111-Episode 8: The Assassin Dances




 The Count of Flantrude's tour of the royal capital was very good.
 He knows all the advantages of the capital, talks well and is attentive.
 His manners are stylish.
 He is indeed a nobleman.

The type to be popular with the ladies. However, the problem is that there is an underlying sense of electability that hides underneath.
 A common aristocratic supremacist.
 His notoriety in aristocratic society keeps aristocratic women from approaching him, and he doesn't touch ordinary women out of pride.
 That's why he is lonely and hungry for praise.
 Very easy to do.
 He can get into all the crevices of his mind.

'Lou, do you like King's Landing?'
It's a very nice place. I'd love to live there one day.
So you want to come to me?
That's pretty good.

While speaking in a ducking tone, his cheeks are dyed and he looks at her with longing.
 Because she understands that this kind of gesture tugs at this man's heartstrings.
 Then they gently look at each other, hand in hand.

'Lou is a lovely woman. It was supposed to be a joke, but I think I'm getting serious.'
'Well, I knew you weren't serious. Count de Flandrud is awful.

We laugh at each other a little, embarrassed.
 The air is like a first-time girl's cartoon.
 When I felt their eyes on me and turned towards them, I saw that Tart and Dia's eyes were cold.
 .........It's not that I don't like doing this either, so it's not good to have them look at me like that.
 And so, the carriage headed directly to Count Flantrude's mansion.



I was surprised about the Count of Flandrud's house.
 As expected of a former prestigious family.
 There aren't many mansions as good as this one, even in the royal capital.
 There are plenty of houses that cost money, but they have the weight of history and a polished sense of style.
 It is the last remaining property of the Countess of Flantrude. If the Count of Flandrud hadn't killed his father and rebuilt it by any means necessary, the house would have been in the hands of the people long ago.

Compliments of the mansion.

This is his, his pride as a Frantrude, and to praise the place is tantamount to praising him.

'This mansion is the very history of the Countess of Flantrude. I will protect it at all costs. No matter who points the finger at me.''

He was so buoyed by my entertainment that his true feelings leaked out.
 I suppose he's planning to testify falsely against me in order to protect the house.

You're not going to be able to get away with it. What do you mean by that?
''........Haha, it's a boring story. For that matter, the party will be starting soon. I'll lend you a room, so please take a break until then.
I'll take you up on your offer. See you at the party.

I smiled and then moved to the room I was lent.



As soon as he entered the room, the first thing he did was check the inside of the room.
 I carefully checked to see if there were any mechanisms that could pick up voices from the outside, etc.
 After tapping on the walls to get a sense of their thickness and making sure no sound was leaking out, I gave Tart and Dia permission to talk to them in plain sight.

'I was a donkey. I was shocked to see you take a man for a fool like that. I'm going to lose my confidence as a woman.
It was amazing. Even I, as a woman, would fall in love with you if you did that to me.
'Well I'm just doing it for work, you know. I don't have a hobby like that.

Not that the girls said so, but there was doubt in their eyes, so I'll say so.

'I know, I know. But you know, I'm a little freaked out. I mean, the fact that we're such an easy target for a man, we're also...

Beyond the words I was about to say and stop saying, it was, 'Even I was made to like it by acting.
 It's true that I have the skill to win women over. It's much easier than dressing up in women's clothing and dropping a man.

'At least I'm not acting as the real me in front of Tart and Dia. With that man, it's just a part of the job. But not with Dia and Tart. I want to spend all my time with them. It doesn't matter if they like you for your acting or your skills. It's exhausting and it won't last. It makes sense to expose our true selves to each other because we like each other. That's the kind of relationship we have, right?

Yes, if it's just for the moment, I can play myself as a person that Tart and Dia will love me more than I do now.
 But a relationship that has to be mended like that is a sham and will surely fall apart one day.

Ha-ha, that's true. Well, that's good to hear. I love the rogues now.
'Me too. Ehehe, it's nice not to decorate because I want to be with you all the time.
Thanks, you two.
What's up with you thanking me all of a sudden?
No, no reason, I just felt compelled to say it.
Weird rogue.

This thanks is for liking me as I am.
 ...I'm too embarrassed to explain, but I'm not going to.

