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

“That’s right. You must have used some kind of magic to attract the beluga whale’s attention and make it change direction. It seems that it took you as its target. However, due to its huge size and inertia, the beluga whale crashed directly into the ground. Although it was not completely dead at the time, just as you said, Lord Kazuma, its strength was weakened. That’s why our soldiers rushed in and finally killed it.”

A smile spread across Crusch's face.

After the beluga whale splits, its power is greatly reduced. No matter how high its defense is, it is naturally unable to withstand such dense and frequent firepower and attacks.

"Huh? I just..."

"Great, as long as the plan succeeds!"

Before Aqua could speak, Kazuma Sato interrupted her and spoke first.

Just now, Kazuma Sato simply wanted to use his taunt skill to stop the white whale from escaping, creating more opportunities for others to attack, and then have Beatrice teleport him away when the white whale closed in.

But because he blindly believed in this useless goddess, he was resurrected once again.

However, Kazuma Sato did not expect that after being mocked by him, the beluga whale would crash directly into the ground due to inertia.

Kazuma Sato now understands that his taunt skill is not the kind of forced control skill found in games, but rather it simply generates the idea in the target's mind that they want to attack him.

The means and methods used to attack are determined by the other party.

Previously, when Kazuma Sato fought Elsa the Bowel Hunter, he wanted to use this ability to lure her into a trap.

Elsa simply walked right past the trap.

Taunting will only cause the other party to shift their attack to you, and will not significantly affect their way of thinking.

The reason the beluga whale crashed into the ground might be because, as a magical beast, it lacked sufficient intelligence.

Even though it had previously demonstrated some cognitive abilities, it was ultimately only at the most basic level.

This is the only explanation that Kazuma Sato can think of at the moment.

It couldn't be that Aqua's attack actually had an effect, could it?

Relying on pure power?

Or is it because the white whale was once a creation of a witch, so it is somewhat affected?

Kazuma Sato is also unsure.

But what the heck!

The beluga whale has been successfully defeated!

They are now heroes of the whole world!

Money! Power! Beautiful women!

Everything is beckoning to me!

"Lord Kazuma, that person is also one of your subordinates, isn't he?"

Just then, Crusch's voice pulled Kazuma Sato back to reality.

He turned his head and saw that the person Crusch was referring to was Elsa, who was still frantically cutting into the white whale's body behind Wilhelm. She was like a hungry hyena on the grassland, holding a scimitar and hacking at the white whale.

The Gut Hunter truly lives up to his name.

What's her name?

"Elsa."

"She must have had someone very important to her who was taken away by the white whale."

"Um....."

"Lord Kazuma, thanks to you, these warriors, and Wilhelm, we were able to fulfill our long-cherished wish. Those departed predecessors can now rest in peace."

Crusch looked at Kazuma Sato, then grabbed the back of his hand and lifted him high:

"The White Whale, under the command of Kazuma Sato, was personally killed by Wilhelm Astrea and Elsa!"

Cheers erupted like a tsunami, and all the soldiers shouted excitedly, raising their arms and yelling.

They successfully defeated the monster that had been wreaking havoc for four hundred years!

The battle to subdue the white whales ended successfully with no casualties except for the two deaths of Kazuma Sato.

Chapter 97: Roswaal: Everything is under my control!

Kazuma Sato and Aqua rejoined the main group along with Crusch.

"I watched a good show, it was quite a good way to pass the time."

Priscilla gently waved her fan, then stood up from her seat with a satisfied smile on her face.

"Hey, hey, hey, you didn't do anything at all, did you?"

Kazuma Sato looked at Priscilla with some disdain.

From the start to the end of the battle, Priscilla didn't even move an inch from her seat.

Why should I do the same things as those mortals?

Priscilla's gaze lingered on Kazuma Sato.

"Didn't you and I agree to come and participate in the punitive expedition?"

"That's true. Does that mean I didn't participate?"

"Forehead....."

Kazuma Sato was completely speechless.

Is this guy really cheating?

"If it comes to the point where even I have to intervene, then it's enough to prove that today's performance was truly boring. But thankfully, you didn't disappoint me. Compared to other ordinary mortals, you certainly bring me joy~ Let's go, Al."

"As you command, Princess."

Priscilla and Al immediately left the place, leaving Sato Kazuma completely bewildered.

Is this guy here for tourism?

And it sounds like Priscilla is very confident in her own abilities.

"Well done, Kazuma!"

Anastasia walked to Sato Kazuma's side, and Julius looked at the latter with great respect.

