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

"I have no face to live in this world..."

"There's no use regretting it now. After all, it's your fault, and the fault of the person who altered your memories. Besides, even if you've done something wrong, facing it with death is the easiest thing to do. You might as well think about what you should do to atone for your sins."

Aqua, who was standing nearby, said this while eating.

For Aqua, death is the most meaningless thing.

After all, there is the possibility of resurrection or reincarnation after death.

"It's rare to see you, the 'useless goddess,' say something so reliable. It's quite impressive."

Kazuma Sato looked at Aqua, who was standing to the side, with some disbelief.

"Hey, hey, hey, I'm supposed to be a proper goddess, aren't I!"

"Goddess? May I ask your name?"

"I am the daughter of water—"

"Her name is Aqua."

Kazuma Sato interrupted the other person without hesitation.

"Kazuma!!! How many times has this happened!!!"

Aqua even put down her food and rushed forward to grab Kazuma Sato by the neck.

Jus looked at the two people in front of him with some confusion, unable to understand what they were doing.

After the two finished their playful banter, Juss was finally able to inquire about the current situation.

After exchanging words, Juss was extremely surprised.

More than a century has passed since he remembered this time.

One hundred years...

What exactly happened during this period?

"...So, I was originally planning to lead the witch cultists to attack this territory? Emilia could very well be affected?"

"Ah."

Kazuma Sato nodded, but still didn't elaborate on the details of the trial.

"How...how could I have done such a thing?!"

As he spoke, Juss reached out and slapped himself in the face.

"Stop fanning me!"

Aqua quickly stopped Jus's hand.

"This face is already pitiful enough; if you damage it further... it will be unbearable to look at!"

“…”

After saying these words, Juss felt an even stronger urge to die.

"By the way, Jules, you can change bodies, right?"

Kazuma Sato remembered that in the previous playthrough, Jus had possessed Subaru Natsuki's body.

"Well, I can usually only choose to attach myself to someone with whom I have made a contract beforehand, since I also have to consider the compatibility of our bodies. However, if it is a body that is very compatible with elves, then I don't need to prepare the spell in advance."

As Jus spoke, his gaze unconsciously fell on Natsuki Subaru.

"Hey, why are you suddenly looking at me...?"

Natsuki Subaru couldn't help but swallow hard; the fear of being possessed in the previous timeline was still vivid in his mind.

He was even forced to endure dozens of slaps as a result.

He had no way to retort.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry. It's because I could sense that your body is very compatible with spirits, so I looked at you subconsciously. I would never do anything like taking your body away."

"Well, then I'll thank you in advance."

"Waste Goddess, did those witch cultists from before also suffer from similar curses?"

"It doesn't seem to be present in other believers."

"So they're just pure lunatics? If that's the case, I suggest you change your body now, Jus."

"I...."

"Change it now! I can't stand this face for even a second longer. I have to constantly suppress the urge to unleash the Undead Dispel!"

Aqua immediately spoke, and then prepared to forcibly push Juss out.

"Wait a minute!"

Kazuma Sato immediately stopped the two people who were about to leave.

"What's wrong, Kazuma? You haven't gotten used to this guy's face yet, have you?"

"Um... Lady Aqua, if it's alright, could you please refrain from bringing up this topic again?"

Jus pursed his lips, his face full of embarrassment.

"As expected of an etiquette teacher, you managed to remain polite even after being spoken to like that. Compared to that, your student—"

Why are you looking at Betty?!

"Nothing, nothing."

Kazuma Sato immediately shook his head, then continued,

“Jus, if you go out now, you’ll probably be discovered immediately, right? Although you were originally a member of the Witch Cult, if those fanatical followers notice something’s wrong, the consequences will be unimaginable.”

"Why is that? My appearance should be different from before, right?"

"Um... I'm not quite sure how to describe it."

Kazuma Sato scratched his head.

Jus looked the same as he did when he was Petitchius, because only the curse had been lifted and no physical changes had occurred.

only.....

The difference in their temperament is quite too great, isn't it?

Not to mention his appearance during Petruccius's time, his eyes were full of madness, his speech was extremely strange, and he had a hunched body.

And it can also bend the neck ninety degrees!

It certainly fits the image of a crazy villain.

But now...

His face was still the same, but his eyes were incredibly serious and clear.

It's so jarring! It's so jarring!

Moreover, he stood tall and spoke politely, which, combined with his face, made it not so much incongruous as somewhat eerie.

Just looking at it might make you feel physically uncomfortable.

Most importantly...

It seems his neck can't bend ninety degrees...

Why should I care about something like this?!

Kazuma Sato shook his head vigorously, quickly pulling himself back to reality:

“Betty just said that memory shapes a person. The you of Petitchius and the you of now are worlds apart. There are huge differences in every aspect. Even if we just leave this room, it will probably be obvious immediately.”

"That makes sense. I used to think he was just ugly, but now I think he's also disgusting."

"...Um, please don't say anymore."

"If possible, I think we should avoid fighting as much as possible and keep our secret."

"That's what Kazuma Sato said."

Elsa's combat strength is sufficient, but she can only serve as a safety net.

If a real fight breaks out, Beatrice will definitely have to step in.

However, if magic is used extensively, there is a possibility of attracting beluga whales.

Therefore, Kazuma Sato had to come up with a foolproof plan.

"We need to figure out a way to avoid being discovered..."

"Lord Kazuma, I have an idea~"

Just then, Elsa said with a smile.

"Oh? What's the idea?"

Kazuma Sato looked at the other person with some anticipation.

So, Elsa must be an elite assassin, and infiltration and disguise must be her forte!

"If we kill everyone, there will be no witnesses."

"..."

Kazuma Sato fell silent.

Perhaps I shouldn't have any expectations of this guy.

Upon hearing these words, Juss frowned.

This must be the statement of a dangerous element, right?

It sounds even more terrifying than the current witch cult.

Please don't make that face!

Aqua immediately spoke to Jus.

"Yes, sorry."

"Since we're going to get out anyway, why don't we just have this skeleton soldier impersonate us?"

Aqua pointed at Jus.

"If you can, please call me by my name. Thank you."

"It would be a bit difficult to imitate my original self, as the difference in temperament seems too great."

Kazuma Sato said he believes the method has a low chance of success.

"Why isn't it taller? Watch me! Skull Fur, try twisting your neck."

"What a strange title... But what does 'twist your neck' mean? Is it like this?"

"It's not a left-right twist, it's an up-down twist."

"Twist up and down?"

Jus asked with a surprised look, not immediately understanding what the other person meant.

"Is that so!"

As Aqua spoke, she gave a demonstration herself.

"This...this can't be right, can it? People will die! And would I...do something so disgusting before?"

"It was you who made it! Quick, hurry up and imitate it."

"All right....."

Although Juss found it hard to believe, he still chose to believe Aqua's words.

However, no matter how hard Jus tried, he still couldn't achieve the level that Aqua had just demonstrated.

"Even though it's the same body, is it because of different memories—different souls—that we can't do the same things?"

Kazuma Sato looked at Jus with some curiosity.

At that moment, Aqua couldn't stand it any longer and walked over to Jus's side:

"Oh dear, really, you don't even know how to do this?! Let me help you!"