The Evil Scientist is Too Competent

Chapter 134




A long nerve-wracking exploration between each other continued.

An unfathomable amount of time passed, and the Divine Spirit finally spoke first.

─”So, you have a request for me, huh?”

The Divine Spirit regarded Eight as if he were a mere bug, and upon witnessing this, Eight hesitated for a moment before beaming a friendly smile and bowing slightly.

“Pleasure to meet you, Divine Spirit. I’ve certainly heard of your esteemed name.”

─”You’ve heard my name?”

“Yes! They say there’s a miraculous being that makes the impossible possible. Just from your appearance alone, I can tell that’s absolutely true.”

─”Hmm, a knowledgeable little one, I see.”

“It’s truly a honor to see you in the flesh. I can hardly dare to ask for a favor…”

Hearing this, the Divine Spirit flicked its long tail and spoke again.

─”No need to worry. Go ahead and ask. Whatever your desire is, I shall fulfill it.”

“How….”

─”Don’t make me repeat myself.”

“Well then, if you wouldn’t mind….”

As he uttered his fabricated wish, Eight realized that the Divine Spirit was unaware of its true identity. Of course, it wouldn’t know that he was affiliated with Evilus or that someone from Evilus had taunted the Divine Spirit.

The serpent head before him was oblivious, after all.

Eight glanced back at the Divine Spirit—specifically, its entire body, which was as white as snow.

‘The only information this thing could possibly glean is that there’s someone who can defend against Evilus and counterattack.’

Meanwhile, his encounter with Liu Boss was both sudden and without any trace of her having contacted the Divine Spirit.

In other words, it meant the Divine Spirit didn’t even know it was part of Evilus. Of course, if it realized he was from Evilus, who knew what actions it might take…

He covertly glanced at Liu Boss. She seemed unusually anxious, fidgeting in her seat.

‘No way she would spill anything.’

Her company was currently wobbling due to her retaliatory actions. Would she reveal her identity as a new source of funding and risk being killed? Anyone with such short-sightedness, no matter how talented, could never build a large corporation.

Eight was convinced that she wasn’t that foolish.

“…That’s all.”

─”Quite a tricky situation, indeed. But it’s not impossible. Present the sacrifice.”

“Thank you, Divine Spirit.”

After what felt like a business consultation concluded, Eight smiled at the Divine Spirit, waiting for its offering.

“I have no doubt of success. I shall return to pay my respects to you, Divine Spirit.”

─”It’s been a while since an adorable human has come to visit.”

Of course.

There was no reason for me to do anything beneficial for these beings.

Bowling his head at the Divine Spirit, Eight left the building.

‘What? You mean you won’t accept the money if it actually doesn’t work?’

Until now, he had maintained an unbreakable shield.

But—

That was no longer the case.

*Beep!*

[─Operation ‘Lehman Brothers’ is now in effect.]

Issuing commands to the Artificial Intelligence, Eight beamed as he returned to City E.

* * *

“Perfect…!”

Having successfully secured an investment of 10 billion dollars, Liu Boss clenched her hands in a victorious pose. With this, she could sort out the financial crisis that had choked her company.

Of course, this was all based on the assumption that the investment would succeed, but knowing the power of the Divine Spirit, she realized it absolutely would not fail.

‘Things are a bit odd nowadays, but there’s no need to doubt the Divine Spirit’s power…’

With that thought, Liu Boss began to gather information on how much initial capital her company could muster. The need for a new Secret Laboratory sprang to mind, as did the bribes needed to silence the media, and there were many places where money was rapidly flowing out. But somehow, the totals began to add up to a decent amount for investment.

She personally invested the collected funds into the location Eight had mentioned for his investment. This marked the third venture of the company, which she had not even mentioned to Eight.

It was clear that the business would succeed as if written in the stars. And perhaps, adding a little of their own funds for pocket money wasn’t a problem at all! They weren’t hindering anyone, merely aiding in someone else’s success.

