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Chapter 86: Ryuunosuke - Ep. 1

<City of Kaemos - Japan Trading Company Branch>

In the President's Office

"Ryuunosuke-sama, the meeting with the group of heroes that you requested from the lord has been scheduled for tomorrow morning."

"Understood. You should attend as planned. Keep your skill, 'Truth Eye,' activated at all times."

"Yes, as you command."

Ten days ago, a self-proclaimed hero suddenly appeared in the city of Kaemos. I, who was in the capital, quickly headed to Kaemos. Just when I thought that everything was going according to plan and that the final stages of the project were approaching, I received this news.

The members of the United Council have been like puppets under the influence of my skills for quite some time now. However, for some reason, my skills didn't work on that dragon guy and the fish woman... How convenient it is that both of them seem to be considering resigning as council members.

Since coming to this other world, I have been amazed at how smoothly everything has been going. It feels like my every move is going according to plan, and recently, luck has been on my side. I wonder if it was a sign of my good fortune that I happened to be in front of the church on the first day of the transfer.

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"What just happened? Weren't you in the convenience store just a moment ago? What the hell is going on?"

I was forced to give up my day off and was taking a break in my car, reclining the seat and playing with my smartphone in front of a convenience store near my place of business.

Just as I was about to go to the convenience store restroom, as soon as I opened the car door, everything suddenly turned white. The next moment, I found myself sitting in a place I had never seen before.

"No car, no convenience store. This place definitely isn't Japan..."

In front of me spread a medieval-style townscape. There were no paved roads, and the buildings had a certain charm to them. Horse-drawn carriages were passing through the main street, and people with animal ears were coming and going.

"Medieval with beastmen... This is definitely an isekai, huh? I've read so many light novels about fantasy worlds like this."

I had often fantasized about going to another world and being overpowered. But to actually end up in a world like this... I couldn't believe it.

"Wait! I should check my status! I need to confirm my abilities and skills!"

When it comes to being transferred to another world, it's customary to receive special skills and blessings. Thinking that way, I immediately entered a back alley and tried everything I could think of.

...But in the end, I couldn't figure out anything.

At that moment, I overheard a conversation between some beastmen who seemed to have come out of a church-like place. They mentioned that you could check your status at the church, and it was even free.

"This is it!" I thought, and I rushed into the church, asking a nun-like woman in the chapel for help.

"Oh, it's rare to see a human here. - Of course, it can be used by anyone, regardless of their race. Is this your first time praying?"

"Yes, umm... I just need to pray to this statue of the goddess, right? And then I tell you the results?"

"Yes, that's how it works. By the way, I have the skill 'Truth Eye,' so it's not suitable to make false declarations in front of me."

It seemed that they had a system in the church where they managed everyone's information in exchange for allowing free status checks. With this, it was confirmed that skills and statuses exist in this world.

Anyway, I couldn't move forward without knowing my own abilities. Thinking that, I offered a prayer.

Then... my status appeared in my mind.

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Ryuunosuke Lv. 1

Occupation: Swindler

Skill: Mental Manipulation Lv. 1 (0/3)

Interferes with the minds of others and brings them under control.

Unable to interfere with beings of higher rank than oneself.

Impossible to force self-harm.

Impossible to hinder self-defense capabilities.

<Activation Conditions>

1. Visual contact with the target.

2. Physical contact with the target.

3. Pronouncing the target's name.

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What the...? When I thought I had been transferred to another world, I ended up becoming a swindler.

(Why is that? When I was in Japan, I had a legitimate sales job. Sure, I slacked off from time to time... but I've never done anything close to fraud. Why?)

I initially thought about such things, but as soon as I saw the details of the skill, I quickly changed my mindset.

(Somehow, despite the complicated restrictions, this basically means I can brainwash people, right? This is an overpowered skill!)

Brainwashing abilities, like theft and copying abilities, are considered cheat skills. I kept thinking, "With this, I can be unrivaled in this world." And while I was consumed by such thoughts...

"It seems you have finished praying."

(Damn it... I can't lie to this woman. If she finds out that I'm a swindler, let alone having a brainwashing skill, it would be dangerous...)

