Chapter 080
“You can’t find Sera?”
Around the middle of the party, I had Elena go to the waiting room to call Sera to prepare to leave.
It was a party hosted by the students of Lude Kingdom, but Sera was only introduced to a few people at the beginning of the party, but after that, she didn’t come up as a topic.
Compared to that there were more things that had something to do with me, starting from the discussion for engagement.
I felt a little skeptical because her name was especially listed, but I’m glad I didn’t have to worry about unnecessary things.
That’s what I thought…
“Do you mean, she’s not just taking a break?”
“Yes. I’ve asked the people in the waiting room. They said she went out some time ago, and did not return. Although they said they believe that she should still be in the party…”
Although I allowed her to move as she likes, I do not think she would leave outside without permission.
It’s better to assume something must have happened.
I used my [Area Recognition], but I did not see anyone who is openly hostile.
Not all people around me are friendly, and this blessing is nerve-wracking, so I try not to widen its range too much.
Especially when talking to foreign aristocrats like this, I narrow its range to the extent that it only shows what’s within my vision so as not to expose any mistakes.
So that backfired.
I expanded the range to include the entire premises, including the garden, but there are only two followers, Elena and Alex.
Unless Sera suddenly becomes hostile to me, it means she is not here anymore.
“Where’s Alex?”
“I asked him to summon the carriage.”
“Is that so. Let’s continue after returning to our mansion.
Since she’s not in this mansion, there’s no point in making a fuss here.
[Mira’s Blessing] is useful, but it’s hard to believe that someone would take Sera just because of that.
They’re either targeting bestowed items or House Müller.
I don’t know what their aim is, but I should discuss it with Ojii-sama as well.
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“I discussed it with them. However, they said that at the current stage, all they could do is to increase the number of patrols.”
“Yes, that’s enough.”
Even though it happened under Lude’s nobility, I can’t judge them as the culprit with only that.
Since Sera is already outside the royal capital, there is no evidence.
With the founding festival coming up, the name of House Müller would be damaged if there were troubles when there were a lot of foreign royalty and aristocrats present.
…is that their aim?
“You are the master of that girl. It’s your decision, but… do you not mind?”
“Yes. No problem. Elena, Alex, what do you guys think?”
“Yes. I also believe there is no problem.”
“Same. That guy’ll probably do something about it herself unless she’s killed.”
Truly so.
I know why.
Because the premise of judgment is different from Ojii-sama.
“Well…”
“Mu?”
He hasn’t given any consent, but it would be a problem if Ojii-sama lowers my evaluation here, so let’s talk about it.
“Ojii-sama, Sera has another blessing other than [Prayer] and [Mira’s Blessing].”
“What did you say?”
“It is called [Hideout]. Unless she is hanged, or as Alex said earlier, killed, she can escape into it any time. Do you remember how I came to the royal capital with only a carriage and little baggage? They are kept inside Sera’s [Hideout].”
Hearing that, he lightly glanced around the room and nodded in agreement.
“I see. I recall your furniture increasing although you haven’t summoned any merchant.”
“It seems that she has never been found except by my blessing. If she can enter inside, she can run away when it is safe. That girl is not reckless.”
She does strange things from time to time, but I trust that part of her.
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How long has it been since Ojii-sama returned to his room?
Right now, I’m concentrating on using my [Area Recognition] while lying on the bed.
It’s spread all over the royal capital, but if it’s the familiar Zelkis territory, it’s fine, but if it’s the wider royal capital that I’m not used to, I can’t maintain much precision if it is spread all over the royal capital.
There are a few people in the north district who don’t like me, but they aren’t doing anything strange.
So are others.
Is it something that does not involve the people from within the royal capital?
“Phew…”
“Ojou-sama?”
I thought it would end in vain, but I was able to catch the main target, so I should treat this as a success.
“Sera is back. She’s wandering around the main gate, and she’s probably wondering whether to go over the wall or not. Let’s go pick her up.”
“……!? Understood. I’ll tell the former duke.”
“Yes, please.”
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Sera – [Hideout] [Prayer] [Mira’s Blessing] [Floating Orb] [Shadow Sword] [Scarlet Bee’s Needle] [11 Divine Coins]
Seliana – [Area Recognition] [ ] [19 Divine Coins]
Elena – [ ] [Green Fang] [1 Divine Coin]
Alex – [ ] [Red Shield] [2 Divine Coins]
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