Evan D. Sherden, Manipulated Scenarios (5)

Even after Serpina returned home, there was still someone Evan had to meet. Now that he had met a noble and a priestess, it was time to meet a merchant.

“Okay, then…now it’s Maybell.”

“You haven’t seen her for a long time, have you? Be careful not to get caught.”

“The last time I ran away from Maybell, she was possessed by a circlet and blown away by my amplified charm…”

At that time, he had almost lost his life…no; he had to risk his chastity. Evan called Maybell only after checking again and again whether the circlet’s charm amplification function was deactivated.

“I don’t expect you to call me here, Master. Long time no see!”

“It’s because you come first every time.”

Moreover, now Evan couldn’t meet her anytime he wanted. Since Maybell had been appointed co-representative of the Brotherhood Corporation by Evan, she was busy running around for the company. As the business and her network expanded, she had even borrowed the Marquis’ gate for business trips abroad.

“You still don’t know me, Master. I’d run over any schedule if you called me.”

“No, I know you very well. That’s why I’m not calling you.”

Evan was relieved to see Maybell as always and explained to her the full extent of the plan. Maybell heard the story with her eyes glistening.

“I betray you, the co-representative to completely swallow up the business. Well, it’s possible.”

“But in light of our relationship so far, that alone isn’t convincing. So, Maybell, you’re asking the Demon races to do that. You can use the magic of manipulating people. If it’s not such a bait, it’s not a good reason for a big shot like you to move.”

A maid who loved her Master and became an aristocrat who successfully cooperated a large business with him. However, her Master never gave his heart to the maid, and eventually, the maid reached out to the taboo of controlling the human mind. That was the price to collude with the Demon race and the destruction that awaited at the end! It was like a tragic romance in a novel.

“The magic of manipulating people…using it to lure the Demon race, you mean.”

Somehow, Maybell made a strange expression at that part. Evan, who couldn’t read it, continued without hesitation.

“Of course, the magic of controlling the mind is complicated to use. You can’t handle it easily, no matter how many of the Demons there are. Unless you’re about to break down Sherden’s pillar, the Astray Knights.”

“And as long as it doesn’t destroy you, the core of Sherden’s force…”

“Yes. Moreover, if you tell them you’re going to manipulate me with that trick, they can’t help but cooperate with all their might.”

“But Master.”

Maybell turned to Evan with an ambiguous smile that was not like her.

“Then you’re really in danger, aren’t you? If the Demon races are determined and try to cast a spirit spell on you, Master…”

“Maybell, what the hell do you think I’ve been doing so far? There is no mental magic that can pierce my ability of curse tolerance and magic tolerance.”

Instead, it was the easiest for them to fix the target only at Evan. Of course, the other Astray Knights members were also diligently training in curse resistance and magic resistance. Still, they lacked compared to Evan, and some of Evan’s acquaintances weren’t resistant at all.

“So, the most important point of this job is to force all their targets to focus on me. And if the chaos is going to happen one day anyway, I want to control it.”

“Are you saying that one day the Demon races will invade Sherden?”

“Of course. Their ultimate goal will never change.”

Evan, who had been through all the scenarios related to Yo-Ma Great War, could affirm. The Demon races wouldn’t be able to endure this disturbance in Sherden without biting. Especially now, Evan must be a delicious prey for the Demons…

“You’re a really crazy man.”

While Evan was thinking about it, Maybell grabbed Evan’s hand, stroked it still, and laughed.

“You took care of yourself, saying you’re weak, and now you’re trying to walk a perilous path.”

“What do you mean, Maybell? If I didn’t have to it myself, I wouldn’t do this.”

If there were many heroes besides Evan who could be more assertive, deal with the Demon races’ conspiracy, and stop the resurrection of the Demon King, he could have just lived without thinking. But what could he do if the world weren’t like that? Even Save, who should’ve led the original scenario, would still be on the floor if Evan hadn’t helped!

“But Master, I worry that you’d be fascinated by the Demon races.”

“The Demon races may be fascinated by me, but not the other way.”

“Oh, my God.”

Maybell smiled at Evan’s words, slightly squeezing his hand.

“I’m sure that’s true. In that sense, I’m going to be fascinated by you, Master…”

“What do you mean?”

Evan normally pushed away Maybell as she pulled his hand and stretched out her lips. However, this time, Evan approached and kissed Maybell, who was not used to such treatment.

“Oh….”

“Reversal attack. It’s effective.”

“No, well…”

Maybell’s face turned red after being kissed by Evan. It wasn’t easy for Evan to lead on Maybell, who always came at him actively. He decided to keep in mind the face of Maybell at this moment, but it didn’t last long because she took out her counterattack.

