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

"Don't bite me, Daphne!"

While Echidna was devouring her food, the other five witches were ranting and raving.

Because only Echidna can taste it, and they only exist in soul form, they cannot share the sensation at all.

Especially for Daphne, who suffers from gluttony, she is on the verge of madness.

"This is... me, I... Aqua's distant cousin."

Kazuma Sato offered a feeble explanation, glancing to his left and then to his right.

A useless goddess, a useless witch.

There really is no problem.

"They do look somewhat similar."

Anastasia didn't think much of it and simply nodded.

"Oh? My distant cousin?"

"Oh? My distant cousin?"

A hint of confusion flashed across both Aqua's and Echidna's faces.

"You guys just need to eat."

"Oh."

The two immediately turned their attention to the food.

"After lunch, everyone can rest for a bit before heading to the hot springs in the back! This inn has its own hot spring bath, which is the most famous in all of Kalaraki!"

Anastasia said.

"Okay!"

Echidna nodded expectantly.

"Hot springs? I've never been to one before, so I don't know much about them."

Elsa had barely finished speaking when Kazuma Sato immediately stood up and said with utmost seriousness:

"Elsa! It's because you work so hard every day that you get to relax in the hot springs! You absolutely have to go!"

"Oh! I didn't expect Lord Kazuma to care about us so much!"

Elsa responded with a smile.

"Lord Kazuma is such a considerate person."

Julius, standing to the side, also cast an admiring glance his way.

In his eyes, Kazuma Sato could even be considered his role model.

"I'm not really interested in hot springs. I'd rather wander around the area."

Garfield shook his head.

"Alright, then you can wait for Otto to come and go shopping together!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Sato Kazuma spoke to Garfield.

"..."

Julius fell silent.

Why is Garfield's answer completely different from Elsa's?

Could it be... that must be it!

Kazuma Sato understands the personality of each of his subordinates, so he doesn't force them to do things they don't like.

As expected of Kazuma Sato, the guy who was able to defeat the white whale.

Julius nodded with absolute certainty, his eyes filled with even greater admiration.

Sato Kazuma felt Julius's gaze fixed on him, and felt a little guilty.

Could it be... that my plan has been discovered?

"Huh? Should I come along too? I'd also like to go to the hot springs, Kazuma-sama!"

Otto looked at Kazuma Sato with a wronged expression.

"We'll go for a soak when you get back. We can't let Garfield wander the streets alone! Jane Hanton, you three go with them too!"

Jane Henton was a nickname Natsuki Subaru gave to the trio, and Sato Kazuma thought it was good, so he adopted it as well.

"Good boss!"

The trio readily agreed to Sato and Shingan's suggestion and nodded without hesitation.

"Alright alright."

Otto sighed. After all, he was just an employee, and he could soak in the hot springs when he got back anyway, so he agreed with Kazuma Sato's suggestion.

"That's it for now!"

Kazuma Sato's gaze swept over the others present, a meaningful smile playing on his lips.

"I have some things to take care of, so I'll be leaving now!"

After saying this, Kazuma Sato left the restaurant at lightning speed.

"Even after coming to Kararagi, is Lord Kazuma still this busy?"

Anastasia asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Ugh, this guy is definitely up to no good."

Aqua, her cheeks puffed out, said...

"This guy might already be sneaking into the mixed-gender bathhouse."

. . . . . .

Meanwhile, at the entrance of the bathhouse.

"Those guys probably think I'm going to a mixed-gender bathhouse."

Kazuma Sato wore a sly smile.

Those people would definitely think they've entered the mixed-gender bath, so they would never go there and would instead head to the separate women's bath.

Then we need to think in reverse!

So Kazuma Sato sneaked into the men's bath beforehand and then looked for an opportunity to spy.

He already knew that the men's and women's baths were separated only by an ultra-thin wooden wall, making it the perfect place for peeping!

He left early, leaving behind so many delicacies, just to prepare in advance.

Make a hole in the wall beforehand.

He even prepared the tools in advance!

It's all worth it for the sake of spying!

In no time, Kazuma Sato had already used tools to chisel a hole in the wall, so that the view from the women's bath area would be completely visible.

That's fantastic!

Let's just wait for Elsa and the others to come and soak in the hot springs!

Garfield wasn't interested in soaking in the hot springs, so Otto and the trio arranged for themselves to go with Garfield.

I was the only person in the entire men's bathhouse!!!

You can enjoy this all to yourself now!!!

"This is an excellent observation point!"

"And now I am alone, and now is the time when I can do whatever I want!"

"Now all we have to do is wait! How should I put it, just like a ninja, we can lie in wait here!"

Kazuma Sato muttered to himself with immense excitement.

Just then, a voice suddenly rang out behind him.

"What? So you found us all along? Then all our disguises were wasted. As expected of Kazuma Sato, the one known as the Holy Sword Wielder, you live up to your reputation."

"?"

Kazuma Sato's heart skipped a beat, and he turned his head in horror.

A blurry outline gradually emerged from the rising steam of the bathhouse behind him.

Within seconds, the outline became clearer and clearer, and a werewolf appeared in front of Kazuma Sato.

"Kobolds?!"

"It's a werewolf!"

The werewolf's gaze was fixed on Kazuma Sato, seemingly filled with curiosity.

"Who, who are you?"

Kazuma Sato forcefully suppressed the tremor in his voice.

what's the situation!

Why did this guy suddenly appear in the bathtub?

Could it be... that he's been here all along?

Security guards to prevent peeping?!

Hasn't everything I've done been seen?

No, no, no, if he were really a security guard, he should have stopped me long ago!

Just as Kazuma Sato's mind was racing, the other person spoke up.

“I’m somewhat well-known in this area—my name is Hrubel, and of course, many people also call me ‘The Praiser.’”

The werewolf, who called himself Hrubel, said with a smile.

Sword Saint Reinhard is the most powerful being in this world.

However, it is said that there are a few people in this world who possess strength closest to his.

The Vladia Empire, Cecils, the blue lightning.

The Mad Prince of the Kingdom of Gustoke.

There is also Karalaki, the Praiser of Hrubel.

Unlike others who excel in direct combat, Hrubel, as a ninja, is best known for his stealth and assassination skills.

Hrubel was worried that Sato Kazuma's existence might have a significant impact on Kararagi, so he chose to secretly follow him after he entered the city to see if there was anything suspicious about him.

However, Hrubel never expected that his invisibility technique would be discovered.

It was 'discovered' by Kazuma Sato.

This was the first time in his life that his existence had been noticed.

"The one who sings the praises?"

Kazuma Sato's mind raced as he considered the name.

However, he soon realized that he had no recollection of the other person.

He continued to observe the other man; Hrubel didn't seem particularly serious, and was definitely not some kind of security guard.

So that’s it.

A smile appeared on Kazuma Sato's face.

He already knew in his heart what the other party had come for.

“I understand, Hrubel.”

A smile appeared on Sato Kazuma's face, and he slowly walked towards Hrubel.

Hrubel immediately became alert.