I arrived at Weaverpool Territory. This time, I was lucky enough to meet the Lord.

Their presence is just like the travelling theatre people. I can’t meet them, even though we’re in the same country.

In the reception room, with the Guard Captain present, I was able to converse with the Lord of Weaverpool.

The Guard Captain was glaring at me, as if to see what nonsense I would spout.

’Always just putting on airs.’

I looked at the Lord of Weaverpool. My first impression was that he seemed kind and benevolent.

"I apologize for before. I was too busy... I couldn’t pay attention. It was my regrettable oversight."

I just smiled.

’I’m not so foolish as to be deceived by appearances. Of course, being betrayed by a beautiful and glamorous woman would be quite exciting, though.’

I cleared my throat and spoke.

"Lord, if I may be so bold, isn’t there a talent perfectly suited for the current situation right before your eyes?"

"Are you referring to yourself? Lady Ravenscoft did praise you highly."

I felt grateful to Fiora anew. If she hadn’t paved the way, it would have been even harder for me to meet the Lord.

After all, compared to a noble, I was just a new Hero.

"Currently, various parts of the territory are suffering due to cultists. The problem is their corpses. We cannot keep burying corpses in one place indefinitely."

"If we must excise the infected part of the territory, then there’s no choice."

"Do you believe crops can grow and water can be absorbed from land where such bodies are buried?"

The Lord wasn’t entirely foolish, as he fell silent for a moment, lost in thought. Was he acting too?

Perhaps he didn’t care what happened to the territory. He was the kind of bastard who would pull such stunts behind the scenes.

"Then do you have a solution?"

Finally, he seemed willing to listen to me. The bastard.

I took out a mouse from my subspace. I had caught it before coming here.

"What?"

"I possess this power."

I drew my sword. The Guard Captain immediately drew his spear and took an attacking stance.

Regardless, I stabbed the mouse to death. The mouse died without even a squeak. Soon, it turned into light and vanished.

Both the Lord and the Guard Captain were astonished.

"The corpse... disappeared?!"

"Did he move it? Magic?!"

Sreureung, thwack!

I deliberately returned the sword to its scabbard with force and said.

"Please include me in the Extermination Squad for Those Who Recite Sins Cult."

"You...?"

"Those killed by me turn into light and vanish. If you wish, corpse disposal is also possible."

This was the basis for why the Lord might need me.

When something is exterminated or eliminated, by-products inevitably remain.

Among them, corpses were undoubtedly a vector for disease.

Furthermore, they weren’t good for the city’s aesthetics. But I had the means to eliminate them.

"...Didn’t you say you came to make an appearance?"

"Do I only make an appearance with words? I can show it through action."

The Lord smiled, as if intrigued. But he was still half in doubt.

A Hero he had never seen before, and a young-looking one at that, saying such things—as a noble, he must have been dumbfounded.

"Given Lady Ravenscoft’s words, and since you are a legitimate Hero, I will trust you. Guard Captain, I leave it to you."

"Yes."

"Have the Ravenscoft Hero join the Extermination Squad. Let’s see what he can do."

"I will live up to your trust!"

I bowed and followed the Guard Captain out of the mansion. In truth, it was laughable.

’He still doesn’t seem to trust me. But he will. And once he trusts me, I’ll get closer to him and exploit his weaknesses.’

And as a bonus, I’ll take everything from him. Because I’m a Debauched Hero.

I followed the Guard Captain forward. I could already see the Extermination Squad lined up.

"Alright, we will proceed straight from the central plaza of the territory to the southeast. This time, let’s exterminate the cultists and restore public order!"

"Waaahhh!"

I went with the Extermination Squad to where the cultists were. The battle began.

And a quest appeared as well.

『Side Quest - Lucian!』

◆Lucian, shuuuuuuuuuu!

-Objective: Play the biggest role in the Extermination of Those Who Recite Sins Cult.

-Reward: Random Noble Item x1

I summoned Lyn and galloped. The cultists formed a defensive formation, but it was no Tower Shield; mere doors wouldn’t stand a chance.

[Enemy Defeated!]

[Acquired 3000 Collector Points (CP)!]

I moved freely, thrashing Those Who Recite Sins Cult. The soldiers of the Extermination Squad were astonished as they watched me.

"Huh, where did that horse come from?"

"Did he tune the horse? Fucking amazing, bastard."

"Sparks are flying! And it’s fast!"

I instantly drew attention. But this wasn’t enough.

The cultists united.

"We are Those Who Recite Sins!"

"We will speak of your sins!"

"Be grateful! If the Great Being descends, all of you will go to hell according to your sins!"

The bastards united and approached, gripping bamboo spears.

Ah, bamboo spears. An equalizing weapon.

But they were no match for my Lyn. I instructed Lyn.

"Lyn, run at full speed. It’s okay."

Kihhihihing!

Lyn neighed as if pleased, then transformed her entire body into sparks and charged.

She trampled the members of Those Who Recite Sins Cult at a speed far exceeding supersonic.

There was no need for the Extermination Squad soldiers to step in. It was over as soon as they died or I stabbed the dead bodies with my sword.

As I dealt with the bastards, I accumulated a fair amount of points.

Watching the cultists turn into light and vanish every time they were struck by my sword, the soldiers laughed in utter disbelief.

"What is that sword?"

"He’s a Hero, right? Is that his ability?"

"There was a reason why such a cute kid became a Hero... I’m jealous."

Today, I properly made my mark in Weaverpool Territory. As the Hero I am.