From RE0, Sato Kazuma decided to cheat on food and drink

"...Felt, would you believe me if I said it was all a misunderstanding?"

Kazuma Sato swallowed hard, then turned to Felt with a smile, ready to explain.

However, in the instant he turned his head, something completely blocked his view.

These are Ferut's shoes.

The next second, Kazuma Sato's face caved in like a rice cake.

"Lord Kazuma has a really good relationship with his companions!"

On the other side of the hall, Kurei watched Sato Kazuma from afar.

Although Crusch initially thought Kazuma Sato was an unreliable person, after the White Whale and the Archbishop of Sin incidents, she completely changed her opinion of him.

You could even say you admire it.

"Without Lord Kazuma, the consequences would have been unimaginable."

Crusch smiled.

Without Kazuma Sato and Aqua, finding the White Whale would take a lot of time, and they would likely be isolated and helpless, unable to counter the White Whale's special abilities.

Even if they successfully defeat the White Whale, facing the attack from two Archbishops of Sin will not be an easy task.

Although the process seemed very easy, Crusch knew very well that without Sato Kazuma and the others, this operation would have been extremely dangerous.

"It's been so long since I've seen you make that face, Crusch-sama!"

Just then, Felix suddenly appeared from the side and said to Crusch,

"Lady Crusch, you wouldn't happen to have some feelings for Lord Kazuma, would you!"

"What nonsense are you spouting, Phyllis!"

Upon hearing the other person's words, Crusch quickly waved her hand.

"I have never approached you from a woman's perspective, but I must admit that at certain moments I have been touched. However, I also have greater ideals, and I'm sure you feel the same way."

After speaking, Crusch smiled and looked in the direction of Kazuma Sato—although at this moment it seemed that Felt was the one who had tackled Kazuma Sato to the ground and was beating him up—in Crusch's eyes, this should be a close interaction within Kazuma Sato's camp.

After all, she had seen Kazuma Sato do something similar to Aqua before.

Don’t understand, but respect.

"Lady Crusch, do you know that the best way to get closer to someone is to call them by a nickname or pet name, meow~"

Felix's face broke into a sly smile. He loved playing pranks on Crusch, who wasn't very knowledgeable about human relationships.

"A nickname?"

Crusch raised an eyebrow slightly.

Previously, Kazuma Sato seemed to refer to himself as a 'lie detector'. Is that considered a nickname?

Does this mean that Kazuma Sato is trying to make a goodwill gesture towards them?

If you want to build a closer relationship, you should also give the other person a nickname.

Just as Crusch was pondering, Felt, who had just finished reprimanding Sato Kazuma, stormed past her.

"Hello, are you a friend of Mr. Kazuma?"

P.S.: The author was seriously ill a few days ago, but is working hard to recover and will add at least one extra chapter today!

Chapter 107: Unlocking Power! Sato Kazuma's lust is actually—

"You bastard, who's a scumbag's real friend?!"

Felt gritted her teeth and turned to glare at Sato Kazuma, clutching her panties tightly in her hand.

This bastard!

But how exactly did he do it?

This is a skill that every thief dreams of.

Damn it, I really want to learn!

But I would never let a scumbag teach me!

"Scumbag Zhen? Is that a nickname you guys gave each other?"

Crusch's face was full of curiosity.

Her gaze involuntarily fell on Ferut's face.

Blonde hair, red eyes...

It really looks like.....

Crusch once had a very important companion by her side, the fourth prince of Lugnica, Frieza.

Those of royal blood also share the characteristic of having blond hair and red eyes.

However, like other members of the royal family, Freya eventually died from that strange illness.

Crusch was momentarily moved, but quickly regained her composure.

After all, all the royal bloodline is gone.

To be precise, these physical characteristics are not particularly rare.

"Nickname? I guess so, since that's the only term that really fits this guy!"

Ferut said somewhat unhappily,

"Is there anything else? If not, I'll be going now!"

Although Ferut's question was phrased as a question, she had already started walking and quickly left the hall.

after all....

