Loli Detective and Tentacles

Even though right now, Xingyue wanted nothing more than to stay as far away from that tentacle girl as possible…

She couldn’t help but feel curious.

Why her?

Sure, Xingyue was a slightly cute little girl, but there were definitely girls cuter and prettier than her.

If Momo had to pick a friend… why choose her? 🤔

The prediction hadn’t given her any real clues. Xingyue still had no idea why Momo had targeted her.

Xingyue: I guess I should investigate after all…

Yeah, she might get caught and bound by tentacles—but so what?

She’d already investigated that Ruoxi girl thoroughly. What was one more Momo? (`ω´)

So Xingyue firmly chose A.

But… where should she even start?

She didn’t know. For now, the best move was to wait and watch.

“She’s gone far now, hasn’t she?”

After confirming Momo had left the Xingxi Society, Cécile spoke up.

“Hm? Ah—!”

Xingyue suddenly realized she was still clinging to Cécile, rubbing her cheek against her.

She quickly let go.

Both girls blushed slightly.

“Ahem… Your reaction was pretty good, Xingyue,” Cécile said, trying to ease the awkwardness with a smile.

Xingyue: “Huh? What do you mean?”

Cécile: “I thought you wouldn’t get my hint. That girl is dangerous. It was smart of you not to go with her.”

[Cécile Affection +15]

Xingyue: So it was a hint.

Honestly, in the prediction, Xingyue had acted like such a dumb little girl—missing the hint, even puffing her breath at Cécile.

Just remembering it made Xingyue want to pinch her own cheeks in frustration.

“By the way, Cécile, do you know Momo?”

Xingyue realized something.

If Cécile could sense Momo was dangerous, maybe she knew more about the tentacle girl.

But Cécile shook her head. “No, I don’t know her at all. In fact, she doesn’t have friends in class. She always sits in dark corners. Even Niyatoru has her cat senpai crowd. But Ouyang Momo… even animals avoid her.”

Xingyue: “Then how did you know she was dangerous?”

Cécile: “The Berus family has bloodline magic that senses aura. I could feel evil in her magic—like… a dark god.”

Xingyue: “A dark god? What’s that?”

Cécile: “It’s a long story. If you ever come to Europe with me, I’ll tell you all about it~”

Xingyue: “Fine… (´-﹏-`；)”

But now the lead was dead. Cécile, with all her connections, didn’t know Momo. No one in class was close to her.

Was Xingyue supposed to follow Momo?

If she got caught, she’d definitely be wrapped up in tentacles. (scared)

Just as Xingyue had no idea what to do—

Riing riing riing…

Her phone suddenly rang.

The screen showed two words: 【Master】

Oh no… it’s her…

“Hello?” Xingyue swallowed hard and answered.

A lazy voice came through: “Xingyue~ Long time no see.”

“It’s only been a few days…” Xingyue muttered.

“Well, I’m too lazy to think of greetings. Anyway, I’ve got intel on a Magical Costume. I’m waiting at [Meow Time] Café. Get here quick~”

The call ended.

Xingyue: Did she just say… she has intel on a Magical Costume? (*ﾟﾛﾟ)

Hmm… looks like the Momo situation will have to wait.

But Meow Time… isn’t that where Nami works?

****

At the café.

“Xingyue, over here~” Lucie lounged on the sofa, waving with a hand clad in black lace gloves.

“Hmm…”

Xingyue glanced around.

Looks like Nami wasn’t working today.

Xingyue: Phew, good. If Nami found out about me being a s*ave, it’d be a disaster…

After all, Nami knew Lucie too. There was no way to explain that.

“Thanks, Lucie-senpai… um, you’re not wearing a witch outfit again, are you?” Xingyue sat across from her.

She’d never seen Lucie in actual witch clothes. Last time it was a bartender uniform, before that a black sheer dress.

Today, Lucie looked stunning—white off-shoulder dress, tight fabric hugging her elegant curves. A mature, elegant beauty.

Xingyue found herself staring a little.

“Such a big interest in what your sister wears?” Lucie noticed and chuckled.

“N-no! Um… about the Magical Costume intel you mentioned on the phone—what’s the deal?”

Xingyue quickly changed the subject.

“For now, I have intel on two Magical Costumes. One was found by another witch sister for you. The other…”

Lucie propped her chin on her hands, smirking. “Just now, I sensed the aura of that second costume… right around you, Xingyue.”

“Just now?” Xingyue tilted her head.

When had there been a Magical Costume near her?

“These two costumes are: the Detective Uniform made by Witch G, and the Tentacle Suit made by Witch M,” Lucie said with a smile. “So, Xingyue~ Which one do you want to find first?”

【Moment of Decision!】

【Note: Your choice will determine the next main quest.】

【A. Detective Uniform】

【B. Tentacle Suit】

【C. Can I get more info first? ( ๑ŏ ﹏ ŏ๑ )】

Xingyue chooses—