Don't force me to use my right fist.

This isn't the suburbs; if we make a move here, we'll inevitably attract the attention of the distillery, and if we're exposed, it'll be hard to explain.

"Around 11 p.m., that's when my family's bodyguards change shifts, and it's also the time when the entire Yuzaki family's defenses are at their weakest."

Kaguya pinched her chin as she answered Saya's question. Asking for the exact minute was indeed a bit of a stretch.

But that's enough.

"There are still four hours left. That should be enough time, but do you trust me?"

Sōyū flexed his hands, already having made up his mind.

"What do you think?"

Kaguya narrowed her eyes. This was something she had promised before, and she didn't want to repeat herself.

"Then withdraw all the bodyguards at eleven o'clock, and the servants as well. I'm afraid they might get hurt by accident. Of course, I will guarantee your safety, and they will be much more reliable than your bodyguards."

Sōyu shrugged and offered his suggestion.

"Of course, is there anything else you need?"

Kaguya was willing to go straight to the school, a place that would have meant certain death for her, in order to investigate the truth, so she didn't think there was anything unreasonable about this request.

"Hmm, if you don't mind, could I build a basement under my room? I'd like to grow some things."

After thinking about it for a moment, Zuoyou realized that there really was something she could do to help.

"And, ideally, get me eight cubic meters of iron before eleven o'clock. That shouldn't be a problem for you, right?"

Chapter 47 You're Missing Something

Saya then demonstrated a talent to Kaguya Hazaki that she had never seen before.

No, it's more like a superpower.

If digging out a room the size of an underground parking lot in just a few minutes could be explained by Zuoyou's talent for controlling soil, then the pile of vegetables he's planting in that room can only be described as magic.

Kaguya had never seen any crop that could mature and bear fruit in just two hours.

And it's a square pumpkin, a true square pumpkin.

The key problem was that Kaguya couldn't figure out what use such a pumpkin could have against the approaching armed bandits.

"I'm saying, is your pumpkin going to explode?"

After much thought, Kaguya concluded that this was the only possibility. After directing her servants to move the eight cubic meters of pure iron block that Saya needed into his room, she looked at the pumpkin in Saya's hand that had inexplicably shrunk and asked...

This guy seems to have the ability to shrink anything and stuff it into some unknown place behind him.

"No way, whose pumpkin would explode?"

Zuo You rubbed his hands together, and after the servants had all left, he took out his manuscript, pointed it at the iron blocks, and said.

"Then why are you messing around with your pumpkins at this time? Oh, right, you also planted potatoes and carrots, didn't you?"

Kaguya admitted that if he were willing to contribute the seeds of the plants he had planted, it would have an unimaginable impact on the world's food industry.

But no matter how impressive or how high the output, it shouldn't be something done at this time, right?

Does he expect to kill the other person by smothering them with potatoes and carrots?

Remembering that Sawa once balanced a pumpkin on his head, Kaguya really wondered if he truly intended to do it.

"My pumpkin is different from other pumpkins; first of all, it's square."

Sōyū looked at the iron blocks that had turned into squares as he had wished after being knocked down, and smiled with satisfaction.

"and then?"

Kaguya took a deep breath, waiting for Saya to finish explaining his reasons.

"Then, it can be made into pumpkin pancakes, which are delicious, but if you eat too many, they can get a bit greasy."

While answering Kaguya's question, Saya rearranged the iron blocks on the ground like building blocks, forming a standard T-shape.

Kaguya's gaze grew colder; she began to suspect that Saya was just joking with her.

"If you don't give me a reasonable explanation soon, the trust between us will need to be compromised."

"Well, let me finish. It's something I grew myself, so of course I want to give you a good pitch on how effective it is."

Zuo You grinned, took out a torch from his backpack, and casually combined it with a pumpkin.

He placed a bright orange pumpkin lantern to the side, its warm light seeping out and giving the room a cozy feel.

"See, it works great, doesn't it? This is permanent lighting, so you don't have to worry about it going out. You can't even turn it off when you're sleeping, so I usually don't put it in the room."

With a touch of pride, Zuoyou was promoting this useless prop, feeling as if he were introducing a treasured possession to someone.

Kaguya's only response was a gaze as cold as an ice blade.

I don't trust him to do this kind of thing.

"Alright, alright, stop looking at me like that. I'll tell you the most important use of this thing, okay?"

There's a limit to jokes. Seeing that Kaguya was really getting angry, Saya dropped his riddle-like tone and snapped his fingers at her.

