Playing the Perfect Fox-Eyed Villain Chapter 164

Episode 164. Guesswork (3)

“Thanks to Sir Yurian, I was able to find out who was spreading useless rumors!”

"okay."

The only good thing is that I could understand what Pintel was saying.

Just before I left the system, I put a restriction on Pintel to prevent him from doing anything useless.

It was called a restriction, but it was mandatory.

So that the guy can't take his eyes off you.

“You did as I said. It must have been very difficult.”

“Of course. I am confident that I will do what Sir Yurian says, even if it means risking my life!”

Don't die, Emma.

I like seeing people die, huh? I'm not that kind of person.

“So… what was the result?”

Although it was a restriction to prevent Pintel from making a sudden leap, he did have his own reasons for doing so.

“It’s just my guess, but I think there will be someone spreading useless rumors at the exchange meeting tomorrow.”

Exchange meeting? Was there such a meeting at the Yeomyeonghoe?

By the way, it seems like it might be there… … .

“No, I’m sure. ‘The guy’ will be there.”

Pintel, speaking with a confident voice, grabbed his magic wand with a firm grip that showed strong will.

“If you just give me the order, I will sweep it away.”

“……Why are you sweeping it away?”

"yes?"

I was even more embarrassed by Pintel's flustered appearance.

Think about it! Don't just do what you're told!

Ugh, I guess I'll have to explain everything again.

I straightened my posture and looked straight at Pintel, who still had a blank expression on his face.

“If you do something like that, won’t you be looked down upon by the Patriarch? Sir Pintel, shouldn’t you think about that?”

“……But, if we leave that ‘guy’ alone, problems may arise in the near future.”

Pintel's face darkened at my nagging, but he still hesitated, as if he couldn't help but be worried.

“He’s a guy who vaguely noticed that even the Colparan Lords were starting to cooperate with us. That means he’s a Bishop with a lot of information, and if we leave him alone, he’ll definitely be a cause for trouble for us!”

Patriarch Tenelon's replacement.

In a way, it's treason.

I didn't want it, but Pintel and some of the bishops wanted it.

Tenelon's antics and wanton murder.

Although they are still at the level of ordinary believers and monsignors, they do not know when it will happen to them.

That may be why Pintel's persuasion was more effective.

but.

'You're too impatient.'

As if we had to deal with the person spreading the rumor right away.

“Sir Yurian…….”

Pintel's expression as he called me was slightly distorted.

It seems that he is furious at the thought that a guy he doesn't even know is trying to spread 'rumors' and manipulate him.

I guess I need to read it a little more carefully.

“Sir Pintel, I never said I would leave you alone.”

Pintel's face, which had been gnashing his teeth, suddenly brightened at my words.

As Pintel said, it would be better to exclude those who spread useless rumors.

It's not time yet.

'Especially the guy who is silently threatening like this now.'

It's not clear what they want, but it seems like the guy spreading the 'rumor' is trying to 'threaten' us.

If Pintel is cornered, he will appear and try to manipulate the situation to his advantage.

I have a rough idea of what it is.

'Fortunately, he's not on Tenelon's side.'

If he had supported the Patriarch, he would have reported this incident long ago.

Still, it's clear that he's a nuisance.

so.

'Let's break it.'

That's convenient.

“Can I also participate in the exchange meeting tomorrow?”

First of all, I think I should attend the meeting that Pintel mentioned and check out that guy's table.

Before leaving the system, if you have sprinkled the bait as I said, you will be able to tell who the culprit is just by exchanging a few words.

“Of course, Sir Yurian. I will make room for Sir Yurian!”

"thank you."

I'm not sure exactly what the exchange is, but Pintel seems to have quite a bit of influence.

Sudden involvement. Even though it was 'Yurien' who got involved, he readily agreed.

“But…… an exchange meeting? Was there a meeting I didn’t know about?”

Let's ask with reasonable suspicion that if some of the Pintels and Bishops are attending, isn't it a gathering that has some influence in the system?

Pintel, who had been angry, disappeared and looked slightly arrogant.

“It’s a gathering called ‘Scenery Photography’.”

Hmm. What a spectacular photo.

I don't know why, but it's a pretty cool name.

I even started to feel my heart pounding with excitement, as if it were someone's finishing move.

“What do you mainly do there?”

“It’s a gathering where we go to places with beautiful scenery, take pictures of the beautiful scenery, and exchange them.”

“……Ah. I see.”

I felt something in my heart that had been burning hot suddenly cool down.

Scenic photos.

Literally… … it was a gathering to take pictures of the spectacular scenery.

***

After Pintel left, I sat in the study and thought deeply about what he had said.

But after thinking about it for a bit, I started to understand a little.

In this world, the act of 'taking a photo' requires the use of a very expensive 'consumable magic tool'.

'Besides, just because it's a photograph doesn't mean that the shape is clearly visible as I usually think.'

The act of magically drawing light and color onto a scroll.

That is a 'picture' of this worldview.

'In a way, you could say it's an extension of the painting.'

That's why it's one of the expensive things that common people can't enjoy.

'Consumable magic tools' and 'scrolls' are so expensive that ordinary people cannot afford to buy them.

Those who could enjoy it as a hobby were obviously either rich or noble, so it was natural for Pintel to attend such gatherings.

'The participants are obviously far from ordinary.'

Whether a wealthy merchant or nobleman.

It may be natural that the 'Yeongmyeonghoe' is mixed in there.

'however…….'

I once thought of Pintel's face.

I get that guy taking pictures.

But, chasing after scenery that could be called 'scenic' and exchanging it with other people at gatherings.

And that guy used to beat people up with a magic wand?

'It doesn't suit you.'

No matter how much I think about it, the distance seems far. Just as I was about to think that.

