"This time I summoned you because there's an urgent matter that requires your assistance."
As the room fell silent, Abigail's little face tightened as she spoke solemnly.
The Witches' expressions sharpened at once, immediately shedding the usual laziness of their gatherings and listening attentively.
"A few days ago, an important intelligence officer from the Council went missing in Misaki City. We must find him at all costs!"
Abigail pondered for a moment, murmuring to herself before looking around and fixing her gaze on Kuonji Alice.
"Robin, if I remember correctly, you're currently living in Misaki City?"
"Yes."
Though Kuonji Alice disliked that codename, she still nodded seriously out of respect for the two founders.
"Good. You'll be fully responsible for this search-and-rescue operation!"
Having received an affirmative answer, Abigail beamed with delight.
"Find him within two days. During that time, you have the authority to mobilize all Witch sisters in the vicinity. If necessary, Lavinia and I can assist you as well!"
The Witches' expressions shifted slightly as they exchanged strange looks toward the somewhat bewildered Kuonji Alice seated at the end.
With Abigail's promise, this meant that Kuonji Alice, a Witch of the new generation, had the authority to mobilize all her companions and could even command the two peak Witches who had existed for over six hundred years.
And all of this was merely to find a missing intelligence officer.
After thinking for a moment, Kuonji Alice asked seriously.
"What should I do once I find him?"
"Protect him and provide whatever assistance he requires! Once you make contact, he'll be your superior. Whatever he says, you do!"
Lavinia rose to answer, her eyes filled with gravity.
"He's only an intelligence officer. Is he really that important?"
Ridel, the Coal Witch, could not help muttering. She voiced the