Pointing to the T-shaped iron block he had neatly stacked to the side, Sawa placed the pumpkin in his hand.

"Watch closely, what you're about to see is a miraculous creation, a loyal bodyguard, a monster slayer!"

The pumpkin in his hand was placed on top of the T-shaped iron block, and Zuoyou clapped his hands.

As if a robot had been activated, the iron block and pumpkin began to tremble. Then, a strange light enveloped them, and they eventually transformed into a giant robot that was three meters tall.

Its body was made of pure iron, and moss, which seemed to have sprung up from nowhere, covered its body like bulging veins. Its arms almost reached the ground, and its red eyes didn't look very smart.

Yes, and that iconic huge nose.

"This...you, are you some kind of mad scientist who crawled out of somewhere?"

Kaguya's understanding of Saku was refreshed once again. Looking at the huge robot in front of her that suddenly came to life, she couldn't believe that just a few seconds ago, it was just a few pieces of iron and a square pumpkin.

"This isn't science; alchemy or mysticism might be more accurate descriptions."

Saya patted the big guy on the back and gave Kaguya a thumbs up.

"Believe me, he's much more reliable than most bodyguards. If a fight were to break out, I'd have to go easy on him."

What Zuoyou said was true. The iron golems were the last line of defense for those big-nosed villagers. They could easily take down zombies and little white monsters with just two punches each, sending them flying.

It's just that it's a little less intelligent, doesn't know how to move around, and doesn't have any long-range abilities.

But if you're using it as a bodyguard, it's more than enough.

At least Sawa didn't think that ordinary firearms could pose any threat to this giant made of pure iron.

"You mean, you want it to protect me?"

Kaguya finally understood Saya's idea, but was this thing really reliable?

"Of course, I can't be by your side every moment, but you don't trust your family, so I can only use this method."

As they were talking, Sōyu conjured up another iron golem, placing them like two guardian deities in the room.

"But are you sure this thing will obey me?"

With a hint of doubt, Kaguya poked the two big, sturdy bodies, tilted her head, and asked Saya.

"Um, how about giving it a try?"

Logically speaking, iron golems are autonomous beings that would automatically protect the safety of villagers, but Saya isn't quite sure what they'll become in this world.

"This is something you created yourself, why are you using a question?"

Kaguya frowned, her slender finger pointing to the corner of the wall.

"Go over there!"

She issued commands to the two iron golems in a commanding tone, but they just stared at Kaguya with their small red eyes, seemingly still trying to confirm her identity.

"Hmm, I understand. Perhaps you're missing something!"

Zuo You slammed his fist down, realizing something crucial.

Saku took a carrot out of his backpack, broke it in half, and placed the larger end against Kaguya's nose.

At first glance, it looks like Kaguya has a big red nose on her face.

The two previously adorable iron golems seemed to have received the correct password, instantly standing up and guarding Kaguya's side.

She even pulled out two bright red flowers from somewhere and made a gesture as if to hand them to Kaguya.

"See, I told you, all it's missing is a nose."

Sōyu nodded and said in a serious tone.

Chapter Forty-Eight: I'll treat you to a good meal

At 11 p.m. that night, a group of men dressed in black silently climbed over the wall behind the Yuzaki family's house.

The surveillance cameras on the wall were jammed using special methods, and even though they had brazenly raised their weapons, the alarm still did not sound from the Yuzaki residence.

"We need to finish this quickly; we only have ten minutes to deal with that woman."

"Remember, if you can capture them alive, try to take them with you. Understand?"

The leader, a man even stronger than the other muscular men, lowered his voice and gave the order. The twenty-man squad dispersed and made their way towards the room where Kaguya was.

The Yuzaki residence was eerily quiet today, and what made the leading man even more uneasy was that they hadn't encountered a single living person along the way.

There were no bodyguards, not even servants.

It's too comfortable, so comfortable that it's almost abnormal.

However, the intelligence gathered by those monitoring the Yuzaki family has not been found to be wrong. She should be staying here and does not appear to have moved. What is she up to now?

If it weren't for the fact that the Yuzaki family hadn't recently increased security, the man leading the group would have already turned around and left.

She really is a wicked woman. No wonder the cult leader said that as long as someone like her exists in the world, it is blasphemy against the gods.

A resolute glint flashed in the man's eyes as he pulled a strange piece of white paper from his pocket. The ink on it, like living insects, twisted and pointed to the location of Kaguya's room.

This is one of the reasons why he still dared to bring people in. If the cult leader hadn't given him this tool to confirm Kaguya's location, he would never have taken such a big risk to come in.