It occurred to me that 'Yurien's' appearance and hobbies weren't all that suitable either.

'As a hobby, growing orchids is the best.'

Ahem.

I know that it is arrogant to set a standard for a hobby.

Still, what can I do if it doesn't match?

“Lazrot.”

Before I proceeded with my schedule, I decided to clear up one question for Lazrot, whom I had called to ask.

“Yes, Sir Yulian.”

“Do you know of a group called ‘Scenery Photography’?”

“Yes, I heard it’s a place to share dignified hobbies.”

Even though it is a group with a bit of 'Yeomyeonghoe' mixed in, it seems that the status of 'Scenic Photos' seen by the world is quite high.

I see that Lazrot says he is dignified.

“Well, whether it’s dignified or not, I just need to see it with my own eyes.”

After I finished speaking as if I was rambling, I turned my gaze to Lazrot and handed him a piece of paper I had received from Vice Principal Alomm Chorni earlier.

“Lord Yurian, is this why you called me?”

I nodded at Lazrot's words, accepting it.

Since it would have been of little use to me if I had it anyway, I gave it to someone who needed it.

“This is…….”

What I handed over was the document related to the 'bonus points' that Arom had mentioned.

“There is a system where sponsors can receive extra points for scholarships if they help the academy.”

“Is that so……?”

Lazrot, who received the documents I handed him with a bewildered expression, seemed quite flustered, as if he didn't know that 'Yurien' would show such consideration.

Of course, this could be of great help to his orphanage siblings who attend the academy.

“But why are you doing this to me…….”

Why?

“Is there a reason why you are doing this to me……?”

Although I was embarrassed, I also thought it was something worth asking 'why'.

“Aren’t we colleagues, working together?”

In many ways, it is clear that living the double life of a spy is not a peaceful experience, both physically and mentally.

And I know.

Living that kind of life is not a 'routine', but a definite 'reward'.

“If you don’t want to receive it, you can return it.”

At the same time, this can be intimidating.

It also implies that if you try to betray me for no reason, something big could happen.

shackles…….

Yeah, that would be the right expression.

“I didn’t get it for any particular purpose, so if you don’t need it…….”

“Oh, no! I’ll take it!”

Lazrot reacted to my hand trying to grab the papers and hurriedly hid them in his bosom.

"thank you."

With his thanks, Lazrot's hands began to tremble.

It must be scary. Yurian's gift.

Living in an orphanage, you will be shaking and not knowing what to do with yourself, thinking that your siblings have been taken hostage.

“There is no need to thank me.”

I thought that this would deepen Lazrot's loyalty even further.

'hmm?'

Oddly enough, the color 'fear' wasn't visible above the guy's head.

Are your eyes cloudy?

***

The photo exchange event that Pintel had mentioned, the 'Scenic Photography' meeting, was held in a large hall that he had rented.

As expected, most of the people who showed up there were nobles dressed in stylish clothes and accompanied by servants.

Other than that, at least, they are ordinary people with enough wealth to make the top.

The reason these people show up here is probably to create connections with the 'nobles'.

'Is it the same for the other guys?'

In fact, I felt that this place was no different from a social gathering, as we had gathered through the medium of ‘photography’.

“Haha, this place is Fuyun Square, one of the five great scenic spots of the empire?”

“You’ve done a great job of decorating the backlight with a single device!”

“Not only that, but it seems like you put a lot of thought into the borders. You even use these parts in your directing…….”

The meeting participants started talking among themselves, but no one seemed to want to interfere.

Since it wasn't a story I knew in the first place, I didn't even think about interfering.

“Lord Yurian.”

While I was observing them from afar, Pintel, who was hosting the meeting, approached me and spoke to me.

“What do you think? Sir Yulian, would you like to see the photos I took?”

As he said that, Pintel came over to me and showed me a photo.

I know this is meant to be a 'private' conversation, but somehow I vaguely feel like he wants to hear my thoughts.

Do you want to brag?

Then we have to do it.

“It’s okay. It has its own charm.”

“Thank you for your understanding.”

I should be grateful for the compliments that came out of my mouth.

“So, how are things going?”

Let's speak quietly so that only Pintel can hear, he said, opening his mouth with a very serious expression.

“As you said, I have already informed the bishops who are suspected of spreading rumors that Sir Yurian has left the island.”

After hearing Pintel's words, I looked around at the members of the exchange meeting once again.

For a simple social gathering, there was quite a large crowd, and four of the Bishops were talking about 'photography'.

'Really, there is no such thing as a social gathering.'

The reason they showed up here is clearly not only to attract other nobles to the Dawn Society as a 'Bishop', but also to build other connections as a 'noble'.

'Bishop Gennin, Bishop Uberon… … Hmm?'

Is there Dantes too?

Did that guy have a hobby like that too?

“What would you like to do?”

“If you tell everyone as you have told me, time will take care of it anyway.”

“……What do you mean?”

What are you talking about?

Looking at Pintel, who was looking bewildered.

“First, as the host of the exchange meeting, would you please look around? If Sir Pintel is around, wouldn’t the other bishops be reluctant to approach?”

Even if the nobles don't know that we are the 'Yeongmyeonghoe'.

If you see me and others gathered together without any special connection, wouldn't you have doubts?

When I said that, Pintel nodded in understanding and disappeared into the crowd.

'Okay, then.'

Let's see the face of the guy who bothers me by spreading strange rumors indirectly without informing 'Tenellon' directly.

Since I came with that in mind, I should see results.

'The trap has been set.'

It's just a guess, but the bishop who first spoke to me after seeing my face right here is probably the main character of that 'rumor'.

No, I should say that it is very likely.

Let's just sit back and relax.

'As expected.'

As expected, someone's voice was heard.

“Oh, I heard you were away from the system, but you’re already back?”