How to Handle a Cold City Man 1
So... you're saying the only reason we failed last time was because we didn't have enough info?
That's right. Our plan was flawless.
The only problem was... we didn't know he was a [cold city man] type.
A cold city man!
Exactly.
It's written clearly in Monolith Order Scripture, chapter 33, [32 Types of Men You Should Never Meet].
Type 27, the [cold city man].
Ooh...!
[Many women are drawn to the charm of the cold city man, but it never ends well.]
[This type of man never gives his heart to a woman easily.]
Th-then...
He only used me as a tool for pleasure?!
This is... something so appalling, even a devil from the depths of hell would be shocked...!
116th Saintess Muriel!! I understand now!
We can't let someone like him have the grand sacred relic!
But... how are we supposed to take it from him?
I could never... melt a heart that cold.
Hmph. That's exactly why you're still only rank 117.
Look! The scripture already has the answer.
What? Where...?
[To the cold city man, love is a worthless emotion.]
[He can only fill his soul through work and success!]
Then...?!
Heh heh heh, just wait and see.
I, the 116th Saintess of the Monolith Order, who has mastered the art of conquering men!
Present to you... my plan!
How much farther do we have to go...?
We're almost there. Just over this hill.
That's where the [bandit gang] mentioned in the quest is supposed to be.
Whoa, bandits...? People still do that?
I heard security around NOA was pretty good.
Maybe it's just a prank?
The [Monolith Order] is the client for this quest.
An official quest from the largest religious organization in Lavistar.
Oh? So you're the type who likes to lean on authority?
Listen up, Smile.
If there's anyone in this world you can't trust, first is the government, second is religious groups, and third is banks.
Even if you're right, the client might be a fake.
Luna's bias-filled opinion has zero persuasive power.
You can't post a quest through Candle Square without verified credentials.
There's almost no chance this is an impersonation.
You two! This might be just a bandit hunt, but stay sharp!
If we get ambushed out here—!
*Slash*
Everyone, stay alert!
Captain! Are you all right?!
...
Wait, you're not hurt at all...
The way of the hunter!
No sneak attacks!
The true art of the hunt is letting your prey know exactly who's captured them!
Huh? Who's that...?
Hehe, curious who I am? Of course you are.
Then it's only right I tell you!
I am Trish! The coolest, flashiest top-tier hunter in the Aselus Hunter Association!
And I've come here to hunt you bandits!
Now hurry up and attack so my brilliance can shine!
Hunt us bandits...?
Whoever you are, you've got it all wrong.
We're not bandits!
We're actually here to hunt them!
Uh... what?
You can't even identify your target, and you call yourself a top-tier hunter? Really?
Th-that can't be... hold on...
I'm sure the quest form was... here somewhere...
Ah, here it is.
Description of the bandit group's appearance...
A uselessly blonde with big boobs.
A pink-haired spellcaster.
A lisping brat in a yellow jumper, and...
The bane of all women, with a heart colder than any devil from hell.
Is that supposed to be me...?
...Sounds about right?
...
The way of the hunter! Never fall for the sweet talk of your prey!
Haha! You think you can fool me? Not a chance!
There's nowhere to run, so come at me already.
I'll cash you all in for the bounty!