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

Should we then find a reason to politely refuse him, so that Subaru Natsuki can see the cruel truth?

"I bet you, Kazuma, share the same thoughts as me, vowing to defeat this monster! Even though you seem carefree and cowardly, you're really reliable when it matters!"

Natsuki Subaru had a smile on his face.

"You're right."

Kazuma Sato could only nod.

Now there's no way to object, right?

"Kazuma, you said before that you would find a way to deal with the white whale. Do you have any ideas now?"

"I...you...let's have breakfast first, there's still plenty of time."

"Ah."

Natsuki Subaru nodded, seemingly indicating that the other party already had a solution in mind.

They already had a solution for the Witch Cult attack in the previous playthrough, so they just need to replicate it in this playthrough.

The beluga whale incident occurred the following day, which may have given them more time.

. . . . . .

While eating breakfast, Kazuma Sato's brain was also racing.

Currently, only Russell and Subaru Natsuki believe they want to defeat the White Whale.

I need to find a suitable reason to make them give up this idea.

Originally, Kazuma Sato only wanted to keep the people around him away from the appearance of the white whale, but he never expected it to turn into a plan to subdue the white whale.

We need to wait until things develop further...

Just then, a knocking sound rang out at the mansion door.

"Huh? Will anyone even come at this hour?"

Aqua looked puzzled, since no one had visited at this time in previous playthroughs.

So who came?

She stepped forward and pushed the door open.

The people who appeared before Aqua were Crusch and her subordinates.

"Long time no see, Lady Aqua, and Lord Kazuma."

Crusch stood at the door and bowed to Sato Kazuma and the others.

"It's been a long time, meow, Aqua-sama! Kazuma-san, meow!"

Felix, standing nearby, greeted him energetically.

On the other side, an incredibly sharp gaze was cast upon Kazuma Sato.

The owner of that gaze was none other than Wilhelm.

That man known as the Sword Demon.

"Lord Kazuma, I was right about you. Despite your young age, you possess such ambition and courage. I admire you immensely!"

Wilhelm spoke to Kazuma Sato with utmost respect.

Kazuma Sato was filled with questions.

What is he/she mumbling about?

"Wait a minute, may I ask, Lady Crusch, what brings you here?"

"I just heard about you from Lord Russell, Lord Kazuma."

Crusch stared intently at Kazuma Sato with an expression of great admiration.

"You also have the determination to defeat the White Whale! There are not many people with such resolve and courage. It just so happens that my villa in the royal capital is nearby, so I thought I would pay you a visit!"

Hearing the other person's words, Kazuma Sato pursed his lips—

The next second, he looked up, revealing an incredibly confident smile:

"That's right! I'm going to slay the white whale!"

Chapter 89: Priscilla's Most Desperate Day

Now that the situation has reached this point, Kazuma Sato knows that he has no room for regret.

What's more, these people just praised me to the skies!

This praise made Kazuma Sato feel quite flattered.

Now, no matter what, I have no choice but to bite the bullet and go for it.

"I see, Kazuma!"

Just then, Subaru Natsuki, who was standing to the side, nodded in sudden realization.

"what?"

Kazuma Sato turned to look at the other person, his eyes filled with seven parts doubt and three parts fear.

What has Natsuki Subaru figured out this time?

Does it really have to be said at this time?

"I know what your plan is, Kazuma."

Natsuki Subaru, looking as if he understood everything, said to Sato Kazuma,

"It won't be easy for us to deal with the White Whale on our own, so you're thinking of gathering more people to fight it together!"

"I see."

Crusch, who was standing to the side, nodded in agreement.

"To deal with the white whale, the more people the better!"

For Crusch, the development of Lugnica was more important than anything else, and the damage that the White Whale had caused to the kingdom over the past few centuries was already too great.

Not only were there casualties, but the destruction of towns and the blockage of caravan routes also had a very serious impact on Lugnica's economy.

It was for this reason that Crusch made up her mind to hunt down the White Whale.

As Crusch finished speaking, she turned her gaze to Subaru Natsuki:

"If I remember correctly, you are Emilia's subordinate, right?"

"Yes."

Subaru Natsuki nodded repeatedly.

"Does this mean that Lady Emilia will also participate in this subjugation campaign?"

"Well, I guess so..."

Natsuki Subaru nodded.

After all, Emilia knew nothing about the white whale.

"Now it's like we're all working together. No matter what, we must put Lugnica's safety first."

Crusch's expression gradually turned serious, then she turned to look at Kazuma Sato.

"Lord Kazuma, do you have any other plans for the future?"

"Um, let me ask you first, Lord Crusch, how are your troops?"

Kazuma Sato asked curiously.

He had previously heard from Russell that Crusch was buying up large quantities of ironware to make weapons, so he must have a considerable number of troops under his command.

"There are probably several hundred people, not just ordinary soldiers, but also many well-trained mages."

"Oh, so many people? Lord Crusch, are you able to mobilize the kingdom's army?"

“I’m sorry, I don’t have that authority right now. The Knights and soldiers are currently under the command of the Sages’ Society. The men under my command are all retired veterans—each of them has friends or family members who died at the hands of the White Whale and they crave revenge. That’s why I’ve gathered them together to prepare for the attack on the White Whale.”

"I see."

Upon hearing the size of the enemy's army, Kazuma Sato's face instantly broke into a smile.

He now believes that dealing with the White Whale would require at least an entire army-sized force.

And now, don't we already have it?

Dealing with the beluga whale might actually be a possibility!

However, Kazuma Sato also knew that the White Whale was not so easy to deal with.

Despite its enormous size, it can fly in mid-air.

Although magic exists in this world, technological development is still quite backward. Ordinary soldiers are mainly skilled in close combat, and defeating a white whale flying in the sky is not so easy.

Just to be on the safe side, they need more manpower.

"Now that we have three candidates to participate, let's go ask the remaining two."

Kazuma Sato said with a smile on his face.

"However, even so, the only information we have so far is that the beluga whale has been spotted in the area, but we don't know its exact location. Finding it will not be an easy task."

Crusch shook her head.

"We know where it will appear!"

At that moment, Aqua jumped out and said.

"Huh? Does Lady Aqua know the location where the white whale appeared?"

"Of course!"

Aqua wore a smug smile and turned to look at Kazuma Sato beside her.

She was met with a somewhat resentful gaze.

Who told Aqua to say that?

They knew the location of the white whale only because of Subaru Natsuki's previous death and return.

But how could I possibly say something like that out loud!

In Crusch's eyes, Aqua's words must have sounded absurd, right?

Not only that, but the source of the intelligence might also be questioned!

At least come up with a suitable reason before you say it!

Upon hearing Aqua's words, a look of confusion appeared on Crusch's face:

"Lady Aqua knows the whereabouts of the white whale? How did you find out?"

It was only at this point that Aqua realized what the problem was.

It would be terrible if I gave a bad answer!

Her brain was spinning rapidly, like an insignificant walnut kernel suddenly sprouting legs and running!

Kazuma Sato, standing next to her, also looked at Aqua with some nervousness.

Go for it, you useless goddess!

At least come up with an answer that sounds like something a human would say!

Soon, a confident smile appeared on Aqua's face.

She has found a perfect answer—

"Because this goddess has a special ability, I can predict the location where such large magical beasts will appear!"

In Kazuma Sato's mind, the image of himself slapping himself was already flashing before his eyes.

Aqua's answer perfectly matched Kazuma Sato's expectations of a mentally challenged goddess.

It's over, it's over.

This answer sounds utterly absurd.