KILL THE LORD

Wow, the weather is really nice today too.

Right, Honey?

Yeah, that's right.

I brought some flowers today too.

It was difficult to find fresh ones, but I prepared them for you anyway.

You like the scent of flowers, right?

How are you?

How's your mood?

All good.

That's great.

Let's start our morning prayers.

Dear God, please... watch over us.

Are you going out today too?

Yeah.

We received loads of help during tough times

and that gratitude... I can never forget it.

Thanks to that, you're still alive today.

That's why we must live by giving back

to those who are in need of help.

I trust that you understand as well.

Of course, I do.

I knew I was right about you.

I'll be off, then.

Have a nice day.

Hmm... Let's see...

There, done!

We've received an assignment.

Let's get to work.

I knew you'd do that,

but I won't fall for it twice!

You look confused again.

Shouldn't you be used to this by now?

This isn't the first time we've shown up unexpectedly like this.

Shouldn't you be expecting it when you're opening the shower door?

Anyway, sit down.

Time is of the essence, so we'll fill you in quickly.

The target this time is a Sovereign lady.

Her name is Kamila Harrington, 24 years old.

She's the youngest daughter of a high-up figure in the Central Government.

Also, not only does she have status, but her family is incredibly wealthy, too.

The money isn't what's important.

I know. I'm just saying.

Anyway, until last year, this woman barely showed her face in public, to the point where no one could even recognize her.

But after her husband fell ill, she did a complete 180-degree turn.

She started frequenting various upper-class gatherings and making herself known.

Eventually, she even took it upon herself to host her own events.

You can say that she's become a party animal.

Inserting your personal opinions undermines objective judgment.

Fine, then you tell it.

...

The target, referred to as the Lady, hosts a social gathering once a week.

Although the attendees vary each time,

not just anyone can attend.

Only those who are personally invited by the target can join.

I'm guessing you're wondering what the problem is, right?

After all, it's just another one of those gatherings among Sovereigns.

There's nothing wrong with having gatherings.

But the problem is that the attendees keep going missing, one by one.

It has a suspicious stench about it.

No matter how you slice it, there's a glaring connection to those vanishings.

And don't even get me started on the target and that whole gathering.

Right, you get it.

We've got to decide whether to kill her or not.

Right.

We'll investigate first this time too.

Since there's no confirmation linking the target to the recent disappearances,

we must ascertain her involvement. And if so, we must find out what happened to the missing individuals.

Also, it's crucial to determine any illegal activity in the process.

Once we've concluded said investigation, we can make a decision.

Since you've done it before, we don't need to explain it again, right?

Right, right. Nice and easy.

Wait, what? You've forgotten already?

Guess I have no choice.

To recap: We determine exactly what the target is up to.

Then, we make a decision as to whether we kill her or not.

And like last time, you'll make the call, and we'll follow.

Shoot.

Erm...

You handled the last mission well, right?

So, you can deal with this one too.

Of course, it's not.

We told you that the target is a high-ranking official's daughter, right?

That's why.

Like D said, there's no solid proof right now, and we're acting based on a hunch.

Sure, we've got a bunch of clues, but it's flimsy enough for them to manipulate.

That's why we need concrete evidence they can't squirm out of.

But since she's the daughter of some high-ranking figure, we can't just kidnap and interrogate her, right?

It's just a one-in-a-million chance that she's not related to the disappearances.

So, this has been thrown your way.

Well, I guess so.

It's the truth that hasn't been determined yet.

Be careful with what you say.

Okay, fine.

Shall we get started, then?

Hey, why are you being like this?

Acting like this is your first time.

What?! What are you going to do at her house?

Are you going to advertise that you're investigating her?

Unfortunately, the target doesn't have any companies.

The same methods as last time won't work.

Remember,

we need to move more cautiously this time than ever before.

It'll be very complicated if our investigation is exposed.

We'll disguise ourselves

as a newlywed couple.

Yep, that's right. No need to act so shocked. You heard me right.

The target occasionally attends gatherings other than the ones she hosts.

They are gatherings exclusive solely for Sovereigns,

so we'll disguise ourselves accordingly

as Sovereigns...

It's easier to make a background story if we do that.

It's more convenient and avoids suspicion in various ways.

What do you mean by "two wives"?

Oh...

I'll be acting alone this time since we have to investigate the missing people.

Therefore, D will play the role of a wife.

You'll need to stay elsewhere for a while.

Going back and forth between the Outpost will be too suspicious.

A house has already been prepared.