"I have the utmost respect for the strength, strategy and courage that Lord Kazuma just displayed."

As Julius spoke, he bowed deeply to Kazuma Sato.

"Hey, what's this?"

Just then, Aqua's voice rang out beside Julius.

He looked up and saw a blue dot of light revolving around Aqua.

"Kuya?"

Julius was somewhat surprised, because the point of light was none other than Kuya, the water sprite with whom he had made a pact.

Julius possesses the blessing of seduction, which makes him beloved by the elves and leads him to form contracts with six different types of micro-elves, one of whom, named Kuya, possesses the water attribute.

Normally, the micro sprites would only be willing to communicate with you, but at this moment, Kua is incredibly friendly to Aqua.

"What an interesting child! Don't worry, this goddess has remembered your name!"

After Aqua seemed to exchange a few words with the micro-elves, the latter returned to Julius's side.

"Kuya...you mean Lady Aqua is someone you admire?"

After communicating with Cuya, Julius showed a hint of surprise on his face.

This was a situation he had never seen before.

"Hey Kazuma, what are we going to do next?"

Aqua turned to look at Kazuma Sato and asked, but she already had the same answer in her heart as him.

"We definitely need to return to the capital and prepare a grand victory celebration! Right?"

"That's right!"

Aqua and Kazuma Sato hit it off immediately, surprisingly sharing the same ideas at this moment.

“Indeed, we should hold a celebration banquet. The banquet we held at the palace earlier was not enough. You are all heroes who defeated the White Whale, so please allow me to invite you to the Karlsten Mansion. I will arrange the highest-level celebration banquet for you there!”

Crusch's face was beaming with an incredibly bright smile.

"Let's not go. After all, we have a lot of things to take care of after Kararaki!"

As Anastasia spoke, she turned to look at Kazuma Sato.

What she was talking about was the cooperation plan she had previously discussed with Kazuma Sato.

Anastasia brought some of Karalaki's specialties to Lugnica, where Kazuma Sato helped sell them.

Now that the threat of the white whale is gone, the risks for their caravans in conducting trade will be greatly reduced.

"You're all welcome to come to Kararaki sometime!"

After exchanging words with Kazuma Sato and the others, Anastasia and her subordinates left first.

In the end, at most only the three factions of Kazuma Sato, Crusch, and Emilia will return to the capital.

This is great news for Kazuma Sato!

In terms of dividing the credit, we have several fewer competitors!

"Lady Crusch, this time, the credit..."

"The success of this White Whale extermination operation is entirely due to the outstanding performance of Lord Kazuma and Lady Aqua. I will report your contributions truthfully."

"Well, it's all thanks to everyone!"

Kazuma Sato immediately smiled modestly and said.

"Lord Kazuma, I'll go to the capital with you too."

Just then, Emilia spoke up.

"Is it because of Roswaal?"

"Ah."

Emilia nodded, then turned to look at Jus, who was standing not far behind her.

She believed Parker's words, but Emilia also wanted to find her past memories in her own way.

That way we won't let Jus's good intentions go to waste.

Emilia also wanted to know why she felt an involuntary sadness when she heard the name Fortuna.

Roswaal might know something.

And there's that place called the Sanctuary.

In this loop, Emilia also learns about the existence of the Sanctuary from Subaru Natsuki.

"Lady Emilia...."

Just then, Rem slowly walked up to Emilia, her mouth slightly open. She glanced at Aqua and Kazuma Sato, then looked back at Emilia, seemingly hesitant about whether to say what she was about to say.

"What's wrong, Rem?"

"Um... Lady Emilia, Lady Aqua helped Rem heal her sister, and Rem will never forget that kindness..."

Rem's meaning was very clear: during this time, she wanted to stay by Aqua and Kazuma Sato's side to repay her kindness.

For Rem, the most important person in her life is her older sister.

"Okay, I understand what Rem means! In that case, Rem and Ram will stay with Aqua and the others for now!"

Emilia understood Rem's meaning perfectly, but she did not refuse; instead, she smiled and agreed.

Aqua helped Ram grow her horns back, which was equivalent to giving Ram a new life; it was a life-saving favor.

Furthermore, Aqua and Kazuma Sato have helped them resolve monster-related troubles twice in a row.

Although Emilia didn't know that it was actually the Witch Cult that attacked her, in her eyes, Aqua and the others had helped her once again.

Even though the two sides were not allied, Emilia felt that she already owed Aqua and the others too many favors.