Zenless Zone Zero: I'm a Succubus in Sixth Street

Chapter 77: Chapter 77: Impersonating [Phaethon]



"Mmm, in that case, logically speaking, it should be 58.3333333... Mmph!"

"Uh, are you alright?"

Seeing the girl in front of him suddenly click her tongue, a hint of pain also appearing on her face, it looked like she had bitten her tongue. Wise asked with concern.

"I'm fine. In the Defense Force, an injury of this level is nothing at all. However, the proposals of civilians are sometimes indeed thought-provoking. I'll add one-handed handstand push-ups when I get back."

You really don't have to do that. It was just a joke.

"Speaking of which, how does one do a non-integer number of push-ups?" Wise was quite curious about this point. And it wasn't just him; Belle on the other end of the communication had specifically asked him to find out.

"People who ask such shallow questions in the Defense Force will have their punishment doubled. However, managing civilians is not my responsibility, nor is it the purpose of my visit."

The girl paused for a moment here. And when Wise heard this, he couldn't help but think, Could it be that she deliberately left it at 0.5 so that she could double the punishment?

And at this moment, the girl also continued, "Since you are the Rope-master introduced by 'Shepherd,' then please remember, this conversation tonight never happened. You have never seen me. What I am about to say next is an absolute top-secret matter. You can call me No. 11."

[Current Favorability Target:]

Name: No. 11

Gender: Female

Charm: 94 (PS: This charm value is based on the author's own preferences, so it may not be accurate.)

Defining Traits: A straightforward personality, a girl who views military regulations as her life. Also comes with a little bit of chuunibyou.

Hobby: Likes spicy food, cute kittens, and sci-fi novels.

Current State: Calm, good

Current Favorability Towards Host: 20

Evaluation: Appears cold and serious, but is actually a girl who will make some jokes. If you accidentally get her to agree to do one thing for you, then as long as it doesn't cross her bottom line (please refer to the description in her traits), she will do anything.

Inner Thoughts: What an interesting man. And he seems to give me a sense of crisis. He's not just a pretty face.

Seeing the description given by the system, Wise was even more certain. This girl named No. 11 not only had a similar appearance to Anby, but even her personality had many similarities.

"Hm? You seem to be a bit distracted. Are you thinking about how to introduce yourself? There's no need for that. Shepherd has already told me all your information."

Hearing this, the siblings were also interested. They also really wanted to know how Shepherd had fabricated a seamless fake identity. However, after listening to No. 11's introduction, both of them couldn't help but fall silent.

An exile from the south? And the title 'Hermit of the Crimson Eye'? They didn't even know how to complain about it! And she actually believed such a completely tasteless name. But since things had come to this, Wise had no way to deny it.

"N-no... that's right. That is my name."

"Mmm. To make a long story short, my commission is very simple. It is to 'catch a mole'."

Afterward, No. 11 explained the general content of the commission to Wise. They had identified a spy from a nearby rebel force who had infiltrated the military, and she was to pretend to betray the Defense Force according to plan. Although the other party did not yet trust No. 11, at least the plan was proceeding smoothly. Also, she had learned that this rebel was a particular admirer of a certain Rope-master in the industry. As long as she could find that Rope-master to assist, the other party was willing to immediately proceed to the next step, allowing No. 11 to participate in his secret mission and introducing her to his superiors.

As for who that was, there was no need to say more...

"And this is the specific requirement of my commission—I need you to pretend to be that Rope-master and help me complete the spy's instructions. Can you do it, 「Envoy of the Scarlet Wing」?"

Uh, I don't think that was the title just now, was it?

Wise complained silently in his heart, but he seemed to have an answer as to which Rope-master he had to impersonate. So he tentatively said, "Let me guess. The Rope-master I have to impersonate couldn't be [Phaethon], could it?"

"Hm? Your Excellency is truly unparalleled in wisdom to have guessed so easily. It is indeed that legendary Rope-master. I have heard of his great name even though I know little about civilians."

[Ding! No. 11's favorability has increased by 5 points. Current favorability: 25. 100 Emotion Value obtained.]

Setting aside the increase in No. 11's favorability for a moment, Belle and Fairy on the other side were already in conversation.

"This is really a challenge we've never received before..."

[Affirmative. Impersonating [Phaethon] is indeed a mission that [Phaethon] has never accepted. Searching the entire web for 'I'm impersonating myself,' returning results: three. 'I'm selling myself,' 'I'm hitting myself,' 'I'm killing...']

"That's enough, Fairy. You don't have to continue." Belle promptly stopped Fairy at this time. After all, if the other party continued to speak, they might not pass the censorship review.

"How about it, 「Strategist of the Scarlet Horn」? Would this mission be very troublesome for you?"

Hearing No. 11's title for him, Wise really couldn't take it anymore. Why is it getting weirder and weirder?

"Miss No. 11, do you... actually remember my name?"

Who knew that No. 11 would ignore Wise's question and continue to speak on her own. "It's no wonder. Even if Your Excellency has outstanding abilities, you are, after all, impersonating that legendary Rope-master, Phaethon. It's normal to feel a lot of pressure. However, since [Shepherd] has guaranteed with the reputation of his career that you can do it, I am willing to believe that you will not let me, the New Eridu Defense Force, or the entire New Eridu down. Relax."

When she said the first part, everything was still very normal. He had thought that No. 11 would say some comforting words next, but who would have thought that it would put even more pressure on him. Such a weighty statement, yet No. 11 said it so lightly. If a normal person heard this, they would probably already be trembling with nervousness.

However, Wise felt fine about this, except that he was very concerned about her relationship with Anby. Just like the secret code 'Flame' and 'Thunder' from before. Thinking that the weapon Anby used was electric-elemented, and the No. 11 in front of him looked very much like she would wield a fire sword.

Never mind, let's not talk about this first. After learning that No. 11 had posted the commission on the Rope-Net, she also let him go back to confirm the commission first and to prepare before setting out. And when Wise went back, in order not to expose that he lived in the video store, he couldn't use the back door and could only specially go around to the front door to go home.

No. 11 and Anby...

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