"Ah, thank you for your help. Sorry for not introducing myself earlier. I am... Ryuunosuke, and if it's alright with you, may I know your name?"

In this situation, I had no choice but to test the skill on this woman. Thinking so, I shook hands with her, calling her name as a gesture of gratitude.

At that moment, I felt a sensation that I had "subdued this woman" surge within me. It felt like our paths had connected. I didn't fully understand it, but I was confident that it had succeeded.

"Oh, Miss Misery, from now on, you must obey everything I say. Work diligently for my sake, understand?"

"Yes, Ryuunosuke-sama, I understand."

(Great, it's working! It's definitely having an effect!)

"Well then, for now, my occupation will be 'Merchant.' As for the skill... let's go with 'Charisma.'"

"Charisma? I've never heard of such a skill... By the way, what do you mean by occupation?"

According to Misery, the residents here don't have the occupation category in their statuses. Perhaps it's a characteristic that only I, as someone who was transferred, possess.

"Too troublesome... Let's just register as a merchant for now. Charisma will be a skill that signifies the ability to lead people."

"Understood, Ryuunosuke-sama. I will follow your lead."

More importantly...

"Until what extent will the person I've subjugated obey my commands?" That's what I need to test first. I immediately started giving various instructions based on my desires...

To be honest, it was "regrettable."

The desired "exciting" development was a complete failure. While they would listen to some extent, direct actions were entirely ineffective. They weren't completely under my control, and they would resist. They denied self-harm and protected themselves even when I pretended to hit them.

However, they would obey normal instructions and commands, so they could be useful pawns.

(With this, a brainwashed harem seems impossible...)

While thinking such things, I caught sight of Japanese people coming to the church here and there. They must have gathered information somewhere. The faces of those who came were filled with anticipation.

(Apart from me, there were others who came to this world.)

It was revealed a few days later that there were not just a few, but over a thousand people who were transferred to this world. The majority of them were gathered and protected at the city's training grounds.

I took refuge in the church with Misery's help, so I was unharmed. However, it seems that some Japanese people were killed on the spot.

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After that, I gradually subjugated influential people in the city without raising suspicion. At first, I could only subjugate three people, but as my skill level increased, the limit also increased, so it didn't pose a problem.

While I was worried about when my mental manipulation would be discovered, I didn't lay a hand on the lord. However, I successfully subjugated the influential president of the trading company in the city and established the "Japan Trading Company."

With the help of skilled Japanese individuals whom I subjugated, the company's growth was remarkable. Since all the Japanese people were taken to the church to have their statuses checked, it was easy to sort them out by having Misery report to me.

Under the influence of the Japan Trading Company's promotion, many struggling businesses in the city declined, but I didn't care about such things. Most of the influential figures in the city were under my control, and I expanded my power steadily, eventually advancing to the capital, Bistoria.

My skill level has also reached 4, allowing me to subjugate up to 100 people. I established branch offices not only in the capital but also in the five major cities. Of course, the branch managers there are already under my control, and I have fortified my position with key employees.

And finally, I managed to subjugate the members of the United Council and became a member myself. In just half a year, I have climbed this far, proving my exceptional talent.

(Next, I'll take away the right to enslave Japanese slaves from the dragons.)

Conveniently, it seems that the dragon himself is retiring as the chairman. I'll choose a suitable successor and transfer the ownership of the enslavement rights from the dragon to me. It's as simple as that.

The special collars created by the council have a powerful enslavement effect. They're almost like a blank check, and the wearer cannot disobey their master's orders.

When I first arrived, I couldn't fully embrace it because of my ethical values from Japan, but if it's a system that is recognized as legitimate in this world, then it's a different story.

With money and power, I can buy as many slaves as I want. But it's only fitting that I handle Japanese slaves, especially those who possess valuable occupations and skills.

(There might even be some women who suit my taste.)

"Well then, tomorrow is the day. I will assimilate the heroes, and if that's not possible, I will weaken their power. These newly appeared heroes are no match for me."

"There is no one in the Beastman Territory who would oppose Ryuunosuke-sama."

"That's that, and this is this."

"We've come to this other world after all. Let's enjoy it to our heart's content!"

As I eagerly awaited tomorrow's meeting, my rise to power in this new life continued.

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