‘Good timing.’

Liu Boss threw in every last cent of company funds into the investment, and on top of that, added her own pocket money as well. This was for the purpose of earning some personal spending money. Compared to the investment or company funds, it was a laughable amount that wouldn’t raise any suspicions.

Haha—she unconsciously chuckled before quickly vanishing the smile and concentrating on work. Unsurprisingly, Eight was still launching attacks on City S and the Spiritual Center, resulting in a series of chaotic days.

It was perhaps natural that she would completely forget about the investment.

─Where did that cute little fellow go again?

“Hmm?”

─That male who asked for the investment. He said he would return if successful, but you’re joking, right? Did he lie to me?

Upon hearing the Divine Spirit’s words, Liu Boss finally recalled Eight and their investment, promptly declaring she’d look into it as she cautiously exited the room with the altar.

Just a minute after searching the internet, Liu Boss found herself shrieking instinctively.

“What, what is this—!”

“─B-Boss!? What’s happening!?”

Startled by her sudden scream, employees rushed into her office. Liu Boss waved her hands dismissively, brushing them off with a flimsy excuse about merely being startled by a bug.

Thanks to that, now she would be known as a charismatic female boss who also had a cute fear of bugs, but there was no time to care about that.

“Th-this can’t be happening. What the…?”

The investments Eight had declared.

And all the stocks into which she had dumped both company funds and personal money.

All had plummeted below the lower limit.

“Crash? A crash? Why is everything blue? Huh? Was I a colorblind person all along…?”

It’s remarkably easy for one to be shaken by an incomprehensible phenomenon. Liu Boss picked up her trembling phone and dialed the number from the business card she had received earlier.

Using the business card from Raemon that Eight had given her.

Not long after, she got a response from the other side.

[Hmm? Liu Boss?]

“W-What have you done? What did you do?”

[What do you mean?]

“Why on earth has everything failed?!”

[Ah, you mean that?]

Hearing Liu Boss, Eight chuckled, turning the interrogation back on her.

[I actually want to ask you. Did you pray properly?]

“What…?”

[You said there was absolutely no way it could fail. Well, I took that at face value and didn’t worry too much. And now, look what’s happening.]

Eight’s tone was chillingly calm. It was hard to believe he had just lost billions of dollars. When considering that she was teetering on the brink of a financial disaster, it was hard to believe it was the same situation.

In that moment, Liu Boss instinctively realized. That jerk hadn’t lost a dime.

“You… you… you scammed me. You tricked me.”

[Scammed? What are you talking about?]

“You knew this investment wouldn’t work! Didn’t you?!”

[You keep spouting nonsense… Isn’t the Divine Spirit supposed to be able to do anything? If that’s the case, why would I hire you at such a high cost?]

“No matter how you did it… you’ve found a way to escape the Divine Spirit’s power!”

At those words, Eight couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

He just couldn’t contain it.

[So what are you going to do about it?]

“…Refund me. My money.”

[Refund you? You didn’t follow my investment decisions, did you? Oh dear. What a scandal it would be if they found out!]

“Refund me!”

[Isn’t the investment entirely your own choice? Well then, I’ll be hanging up. I have important business to attend to.]

*Click.*

As Liu Boss shook in anger from the disconnection, she rushed to report to the Divine Spirit. The bold-faced liar from before had duped the Divine Spirit into not investing at all and mocked her over the phone.

Upon hearing this report, the Divine Spirit sighed and spoke.

─”Such a cute little thing… tsk.”

As it clicked its tongue, the Divine Spirit closed its eyes, realizing for some reason that its powers were not working. This sensation was oddly familiar.

Yes. It felt reminiscent of that mysterious being from the time it attacked Evilus. The thing that repelled its abilities and countered its attacks…

Only then did the Divine Spirit finally grasp the whole truth as it trembled with rage.

─“…You little brat. How dare you mock me?”

A moment later, the Divine Spirit let out a mighty roar.

However—nothing happened.


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