I, who was reincarnated as the villain character in a game, was secretly enjoying my role as the villain while pulling off heroic moves behind the scenes. However, my actions were exposed to my fiancée, who absolutely despises me - Episode 69

Episode 69

In the game, he appears as a ninja-like figure, and his androgynous handsome appearance is liked by many female players. Moreover, when operating as an informant, he even cross-dresses, which also makes him popular among male players.

Well, in terms of appearance alone, Reis-kun was also popular. Some girls who like bad boys seem to like him, but it’s really a tiny minority.

“I want you to investigate someone.”

“I see. Do you have the money? Or would you be willing to reveal your identity in exchange?”

He seems unaware of my true identity.

Well, even informants don’t know everything. Their strength lies in being able to obtain information quickly, that’s all.

“For now, please keep that confidential. Of course, I have the money. Please confirm it.”

I tossed a small bag containing the same amount of money as the request fee in the game from above the toilet.

…I tried to toss it stylishly, leaning against the door of the stall, just like in the game, but it seems he received it properly.

After a while, there was the sound of counting money, and then a voice came from the other side.

“Do you just want me to investigate the person? With this fee, I won’t be able to accept an assassination.”

“Assassination isn’t necessary. I simply want to locate the person.”

“Well, with your skills, Ryō, you could do it yourself.”

…Seems like there’s a misunderstanding.

“I’m not asking you to find him to kill him.”

“Oh…? Then why do you want me to find him?”

The voice sounded curious. …In the game, Kururu was an informant, but it seems that assassination requests often come along with it.

“I want to help him.”

At my words, the other person fell silent.

I’ve relied on Kururu in the game before, but it was also to help someone. As a result, Kururu started looking after the protagonist in various ways, so I also got to use some of the protagonist’s moves a little.

I was thinking that it would be a good thing if Kururu got to know me better, but…

“…Help him?”

It seems like he’s somewhat interested.

Perhaps it’s because of the protagonist’s influence, but if I can replicate the same development, maybe there’s some leeway.

“Yeah. There’s a guy named Suzaku… Well, there’s a possibility he might be heading down a dangerous path. And because of a request from someone who’s passed away, I’m thinking of looking for him.”

…I tried to make it sound somewhat plausible.

Kururu remained silent for a while, but eventually spoke up.

“Understood. However, there may be several people named Suzaku in the country. Do you have any specific characteristics?”

I opened the sketch I brought with me.

Along with an illustration reproducing Suzaku’s appearance, I had written down details like hair color, hairstyle, and height, so even if there were other people with the same name, there would be no mistake.

Well, in the game, there was no one else named Suzaku, so I think it’s fine from the start.

“I brought a sketch. Please confirm it.”

I handed the paper through the gap in the stall. And after a while…

“…What is this?”

A questioning voice came back.

Well, he won’t be able to tell just by looking at the paper.

“It’s Suzaku’s characteristics.”

“When you want a sketch done, ask someone else.”

“…Ah…”

…He’s realized it. That my drawing skills are poor.

Even so, I challenged it in the hope that I might somehow make it work after being reincarnated, but I could only draw something like what a kindergartener would do in my past life.

It seems difficult for me to hit the jackpot with manga or illustrations in this world.

“It’ll take about two weeks to gather the information. Come back here in two weeks.”

“Got it.”

That’s the end of the exchange with informant Kururu.

When I came out of the toilet, a sign saying “Under Maintenance” was hung on the entrance door.

I see, they’re doing this to prevent people from entering.

For now, this is all I can do.

I’ve asked my subordinates to look into it as well, but there’s a higher chance that the informant will find him.

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