Slurp bread.
He is the son of the older brother of the current Queen, Laevateinn III.
Age: 33.
No criminal history.
Married, no children.
Occupation: Royal School teacher. Position: Head of Year.
Now in his eighth year of service, he has achieved a decent position and seems to be well on the way to promotion.
His ideology leans towards elitism, which places the aristocracy above all else, and he brings this to his workplace, which causes problems.
In particular, in his privately founded Suppan Seminar, he selects only aristocratic students who meet his tastes and gives special marks to students who belong to it, thus engaging in blatant discrimination that has earned him a warning from the school's higher-ups.
However, due to his status as a member of the royal family, he has never been subject to any punishment, and is currently treated as a nuisance at the Royal School...
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"...You've really done a good job researching this...!?"
After reading the report Dark-chan handed me, I exclaimed in admiration.
"I did ask you to investigate that idiot teacher in as much detail as possible, but this is more detailed than I expected...!?"
"It is my master's order."
Dark-chan said this with the friendliness of a dog retrieving a ball that had been thrown.
"As an assassin, I have to kill my target without fail, so I thoroughly research their behavioral patterns! My past experience came in handy!"
Ah, really...?
I think it's good that this kind of technology is being used to benefit society rather than for murder.
"By the way, Master...?!"
"what do you want?"
At some point, Dark-chan started calling me "Master."
"Is this really all the mission you have given me?"
"What do you mean?"
"There must be another suspect. Resper, the commander of the Eighth Knights."
That guy.
This time, we asked Dark-chan to only investigate Suppapan, and refrained from investigating anything else.
I haven't touched Resper at all.
"If my master gives me an order, I will not hesitate to investigate anyone, no matter how many there are. Besides, doesn't my master suspect Resper?"
"You know a lot."
Or rather, the suspiciousness of the bare buns was too obvious.
It's highly likely that this type of villain is a complete idiot who makes even fatal mistakes without a second thought, but even so, if Suppapan is the culprit, the modus operandi is far too sloppy.
It's as if an arrow is pointing you in the direction of "This person is the culprit."
There's an uncomfortable feeling of being played with in the palm of one's hand, and I just can't get over the theory that Suppapan is the mastermind.
"If Suppan isn't the culprit, then the only suspicious person is the other potential successor, Lesper! His investigation is of utmost importance!"
"No, we're not at that stage yet."
Because I suspect he is the real mastermind, I must be very careful about confronting him.
What if Resper is really the real culprit and is hatching a multi-layered conspiracy to divert the investigation's attention to Suppapan?
He must be preparing himself so that suspicion will not be aroused upon him.
"If there's a trap prepared, Dark-chan will be in danger. So let's not get involved."
"Master...! Are you worried about me...?!"
Dark seemed to be in a special mood.
"And in order to get a hold of Resper, I want to continue my research into Suppan."
"? Why?"
If we assume that Resper is the real mastermind and wants to pin the blame on his rival, Suppapan, then suspecting Suppapan would get him where he wants.
"For him, framing others is not his ultimate goal. But if his plan goes well, he'll get carried away and make his next move."
"That's when we'll try to grab you by the tail!"
Also, I think it would be a good idea to do some research on Suppapan to support my theory.
If it's confirmed that he's innocent, suspicions about Resper will only deepen.
"So, let's start by solidifying it little by little, starting from the easy-to-understand parts."
"Yes."
Investigation is not about finding one winning card among the face-down cards, but about confirming that the other 99 cards are losing cards.
What's important is steady accumulation.
"So we're going to continue our investigation into Suppan, have you noticed anything, Dark-chan?"
I left the specific details entirely to this excellent investigator.
"As you guessed, master, this man is Shiro."
"What makes you think that?"
"I followed this man day and night, and his basic life cycle was to go to school, work as a teacher, socialize a little after work, and then go home. It seemed to repeat this cycle. There was no indication that he had come into contact with dangerous groups like the Neo-Assassin's Guild."
I see.
It was a group of professional assassins who nearly harmed the Queen.
Even if Suppapan is the client, it seems like a request would be impossible without any contact.
"But right after the crime was committed? So you're cutting off contact for safety reasons?"
"Still, I can say with certainty that that man has no ties to any organization. Have you forgotten, master? I was originally employed by the Neo Assassin's Guild."
He betrayed me incredibly easily, though.
"That's why I understand. The smell of decay always hangs over those who get involved with that underground organization and make even the slightest profit. The fear of a coward who has committed a crime but has not soiled his hands always clings to his behavior."
"And that's not available in Suppan?"
"yes"
I see.
By the way, Dark, who was a low-ranking member of the Assassin's Guild, has he ever met the client in person?
"Not at all!"
How much of this story can I believe?
In the first place, if the perpetrator, Dark, had seen the client's face, this investigation would have been completely unnecessary!
"We need to continue the investigation to confirm these speculations."
"I agree"
"To that end, there is one thing I would like to ask of you, master."