Disguise tools have been prepared for you as well, so make good use of them.

Since you're a famous figure in the Ark, make sure that no one recognizes you.

All right, I'll be back at the same time tomorrow.

Make sure you're ready to don your crown.

...

...

It's me.

That's right.

Why are you staring at me so intently...?

...

... Thanks.

Of course, I seem like a different person. I'm in a disguise.

Unrecognizable.

You've disguised yourself well.

But I think you should take off the mask.

It hides your face too much.

It's not a problem, but it'll be distracting when gathering intel.

People are always wary of those who hide their faces or try not to show themselves.

First, let's move to the residence at the Ark.

I'll explain everything there.

It's here.

It's a luxurious apartment where Sovereigns are known to gather and live.

Apparently, they demolished all the old buildings and facilities in this area and rebuilt everything.

Thanks to that, the Sovereigns are very fond of it now.

I can't tell you all the details.

We'll stay here for a while and approach the target.

Our first goal is to perk the target's interest, and get an invite to a social gathering.

In order to achieve that, we'll participate in every gathering that the target attends for a while.

And here, take this.

Read it.

That's our background story.

In order to act naturally in any situation, it'll be good to memorize as much of it as possible.

If there's anything you don't understand or are curious about, feel free to ask.

Shoot.

Yep.

... Yep.

...

Is there a problem?

Since it's the most high-end apartment,

many Sovereigns can't move in because of the price.

Watch your reaction. There are people approaching.

Oh, Honey.

I wonder what our neighbors are like.

I'm so excited!

Oh my!

I haven't seen you before. Are you the one who just moved in?

Yes, we are.

It's great to see you here. I was planning to visit you anyway.

Are you the residents' representative chairman?

I remember hearing that you'd come to visit us.

That's right.

I never imagined that such a young couple would move in here!

You're almost my age. It's nice to meet you!

It's nice to meet you too!

Actually, my husband recently achieved huge success with his business.

Haha, having a lot of money is certainly nice, especially moving to such a nice place like this

and even being neighbors with someone as fantastic as you!

I look forward to hanging out with you.

Success in business...?

...

Haha, I'm thrilled to have such beautiful neighbors.

But, what are you holding?

Oh, we almost forgot!

It's a gift!

We got it for our neighbors. It's a flower!

Oh my... a flower?

Yes, it's called a preserved flower.

A living flower that's been treated with preservatives, so that it won't wither for a long time.

Oh my, a real live flower? Are you really giving me such a precious gift?

Of course! You'll be our long-term neighbors, after all!

Thank you, I love flowers.

It's very pretty. Like me, haha! Thank you.

It's not much of a gift, but I wanted to give you this as well.

Here...

What's this?

It's a diffuser. You see the ones in the corridor? It's the same one.

It has a floral scent that's just lovely.

I thought it would be nice to have at home, so I brought it with me.

We just happen to need one of those!

Thank you so much!

Don't mention it. If you have any questions or need any help, feel free to talk to me.

It's good to be friendly with neighbors.

That's right.

Since we're on the topic, we're struggling to widen our social circle.

Perhaps it's because we married early, but single people often find us a little daunting to approach.

It's also hard to meet people with similar hobbies and interests.

Also...

My husband likes being with me too much.

Because we're always together, it's harder to meet new people.

Oh my, Just like my husband and I!

My husband can't do anything without me either.

He has to attend all my gatherings with me like a child... Ah!

Then, why don't you attend gatherings as a couple?

I just happen to know a gathering for couples, actually.

They meet up, build friendships, and talk about what's happening in the world.

We also discuss business matters...

My husband has been so busy recently, so I haven't been out in a while. But if you're interested, I can recommend you.

If you could do that for us, we'd really appreciate it!

That's amazing, Honey!

Here's my business card. Just take it with you.

Is this all I need to bring?

Of course!

I'm quite well-known around here!

Everyone knows me, hehehe.

I'll contact you separately with the details.

Wow, thank you so much.

You've shown us so much kindness. We don't know what to do.

How can we repay you?

Just invite me over next time

and share some tips on how you earned so much money in business.

My husband is also a very famous businessman!

He's probably in the top three in the Ark?

Of course, it might be difficult to invite you over now since we haven't fully unpacked yet.

But we'll invite you as soon as we've sorted everything out.

All right, see you soon.

Yes, we'll see you again soon!

...

Ssh, talk more quietly.

Other Sovereigns are living here,

so we gotta be careful what we say here.

About the whole "Honey" nickname...

You don't need to use it when it's just the two of us.

