The Speedrun Manual of Miss Witch - Chapter 184

Accompanied by the “hissing” sound of steam and the warning calls of the train’s whistle and bell, the train slowly pulled up to the platform.

Train crew members, holding door handles with metal decorations, rotated the handles and opened the carriage doors.

Looking through the carriage window at the iron guards and crowd standing outside, Avena calmly stood up and walked towards the door, saying as she did so, “Wait for me here.”

Avena seemed ready to face the Roswell family members alone.

But Ciel would not just sit there without moving. She didn’t say anything. She stood up directly and followed behind Avena.

Tara and Nia, seeing this, also followed directly behind the two and walked off the train with them.

Avena heard the commotion behind her and knew Ciel had followed, but she couldn’t blame Ciel. She just sighed softly in her heart.

Because if the situation were reversed and someone was blocking Ciel’s path, Avena would also follow without hesitation.

At the carriage door, guards in iron armor stood in two rows. Standing in the middle was a woman whose face was covered by a helmet, only revealing her chin. She held a bouquet of flowers in her hand, a smile on her face. She slightly bowed towards Avena.

“Welcome home, Miss Avena. The carriage is ready.”

She extended the flowers to Avena, and at the same time, turned to the side, making an inviting gesture.

This display clearly indicated they were not here to “invite” her back.

“I will arrange for a hotel myself. No need to trouble you, cousin Seraphim.”

Avena replied calmly, clearly not intending to go with her.

“What a pity…”

Seraphim, the “Crown Guard,” shook her head slightly. She said with a hint of regret in her voice, “You know, not long ago it was the Queen’s coronation celebration. Nobles from all over came to Ansu. The celebration continues into July. Banquets every night… I’m afraid there are no vacant hotels.”

Ciel calmly observed the woman wearing the sharp, terrifying helmet.

Ciel had seen her in a simulation before, but Tara didn’t seem to know her identity. Her introduction of her was just “a ‘Crown Guard’.”

Ciel had many ways to deal with a Crown Guard.

Seeming to notice Ciel’s gaze, Seraphim glanced at Ciel standing beside Avena, and gave her a faint smile, as a greeting.

Who is this? A friend Young Mistress made in Berren City? I haven’t seen this person before. Perhaps just the daughter of some minor noble… Seraphim thought to herself.

At this moment, Lucy, who had already noticed the commotion outside, didn’t come out directly. But when she saw Ciel’s left hand fingers, which were hanging at her side, slightly curled, making a grasping gesture, Lucy felt a bad premonition in her heart and quickly got out of the carriage.

Lucy didn’t doubt that Ciel had a way to deal with the person before her, but since Ciel had come to Ansu, Lucy was also somewhat of a host. Naturally, she couldn’t let Ciel get caught up in any trouble.

“Hey, isn’t this Your Excellency Seraphim? What brings you here to pick us up?”

Lucy smiled as she walked out of the carriage, taking off the golden chip mask on her face. She extended her right hand towards Seraphim and shook her hand.

“Commissioner Silva, why are you here…?”

Someone she hadn’t expected had gotten off the train, which seemed to surprise Seraphim a little. This somewhat disrupted what she was about to say.

“Of course I’m here. This time’s investigation mission in Berren City was largely thanks to Miss Avena’s help. She was also invited to visit the Group.”

Lucy held Seraphim’s hand, not letting go, and continued, “As for the hotel you mentioned… Haha, isn’t this a coincidence? Our Deton Group’s membership hotel probably still has vacancies… Do you want to come too? I can get you a temporary black gold card?”

Seraphim listened to Lucy’s words, staring at Lucy expressionlessly. After a long while, she finally released Lucy’s right hand and slowly raised it, waving it. She said, “Stand down.”

The iron-clad guards marched away in formation. Seraphim gave Lucy a deep look and said with a faint smile:

“Since that is the case, I shall not trouble you further.”

“It is difficult to rent a carriage late at night. I will leave the carriage here, Commissioner Silva… I hope you know what you are doing.”

Although Seraphim’s lips were curved in a smile, her voice carried a subtle threat.

Lucy was also a sharp person. She naturally heard the threat in Seraphim’s tone. She clenched her teeth inwardly.

Anyway, when she handed over the Keyman’s body, she had already boarded Ciel’s ship and couldn’t jump off midway.

Since she had already offended them, she might as well offend them completely.

“Hahaha, you can take the carriage. It would be troublesome for you to come and get it tomorrow,”

Lucy laughed and waved her hand, saying, “There is a carriage rental service at the station.”

This matter, which everyone was aware of, was directly exposed by Lucy. Seraphim’s faint smile also slowly faded. After a cold snort, she looked at Avena and said, “The family’s patience has limits. I hope you understand.”

After saying that, Seraphim moved aside and made an inviting gesture, saying, “Please… Welcome to Ansu City.”

Seraphim’s demeanor clearly showed that she intended to openly monitor them and see where they were going.

Lucy slightly leaned in beside Ciel and whispered, “Miss Ciel, would you like to stay at the Deton membership hotel tonight?”

Hearing Lucy’s question, Ciel turned to look at Avena.

Ciel wasn’t very familiar with Ansu City either. At this moment, she naturally had to ask the opinion of the long-time Ansu resident, Avena.

After seeing Avena slightly nod, Ciel looked at Lucy and said, “Okay, please make the arrangements.”

Since Avena had no objection, Ciel naturally followed suit.

However, this series of actions, seen by Seraphim, made her eyebrows slowly furrow beneath her iron mask.

What is going on? Did she see wrong?

A Senior Commissioner of Deton Group, a dignified Tier 3 “Fate Holder,” actually leaned down to ask for the opinion of a young girl.

Did she misjudge? Who exactly is she?

Seraphim’s gaze lingered on the red-haired beautiful young girl. But no matter how she looked, she couldn’t find anything strange about her.