with ill intentions.
Are they pursuers sent by that noble?
Damn it.
That noble is truly shameless.
Was it necessary to hire a monster-level guy like this to deal with a child like her?
"I originally have an obligation to bring back the lost property of that noble."
Julius thought to himself.
After all, he is also a Prince of a kingdom.
At this point, Tsukasa had already begun preparing to release magic.
Even if she couldn't win, she didn't plan to sit and wait for death.
And a certain Monster Spider hidden behind the scenes also planned to secretly help.
But Julius was only feinting.
"However, according to the information I've obtained, your transaction was not completed, so you are not yet that noble's slave; you are a free person."
"..."
The flow of Tsukasa's magic paused for a moment.
Her eyes were full of confusion.
What exactly do you want to do?
"If you're forced to live in the Monster Mountain Range because of that noble's Wanted Poster, then I, the Hero Julius, can guarantee you that the improper Wanted Poster has no effect. I will make that noble retract the warrant for you."
Julius thought about what Harris had just told him.
Perhaps he also needed to investigate the truth behind the destruction of that village. If it was truly the noble's doing, then he couldn't turn a blind eye; he had to find evidence and let that reckless noble face the judgment of justice!
Tsukasa didn't understand why Julius was saying these things to her.
In fact, she didn't know about the Wanted Poster at all, and even if she did, she wouldn't care.
Was this Hero trying to show her that he came with good intentions?
But why?
Clearly, doing this brought him no benefit.
At this time, Julius said, "Do you want to come back with us?"
Huh?
For a moment, Tsukasa felt she couldn't understand.
What exactly does this guy mean?
Since he already knows she has a warrant out for her.
Does he really think she would go back and walk into a trap?
As for the premise that Julius said he would help her resolve the matter, it had been deliberately forgotten by her. She didn't believe such a good thing would happen, and she had never stated her identity. Being able to guess it meant they knew about it in advance and were likely looking for her.
So Tsukasa would rather suspect they were hired by that noble.
Julius saw that Tsukasa's attitude hadn't changed.
He understood the girl's meaning.
"Fine, in that case, we will go back first and retract the Wanted Poster for you."
"Julius?"
"Let's go."
Julius really left with his companions.
Tsukasa stood there somewhat dazed.
She seemed unable to believe she had been let go so easily.
Could it be that she really guessed wrong?
No.
Better not think about this anymore.
Anyway, the plan remains the same.
She would stay in the Monster Mountain Range to improve herself.
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