Let's quickly check out the other places too.

The time is tomorrow at 11 am

and the venue is the lounge of the Premium Palace Hotel on Royal Road.

As you heard previously, it's a couples' gathering.

It'll be good to review our background stories again.

As the residents' representative chairman said,

most Sovereigns will be very interested in money and business.

I'm certain that's why they've invited us to the gathering.

There's no such thing as "enough".

Everyone has their own expectations.

What's bitter?

...

It's getting late. Let's rest for today.

Resting.

This is your room.

So hurry up and lie down.

Lie down.

Yes?

No.

That's such an obvious question.

You're an important figure

and we're also acting in pairs. Plus, nighttime is a key time for surprise attacks or escapes.

It makes sense for me to be close for protection, as well as surveillance.

I am resting.

...

This is comfortable for me.

So don't worry.

We need to prepare and act early tomorrow.

So hurry up and go to sleep.

All right, then. Let's leave.

The doorbell.

... But we aren't expecting anyone.

We met the chairman yesterday already.

A young woman...?

I can't confirm her identity right now, so you should back off.

Who is it?

I'm from next door.

Thank you for the flower. I wasn't at home yesterday, so I couldn't thank you in person.

Hello.

Hello, hehe.

I'm Rosy, nice to meet you.

Hi, I'm Diana, and this is my husband.

Oh my, Honey. What's wrong? Are you okay?

What's wrong...?

Put this on for now!

Is your husband okay?

I'm sorry. My husband has the flu right now.

I thought he was getting better, but he's still not doing well.

Oh dear... I see.

We don't want you to get it, so do you mind coming back another time?

We'll come to see you another time.

Sure, that's fine. Hehe.

By the way, your husband seems like such a wonderful person.

Thank you for the compliment.

See you next time!

It's good you acted so quickly.

But... I think you need to practice your acting skills.

That woman just now...

She's the boss of Hedonia, right?

Rosanna from Underworld Queen.

I've seen her once before a long time ago.

She seemed a little different than usual.

But the boss of Hedonia residing in an apartment exclusively for Sovereigns, hmm...

...

We'll be late if we delay any longer.

Let's go to the gathering now.

I'll look into Rosanna after we come back.

Hello!

Oh my, you're early!

The more I look at you, the prettier you get!

Although I'm the prettiest of them all, hehe.

Thank you for the invite today.

Thanks to you, I get to come to a lovely place like this with my husband.

I'd like to say hello to your husband as well. Where is he?

My husband?

He's busy with work, so he couldn't come with me.

My husband's such a workaholic

that he's at the top of the central government.

He's a famous politician!

Huh...?

Didn't you say that he was a businessman?

Oh my, did I?

Well, he is a businessman, but he's also involved in politics. Hehe.

Hmm...

Oh my, they are just in time!

Over here!

Hello, we've heard a lot about you.

I heard you were looking for a couple to be friends with.

I'm embarrassed... I didn't know you'd heard about that already.

I'll leave you both to chat then. See you later!

In fact, my husband is also in business.

He's recently achieved great success.

Huh? Did I?

Yes, and thanks to that we recently moved.

Ahhh right! That's right!

Sigh, sorry about him. He's so busy that he sometimes forgets things.

Honey, where's our kid?

Kid? We have a kid?

We have a daughter, don't we?

Ah! We left her with the babysitter today.

Oh my, I'm sorry! We've only talked about ourselves, haven't we?

No, not at all. You two seem really close.

Do you enjoy any hobbies together?

Ah, we...

Oh my! Who's this?

Aren't you my neighbors from next door?

It's nice to see you here of all places.

So, Mister

and the lady beside...

What game are you playing here?

Wow, it's really nice to see you.

What a coincidence. Shall we chat for a bit?

...

That's just what I was hoping for.

Rosanna, the boss of Hedonia.

What are you doing here?

Didn't you say you wanted to "talk"?

Would you rather converse with our bodies, huh?

I can see what you're hiding behind you.

This is a part of my body.

There's nothing to worry about, so don't play dumb and answer my questions.

Didn't I ask the question first?

I asked you both what game you are playing here, right?

Answer that first!

I can't tell you that.

Well, if that's the case, then I can't tell you anything either.

Ah...

Well, then. Will you tell me, Mister?

...

I see.

Well, it's okay if you don't tell me.

Still, seeing you disguised as a couple makes me mad.

This is the man that I picked.

I'll ask the next question.

How did you know this person was Commander?

His disguise is perfect.

Hah, you call that a question?

