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

This is simply an impossible task!

"People need to learn to push their limits! That's how you grow. I need to see more potential in you all!"

Kazuma Sato said with a smile.

"Kazuma, isn't this a bit too much...?"

Aqua returned to Kazuma Sato's side and whispered.

"Don't worry, this is my way of motivating them, and if it were them, they might be able to do it too."

Kazuma Sato said meaningfully.

While the trio racked their brains trying to figure out what to do, Kazuma Sato pulled Rachin aside.

"Is there something you need, Lord Kazuma?"

"You know that person from today, right?"

Kazuma Sato asked with a smile.

"Who?"

"That guy named Rikert."

Kazuma Sato had previously noticed the change in Rikert's expression as he looked at the trio, which led to a change in Rikert's attitude towards him. He then concluded that one of them must be connected to him.

Nine times out of ten, they are relatives.

Humbali is a dwarf, so he can be ruled out. Gaston is too tall, so he can also be ruled out.

At present, the most likely candidate is Rachins, who looks no different from a normal person.

"I...I don't know him."

Lazens immediately shook his head.

Although he was unconscious when he was drunk at first, Rajens saw Rikert when he became more sober later.

The moment he gave a negative answer, Kazuma Sato caught an equally subtle change in Rajens' expression.

"It smells like a lie!"

"what?"

"Lajins, don't lie to me and Lady Aqua! Lady Aqua has the ability to see through all lies in the world. Do you think such a lame lie can deceive us? If you are not willing to be honest with us, then it means that you are of no help to our side."

Kazuma Sato deliberately raised his chin, mimicking Roswaal's tone to make himself appear more intimidating.

“I… things have come to this point, and I can no longer hide it. Rickert is my father.”

Lajins sighed, then revealed his true identity.

He was originally the eldest son of the Hoffmann family and the future heir of the family.

Although not as prestigious as the Karlsten family, the Hoffmann family still holds a very high position in Lugnica.

However, Rajens disapproved of his father and family's way of doing things—in their eyes, class was an insurmountable chasm, and they had an undisguised contempt for commoners.

Amidst these conflicts, Rajens ultimately chose to run away from home and ended up in the slums, where he hung out with two other people for many years.

"...This is my relationship with Rikert, Kazuma Sato, why are you laughing?"

"No, it's nothing. I'm just happy for your honesty!"

Kazuma Sato's upturned lips were incredibly pronounced.

That's amazing!

Rachins really does have that kind of background!

If you have noble backing, everything will be much easier!

Judging from Richard's expression, he's still a little worried about his son! Even if he ran away from home, he's still the eldest son of his family!

With Larchins around, we might be able to get a lot of financial support from the Hoffman family!

Not bad!

I've gone through all that trouble, but this is the final goal!

"Lord Kazuma, if it were you, you would surely understand me, wouldn't you? After all, Lord Kazuma values ​​those of us from the slums, so you certainly wouldn't approve of what my family did—"

"Lajins, that's not right of you."

Kazuma Sato reached out and patted Rajins on the shoulder, saying earnestly,

"Although there is a distance between you and your family, simply running away won't help. You need to take the initiative to communicate with them and share your thoughts! The more you run away, the more you will exacerbate the conflict between you!"

Kazuma Sato then launched into a long speech to Rajens about family ties and the generation gap, including many inspirational lines he had previously seen in games and anime, since such plots and character settings are not uncommon.

Hearing Sato Kazuma's words, Lachins was somewhat surprised, but still nodded seriously:

"Lord Kazuma, what you say makes a lot of sense."

"So, during this time, you should also try to repair your relationship with your family! If you have any difficulties or problems, feel free to come to me!"

A smile appeared on Sato Kazuma's face.

"It's getting late, you and the others should go back and get some rest!"

"Ok!"

. . . . . .

After finishing all his tasks, a satisfied-looking Kazuma Sato returned to his room.

He hadn't slept well yesterday, and today he was exhausted from traveling and drinking so much alcohol; he was already drowsy.

Kazuma Sato lay down on the bed and soon fell asleep.

In the dream, her identity became incredibly noble because of Aqua, and she was surrounded by countless noble ladies.

