Chapter 188.1

Chapter 188.1. Ranch Dungeon Adventure

-Miu’s POV-

Takano County’s Ranch Dungeon is located a considerable distance from Kamakura, taking about 5 hours on foot, whereas it’s less than an hour by car.

During the reconstruction of Kamakura, they discovered it while confirming if there were any dangerous dungeons in the vicinity.

The Ranch Dungeon is known for being straightforward and often filled with many Poyopoyo that appear frequently.

“Hornbear Cows are on the 2nd floor, right?”

While being shaken in the armored vehicle, Mii-chan displayed the information as a hologram and read it.

“There are Greater Hornbear Cows on the 6th floor. It takes about two hours to get there. So, it seems like hunting is possible from 9 am to 3 pm, Mii-sama.”

“Preparations are okay, Konkon. Konkon!”

Yamiyo explained while clinging to Mii-chan’s arm, and Tamamo wagged her fluffy tail. For the time being, can I pat her tail?

“It seems like they just discovered the dungeon.”

“But the road is paved, which is amazing.”

I’m looking outside, a 4-lane road with magic asphalt pavement cuts through the forest.

The surrounding woods are lush, deers jump out of the grass, and mountain cats are fleeing from us.

“Thanks to the Holy Flowers. Look, Mii-sama, the Holy Flowers are occasionally planted along the roadside.”

“Yeah, it’s so beautiful! There are many flower fields!”

Holy Flowers bloom along the roadside, and Mii-chan, who likes a flower field more than anyone else, is delighted by the blooming Holy Flowers.

The dancing Mii-chan would start dancing like this, but today she changed her expression to a slightly serious one.

“But it wouldn’t be strange to be attacked by monsters from the surrounding forest, right?”

Due to the forcibly created road piercing through the forest, the visibility is honestly bad.

“Yes, that’s right. Mii-sama and Sena-san are both important figures. There is a chance of you getting targeted, so we have proper scouts in advance.”

“We have deployed the Drone Golems too, so rest assured.”

Yamiyo and Sena smile confidently. It’s indeed unlikely for enemies to approach with such a large number of guards.

Moreover, there are also Royal Guards present. Even if we got attacked, they could easily repel it.

“They can’t even get close to Tamamo and the others without bringing an army. Tamamo would defeat them instantly!”

“That’s right. Even if monsters appear, we can easily defeat them.”

That’s right. I don’t think there will be a temp raid. I don’t think this story will be a flag. That’s how tight the security is.

That’s right. It’s hard to imagine a scripted attack. This story is unlikely to become a flag. Our security measures are just that strict.

“Countess Takano, let’s say it’s just groundless fear. Even if they attack, we, the Royal Guards, will repel them all.”

Confidently speaking is the captain of Sena’s guards.

His name is Goto. He has a stern face typical of a seasoned soldier, with an old scar above one eyebrow, indicating his experience.

He’s a man of medium build with a straight back.

Even in the armored vehicle with Mii-chan, he’s here to protect Seina. He seems like a serious, and inflexible person to deal with.

“But, umm…” I replied, fidgeting and looking up with puppy eyes.

“Even if we can repel the attack, if Se-chan gets attacked, it could become a responsibility issue for Takano County, right?”

“Please rest assured. I insisted that everyone join me in this incident. Even if we get attacked, I’ll declare Countess Takano bears no fault.”

Following Captain Goto’s words, Sena placed her hand on her chest and made a dignified expression, declaring that no blame would fall on Takano County, no matter what happens.

I felt relieved by her words. There was no problem, but it could have become a blame issue.

“If the security is this tight. I think we’ll be okay.”

I already know the whereabouts of the attacker, Katou Karen. And I know she’s preparing for an attack.

So, this declaration is helpful. It seems like the attack won’t be serious. Considering how the story unfolds in the original work, it will likely follow the same pattern.

Honestly, it feels like a disappointing charade. So I won’t worry about it. As long as I get Sena’s assurance, it’s not a problem.

That’s why I’ve asked Frigg-oneesan and the others to investigate if there are any hidden strategies or threats in the surroundings. If they ask if I’m not worried, I want to answer that there are probably many other enemies.

Not worrying and being cautious are two different matters.

I don’t want to harm Yamiyo, and the others, so it would be fine to cancel the Horn Bear hunt, but if there’s still a possibility of being targeted in the future, I need to show that I can protect ourselves.

They’re indirectly warning us about the attack, so the guards aren’t letting their guard down. I need to do what I can prepare.

Since I crushed the Washizu family the other day, Captain Goto occasionally looks at me suspiciously, so he probably expects that I have some information regarding the attack. He started busy exchanging messages with his subordinates on his device.

He’s a clever guy who notices the indirect warning. He’s truly a captain of the Royal Guards. Seeing that, the guards around me become even more vigilant.

“Oh, we’ve passed through the forest, Em-chan!”

Tamamo pointed excitedly and raised her voice. We emerged from the towering forest, and the bright sunlight came in. We passed through the tunnel. There it’s, the Ranch Dungeon.

“Is it a hidden gem? … No, don’t seem like it.”

With anticipation and cheek pressed against the window, I gazed at it. But it only made my eyes half-closed.