How can I not recognize him?

No matter what disguise he wears, he will always be him.

I can tell at a glance.

But you...

I didn't recognize you at first, but I can tell who you are now.

D from Perilous Siege.

The famous axe murderer, right?

...

I'm not a murderer.

I have the authority to do what I do.

Sure, you do.

So, now for my next question.

This is a couples' gathering.

Where's your companion?

Ah, right...

This is indeed a couple's gathering.

But what should I do?

There's no one I consider as my husband besides my man here.

So I found another method.

There she is.

Hmm... Since it's come to this,

shouldn't I take advantage of this situation too?

You should try matching your stories a bit better.

Rosy, I'm sorry.

I'm very late, aren't I?

No, you're right on time.

Kamila.

It's our target...

It seems you have company.

They are...?

They're the neighbors living next door.

We just happened to run into each other.

I see.

Hello, I'm Kamila.

Nice to meet you.

I'm Diana.

You three had very serious expressions when you were chatting.

May I ask what you were talking about?

I'm worried I'm interrupting something...

No, you're not. We were just...

It's okay, you don't have to hide it.

We were talking about my husband's illness, right?

Oh my... I see!

You were in the middle of a serious conversation.

Rosy's husband isn't in a good condition right now.

My husband also suffered from the same illness before, so I understand.

Since it was an incurable disease, the hospital had no choice but to let him go.

Oh, he's fully cured.

But he still has symptoms, so it's hard for him to go outside.

I didn't know you were in that situation.

It's our first time here. I thought it was a couples' gathering.

That's why I asked where Rose's husband was.

Yes, it is a couples' gathering.

I used to come here with my husband a lot before.

There are exceptions for people like Rosy and me, where our husbands aren't able to attend.

So that's why Rosy and I decided to meet here.

I happen to be quite familiar with that illness.

What a coincidence!

Kamila, perhaps you can tell them that story.

To be honest... Steve, Diana's husband, has started experiencing similar symptoms.

He's always feeling dizzy, and due to his constant cough, he has trouble breathing.

Oh my, Honey!

Are you okay?

You seem to be having a hard time. How did you come to...?

It's all my fault!

I pleaded with him to accompany me!

!

We came because he said he was feeling okay today.

I didn't know his condition would worsen like this...

Oh dear... That's unfortunate...

The hospital said they don't know the cause or have any treatment for it.

But Rosy recognized my husband's condition.

We just happened to be discussing his symptoms.

They seem to be getting worse day by day, so I'm very worried.

Every time he has a seizure,

I wonder if something bad will happen, and then... *Sob*

Oh my! Seizures are a sign of it reaching the terminal stage.

You need to do something quickly.

I know we've just met... but I really need a favor.

He needs treatment... No, anything that can make him better.

Could you please tell us how your husband recovered?

Please!

I'll do anything to save my husband!

...

You seem... really desperate.

... You said you'd do anything.

Okay...

Then, tomorrow morning at 8...

Please, come this way.

It seems you've improved a lot.

But still... I think you should practice being sick more.

Hey, you're late.

Let's try not to be so late, okay?

What do you mean? I came in through the door.

I heard there was a couples' gathering today?

How was it?

...

Were you really going there just to socialize?

Instead of telling me what it was like, tell me if you obtained any intelligence.

Oh, really? Then tell me.

...

Hey, D.

Hedonia's boss is involved.

What? Why?!

I wasn't able to find out why.

She was getting close to the target by using a shared heartache.

Thankfully, I managed to use the same method and obtained an invitation to the host's event.

So, our primary goal has been achieved.

But... something feels off. Why is the boss of Hedonia trying to approach the target?

I think we should investigate that first...

...

...

Well, I guess we can ask her face-to-face.

I agree.

Isn't this a bit of an aggressive way to greet your neighbor?

Hey, axe girl.

Put away your axe and come open this door, will you?

How can I trust an eavesdropping rat?

I don't have a habit of eavesdropping. I just came back to see if you were home or not.

Shall I rip the door open to sound the alarm?

It wouldn't be good if things got noisy, right?

Besides, I helped you out today.

Hmm...

That is true.

It might be best if we talk inside.

You should've done this from the start.

On another note, these Sovereign luxury apartments aren't very good, are they?

The front door was shattered in just one axe blow.

This isn't an ordinary axe.

Whatever you say.

Anyways, we should probably do something about it, right?

If we leave it like that, others might find it strange.

Now, shall we get to the point at hand?

You're Rosanna, right?

What's the boss of Hedonia doing here?