“You’ve become an adult, too. Oh, I don’t mean it seriously.”

“If that’s what Maybell knows, then everyone knows…”

Evan’s relaxed expression quickly rotted. Maybell smiled again.

“Anyway, you gave the task, so I’ll take care of it without mistake. We’ll be able to pull all the Demon races out of the world and bring them to Sherden. No, that’s not the end. I’ll make sure my words sway them. I’ll put them in one place so that you can clear them, Master.”

“That’s a very reliable statement.”

“You can count on it. I’m sure it’ll happen…so, can I trust you, too?”

“Huh?”

At Maybell’s words, Evan looked up and faced her head-on. Maybell was looking at Evan with an expression as serious as ever.

“Promise me that you won’t be fascinated by the Demon races. You will not be subjected to their mental magic or their charm.”

“I told you I wouldn’t get caught.”

“But I’m bringing the Demon races into Sherden, and if you get hurt by them, I’ll be torn to death.”

“Don’t make a big deal out of this…don’t worry. Because that’s never going to happen.’

“Promise?”

“Yes, I promise.”

Maybell laughed as if she was relieved only after receiving a definite answer from Evan. It was unusual.

“But we’re still at the start. Attracting the Demons will be a little later.”

“Yes, I got it. First, I’ll prepare it in advance.”

“Yes, if this works out, I’ll grant you one wish, so look forward to it.”

Maybell looked playful at Evan’s words.

“Oh, my God, are you going to grant it? If that’s the case, there’s something I’ve been dreaming about for a long time…”

“Yes, that.”

“Oh…”

Maybell stiffened again. She was being pushed by Evan one way or another today. Perhaps it was due to Evan’s excessive adaptation because of the Maybell Effect that spread worldwide.

“Of course, I was going to do it regardless of this, but it’s just the right time. So, you have to be nice, Maybell.”

“Oh, I see.”

Maybell couldn’t speak properly and just nodded her head. She continued to look like that until she left the Knights’ headquarters.

“Okay, so who’s left?”

“I’m anxious that you’re going to be stabbed by someone sooner or later…”

“Forget it.”

The last member of the interview was Eloa. If Maybell and Serpina joined Miriam in playing the evil axis, Eloa should cooperate with Redine to stop those who would bring darkness to the dungeon city! Evan also decided to pay a lot of attention to her because it was likely that she would move with Save’s party

“Hmm, then I’d better keep in touch from now on. I want to evaluate them personally.”

“I’ll tell Louise to do it, and Eloa can treat them like a temporary party of mercenaries. It’ll be quite useful.”

Of course, right now, the Phoenix Guild’s Master, Eloa, would never be satisfied by them, but the pace of their growth couldn’t be underestimated. According to the plan that they set out to meet their level, he might become powerful at a faster pace than playing the game if he did well.

“This is the current plan. Mother Miriam is going to be working here in the outskirts, so I’d like to have the guild members go and do a light reconnaissance first.”

“So, you want us to start by recognizing crime groups and slowly increase the intensity of the collision? That sounds like a real theatrical scenario.”

“You can’t just break down the gang without letting them grow from the beginning. That’s why Eloa’s mission in charge of balancing is important. Of course, I’ll figure it out in advance and let you know the timing.”

In this scenario, Evan was the head coach who interacted with both the crew and the villain teams to specify their specific behavior and timing. The goal was to take things to the final stage without causing much damage to both sides! It was a formidable task as it had to cover all of the massive operational areas that covered both the inside and outside of Sherden. It was out of the frying pan and into the fire.

“Well, you’ve even planned and implemented an unimaginable operation. Master, you have a sexy brain.”

“It’s not. Go away. I’m not doing this for myself. No, don’t come near me.”

Evan had appealed to Eloa through his wealth, power, force, and even intelligence! Evan’s eyes gleamed and forced the approaching woman, who reached a marriageable age, to return with a gasp.

“Picking Eloa as the last partner might’ve been the wrong choice…!”

“That’s why I told you I was afraid you’d be stabbed.”

Anyway, Evan had met all the people he should meet. By the way, he already gave Louise a draft order, but from her point of view, not much had changed compared to what she had done so far, so she nodded.

“Oh…no. There’s still one left.”

“I think all the cast members are here.”

“No, well.”

Evan scratched his cheek with a subtle look. Of course, all the main characters of this scenario had gathered.

However, one important person was left out until now. It was Arisha von Pellati, the original protagonist, who should have helped the main character’s group grow through Yo-Ma Great War 3’s main scenario