'Well, the party is about to begin. You two come over here and I'll fix your makeup.
You're in charge. You know what? I'm gonna need some makeup.
'I wish you could tell me too. Because Master Lugue has better makeup than your mother-in-law, let alone us.
Yeah, sure. The technology could be used for disguise.
Yeah. Hmmm, it's so frustrating to find out that rogues are more beautiful than you!

So that's why.
 To me, Dea looks much more beautiful than I do in my cross-dressing.

"Kun. I've been wondering... I can smell that sweet smell coming from Lugues. Is this Orna's new perfume? I don't think I'd like it much.
'I've been wondering about that too. It smells like something I've smelled somewhere. As Lady Dear said, it smells somewhat sweet, but I don't think it's attractive. All of Orna's perfumes are lovely, so why did you choose this one?

We both criticize it badly, and rightly so.
 This is the kind of thing that makes no sense with a woman, but is tremendously effective with a man.

'Of course, it's the most effective product. As a perfume, it's not that great, but there's nothing better than this to attract a man. When the tarts [beastify], the side effect will be that they will drip pheromones that will attract men. I took that and made it up, and it's not just ineffective with women, it makes them slightly uncomfortable, but when a man smells it, he's lustful.

The pheromones of the [Beastified] tart are so intense that even an assassin who can completely control his mind can go crazy.
 There are all sorts of aphrodisiacs and love potions, but none as powerful as this one.
 That's why I reserved the raw materials in case of an emergency.

'After all, rogues are too serious! I can't believe I'm going to go that far to lose a man!
'Ha, I'm embarrassed. 'Ugh, it's awful to think that Master Lugue has my scent on him. Master Lugue!

They have opposite attitudes, but they both blame me for it.
 Shame, I shouldn't have broken the story.

'Anyway, it's time to party. Let's move.

I chuckled and forced myself to break off the conversation and headed to the hall.



The party that had started a few hours ago had reached its climax, and in the center of the dance hall, me and Count Flantrude were dancing.

The clientele is too bad.
 They are all rich people, and they all think that money can buy everything.
 Of course, it doesn't mean that they are vile because they are rich.
 It's just that the problem is with the people who go to these parties, who think that money can buy them pride and dignity.

By the way, Dia and Tart are slender and close to the edge.
 They've been given unprovoked prickly glances, s*xually harassing remarks, and when they've been bad, they've even told me they'll pay me to hold them and so on.

Some of them tried to touch me, but I shut them off. As expected, I couldn't miss that much.

''I'm sorry. I didn't expect them to go so far out of control.
'Count Flantrude has nothing to worry about. It's those people who are to blame. But you seem to be a gentleman, unlike those people. It's a pleasure to talk to you, and to dance like this.
It makes me feel better to hear that. And I have to take advantage of them... haha, sorry. For some reason, my weaknesses and true feelings leak out when dealing with Lou. I've never talked to anyone about this kind of thing before.

Count Flantrude was too proud to show his weaknesses to others. But at the same time, he helplessly wanted someone to listen to him.
 So, if someone appeared in front of him who would accept everything, he would easily confide even his true feelings.
 The perfume that invites a man to come to me, the way I talk to him, his appearance that reflects his tastes, the sound of his voice, the way he behaves to make himself look attractive, the medicine I planted in his drink earlier, all of it shattered the armor in his heart.

'You're a strong man, aren't you?'
''........I'm a strong person? I've never heard anyone say that to me before.
'I'm just telling you how I feel. I sense a strong will in you. I don't dislike people like that. Maybe what you're about to do is a bad idea. But it's very difficult to get your hands dirty to protect something important, but I think it's a noble thing to do.
'I think I'm going to cry. Maybe I just wanted someone to tell me I wasn't wrong.

He smiles.
 Then the dance continues.
 When the song ends and he lets go of my hand, he looks at my hand as if he's going to miss it and says something to me.
 Then one of the pigs ... or maybe one of the mature ones, comes running in.

'Next time you dance with me! For a dullard, you've got a nice girl here. Smooth as a whip, these are the hands of a nobleman, not your average person. It's worth the high price you paid.

That pig pushed Count Flantrude away and forcefully grabbed my hand and stroked my hand.
 ........I got a few goosebumps.
 Nobles are treated as special.
 In fact, they have magical powers, and their abilities were beyond ordinary humans.
 Also, many of them have excellent looks. One theory is that their unconscious desires, to be strong, to be beautiful, and so on, are being fulfilled by their magical powers. It's been said.