Is there a reason why I shouldn't be here?

I find it more strange to see murderers here.

Enough with the jokes, okay?

Jokes? I'm being serious.

Given your actions at the gathering before... I think I somewhat understand.

You're also digging into something related to the event hosted by Kamila, right?

What makes you think that?

Well, I also used that situation to my advantage.

Axe girl, despite us being totally unrelated, you perfectly matched my story before, right?

It was like we prepared beforehand.

So, I naturally thought...

You and I have the same goal.

Mister, why are you acting dumb?

You got the invitation from Kamila, didn't you?

You mean this?

Yes, that's it. You need that to get into that gathering.

Thanks to you, I also got one.

When I approached her alone, she looked to be on the fence, but as soon as you and your "husband" joined, she immediately gave me the invitation.

As expected, neighbors should help each other, right?

We're not neighbors.

Technically, we are neighbors since we live next door now.

...

That being said, shall we work together again tomorrow? We've got to go to the gathering together anyway.

Did you come here to suggest that?

Yes, I did.

Since we're neighbors now, we should be closer.

If you want to cooperate, then answer me this...

How did you get this apartment?

That's your question?

I think I used a similar method as you guys did.

Probably not a thing you're proud of, right?

Next question.

Why do you want to attend that gathering?

Someone who messed with my squad and colleague seems to be associated with that gathering.

So, I'm planning to attend it myself and investigate.

Unfortunately, I can't elaborate any further on this. It's business after all.

Axe girl, you get it, right? The underworld's got its own secrets, after all.

That's why I won't pry into what you and your "husband" are up to.

So, what do you say?

Shall we work together?

Whoa! What's gotten into you, D?

I never thought there'd be a day you'd actually work with someone.

The place we're attending tomorrow is an unknown gathering we have no intel on.

To avoid the suspicion of the other attendees as well as the target,

I decided that it would be better to work together. That's all.

Well, this is a special situation I guess.

It's also safer to strike fast and get out fast.

I guess we'll have to use everything we have.

Rosanna probably requested our help with the same intention as well.

Let's quit speculating for now.

Due to an unexpected situation, we've wasted a lot of time.

Hurry up and share what info you've gathered.

Oh, right!

I looked into the whereabouts of the missing people.

It's a bit ambiguous to say that they disappeared involuntarily.

Disappearance can be broadly divided into two categories.

One is disappearing involuntarily due to external reasons, like abduction.

The other is disappearing voluntarily due to personal reasons, like running away.

I initially suspected that it was the former and started investigating, but as I dug deeper, it seemed more like the latter.

It can't be confirmed, but according to testimonies from people close by, it seems so.

And most of the missing people had something in common.

They all had something they desperately wanted.

For example,

wanting to succeed or wishing to cure a sick family member.

You know, things of that nature.

When you say most, you mean to say some don't share a common reason?

Well, yes.

Some people disappeared without any reason.

Then you can't call it a common factor.

I'm saying that's the general case.

Anyway, this mission doesn't really suit my temperament.

Nothing's certain and it's hard to act due to someone high up being involved.

I don't like it...

What's our plan now?

I'll be hiding out near the host's gathering tomorrow.

Who knows? I might be able to find the missing people.

Anyway, I think we'll know more after you guys attend the gathering tomorrow.

Let's rest for now.

We'll have to leave early tomorrow.

Work well with Rosanna and gather some more intel.

If you find out anything new or something feels off, contact me immediately.

What are you doing?

I told you yesterday this is your room.

Hurry up and lie down.

No.

I usually adjust my sleep time based on the missions I am working on.

I decided that it's best if I don't sleep for this mission.

But it's different for you since you're a human.

The amount of time you sleep determines your state the following day.

Although the most you can sleep today is like 3 hours,

there's a huge difference between having a short sleep and no sleep at all.

So hurry up and try to sleep.

What are you talking about?

Nothing is confirmed yet.

So you shouldn't worry.

Clear your mind.

They say that adding warmth to your body helps you sleep better.

Relax your body, close your eyes, and breathe steadily.

... Goodnight.

So this is the target's mansion,

where she hosts the gatherings.

Let's go inside.

Don't forget to act sick.

Hello. Do you have an invitation?

Yes, here.

Your invitation has been confirmed.

Please enter.

Thank you for confirming. Have a good day.

Well, it is the mansion of a high-ranking individual.

I heard that a lot of surveillance cameras are set up here.

So make sure you're always cautious and looking around.

There are flowers everywhere!

