I Reincarnated as a Mob Villain in a Game World I Had Been Playing~ Using My Knowledge of the Game, I Lived a Carefree Life but for Some Reason I Became Famous Everywhere~

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Chapter 38 – Before the Visit ①

Time passed and it was Sunday.

The Ansage family, who run the Holy Church, were due to come and pay their respects today.

“…You shouldn’t be sitting around in a place like this, right?”

“The visit starts at noon, so there’s still time.”

“I don’t know how much more gutsy you can be when you’re dealing with them…”

Muttering to himself, “How terrifying,” the inn-keeper cut the silence and looked at the man with an indescribable expression.

“If I were in your shoes, I wouldn’t have time to go out here. I’d be running simulations all the time.”

“Well, we know each other.”

The man has a relaxed expression.

Taking advantage of the experience of receiving a show of gratitude once, this time he had made adjustments and strategies.

He made sure that Nina’s parents, who hold a lot of power, would not come to the house in any case. Moreover, during his free time, he spends it by running simulations.

Nothing was left out.

One thing the man is worried about is his first meeting with Nina’s sister, but he plans to rely on Nina if he gets into a bind.

Everything is perfect.

“Incidentally, the reason I’m here is because I’m in desperate need of someone who can talk to me in a casual tone of voice.”

“Ho… So the food is secondary?”

“Just for today, okay? Just today.”

“R-Really? Well… Having days like that might not be so bad.”

The inn-keeper seemed complex, but when putting that aside, he appeared happy—He had a bewildered expression that led to a grin.

“It’s really hard being kept at a distance… It’s like I don’t exist at all.”

“That’s just the way it is, isn’t it? The other party is in trouble too, you know?”

“Huh?”

“Because, you know, most of the people you’re involved with have your back. If the other party is disrespectful, they might get into trouble. So it’s safer for them to keep their distance.”

“Ah…”

The man was convinced by what he was told.

The other party must also be having a hard time themselves.

Once the man understood that, he felt sorry for bothering the stationed personnel at his mansion.

“That said, you didn’t deny it just now. I said, ‘Most of the people you’re involved with have your back,’ I tried to play it off casually, but that’s not something ordinary, you know…? Seriously.”

“I see… So, by not lying in situations like this, I guess that’s why people think of me as an honorable person.”

“In your case, isn’t it already too late? I don’t want to hear those words now…”

Though the words that came out naturally were due to his inner turmoil, they were an acknowledgment that the man constantly meets influential people.

The man grinned at the inn-keeper, who twitched at the corners of his mouth.

“If I give up, that would be where the game ends.”

“—Hey, this is my lifelong request. Please don’t use that polite speech. Under no circumstances should I be perceived as being in a higher position than you. Just imagining it feels like my lifespan is shrinking.”

“Ah… Okay.”

“Well, in your case, if you were to tell a lie, you might end up being even more suspicious instead…”

The man was devastated for a few seconds, but then changed his mind and changed the subject.

“Speaking of which, is this shop…getting more customers? I feel like they are more workers.”

“Thanks to you.”

“Hmm? What did I do?”

“Thanks to you using this place, Miss Nina came to us, didn’t she? Word got around, and everyone got, ‘I want to eat the food that Miss Nina ate.'”

“Heh…”

“By the way, the treasure hunters are also looking for the Jet-black, you know?”

“…I-I see.”

That was something that the man never wanted to hear. He even thought that maybe he shouldn’t wear that gear in town anymore.

But from this conversation, he was able to get good information.

“Anyway… Nina is that popular…”

“I’ve heard that since her eyesight got better, she’s been out in the public eye more. I’m sure that’s had an effect.”

“I see.”

There was no doubt about it.

It was true that she still has a young appearance, but it is clear that she will transform into something extraordinary in the future.

“Ah, yes, yes. I’ve got something to tell you, too.”

“Oh?”

“Did you know that there is a new religion that is fighting against the Holy Church, where Miss Nina is serving? I heard that it’s very big for a new one.”

“…Hmm…”

This was another piece of information the man did not know.

“Did you hear it from a customer?”

“Yeah, that’s right. I heard that they’re spreading rumors that the Archbishop and the Bishop are engaging in wicked deeds, and that they are also said to be deceiving devout followers with false information to recruit them. Furthermore, it appears that they are gathering information to establish similar sects.”

“…Hmm…”

It was rare for someone to become interested in complex discussions.

If the man gave non-committal responses, bad luck would arise.

“Haha, that reaction is expected. There’s no way you wouldn’t know information that someone like me could grasp.”

“Huh? What if I said I didn’t know?”

“Sure, sure… Whatever.”

“What’s that supposed to mean?”

In the end, no matter what the man said, the inn-keeper wouldn’t believe him.

“Well, but what can we do about that? It’s not like the Church won’t take any action. They wouldn’t let them do anything that would make the Church lose its honor.”

“I hope so too… But it’s like they’re hitting the sore spots or making themselves more appealing to the followers by mimicking something. It seems like they’re employing quite clever tactics.”

“It’ll be fine, don’t worry.”

Even if the Church was famous and held power, the inn-keeper was surprised to see the man nodding his head with such a simple thought.

“!!! Maybe… You’ve already made some kind of move…?”

“No, no, I’m not smart enough to be that proactive, you know?”

“……”

“What’s with those eyes…? Just what are you thinking…?”

The eyes speak as much as the mouth. As the saying goes, the inn-keeper looked at the man in an overtly suspicious way.

“You said it earlier, didn’t you? You said, ‘By not lying in situations like this, I guess that’s why people think of me as an honorable person.’ I can’t help but think that you might be using that lesson to tell a lie now.”

“…Of course not!”

“You’re the type to keep it a secret even if you’re proud of it, aren’t you?”

“I just don’t want attention.”

That is unless he was accompanied by much strength to fight back, but that is unfortunately not the case.

“…Well, I’ve heard all sorts of good information. I’ll ask Nina and others about that.”

“I can consult with you without hesitation, right? And you can easily get information anyway.”

“I’m not that trusted, you know? Ah, for today’s payment… is 10,000 regils alright? It includes the information fee.”

Initially, the man considered 5,000 regils, but as a gesture of appreciation, he decided to go all out and gave 10,000 regils.

“What are you talking about? I’m just telling you what you already know, right? And you brought Miss Nina here. You can eat for free for a while.”

“Are you sure?”

“Don’t hesitate and come again.”

“Thank you. I appreciate it.”