It's credible because many of the ones who actually have strong magical powers are so good-looking that they can't be put away by chance.
 And some rich people take pleasure in having such special beings at their mercy.
 It's because they think they're even more special because they can control the magician nobles with the power of money.
 That's the reason why the rich people were making a fuss about inviting the noblewoman to the party.

''Lord Chartrieux, she's confused. Be a little more gentlemanly.
Are you questioning me? Count Flantrude.

Seeing my reluctance, Count Flantrude, who tried to stop me, is silent.
 I see, I'm one of the lucky ones.
 So now, let's put on a show.

You've made me feel so uncomfortable. So we should get our money's worth.
 First, I look at Count Flantrude, frightened, in the form of asking for help, and then he looks at me as if he is squirming.
 The look on his face says it all. He asked me to please dance with this man.
 And I look desperate for a moment, and then nod with determination.
 The series of plays is the self-sacrifice of a damsel in love, 'It's hard, but I'll do my best for you'.

'Well, then, one song, please. 'Uncle.'
You have a lovely voice. I'll show you where to take your hands and feet.

Then they made me dance like hell.
 The faces were close together, sticky, sticky, and touching my ass.

I've had more miserable experiences in my previous life, but the reason I feel this painful is because I've become a human being now, not a tool.
 Apparently, becoming human also has its harmful effects.



Somehow, the party was over.
 It was the worst party of my life.
 That rich a**h*le wanted me to be his mistress after the dance.
 He was so insistent, I couldn't say no to him.
 I would have put up with that. But he also gave Dia and Tart dirty looks and words.
 I can't allow it. I'm going to make him pay.
 ...only he doesn't know. I know him, because I'm a business associate of the Valor Chamber of Commerce.
 And I know that I can bankrupt him if I wanted to.
 And after the party was over, Tart and Dia sent me to the room that Count Flantrude had rented for me.
 I was the only one invited by the Count of Flandrud to go out on the balcony, where we were alone with our glasses and toast each other.

''I'm sorry about earlier. I'm sorry I made you dance with that guy for me.

His first voice was an apology.
 He was completely in love with me.
 That last one seemed to be the deciding factor.

'No, it was my decision not to say no. I didn't want to get you in trouble.

Count Flantrude's eyes moisten.

I'm gonna get out of here, I'm gonna get out of here. I'm so close, just need a little more time to get rid of those guys. I'll talk to you. The Countess of Flandrud is on the verge of bankruptcy. So they've been using people like that to raise money. But that's no longer the case. Soon, I'll have a sum of money in hand. The debt that my incompetent father created will finally disappear. Then I won't let those guys get away with it again.

Heat is in Count Flantrude's eyes.
 He is drunk.
 Drunk.
 Lou, the woman of my dreams.
 The perfume of the tart pheromones.
 A potion laced with alcohol.
 A newfound love.
 ...and above all, myself.

So, will you come with me, please? I need Lou. You're the only one who can't get me to understand. But Lou is the only one who understands me, who gave himself up for me. I want to be with Lou like that.
I don't like it when you say that out of the blue.
'I think I'm out of my mind, too. But I really want Lou. Because if I can get the money, I'll be able to make Lou happy so I can protect her and make her happy!
Well I'm going to have to think about it for the night and I really need to think about it.
'Then would you mind telling me your answer in the morning? I'll come to your room in the morning.
'Yes, I promise I'll have an answer by then. But there is one thing I need to tell you.

I cut off my words there and kiss him on the cheek.
 With a dumbfounded look on his face, Count Flantrude presses his hand to his kissed cheek.

'I like you,' he says. It was love at first sight. I don't think there is any other person who is so cool. But after all, we are noblemen and feelings are not the only way to fall in love.

Then he runs off.
 This is how he'll remember me.
 The more you provide some obstacles like this, the more love and exclusivity will grow.
 No longer does that guy have his heart trapped in Lou.

This is the end of Lou's run. I will never be Lou again.
 After all, when he goes to his room tomorrow morning, Lou won't be there, but Roug Touahade will be there, and he'll be able to convince me to use Lou's life as a bargaining chip.

Even the mastermind would easily betray him in exchange for his beloved Lou's life.
 Now, it's back to the room to put the finishing touches on it.
 I will concoct a plan to destroy the mastermind. You've made us pay for all the trouble and discomfort we've caused you.