Wow, are they all live ones?

I guess the rich really are different, haha.

You're here early, the two of you.

Your husband is radiant today.

Don't you think you are getting a little too close?

It's no use. Even you desire him...

He's already taken, haha.

You're really absorbed in the husband-and-wife roleplay, huh?

He's my man.

There are eyes and ears everywhere.

So it'll be good to watch your words when we're outside.

It's okay to talk casually, right?

I don't care if you get discovered.

Just don't get us involved.

Haha, the more I see you, the more annoying you become.

Anyway... I know we're early, but it's weird that no one's here yet.

Plus, it's almost eight

and Kamila is nowhere to be seen either.

Thank you for coming, everyone.

Would you please come inside?

Sure.

Let's go too, Honey.

The chairman is here...

And the couples we met at the gathering.

Let's be careful...

I will greet you once again. Welcome.

We thank you for making the trip here.

I know you must've been hesitant to come all the way here.

After all, it's not easy to show your pain to others,

regardless of age or gender.

I truly believe those who have joined us today are more than qualified for the occasion

since you've overcome such a difficult task.

But I would like to confirm your commitment one last time.

Please share your pain in front of my fellow companions here.

In front of these people?

You don't need to be nervous.

These people are all carrying their own pain.

Consider them as friends and family, and speak freely.

...

Okay, I'll speak first.

My husband is suffering from an incurable disease.

I want to find a way to heal him.

You expressed yourself well, Rosy.

It must've been tough for you, right? Your husband will surely get better.

The person standing beside me is my husband.

And... he's also suffering from the same incurable disease.

Oh my! How?!

No wonder he looks so frail and on the verge of collapsing...

My husband is my precious... No, he's even more important than my life itself!

If I were to lose him, then I would have nothing left!

So, I want to find a way to cure his disease, no matter what!

Don't worry, Diana.

My husband has fully recovered,

so I'm sure your wish will come true.

I will make it happen.

Erm... This is my first time, so I'm not sure...

But, can you tell me a way for my husband to get better?

Of course.

But how...?

We will slowly let you know.

Please watch carefully.

Today's the day of miracles, everyone!

The Savior has decided to bestow a miracle

and he will grant it to the one who prays the hardest and with the most earnest heart.

Ohhhhhh!

Before that,

we will listen to those who have experienced the miracle.

Please, step forward.

My husband was scammed while running his business.

Due to that, there was a time when both our house and business were in a precarious state.

But since coming here, everything has been going smoothly!

We caught the scammer and my husband's business is gradually getting better.

And now, he holds a really high position in the Central Government! Hehe.

Five years ago, my daughter disappeared.

We tried everything we could to find her, but in the end, we couldn't find any trace of her.

Everyone told us to forget her and live our own lives, but we didn't give up and came here instead.

What happened afterward... I can only describe it as a miracle.

My daughter came back safe and sound!!!

Just thinking about that time... *Sob*. It's all thanks to Kamila and the Savior!

Thank you, everyone.

We welcome you to our Beautiful Moments gathering.

Now then...

Let me introduce the Savior who will fulfill our wishes.

Those who have been here before may know this, I've achieved my wish through this person.

This person was the one who miraculously cured my husband, who couldn't even walk previously.

Whoa...!

Here's our Savior, everyone!

Hm...?

...

Oh, Savior!

Mister, what's that?

Axe girl, have you ever seen it before?

No.

Now, it's finally time for you to see the miracle with your own eyes.

Please come out.

...

I-I'm... paralyzed from the waist down due to an accident.

But today!

The Savior has decided to bestow a miracle upon me.

Do you believe that a miracle will happen?

Of course!!!

That's enough.

Now, please enter the special prayer room.

She's really doing it?

If her legs could be cured from that, then everyone in the world would come here.

Lower your voice.

Ohhhhh!

M-my legs!!!

I can run... and I can walk!!! Ahahahahahaha!

There's no way.

I-I knew it! I knew the Savior would grant my wish!

A-all hail! All hail the Savior!

I believe... I believe!!!

Everyone, did you see that?

Let's pray with all our hearts so that our wishes can reach the Savior.

If we pray earnestly, someday they will surely come true.

Just like how Sally's prayer made her walk again.

Just like how my prayer healed my husband.

You, too, can make your wish come true through prayers.

The Savior bestows miracles on those faithful in prayer.

Now, let's begin our morning prayer.

Rosy, are you already leaving?

I got a call saying my husband's in a critical condition.

Oh no!

Let's take this opportunity to explore the interior.

