CHAPTER 10- Change someone.
Yuki and Noel already told me that Iris, Noel's ex-wife, left her house.
It's time for part 2 of my plan.
Humans are easily influenced by our feelings, that is why we are easy to manipulate.
A depressed woman is more vulnerable ... Or I think so... I am not a psychologist, I do not know much about human nature, but I have enough knowledge to know what to do in this situation.
It's easy to manipulate someone's behavior.
Iris is an alcoholic because she misses Noel, her first love.
Something romantic, but toxic.
That has affected her daughter.
How is this problem solved? To be honest, I don't know exactly, I'm just improvising a bit.
I imagined several scenarios, and the one that is most likely to work is this.
"What? Why did the price go up?"
"I don't know. I am sorry."
She has had financial problems, that is why it bothers her that the price has gone up.
This is perfect.
I stood next to her and put some money on the counter.
"I'll pay it for you, miss."
"I don't need your pity."
"Pity? I was just being nice. Your daughter is in my class, that's why I try to help you."
—... "How do you know that I am her mother?"
"My late father was a friend of Noel, I remember you because he showed off the photo of his beautiful wife. You haven't changed, Miss Iris."
—... "Thank you."
"You're welcome."
After paying for our products, we both left the store.
I turned away from her and started walking, not saying a single word.
"Hey."
I stopped and turned to see her.
"What's up?"
"Please don't say any of this to my daughter ... I don't want her to know that I have no money."
"Don't worry, I won't tell her anything ..."
Without finishing speaking, I ran towards her and jumped on her.
A car swerved off the street and crashed into the store. If I hadn't pushed her, she would be dead.
"Are you okay?"
"W-What?"
I got up and helped her up.
"Wow... That was close."
"W-What?"
That crash was too strong... But I think the driver is still alive.
She has just experienced something that I like to call: "Closeness to death."
She was about to die.
She's in shock. Yes, it worked.
Step number 2, done.
"By the way … Here."
I offered Iris a lot of money.
"W-why?"
"Noel helped my family in the past ... My parents are dead, that's why it's my duty to return the favor ... Please accept the money."
She hesitated a bit, but since it was too much, she ended up taking it. Perfect.
"Thank you... Seriously, thank you very much."
"You're welcome. If you need help, please don't hesitate to ask me for help. It will be a pleasure to help you."
I smiled at her. Yes... This smile will work.
I suppose.
—... "C-can I know your name?"
"Saik, my name is Saik. It is a pleasure."
I have to leave.
If I stay longer, the plan will be delayed.
"Miss Iris, I must go, I left something on the stove and I don't want it to burn. It was nice meeting you. Good bye."
I turned away from her and sighed.
Well... Everything is ready.
I'll go home now.
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Iris watched Saik go and looked at the money.
—... "He is... kind... Very kind."
Two ghosts of old women appeared behind her and their auras were black.
Ghosts corrupted by negative human feelings.
"Addiction."
"Contempt."
"A bad mother."
"Her disgust me."
"She does not deserve to live."
They got too close to her and began whispering in her ears.
"You don't deserve to have that boy help you."
" Have you no shame?"
"You disgust."
"You are an embarrassment to your daughter."
"You do not deserve to live."
"Do society a favor and jump off a building."
"No one will miss you."
"Not even your own daughter."
Iris was not listening to them, but she began to feel bad and began to cry.
"I don't deserve his help."
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I entered my house and Yuki furiously approached me.
"Why didn't you let me out ?! I wanted to go with you!"
"I'm sorry, but take this as an apology."
I offered her the bag I was holding. Bag that was full of sweets and chocolates.
"Yay! I accept your apology!"
She took the bag very happy and Noel approached me.
"Saik, how did it go?"
"Everything went as planned. According to my calculations, in 9 or 12 days I will be able to continue with the plan."
"G-great ... Wow... You are amazing."
"Thanks."
If you knew my methods, you wouldn't think the same.