From RE0, Sato Kazuma decided to cheat on food and drink

Aqua shook her head in reply.

Although Aqua's current thought is to defeat the Demon King of this world as soon as possible and return to the realm of the gods.

But there is one thing that must be said—

This place is indeed much more interesting than the realm of gods.

"You two must be Lady Aqua and Lady Sato Kazuma."

Just then, a strong and clear female voice came from behind them.

"That's right~"

Upon hearing that the voice belonged to a woman, Kazuma Sato immediately turned to look at the person.

Before him stood a spirited young woman with long green hair and a pair of amber eyes that cast an incredibly sharp gaze, as if she could see right through people. Her face was exquisite, but she gave off a serious and unsmiling feeling. She wore a military uniform, which exuded a powerful aura.

Kazuma Sato smiled, since the beautiful girl in front of him seemed relatively normal.

Just as Kazuma Sato was about to speak, another somewhat familiar voice rang out from the side.

"Oh my, it's Lord Kazuma! Long time no see!"

As if a switch had been flipped, Kazuma Sato turned around faster than Aqua could react, facing the source of the sound.

Felix.

"Oh! Lord Kazuma is so excited, meow!"

Felix looked at Kazuma Sato with some surprise.

"No, it's nothing."

Kazuma Sato shook his head.

Those unpleasant memories flooded his mind again in an instant.

why why!

Why does someone with such a face have to be a man?

"Lord Kazuma has already met Phyllis, hasn't he? He is a member of the Knights Order, just like me. And the man next to him is Lord Crusch, the head of the Karlsten family, who is also one of the candidates."

Reinhard, who was standing nearby, introduced them to Kazuma Sato.

"Nice to meet you, Lady Aqua, and Lady Kazuma."

Crusch nodded slightly to the two of them.

Kazuma Sato's eyebrows twitched slightly.

Wait, the head of the Karlsten family?

Is it actually a teenage girl?

Sato Kazuma had initially thought the other person was a middle-aged woman, since generally speaking, the heads of noble families are not young.

and many more!

Kazuma Sato suddenly thought of something, glanced at Felix beside him, and then at Crusch.

Could this guy be a man dressed as a woman too? Probably not.

Upon closer examination, those participating in this royal selection are known as Dragon Priestesses, and they should all be women.

Of course, this is just theory.

If people who identify as women are also included....

Abnormal, absolutely abnormal.

Shenlong is a monster too.

Kazuma Sato carefully examined Crusch, who was wearing a military uniform, making it impossible to discern any physical curves.

Could it be...

An ominous premonition arose in Sato Kazuma's heart. After hesitating for a moment, he asked:

"Um, Miss Crusch..."

"I'm sorry, Master Kazuma, if possible, please don't address me as 'Miss'."

Crusch said with a serious expression.

Upon hearing these words, Kazuma Sato gasped sharply, feeling as if his heart was about to stop.

Is this guy really just like Felix?!

"Because I don't want others to see me as a weak woman. I can go to the battlefield to fight the enemy, just like men! So, Kazuma-sama, if you don't mind, you can call me Crusch."

Crusch said firmly.

Upon hearing Crusch's words, Kazuma Sato finally breathed a sigh of relief, and for some reason, tears were about to fall.

She really is a girl.

"I'm very sorry, Crusch, you can just call me Kazuma."

Kazuma Sato said with a smile.

"Hmm, but why do you seem to have a sense of relief about Kazuma?"

"nothing."

Kazuma Sato quickly waved his hand.

"I'm sorry for what I was planning to say earlier. I don't know what you were going to ask me, Kazuma?"

"Oh, I was just... wondering what your relationship is with Ferris, Crusch?"

Kazuma Sato made up a reason on the spot.

"Felice said last time that Kazuma's memory seems to be really bad! Felice is Lord Crusch's knight, meow!"

Felix said with a proud look, and then walked up to Crusch.