Just then, a figure pressed close behind him.

Chapter 64: I'll do anything as long as it's for Lord Kazuma!

"Okay, I'm still a little shy."

"Stop it, stop it..."

"Have you had enough? Stop pushing!"

Kazuma Sato turned around angrily and started cursing, only to find a somewhat familiar face standing in front of him.

The cat's ears twitched slightly.

Felix.

"You're the one I'm talking to, meow!"

Felix whispered in Kazuma Sato's ear.

However, in his dream, Felix's image was completely different from his real life; his face even had a distorted expression that seemed to say, "I'm not human anymore."

"Aa ...

Kazuma Sato let out a heart-wrenching scream, then woke up from his sleep with a start, jumping out of bed.

"Hey, hey, hey, you idiot Kazuma, what's wrong?!"

Beside Kazuma Sato, Beatrice was also awakened by him. Thinking something had happened to him, she quickly went over to ask.

"Was it a dream...?"

Kazuma Sato looked around and realized that he had just experienced a nightmare.

"Don't worry, Betty, I'm fine."

Kazuma Sato sighed helplessly, probably because he hadn't slept all day yesterday and was under a lot of pressure and had a lot of things to do lately, which caused him to have nightmares.

Although Felix had not been rude to him before, he had been labeled as a pervert by Kazuma Sato, and this filter was not going to be removed anytime soon.

Just as Kazuma Sato was about to continue resting, a suggestive voice suddenly rang out from behind him.

"Didn't expect you to have such insight even while asleep? Or was that just a disguise, waiting for me to show myself?"

Kazuma Sato gasped in shock.

He recognized the voice immediately; it was the voice he had heard shortly after arriving in this world.

Elsa.

"Elsa..."

Kazuma Sato turned his head and looked at the other person with some disbelief.

He had previously thought Elsa had been defeated and escaped despite being heavily guarded by the soldiers.

Although Kazuma Sato had already heard about the situation and knew that Elsa had likely escaped, he was still somewhat surprised when he saw her.

She had fully recovered from her serious injuries and had even managed to sneak into her room without anyone noticing.

At this moment, Kazuma Sato felt a little nervous, as he knew very well how dangerous Elsa was.

Subaru Natsuki's several return-from-death experiences were all Elsa's doing.

If it were a direct confrontation, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to withstand it...

I've already used the thieving skill last time, so against an opponent of this level, I'll definitely have to use the same method twice.

Moreover, even without weapons, Elsa is not an opponent he can defeat.

but--

Right now, I have Beatrice!

I won't lose if I fight in this situation!

However, Sato Kazuma was still somewhat confused as to why Elsa would come looking for him again.

Is it for revenge?

Or.....

Is it related to Merry?

"who are you?"

Beatrice's face turned cold as she questioned him, and several magic arrows appeared in mid-air, though far fewer than before.

After all, Beatrice knew very well that she couldn't let Sato Kazuma drain her dry again all at once.

"Oh my, what a terrifying sense of oppression~ Great, you must be the Great Spirit of the Forbidden Library~ I've never fought against someone of your level before — but unfortunately, I didn't come here to fight this time."

Elsa said with a smile,

"I suppose you already sensed it, Kazuma, which is why you chose to make me offer myself up. If I had murderous intent, you wouldn't have spoken up; you would have attacked me directly instead, right?"

Kazuma Sato pursed his lips somewhat awkwardly.

Forehead.....

I just had a nightmare... I didn't notice anything.

I don't know why, but even though I still find it very distasteful, thank you anyway, Phyllis!

But since Elsa said it, I can't deny it at all.

Kazuma Sato first used his hostility-sensing ability to confirm that the other party was not lying, and then nodded:

"That's right, it seems I underestimated you."

"what?"

Beatrice looked at Kazuma Sato in disbelief. He had just seemed to be having a nightmare.

Kazuma Sato dared not look Beatrice in the eye. He knew very well that if he looked at her, he would lose his composure and reveal his true colors. Since things had come to this, he could only grit his teeth and say:

"So what brings you here?"

"We had a lot of fun in the slums last time!"

As Elsa spoke, she revealed an incredibly amused expression, licking her lips.

"Huh? What are you talking about?"