The DROTS's counterattack is carried out by their front-line forces.
Rather, they are a group that carries out covert operations at the academy.
They are unaware of my Phantom plot.
Just a circle of rich kids who came together as volunteers at the school.
I organized a Phantom-specific unit for the underground organization.
"Halcyon phantom"...
A word inspired by the name of a legendary bird from ancient times. From there, I founded the Kingfisher Phantom Unit. These are my comrades who know about my Phantom plot.
I freed the people at the dark auction. I gave a place to those who had nowhere to go among them. Most of them live in rural areas, where they pillaged the funds from the evil ones and my modest funds.
I formed a group of strange people who said, "I want to be your comrade."
That's the Kingfisher Unit.
I serve as the leader of the newly established Kingfisher Unit.
Codename: Hisui.
They are the phantom party members who do not exist, the mythical seventh member.
They are the shadows who do not appear in Megashuva's story.
I secretly increased the number of my phantom party comrades.
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In the world of money, there is a famous saying.
According to the eschatological theory of the previous generation, it is said that "in the final war of mankind, Armageddon, believers will be saved by the 'Invisible Hand of God'".
Quote this famous saying of the eschatological theory.
Economist Adam Smith claimed that there is an "invisible hand (of God)" in the market principle.
In microeconomics, it seems that by individuals pursuing their own interests, the "invisible hand (of God)" can improve social benefits. It is said that everyone prospers as a result.
In other words, the more I pursue my own interests, the happier everyone becomes.
Probably.
Yes, let's go with that.
I love the phrase "invisible hand of God".
It's a term that sounds like it's from someone with chuunibyou and can also be interpreted as a magical phrase that promotes free competition.
That's how I interpret it.
"Hehehehe"
I smiled darkly.
I am a man covered in desires.
I started the "Invisible Hand Plan" associated with the Phantom Conspiracy Plan.
My plan to become very rich...
"I can hardly wait."
I was thinking about such things.
As the evening approached, today's class came to an end.
Some students went home, some went to the lab, and others went to their clubs and extracurricular activities.
In the midst of the hustle and bustle, I sat on a bench in a inconspicuous location and watched the students.
This school is full of chaos.
Including school officials, thousands of people come in and out of this school.
As the high school also serves as a research institution, both students and working adults are busy and walking around.
"Oh..."
I saw Inori and Kazane's smile from a distance.
"Isn't it the hero's party..."
I breathed a sigh of relief as I saw her smile more often since joining the Kazane hero's party.
There are only virtuous people in that party, so I feel at ease.
"...as planned."
I smirked with an evil grin.
I sensed someone behind me.
"Hisui, is that you?"
Without turning around, I asked her as if I was talking to myself.
"yes!"
I caught a glimpse of Hisui's colorless eyes sparkling only in the shade of the trees.
"I'm still investigating the movements of the maniacs lurking in this school. So far, we haven't been able to figure out the situation. We're keeping an eye on the people of the Yamamoto clan, but... Are the enemies really human?"
"Hmm, the best way to express it would be that the maniacs lurking in the school are close to being former humans. He's a possession type. We can only guess his true nature from his appearance."
This guy, Megashuva, is the boss of the possession type maniacs.
Yamamoto Goro -
His name may sound like a mob character, but he's actually one of the demon king maniacs.
In his previous life, he was a monster that appeared in the Edo period yokai story "Inari's Record of Mysterious Beings."
The character was modeled after "Yamamoto Gorozaemon" and is an homage to him.
If I remember correctly, he was defined as the leader of the monsters in the yokai story.
In this world, he seems to be not possessing anyone at the moment.
Thanks to the behind-the-scenes efforts of me, Kakko, and Hisui, Inori was led to the Kazane party.
To be honest, it was too easy and I laughed.
They were already at party level within 5 seconds of meeting each other.
Was that the cause?
It's reasonable to think that the timing of Yamamoto's intervention was off due to meeting Kazane.
Now then, where is he?
He boasted about having the "Eye of God," but I have no idea where Yamamoto is in this school.
"Continue monitoring Inori. How about exploring the secret room where the monsters are hiding in parallel?"
"I understand about Inori. However, there are many unknowns about the movements of the monsters, and we have not yet been able to find them."
"I thought so."
I couldn't find them either.
He has the petrifying magic eye.
We need to deal with him before any more harm is done.
"Please continue to investigate their movements."
"Understood."
"Hahaha."
"You seem to be having fun."
"Well, yeah. There's also the class competition coming up soon."
"The one you mentioned earlier?"
"Yeah, with this, our plan will take a great leap forward."
I made a killing at the casino.
According to the information collected by Kakko, there are only weak second-years, so we're guaranteed to win.
Ayaka is already on my side.
There won't be any more mistakes.
In each class, they have infiltrated multiple spies. The plan is to distribute immediately effective laxative drinks with laxative capsules also mixed in the previous day's dormitory meals at the water supply points of other classes. It's a double poop-leaking tactic.
Humans cannot resist the physiological desire to defecate. Many poop-leaks are sure to occur. And I intend to leave that ridiculousness as a stain on the reputation of the crapheads.
My big profit is promised. The class battle has already begun, and the predetermined outcome of my victory has already been established.
Afterwards, I will increase my wealth twofold through the dark money lending business. My great profit will lead to everyone's happiness. It will, won't it? Smith, what do you think? Please tell me.