You have to put on your panties first.

"Ouch... That wretched, grumpy little girl!"

On the other side, with a bruised and swollen face, Sato Kazuma struggled to his feet, but Felt had already snatched the panties from his hands.

Just then, Crusch walked up to Kazuma Sato and smiled at him.

"You scumbag, Your Excellency."

"what?"

Kazuma Sato squinted and frowned, looking at Crusch with an expression as if he were looking at a stranger.

Is this a term that Crusch uttered?

His tone was just as solemn and serious as before, yet he managed to utter the word "scumbag."

Doesn't that sound so out of place?

"What's wrong, you scumbag, Lord Zhen? Is something the wrong?"

Crusch asked.

"Um... why did you suddenly say those three words?"

Kazuma Sato felt somewhat ashamed.

Adding "Your Excellency" to "scumbag" seems rather incongruous.

“Phyllis just told me that if we want to take our relationship to the next level, the first step would be to give each other nicknames.”

Crusch's expression was extremely serious.

"Previously, that scumbag, Lord Shin, called me a 'lie detector.' Although I didn't understand what it meant, I suppose it was because he wanted to get closer to our side. I'm sorry, I'm rather slow on the uptake when it comes to interpersonal relationships, and I didn't realize it at the time. For me, Lord Shin, our relationship has long surpassed that of ordinary comrades. You are someone I can confidently entrust my back to on the battlefield."

"..."

For a moment, neither Sato nor Shinichi knew how to respond to the other's words.

Crusch does seem to be a bit slow when it comes to interpersonal relationships.

I did refer to Kurshu as a lie detector before.

But....

But where did you learn to be such a scumbag?!

Ferute!

Crusch, don't you think this nickname is a bit off? How oblivious are you to normal interpersonal relationships?!

"Is there a problem, you scumbag, Mr. Zhen?"

"No, no problem."

Kazuma Sato forced an extremely awkward smile.

In this situation, it seems I have no way of denying it.

"It will be good to work with you in the future, Mr. Scumbag!"

Crusch smiled, and at the same time, she clenched her right fist and punched Sato Kazuma on the shoulder.

"I see you interacting with your companions like this too!"

Crusch had previously witnessed Kazuma Sato, Aqua, and Felt playfully fighting, and Felix had also commented that such playful fighting was one of the signs of a close relationship.

However, Crusch did not realize that she was a well-trained swordswoman with physical strength exceeding that of ordinary people, and that she had not held back much just now—when she watched Kazuma Sato interact with his companions earlier, it seemed that he was also using his full strength.

Kazuma Sato's physical condition can only be described as tragic, especially since he hasn't been exercising much lately.

In that instant, Kazuma Sato heard what sounded like a loud bang coming from his shoulder, and then he stumbled back a few steps, almost falling to the ground.

It hurts, it hurts, it hurts! ! !

My shoulder, my shoulder is dislocated!!!

"You scumbag, did I go too far?"

"No, absolutely not!"

Kazuma Sato, forcing himself to save face, said...

How could I possibly fall here!

Moreover, he couldn't possibly admit that he had just been unilaterally beaten up by Ferute.

But now, it's my turn!

Kazuma Sato sneered and stepped forward.

Crusch, even if you can be considered a beautiful girl, I won't let you off easily!!!

Even if you didn't do it on purpose, since you're treating this behavior as part of your greeting, then I'll grant your wish!

Give me a good feel for it!

Kazuma Sato used his other hand, putting all his strength into it, and punched Crusch in the shoulder!

Crusch —

Not moving.

"You scumbag, please don't hold back."

Crusch said with a serious expression.

Her misunderstanding of the act of 'playing around' has deepened.

Crusch even imagined more meanings for this behavior in her mind, and even guessed that it might be a kind of encouragement for each other.

...&%

Countless words flashed through Sato Kazuma's mind, but he couldn't utter a single one when it came to his lips.

"Did Phyllis tell you all of this?"

"Ah."

“That guy…”

Kazuma Sato's forehead veins bulged.