Chapter 282.1

Chapter 282.1

Chapter 282.1. Let’s Go Find Tamamo-chan

-Miu’s POV-

“Tamamo-chan is nowhere to be found! Actually, there’s no one from Aburage Viscounty here!”

Sitting on top of her futon, Mii-chan was extremely anxious. It might have been the first time she felt this anxious since coming to this world.

After all, when she woke up in the morning, Tamamo, who should have been sleeping next to her, was nowhere to be found.

At first, she thought Tamamo must have woken up early. Yamiyo had been sleeping with her, her face nuzzled into Mii-chan’s chest, happily drooling in her sleep. So, Mii-chan decided to go back to sleep.

I noticed something was wrong when Nimue came to wake me up and said it was almost morning.

When I asked her if Tamamo-chan had gone out for breakfast, she looked at me quizzically and replied that no one had left the room.

Nimue’s could use her water magic for detection. She had set up a large water-based protective barrier that could detect magics and humans.

But it wasn’t just Nimue’s magic. The inn was secretly covered in Matsu’s signs, and there were also defensive magical tools from Lug.

It was an impregnable fortress that even an army couldn’t easily breach, and assassins couldn’t infiltrate.

Takano County and Aburage Viscounty were staying here, of course. Except for Yamiyo, Teijou Marquisate was also staying in the same hotel as the Emperor and other Royal Family.

“Haru-kun is also missing... And Tamamo-chan’s parents either, right?”

I noticed something was seriously wrong and immediately had Nimue check who was currently in the inn, and only Aburage Viscounty was missing. RêAd lateSt chapters at novelhall.com Only

“Yes, my master. No one has entered or left.”

Nimue answered seriously, indicating that it wasn’t a lie or a misunderstanding.

“I see...”

It was probably magic, but I had no idea what kind of magic was used. Not knowing was the problem.

Damn it, who took Tamamo and the others?

“Mii-sama, this is bad. The finals tournament is about to start.”

Without asking for the reason, Odin immediately closed the communication. As expected of Odin, he understood quickly.

“Frigg, Freya, there’s an emergency situation, so can you wait at the cafe?”

[Oh? Hmm... Understood, young lady.]

[O... Okay, right away.]

Without asking any questions, both agreed when they saw Mi-chan’s face.

The cafe referred to a secret hideout we had prepared for the tournament. They’d wait there, and I also gave instructions to Nimue.

“Nimue, tell Ranko-san that Tamamo-chan went to learn the secret technique of Aburage Viscounty in preparation for the finals.”

A secret special training, that’s quite a novel development, isn’t it? I was planning to use that as a cover.

“I’ll explain that I went with her as a support role.”

“Master, won’t people find it strange?”

“There’s no other option. We can’t honestly explain that Tamamo-chan had gone missing.”

I sighed and calmed my heart. My agitated emotions were hindering my rational judgment. In times like these, I needed to act calmly.

“For those who find it strange, remember their names. If someone asks, use a memo pad that displays the title ‘Important Figure’ and show it to them.”

“I understand, my lord. I will handle those who doubt Countess Takano’s statement with utmost respect.”

Nimue nodded and agreed. Yes, this should resolve any issues. If someone asks for their names, it would be best to answer with a smile without showing any hesitation.

“This is such a dangerous situation.”

“You’re fast, Odin?”

Odin opened the door with a clattering sound, having just contacted them moments ago. Mii-chan was a bit surprised.

As usual, he was wearing his wizard hat and tattered cloak. He had his white beard extending all the way to his waist, making him a reliable old magician.

He stared at Mii-chan with his single eye, as if piercing through her, noticing her surprised expression.

“The young lady only gets agitated when it concerns her family. I used [Teleport] to transfer here.”

With that, he looked around the room, seeing the messy futon and disheveled blankets, and Mii-chan still in her Moo Moo Cow pajamas. He sighed lightly.