The Count of Flantrude's tour of the royal capital was very good.
 He knows all the advantages of the capital, talks well and is attentive.
 His manners are stylish.
 He is indeed a nobleman.

The type to be popular with the ladies. However, the problem is that there is an underlying sense of electability that hides underneath.
 A common aristocratic supremacist.
 His notoriety in aristocratic society keeps aristocratic women from approaching him, and he doesn't touch ordinary women out of pride.
 That's why he is lonely and hungry for praise.
 Very easy to do.
 He can get into all the crevices of his mind.

'Lou, do you like King's Landing?'
It's a very nice place. I'd love to live there one day.
So you want to come to me?
That's pretty good.

While speaking in a ducking tone, his cheeks are dyed and he looks at her with longing.
 Because she understands that this kind of gesture tugs at this man's heartstrings.
 Then they gently look at each other, hand in hand.

'Lou is a lovely woman. It was supposed to be a joke, but I think I'm getting serious.'
'Well, I knew you weren't serious. Count de Flandrud is awful.

We laugh at each other a little, embarrassed.
 The air is like a first-time girl's cartoon.
 When I felt their eyes on me and turned towards them, I saw that Tart and Dia's eyes were cold.
 .........It's not that I don't like doing this either, so it's not good to have them look at me like that.
 And so, the carriage headed directly to Count Flantrude's mansion.



I was surprised about the Count of Flandrud's house.
 As expected of a former prestigious family.
 There aren't many mansions as good as this one, even in the royal capital.
 There are plenty of houses that cost money, but they have the weight of history and a polished sense of style.
 It is the last remaining property of the Countess of Flantrude. If the Count of Flandrud hadn't killed his father and rebuilt it by any means necessary, the house would have been in the hands of the people long ago.

Compliments of the mansion.

This is his, his pride as a Frantrude, and to praise the place is tantamount to praising him.

'This mansion is the very history of the Countess of Flantrude. I will protect it at all costs. No matter who points the finger at me.''

He was so buoyed by my entertainment that his true feelings leaked out.
 I suppose he's planning to testify falsely against me in order to protect the house.

You're not going to be able to get away with it. What do you mean by that?
''........Haha, it's a boring story. For that matter, the party will be starting soon. I'll lend you a room, so please take a break until then.
I'll take you up on your offer. See you at the party.

I smiled and then moved to the room I was lent.



As soon as he entered the room, the first thing he did was check the inside of the room.
 I carefully checked to see if there were any mechanisms that could pick up voices from the outside, etc.
 After tapping on the walls to get a sense of their thickness and making sure no sound was leaking out, I gave Tart and Dia permission to talk to them in plain sight.

'I was a donkey. I was shocked to see you take a man for a fool like that. I'm going to lose my confidence as a woman.
It was amazing. Even I, as a woman, would fall in love with you if you did that to me.
'Well I'm just doing it for work, you know. I don't have a hobby like that.

Not that the girls said so, but there was doubt in their eyes, so I'll say so.

'I know, I know. But you know, I'm a little freaked out. I mean, the fact that we're such an easy target for a man, we're also...

Beyond the words I was about to say and stop saying, it was, 'Even I was made to like it by acting.
 It's true that I have the skill to win women over. It's much easier than dressing up in women's clothing and dropping a man.

'At least I'm not acting as the real me in front of Tart and Dia. With that man, it's just a part of the job. But not with Dia and Tart. I want to spend all my time with them. It doesn't matter if they like you for your acting or your skills. It's exhausting and it won't last. It makes sense to expose our true selves to each other because we like each other. That's the kind of relationship we have, right?

Yes, if it's just for the moment, I can play myself as a person that Tart and Dia will love me more than I do now.
 But a relationship that has to be mended like that is a sham and will surely fall apart one day.

Ha-ha, that's true. Well, that's good to hear. I love the rogues now.
'Me too. Ehehe, it's nice not to decorate because I want to be with you all the time.
Thanks, you two.
What's up with you thanking me all of a sudden?
No, no reason, I just felt compelled to say it.
Weird rogue.

This thanks is for liking me as I am.
 ...I'm too embarrassed to explain, but I'm not going to.

