The beast tamer exiled from the hero’s party and the cat eared girl from the strongest race meet

Chapter 242 Behind the conspiracy

(TL:By Rafael,valhallatls.blogspot.com)

Rain and the others gave up resisting and were quietly taken away.

In order to prevent escape, they were each placed in separate carriages.

Furthermore, magic restraints were placed on them to suppress their powers.

Not only that, but Lin and Mina also deployed a small barrier with their hands.

It was a cruel measure that continued to drain the target's strength.

Normally, such a thing would not be allowed...

But given that the opponents are the strongest species, its use was permitted.

Rain and the others had no choice but to be transported to the capital.

"Kukuku..."

Arios smiled with an expression that couldn't hide his excitement.

There were still people around.

He tried to contain his joy, but he couldn't suppress everything.

"Ah, that feels so good."

Lin had a satisfied look on her face.

It felt like a long-standing grievance had been cleared.

"Lin, you should choose your words a bit more carefully. We need to behave appropriately for a hero's party."

"I know, but come on, can't I enjoy this a little? They've made fun of us plenty."

Previously, when Rain's and Arios' parties clashed...

Lin had a painful encounter with Tania.

She finally had the chance to settle that score.

It was impossible not to feel happy about it.

Mina also seemed to have her own grievances, and she didn't try to reprimand Lin further.

Unlike Lin, Mina was driven by a strong desire to deliver divine punishment to those who insulted the hero's party.

"Hmph."

Aggus appeared to be emotionless.

With his arms crossed, he leaned against a random tree and watched the situation unfold.

After briefly checking on his companions, Arios moved to the tent.

Alone, he couldn't help but break into laughter.

"Ah... Ahahahaha! What a delightful day!"

He couldn't stop laughing.

How delightful it was.

Arios remembered Rain's face.

The face Rain made when they were captured, when they had no way out and were cornered...

Just remembering it filled him with satisfaction.

"Ah, right. I wanted to see that face. I finally got to see it. Kukuku, what a wonderful day."

Arios gently touched his cheek.

He still remembered the pain when Rain had struck him.

A chosen hero, losing to a mere Beast Tamer...

That humiliation was etched into his soul.

He had released some of his pent-up frustration.

But this wasn't the end.

Rain and the others would face judgment from now on.

He would use all means to take everything away from them.

And in the end...

"Excuse me."

As he indulged in his dark thoughts, a voice interrupted.

It was Monica.

When had she entered?

Arios wondered, but he didn't dwell on it.

He was filled with a sense of accomplishment from finally getting back at Rain, and he didn't care about trivial matters.

"You seem to be in high spirits."

"Well, yeah. I finally got to punish that fool. It's not the end, it's just the beginning... But I've taken the first step. I'm very happy."

"That's good to hear."

"I appreciate it, Monica. It was your idea that helped corner Rain. I want to do something to thank you. What would you like me to do?"

"No need. I'll do anything for you, Arios-sama."

"You're humble. Well, maybe that's one of your virtues."

Arios, with a smile on his face, took out a certain pair of glasses.

He casually rolled them between his fingers...

And then, he put them on.

As he did, his appearance transformed into Rain's.

"The magical item you gave me is excellent. Thanks to this, I was able to discredit Rain."

"The Transference Glasses... They're a first-class magical item that allows you to mimic the appearance of a specific person, aren't they? I thought they might come in handy, so I took them from the royal palace... It seems they've been of use to you, Arios-sama."

"It's a handy tool. Well, the condition that you have to be near the target for 10 minutes while wearing the glasses is a bit of a hassle... But it still served its purpose quite well."

To use its ability, he had to wear the glasses for 10 minutes while being near the target. However, Arios had met this condition by engaging in a simulated battle with Rain.

While this method was somewhat forceful and might raise suspicions...

It was unlikely that anyone had realized the existence of such a magical item.

After transforming into Rain's appearance using the Transference Glasses, Arios headed to the ruins.

He had previously determined the positions of magical surveillance devices...

And then, in the guise of Rain, he mercilessly slaughtered the adventurers.

That was the plan Arios had devised this time.

Not only would Rain have his adventurer credentials revoked, but he would also be judged as a heinous criminal.

In normal circumstances, that would mean the death penalty.

At best, he would be sent to forced labor in a mine.

Just thinking about that future made Arios smile with satisfaction.

"By the way, is there something you need?"

As if remembering, Arios asked Monica.

"Yes. Shall I dispose of those glasses?"

"These? It feels a bit wasteful, but..."

"Leaving them behind would function as evidence leading to Arios-sama. They are excellent magical tools, but if left intact, they could potentially cause problems in the future..."

"Hmm... You have a point. Alright, I'll leave the disposal of these to you."

"Understood."

Arios handed the glasses to Monica.

Monica received the glasses and quietly chanted an incantation.

In response to the sound, the glasses crumbled into dust.

She had activated a self-destruct mechanism that had been set up in advance.

"This should pose no problem. No one will be able to trace it back to you, Arios-sama. Everything will go according to your plan..."

"Thank you, Monica. I'm grateful to have met such a wonderful companion as you. I appreciate this fate."

"Yes. I'm also grateful for the fate that allowed me to meet Arios-sama."

Monica, as if pledging her loyalty to Arios, bowed deeply, lowering her head.

Because of this, Arios couldn't see her expression.

Monica... was smiling.

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Arios, who had been looking pleased, left the tent to attend to his future plans.

Monica, left alone, watched his departing figure...

"Hehe."

She smiled with satisfaction.

"With this, we've managed to eliminate the troublesome individuals. But it's not just that. We've crossed a line that even heroes should not cross. Whether things go smoothly from here or not, it's clear that this could become a fatal problem... Hehe, it's progressing well. All for the sake of Reez-sama..."

TL Note- So according to you guys who is the culprit, is it Reez or our hero/villain Arios?

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