We need to find the missing people.

It's okay, but we'll have to come up with an excuse.

Like, we got lost or were curious, so we decided to look around.

Ssh, quiet.

...

This way.

I can hear voices.

There are people inside.

It might be the missing people so we should check it out.

Let's go inside.

Oh my, I'm sorry!

We got lost... and opened the wrong room.

You two seem unfamiliar...

Oh, sorry, we haven't even introduced ourselves.

We were recommended by Kamila. This is our first time here.

Don't just stand there. Come in, quickly.

You look so young, and yet you must've gone through a lot while battling that disease.

Now that you're here, things will turn around.

Excuse me, but are you living here?

Yes, we are.

We found happiness after meeting the Savior.

We're praying for the next miracle now.

We're so thankful to Kamila for introducing us to this place.

We're so happy every day.

This scent that Kamila shares with us every day makes us feel so relaxed.

It's a scent that helps with praying. It works very well.

Aren't your families worried about you?

I just get beaten up at home anyway.

It's so much nicer here.

I can explain it all in the future. It's fine.

There's nothing more important than the Savior.

Isn't that why you guys are here too?

To achieve what you desire...

Yes... That's right.

But suddenly telling me that there is a Savior... That caught me off guard.

Are you questioning the Savior's power?!

No, that's not it... It's just this whole situation.

I came here because I was told that my husband's disease would be cured.

But I didn't know that it would be done like this.

Everyone felt the same at first.

But as they gradually experienced and witnessed miracles,

they felt amazement and happiness, and started to believe.

If you trust the Savior and pray to them, you will receive a miracle no matter what.

Since we're on the topic, how about we pray together now?

You should do it quickly before your husband's condition worsens.

That's right. Let's start praying now.

If you pray earnestly, it will reach you.

Thank you for the suggestion, but...

I was wondering where you two went. Here you are!

We should finish the conversation we were having before. How about we go back to the hall?

Yes, let's do that.

What was that room just now?

It seemed like a lot of people were there.

It's just an ordinary prayer room.

It's where people reside in the mansion while praying, due to various circumstances.

...

Your husband... He's not really suffering from the same illness as my husband, is he?

How did you know that?

When you entered the hall, I was certain.

The illness my husband had meant his bronchial tubes were extremely sensitive.

He couldn't stop coughing at the slightest irritation.

It got to the point where he couldn't even bring the flowers he loved most into the room.

But as you can tell... this place...

is filled with flowers.

And... he doesn't look ill either.

Haha, so it was pretty obvious, then?

But... even though you knew all of that, why did you invite us here?

Because I sense you are earnest.

Yes, so I wanted to help.

Many people can't openly talk about their situations.

I was hoping you could find your answers if you came here, but I guess not.

Why are you so certain?

Because you're skeptical

about everything.

People with truly earnest desires tend to cling to and rely on anything.

Just like I did before.

I'm doing this to support that kind of people.

If you've found what you're looking for, then you're free to leave anytime.

But... I'd appreciate it if you don't push the people here too hard.

They're already going through many challenges as it is.

I think I need to go back to praying now, so...

... Come here for a moment.

This is a blind spot without any surveillance cameras.

Come closer...

That way we can respond if someone shows up.

I sent the location of the missing people to K.

She'll be here soon.

Right, those people left on their own free will.

But since people are looking for them,

they should face it.

That's our reason to investigate this place.

Whether they were really cured or not,

all I know is that I've never seen such a miracle before.

How about you?

Right, that's it.

It's time to slowly wrap up this mission.

No, we still haven't found one more missing person.

We'll decide once we've found him.

The person the target keeps talking about.

The target's husband who recovered from an incurable disease.

We need to find him.

Now, the only place that remains is...

the third floor.

This way.

Let's check it out.

We'll just have to open it.

It's not versatile. There are some things I can't handle with this.

Let's go in before the target comes.

Commander!

Snap out of it!

... Come on.

I'll go first.

... Stand back.

... Is that right?

Is there no need... to bear the responsibility?

A world without wickedness... is like a dream.

Finally, some peace...

...!

Can this affect Nikkes too?

Stand further back.

There's another one.

Is this a bedroom?

... That scent again.

Here, put this on.

It's a secret.

I activated the respiratory purification function, so it's okay.

Let's go in.

There are only bugs around the bed.

The stench is coming from there.

I need to check for myself.

N-no!!!

How did you get in here?

What's with that axe?!

What are you trying to do to my husband?

That's right, this person is my husband!

An assassin? Who hired you?