"What is it?"
In fact, I've been letting Dark do all the work up until this point and I haven't done anything.
If I don't do my best here, there's no telling what the Queen might say to me later.
"What do you want? I'll do anything. Please give me your orders, Chief?"
"No, you are my master. But there is one place in Suppan's life cycle that I cannot step into...!"
law.
Where is that?
"It's a high-end bar in the royal capital's entertainment district, but it's geared towards men, so as a woman, I'd feel out of place there. If I let anyone know I was there, they wouldn't tail me or anything."
That's where I come in!
My man!?
"The subject dine at the same establishment four out of seven days."
"Almost every day!"
"Given the type of store, it's highly likely that secret discussions are taking place within. If there is any contact with the Neo Assassin's Guild, this is the best candidate."
Drinking parties are about secrets!
surely!
Very well, I'll disguise myself as a customer, infiltrate and keep an eye on Suppapan's movements!
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So I decided to check it out, this is a high-end bar where Suppapan is a regular.
I've also made sure to dress neatly so as not to arouse suspicion, and today I'm dressed like a proper gentleman.
After successfully passing the check at the entrance, I entered the store.
This kind of thing happens in high-end stores, so it's difficult.
Yes, this is a high-end store.
As expected, it's a high-class place as it is frequented by important people.
Upon entering the store, you'll see a dimly lit interior with numerous tables and sofas lined up.
The old man sitting on the sofa.
The woman sitting next to him.
Old man, old man, old man, old man, old man, old man, old man, old man, old man.
That's the seating arrangement.
Moreover, the women did not seem like customers, but rather like they were employees entertaining customers.
That is, a hostess.
A place where you can drink alcohol accompanied by a hostess.
Then here it is...!
"Cabaret club?!"
Who knew there were cabaret clubs in another world?
In the confusion, the old man puts his arm around the hostess's shoulder, and when she scolds him, he orders a drink to cover it up!
Expensive alcohol!
A total cabaret club!!
No, I've never been to a cabaret club in my previous world either, so I don't know what it's like.
I think this is probably what a cabaret club is like.
I ended up wandering into a place like this and it was my first time at a cabaret club.
I was curled up like a cat that had just moved to a new house...
"It's Lisa. Nice to meet you."
Here it comes!!!
There was a hostess sitting next to me!
Of course people will come, it's that kind of store!
The hostess lady who arrived was not dressed in any gaudy way at all...!
He looked pretty normal.
Well, it's a different world, so there aren't a ton of different clothing materials or makeup options!
"Oh, what's the matter, big brother? Are you nervous?"
"S-s-s-sorry! This is my first time in a restaurant like this, and I'm not used to it!"
"Oh, is this your first time? You're so young, if you learn to play in places like this, I'm worried about your future."
The hostess was a quiet woman with long black hair that looked rather unsophisticated and her clothes were plain and modest.
"The prices at our store are pretty high, is that okay? Just one bottle will cost a fair amount...!"
"It's okay! I have money!"
I have been entrusted with quite a bit of money from the Queen in the name of "investigation expenses"!
You can even open a bottle of Dom Perignon!
"You're so rich even though you're young. I wonder if you're a rich kid from somewhere? I'm so jealous, you get to have fun in places like this from such an early age."
"Um, this is my first time, so I don't even know what this kind of place is...! If you don't mind, could you please teach me?"
A guide to conquering the sex industry, part 1.
Even if you try to hide your lack of experience and act tough, you will likely end up embarrassed later on, so this is not something you should do.
Cabaret clubs are not sex establishments.
"Oh really? Then I'll give you a lecture on the etiquette of a high-class royal bar."
A high-end bar in the style of a royal capital.
Does the word "cabaret club" not exist here?
"This is a place where gentlemen gather. They enjoy first-class food, first-class liquor, and a wonderful time surrounded by first-class furnishings. You can think of us hostesses as just an extra to help out."
no.
I think the older sister is definitely the main character.
"So unlike a brothel, this isn't a place to enjoy women. So there are a lot of things we don't allow, but please bear with us, okay?"
"NG... What is an example?"
"Well, for example, touching like this..."
Saying this, the hostess took my hand and brought it to her chest.
"Whaaaaat?!"
"Because you're cute, this is a one-time offer. You can't do it again."
The feeling of her breasts through clothes is so sweet!
Amazing cabaret club hostesses! It seems like a place just for chatting, but they're so bold!
"And of course kissing or taking off their clothes is also a no-no."
"How about sticking your dick in a pussy?"
"Of course it's no good, right?"
That's right.
Why did you think it was a good idea?
"But that's just the store's rules, and it doesn't matter once you go outside. There is a system in place that allows you to come after the store closes, but bad kids will try to use that as bait to get you to order a lot, so be careful."
"yes!"
It's deep...!
Is it because of these negotiations that dads around the world are so into cabaret clubs...?
...Yeah.
What am I here for?