CH 193.2

Chapter 193.2. The Unusual Captain Of The Royal Guard

“What? Did you choose this place? What?”

“Mii-sama chose it. It’s just a coincidence!”

“Wait, wait, what? You must know. Huh? That girl we caught at the perfect time. What?”

Sena’s body wobbled, shaken and puzzled. She let out a confused voice, her head bobbing back and forth.

“It seems like you have some serious misunderstandings, huh?”

“I’ll stop you!”

With a honk honk sound, Tamamo intervened between them.

Watching their exchange with a wry smile, Captain Gotou approached and smiled politely.

“Where is Karen? Can I meet her?”

“So you know her name…”

“She was staying at the hotel my family manage!”

Despite the innocent smile in her question, Captain Gotou’s gaze grew even more dangerous.

“Here she is, Countess Takano.”

However, Captain Gotou turned around and started walking without voicing any doubts. It seemed like he was going to guide us.

“So, Captain Gotou calls me Countess. Isn’t that cute? I’m just a young girl, so shouldn’t you use a more adorable name?”

“His Majesty has ordered me to treat you as a Count and not as a young girl.”

Captain Gotou replied, and he proceeded ahead. This old man has been treating Miu as Countess Takano the whole time. Sena had wondered why but now she knew the reason.

It was also puzzling why the Captain of the Royal Guards had accompanied Sena as her guard. The Captain of the Royal Guards would never leave the Emperor’s side.

Right, it must be from His Majesty. Cheh. So, I get suspected. Well, I suspected it based on Captain Gotou’s attitude.

Furthermore, during the battle with Diamond Poyopoyo, Captain Gotou hadn’t shown any concern for Miu, who was completely battered. He probably thought it was just Takano Miu hiding her claws.

“His Majesty ordered me to convey his regards to Countess Takano and the Princess.”

“You’re telling me now?”

“Is now an appropriate time?”

Moreover, he referred to her not as Sena but as the Princess, not as a girl but as the Princess. In other words, it meant to treat her as a member of the Royal Family and, ultimately, to have a good relationship with the Emperor.

Gaptain Gotou confirmed Miu’s condition, then smirked slightly.

“I see. I was skeptical the whole time, but now I understand. Even when hearing Princess, you understand its meaning and still don’t show it on your face. You are truly suitable as the head of Takano County.”

“I’m aiming to be a completely perfect pitcher!”

With pride, Mii-chan expressed her ambition. She’ll throw all 9 innings and strike out the batters with her powerful fastball.

“You can deceive people with your youthful demeanor, huh?”

Without changing his expression, Captain Gotou stopped in front of the room. It seems pointless to protest, thinking it’s not an act. This man won’t let his guard down anymore.

Well, well, it seems they’ve discovered Mii-chan’s hidden side. I need to be cautious about how much the Emperor has figured out.

Captain Gotou knocks on the door, and it opens slightly. They whisper something, and the door opens fully.

“Please, Countess Takano.”

“Yes!”

I enter the room, where the scent of blood fills the air. Interrogations in a fantasy world seem harsh.

“Did Countess Takano know what this person was planning?”

“Well, I don’t know much. I knew Karen was planning some charade, though.”

“If Countess Takano hadn’t warned us to be cautious about every word, we would have missed the remark on the bus as well.”

“My family is important to me.”

Ah, so he was cautious when Mii-chan sought exoneration. Indeed, he’s a captain of the Royal Guard.

His competence is unquestionable, and the Emperor’s trust in him is evident.

“P-Please, help…”

Seated on a chair, a girl whose original features are indistinguishable groans in pain.

It’s hard not to sympathize. You poor thing.

Even after enduring so much, she doesn’t utter a word.

She truly embodies the essence of a kunoichi.

“Poor thing. Are you okay, Karen-oneesan?”

In other words, this girl still has some room to spare. She must be using some deceptive magic. Most likely, an illusion magic that allows her to don an illusional image of herself slightly out of phase.

These injuries are fake. The wounds are lies. It probably scratches at best. Karen is using [Magic Stealth] to remain unnoticed.

However, because Mii-chan is a kind-hearted girl, her eyes become watery and filled with sadness as she approaches Karen, completely defenseless.

“Captain Gotou, this is terrible. Karen-oneesan looks in so much pain. I’ll take her in and heal her!”

“We will need to check her fingerprints and register an oath since she’s a person of interest. Once we extract the information, we can hand her over to Countess Takano.”

Captain Gotou responds with a shrug, giving a lackluster answer. He truly can’t be fooled.

“In that case, I’ll ask you, Nimue.”

“Yes, master.”

Nimue materializes as if seeping out of the space and surprises the guards, who place their hands on their swords. However, Captain Gotou waves his hand lightly to calm them down, and they regain their composure.

They quickly regain their composure. Impressive. As expected of the Royal Guard. Their name is not just for show.

“Did you bring it?”

“Exactly as you ordered.”

Nimue lifts the trunk case she’s holding.

There’s no problem.

Well then, shall I show a glimpse of Countess Takano Miu to Captain Gotou? He seems excited about it.