'Well, the party is about to begin. You two come over here and I'll fix your makeup.
You're in charge. You know what? I'm gonna need some makeup.
'I wish you could tell me too. Because Master Lugue has better makeup than your mother-in-law, let alone us.
Yeah, sure. The technology could be used for disguise.
Yeah. Hmmm, it's so frustrating to find out that rogues are more beautiful than you!

So that's why.
 To me, Dea looks much more beautiful than I do in my cross-dressing.

"Kun. I've been wondering... I can smell that sweet smell coming from Lugues. Is this Orna's new perfume? I don't think I'd like it much.
'I've been wondering about that too. It smells like something I've smelled somewhere. As Lady Dear said, it smells somewhat sweet, but I don't think it's attractive. All of Orna's perfumes are lovely, so why did you choose this one?

We both criticize it badly, and rightly so.
 This is the kind of thing that makes no sense with a woman, but is tremendously effective with a man.

'Of course, it's the most effective product. As a perfume, it's not that great, but there's nothing better than this to attract a man. When the tarts [beastify], the side effect will be that they will drip pheromones that will attract men. I took that and made it up, and it's not just ineffective with women, it makes them slightly uncomfortable, but when a man smells it, he's lustful.

The pheromones of the [Beastified] tart are so intense that even an assassin who can completely control his mind can go crazy.
 There are all sorts of aphrodisiacs and love potions, but none as powerful as this one.
 That's why I reserved the raw materials in case of an emergency.

'After all, rogues are too serious! I can't believe I'm going to go that far to lose a man!
'Ha, I'm embarrassed. 'Ugh, it's awful to think that Master Lugue has my scent on him. Master Lugue!

They have opposite attitudes, but they both blame me for it.
 Shame, I shouldn't have broken the story.

'Anyway, it's time to party. Let's move.

I chuckled and forced myself to break off the conversation and headed to the hall.



The party that had started a few hours ago had reached its climax, and in the center of the dance hall, me and Count Flantrude were dancing.

The clientele is too bad.
 They are all rich people, and they all think that money can buy everything.
 Of course, it doesn't mean that they are vile because they are rich.
 It's just that the problem is with the people who go to these parties, who think that money can buy them pride and dignity.

By the way, Dia and Tart are slender and close to the edge.
 They've been given unprovoked prickly glances, s*xually harassing remarks, and when they've been bad, they've even told me they'll pay me to hold them and so on.

Some of them tried to touch me, but I shut them off. As expected, I couldn't miss that much.

''I'm sorry. I didn't expect them to go so far out of control.
'Count Flantrude has nothing to worry about. It's those people who are to blame. But you seem to be a gentleman, unlike those people. It's a pleasure to talk to you, and to dance like this.
It makes me feel better to hear that. And I have to take advantage of them... haha, sorry. For some reason, my weaknesses and true feelings leak out when dealing with Lou. I've never talked to anyone about this kind of thing before.

Count Flantrude was too proud to show his weaknesses to others. But at the same time, he helplessly wanted someone to listen to him.
 So, if someone appeared in front of him who would accept everything, he would easily confide even his true feelings.
 The perfume that invites a man to come to me, the way I talk to him, his appearance that reflects his tastes, the sound of his voice, the way he behaves to make himself look attractive, the medicine I planted in his drink earlier, all of it shattered the armor in his heart.

'You're a strong man, aren't you?'
''........I'm a strong person? I've never heard anyone say that to me before.
'I'm just telling you how I feel. I sense a strong will in you. I don't dislike people like that. Maybe what you're about to do is a bad idea. But it's very difficult to get your hands dirty to protect something important, but I think it's a noble thing to do.
'I think I'm going to cry. Maybe I just wanted someone to tell me I wasn't wrong.

He smiles.
 Then the dance continues.
 When the song ends and he lets go of my hand, he looks at my hand as if he's going to miss it and says something to me.
 Then one of the pigs ... or maybe one of the mature ones, comes running in.

'Next time you dance with me! For a dullard, you've got a nice girl here. Smooth as a whip, these are the hands of a nobleman, not your average person. It's worth the high price you paid.

That pig pushed Count Flantrude away and forcefully grabbed my hand and stroked my hand.
 ........I got a few goosebumps.
 Nobles are treated as special.
 In fact, they have magical powers, and their abilities were beyond ordinary humans.
 Also, many of them have excellent looks. One theory is that their unconscious desires, to be strong, to be beautiful, and so on, are being fulfilled by their magical powers. It's been said.