Crusch's brows furrowed slightly:

"Mr. Kazuma, this isn't the question you just wanted to ask, is it? Is there something you'd rather not ask?"

"what?"

“I can sense the other person’s emotions from the wind and can tell if someone is lying, so I was able to know that this was not the question that Mr. Kazuma originally wanted to ask.”

Kazuma Sato's lips twitched slightly.

Could this person in front of me be a human lie detector?

hiss.....

The question that was on my mind just now was definitely not something I could say out loud.

After all, the Karlsten family, to which Crusch belongs, seems to be a very powerful family. If he were to ask a question like, "Are you a crossdresser or not?" he would probably die a very terrible death.

And if this person in front of me really has the ability to detect lies... that would be terrible...

Aqua's identity is at risk of being exposed!

"It's nothing serious. By the way, Crusch, is your ability a form of protection?"

"Yes."

"Would you mind doing me a test?"

"Oh? If it's within my power, I'm willing to do my best."

Thank you so much!

Kazuma Sato grabbed Aqua, who was staring blankly at her surroundings, and pulled her over.

"Aqua, introduce yourself to Crusch!"

[Bonus chapter for today! An extra chapter for every 200 monthly votes, my darlings!]

Chapter Sixty-Seven: The King's Selection Meeting? A Drinking Party!

If Crusch is telling the truth, then things are getting a little complicated for Kazuma Sato.

They might discover that Aqua was faking her identity as a candidate.

And if she really does have this protective ability, to what extent can she do it?

That's why Kazuma Sato needs to confirm beforehand whether what the other party says is true.

"what?"

Aqua looked at Kazuma Sato in a daze. The latter had previously been adamant about not letting her introduce herself, so why had he agreed now?

Kazuma Sato whispered a few words in Aqua's ear, telling her the general situation. Aqua then nodded in understanding.

"Did something happen?"

Crusch stared blankly at the two people in front of her.

"It's nothing. Since it's our first meeting, I should introduce myself properly!"

Aqua rested one hand lightly on her chest, a smile of eager anticipation on her face.

I've been waiting for this day for so long!

"I am Aqua, the goddess of water! The founder of the Axis Cult! The master of the water element in the divine realm!"

Aqua waved her arms and shouted out her true identity.

Meanwhile, Kazuma Sato stared intently at Crusch's face, trying to see how her expression would change.

Any normal person would scoff at Aqua's words and consider her an idiot.

However, Kazuma Sato cannot deny that Aqua, despite her somewhat intellectual shortcomings, is a genuine goddess.

If Crusch could truly discern lies, then she should realize that what Aqua said was not a lie.

At this moment, Crusch's brows were furrowed.

She possesses the blessing of the wind, enabling her to see and discern the true wind and the wind of human emotions without confusing the two.

Generally speaking, Crusch can read the surface emotions of others without difficulty, so she can judge whether the other person's words are lies.

Aqua's words did indeed sound absurd, but Crusch didn't sense the winds of deception—

What Aqua said was not a lie.

This also made Crusch fall into deep thought.

Aqua claims to be a goddess, but there's no hint of deception in the air.

Normally, Crusch would definitely think of her as a madman who had completely deceived even herself.

but.....

Crusch had also witnessed the miracle caused by Aqua.

There have also been many rumors about Aqua recently.

Aqua is a being associated with the dragon.

This made Crusch wonder if Aqua was truly some kind of being beyond human comprehension.

However, Crusch couldn't be sure what Aqua's true identity was. Perhaps in her mind, the Goddess of Water was some kind of position or title.

"Lady Aqua is so interesting, meow!"

Felix laughed as he stood by, his reaction normal, thinking Aqua was joking.

Crusch, however, said with a serious expression:

“No, Phyllis, Lady Aqua is not joking, she is telling the truth.”

"what?"

Felix's face showed disbelief, his gaze shifting back and forth between Aqua and Crusch.

"See that? See that? Kazuma! Finally, someone here understands me!"

Aqua said with a smile.