I wanted to help you all, but who would have thought you were here to do this?

Don't touch my husband. If you lay a finger on him...

You deceived everyone.

What do you mean by "deceived"?

You lied to people that there's a Savior.

You even said a miracle would happen if they believe and pray to that illusion.

You deceived people with plausible lies.

It's not a lie!

My prayers healed my husband!

I... I thought it was selfish for me to enjoy this happiness on my own.

I started this endeavor to share this happiness with others!

I wished for happiness for all the people here, and they have achieved it!

You two saw the miracle earlier!

He's behind me.

Your husband isn't there.

You know this.

The diffuser and the flowers here are the evidence.

Thanks to them, the bad smell is being neutralized, but the bed is full of bugs.

Wh-what are you talking about?!

Why are you treating my perfectly fine husband as if he doesn't even exist?!

Just as I thought... you two have come to ruin my happiness, right?

Get out! Get out of here!!!

There are no decisions to make.

I'm not going to kill her.

The target didn't act inhumanely.

The people we thought were missing came here of their own free will.

So, I won't kill her.

I was going to show her what's inside.

...

Then, you decide

if that's what you want.

Take the Savior away from the target and those people you saw earlier

or leave them be.

The target and those around her are not aware of reality.

They believe in an illusion and follow it.

You'll have to decide

whether to wake them up from the illusion

or let them be...

There's always a center in any gathering

and the target is playing that center role right now.

If she faces reality, this gathering will collapse too.

Alternatively, we can leave them be.

Right now, you've been given another responsibility.

Whichever choice you make, the consequences won't be light.

So, choose carefully.

Roger that.

Nooooooo!!!

Look closer.

This is the reality.

Honey... Honey... Honey!!!

Th-there's no way you're dead.

You were definitely alive just moments ago... The Savior definitely... saved...

No, it can't be... Without you, I'm... I have... no reason to live...

Uh... Ahhhhh!!!

Ahhhhhhhhh!!!

Are you okay?

...

I said this before.

In this world, there's a scale that balances good and evil.

But besides that,

I believe that everyone has a scale in their heart,

which is used to weigh and judge various things.

Among them, some things align or tilt the balance.

You alone bear the weight of your decisions

and the reason you made that decision

is due to the tilt of your scales.

... It's never easy to live in reality,

but we still have to live on.

Only then can we welcome each day with open arms.

Simply dreaming and clinging to an illusion

might have given them happiness, but...

there's no tomorrow for such individuals.

After all, reality is what it is.

It's not a dream or an illusion.

In that sense, you made them move forward.

So, now you can lay down your crown.

You've fulfilled your role.

Also...

Thank you for helping me with this mission again.

Thanks to you, I was able to act more naturally.

If there's ever a next time,

I'll look forward to it.

... Okay,

if that's your decision.

!!

I'll just leave the target like this.

K will inform those who have been reported missing.

But if they choose to stay here,

we can't force them otherwise.

...

K will take care of that too.

Let's go before anyone else notices.

... It's okay now.

Please don't disappear like before.

I was really worried, Dad.

I'm sorry...

Honey?

Hehe, your surprised expression is cute.

What are you doing here?

Your reactions have improved.

Keep that up going forward.

I guess you're still not used to acting.

Try to do better next time.

Are you okay?

...

The gathering didn't disband,

but some of them have returned to their families.

Like the ones you're seeing now.

We can't know for sure

which choice is right or wrong.

But at least the target and those people were happy at that time.

In their position, they'll be happy in their illusion.

I'm uncertain how long that happiness will last,

when they'll awaken to reality once more,

or if they'll linger in place indefinitely without realizing reality.

That, no one can know for sure.

Not you, me, or even the Savior.

So, now you can lay down your crown.

You've fulfilled your role.

Hehe...

It was nice being with you.

I hope we can meet again.

I'm going to head off now.

Why did you come to see me,

Axe girl?

What is this?

This is what you were looking for.

It's been confirmed that this fragrance induces a hallucinogenic effect

and it even affects Nikkes.

...!!

I don't know who made it, what it's made of,

or what the creator's intent was.

So, it's your job to find that out

since it's related to you and your squad.

...

*Sigh*

You're still very annoying,

but I appreciate it.

I'll make sure to investigate it in detail.

Right, see you around then.

...

So, this is that thing?

The diffuser that's made from the mist.

My investigation has finally made some long-awaited progress.

With this,

it'll be a little easier to find that bastard.

... Sixo.

Wipe your neck and wait.

You will die at my hands.