It's credible because many of the ones who actually have strong magical powers are so good-looking that they can't be put away by chance.
 And some rich people take pleasure in having such special beings at their mercy.
 It's because they think they're even more special because they can control the magician nobles with the power of money.
 That's the reason why the rich people were making a fuss about inviting the noblewoman to the party.

''Lord Chartrieux, she's confused. Be a little more gentlemanly.
Are you questioning me? Count Flantrude.

Seeing my reluctance, Count Flantrude, who tried to stop me, is silent.
 I see, I'm one of the lucky ones.
 So now, let's put on a show.

You've made me feel so uncomfortable. So we should get our money's worth.
 First, I look at Count Flantrude, frightened, in the form of asking for help, and then he looks at me as if he is squirming.
 The look on his face says it all. He asked me to please dance with this man.
 And I look desperate for a moment, and then nod with determination.
 The series of plays is the self-sacrifice of a damsel in love, 'It's hard, but I'll do my best for you'.

'Well, then, one song, please. 'Uncle.'
You have a lovely voice. I'll show you where to take your hands and feet.

Then they made me dance like hell.
 The faces were close together, sticky, sticky, and touching my ass.

I've had more miserable experiences in my previous life, but the reason I feel this painful is because I've become a human being now, not a tool.
 Apparently, becoming human also has its harmful effects.



Somehow, the party was over.
 It was the worst party of my life.
 That rich a**h*le wanted me to be his mistress after the dance.
 He was so insistent, I couldn't say no to him.
 I would have put up with that. But he also gave Dia and Tart dirty looks and words.
 I can't allow it. I'm going to make him pay.
 ...only he doesn't know. I know him, because I'm a business associate of the Valor Chamber of Commerce.
 And I know that I can bankrupt him if I wanted to.
 And after the party was over, Tart and Dia sent me to the room that Count Flantrude had rented for me.
 I was the only one invited by the Count of Flandrud to go out on the balcony, where we were alone with our glasses and toast each other.

''I'm sorry about earlier. I'm sorry I made you dance with that guy for me.

His first voice was an apology.
 He was completely in love with me.
 That last one seemed to be the deciding factor.

'No, it was my decision not to say no. I didn't want to get you in trouble.

Count Flantrude's eyes moisten.

I'm gonna get out of here, I'm gonna get out of here. I'm so close, just need a little more time to get rid of those guys. I'll talk to you. The Countess of Flandrud is on the verge of bankruptcy. So they've been using people like that to raise money. But that's no longer the case. Soon, I'll have a sum of money in hand. The debt that my incompetent father created will finally disappear. Then I won't let those guys get away with it again.

Heat is in Count Flantrude's eyes.
 He is drunk.
 Drunk.
 Lou, the woman of my dreams.
 The perfume of the tart pheromones.
 A potion laced with alcohol.
 A newfound love.
 ...and above all, myself.

So, will you come with me, please? I need Lou. You're the only one who can't get me to understand. But Lou is the only one who understands me, who gave himself up for me. I want to be with Lou like that.
I don't like it when you say that out of the blue.
'I think I'm out of my mind, too. But I really want Lou. Because if I can get the money, I'll be able to make Lou happy so I can protect her and make her happy!
Well I'm going to have to think about it for the night and I really need to think about it.
'Then would you mind telling me your answer in the morning? I'll come to your room in the morning.
'Yes, I promise I'll have an answer by then. But there is one thing I need to tell you.

I cut off my words there and kiss him on the cheek.
 With a dumbfounded look on his face, Count Flantrude presses his hand to his kissed cheek.

'I like you,' he says. It was love at first sight. I don't think there is any other person who is so cool. But after all, we are noblemen and feelings are not the only way to fall in love.

Then he runs off.
 This is how he'll remember me.
 The more you provide some obstacles like this, the more love and exclusivity will grow.
 No longer does that guy have his heart trapped in Lou.

This is the end of Lou's run. I will never be Lou again.
 After all, when he goes to his room tomorrow morning, Lou won't be there, but Roug Touahade will be there, and he'll be able to convince me to use Lou's life as a bargaining chip.

Even the mastermind would easily betray him in exchange for his beloved Lou's life.
 Now, it's back to the room to put the finishing touches on it.
 I will concoct a plan to destroy the mastermind. You've made us pay for all the trouble and discomfort we've caused you.