Oh well, let's not dwell too deeply on it. Let's just leave it at that. God's invisible hand plan is nebulous, which could be viewed positively as flexible or negatively as vague...
"I understand your detailed instructions. You have prepared the base and low act of money as bait to eliminate the garbage ruling the school's corrupt system without any moral character. I am impressed with this spirit.
Firstly, crush the rotten garbage that has corrupted their hearts and souls. There are only trash who have been blinded by money. Your strategies that do not involve bloodshed are remarkable.
Furthermore, this is a hidden motive. It includes exposing the evil lurking in this world. You believe that the big bad guys are hidden amongst those with deep desires. It's an excellent plan.
Let them know the wrath of God from the shadows. He is a truly frightening person. Master's cunning plan is beyond that of an ordinary person."
No, it's ironic, isn't it? He's indirectly criticizing me, right? Frankly, I didn't really understand what he was saying. It was mostly incomprehensible.
The plan for the class battle. After robbing the crapheads of their money at the underground casino, turning them into debtors of the dark money lending business, and making a killing.
The essence is to indirectly provide relief to the beastmen present in the academy.
I explained it to Hisui before. Is he talking smack about me? Is he dissing me? Well, maybe he's giving me a warning that I'm too blinded by money.
"Don't speak ill of others, it'll only bring yourself down," I tried to resist with a cool air.
To the criticism wrapped in Hisui's excessive euphemism, I resisted a little.
"How generous... I'm humbled. It was too much for someone like me."
"No, it's fine. I'm happy you spoke your mind honestly."
Hisui is an extremely beautiful mob.
I thought she was a yes-man who praised everything I did.
Having too many yes-men around makes an organization fragile.
But that's okay. Norman, a person who voices criticism, is necessary for an organization.
Maria is a slightly scary hostess who praises everything.
Hisui is an amazing hostess who praises a lot.
Recently, there have been more and more people around who seem like hostesses from rural cabarets.
That's why Hisui indirectly taught me, "Don't get too conceited." I need to be grateful.
"Don't underestimate the power of money," I added a word to get back at Hisui.
"Yes, I understand that deep down. Even though I knew it after being freed from the master that day... I knew it."
Hisui had a distant look.
"Uh, um?"
It doesn't seem to quite match up, but oh well.
Money is important.
I want to mass-produce Saifu-kun.
I want to become rich.
There is a possibility that Saifu-kun will become a big shot someday.
I want it to be my ATM for the rest of my life.
This is like a defined contribution pension plan.
After conquering this world's Megashuva?, I don't want to work anymore.
Labor doesn't suit me.
After conquering, I want to drop out or graduate quickly and open a thigh farm.
With the savings I've accumulated at this school, I want to open a thigh park.
I want to become the elder brother of the "thick thigh park," not Hirapark.
I want to spend my lifetime with many thighs at the thigh park.
In my old age, I want to be watched over by thighs and pass away to the other world.
After I die, I want thighs to be offered every year at my grave.
My farewell poem will be, "Please offer 'thighs' every year at my grave."
That's my thigh life.
That's the thigh path.
The ultimate goal of the invisible hand plan of God.
The ultimate destination to aim for is the goal.
I will become the director of the thigh park!
"It's great, isn't it? Thighs..."
I accidentally blurted out.
"Huh?"
"What? Did I say something?"
I focused on covering up my mistake. It seems like I unconsciously used the word 'thigh'. I need to be careful. Sometimes my thoughts slip out as words.
"No, it's... Thighs... My legs hurt."
I rubbed my legs to divert Hisui's attention.
"Oh, I see. You seem tired lately. Please take care of yourself, Master. Oh, by the way, would you like me to give you a massage?"
"Huh? Really? If possible, can you also give me a knee pillow as a bonus? I'm getting a little excited."
"Anything you want."
"Wait a minute!! Hold on!"
My thoughts interrupted with a quick retort.
Trying not to show my anguish, I said, "N-no, no... It's nothing. It was just my imagination. Don't worry about it!"
I'm not so down and out that I need to entertain my companions like in a cabaret. This isn't that kind of place. Keep a cool head.
"O-okay then..."
Intimidated by my pressure, Hisui fell silent.
As we continued with this farce, we saw Maria walking towards us from a distance. She noticed us and greeted us with a smile.
"Ah, you found us."
I forced a wry smile and looked away.
I saw Komachi walking towards us from the opposite direction with a sulky expression.
"Did I leave her alone too much?"
I should show gratitude to her ten thousand times a day. I also make her run 42.195 kilometers in under 30 minutes every day. I had left her alone all this time.
"What's wrong with you? You seem really angry. Should I tell you to get more calcium? Oh boy, what a troublesome junior."
I muttered to myself.
"Hisui, let's continue this conversation another time. Let's call it a day for today. If you need me urgently, send in the Kingfisher Squad."
"Understood."
She replied quietly and disappeared into the crowd, blending in with the students.
Both of them walked towards me.
"Huh? Is this their first meeting?"
Come to think of it, it was.
I had never seen them talk or interact in this world before. In the game, they had conversations with Kazane. I didn't notice that before.
"This isn't that world."
"Hmm?"
"Were those two close in the game?"
"Not particularly, I don't think."
"Sometimes you unintentionally meet the main heroine, right?"
I had a slightly uneasy feeling.
"It'll be alright...right?"