Otaku Translation: I! Anomaly Cleansing Agent! C175

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Chapter 175: Identity Confirmed and Investigation Begins

"I know it still sounds hard to believe, but I do have a way to prove it."

Unaware that Leon had already verified her claims through another means, the princess who had spent the entire previous night devising ways to prove her identity to the , placed an old shawl on the table and explained earnestly:

"This woolen shawl is made from , unique to . This wool is exceptionally fine, resistant to dirt, and has a pure color that makes it ideal for dyeing, making it highly sought after by nobles.”

“However, due to the slow growth of Merino white rock sheep and their habitat on steep cliffs, which makes wool collection extremely difficult, production is very low, making it extraordinarily expensive. Even among nobles, few can afford it, and most woolen garments are blends.”

“This shawl was a gift from my father on my twelfth birthday, made entirely of Merino white rock sheep wool. Its texture is completely different from blended wool fabrics. The pattern features the , and the tassel net was hand-woven by my personal lady-in-waiting. There isn't another shawl like this in the entire capital."

"But in the end, it's just a woolen shawl. It wouldn't be particularly difficult to imitate, would it? And we don't understand wool well enough to judge whether what you're saying is true or false."

After patiently listening to the princess explain the origin of the woolen shawl, Jerry frowned and countered:

"Do you know how incredibly difficult it is to erase the existence of a princess from everyone's memory? Such an ability approaches god-like powers.”

“Forget the whole world; even if we limit the scope to just the kingdom, or even the entire capital, finding such an... uh... thing is no ordinary challenge.”

“So rather than believing a princess has been forgotten, I'm more inclined to think this is the rambling of a madwoman. After all, compared to erasing a princess's existence, it's more plausible that someone simply forged a shawl."

"Your skepticism is entirely reasonable, but please bear with me. I haven't finished speaking yet."

Having prepared extensively to reclaim everything she'd lost, remained calm despite Jerry's doubts. She pushed the shawl towards Leon and stated serenely:

"Mr. Leon, you possess a magical broom that can fly through the skies, correct?"

The hangover from last night's binge, news of his premature marriage, and the discrepancies between his memories and reality were nearly crashing Leon's brain. However, trusting the badge system, he gave a faint hum of acknowledgment while massaging his temples and looked at the princess, hoping she could provide sufficiently compelling evidence.

"That's right. Yesterday, I was held by you while riding that broom."

Under the watchful eyes of Leon and Jerry, Princess Veronica spread out the shawl on the table and pointed to the intricately woven tassel net, her eyes reflecting a hint of relief:

"At the time, my personal lady-in-waiting thought my attire was somewhat... inappropriate. So, she temporarily wove a net using the shawl's tassels. When I mounted your broom, the tassel net caught on it and was slightly torn.”

“Therefore, if you haven't used that broom since noon yesterday, there's a good chance some white wool with a hint of red – from the only pure Merino wool shawl in the entire capital – might still be caught on it."

After hearing Princess Veronica's words, Leon paused briefly before immediately retrieving his and inspecting its bristles.

To their astonishment, although some seemed to have been blown away, there were indeed traces of wool caught in the broom's bristles. The texture, color, and thickness matched perfectly with the wool from the shawl on the table.

"Phew... I believe this evidence should prove something, right?"

After Leon and Jerry compared the wool samples, the princess, who had unconsciously clenched her fists, relaxed slightly and spoke calmly:

"You can consult someone knowledgeable about textiles regarding the Merino wool. This will verify whether I've been truthful. If I am, it proves that Mr. Leon and I did indeed interact yesterday and that I rode his broom.”

“Though it might sound self-aggrandizing, I doubt Mr. Leon would have no recollection of a woman like me sitting behind him. The only explanation is that everyone else's memories, except mine as the victim, have been altered. Do you agree?"

...

Agree... This should be considered conclusive proof.

"Let's inform the chief."

Realizing that the woman claiming to be a princess was likely telling the truth, Jerry took a deep breath and gravely turned to Leon, communicating telepathically:

"If it's confirmed that someone used an anomalous object against a princess, this becomes a major issue. According to the agreement between the bureau and the twelve kingdoms, matters of this magnitude must be immediately reported to the headquaters. The investigation will then be taken over by the chief of the local branch. From now on, this matter is out of our hands."

...

"So... Just before the year-end review next week, the princess was attacked by an evil god-level anomalous object?"

With hazy eyes, the red-haired chief listened to Leon and Jerry's report after being forcibly dragged from sleep and let out an utterly helpless sigh.

Oh, c’mon!

Such a critical situation arising just before the year-end review means that regardless of how beautifully the issue is resolved afterward, an evaluation of inadequate supervision is inevitable. 's rating this year is likely to hit an unprecedented low, becoming the absolute last among the eighty-seven branches.

What? Since the , our bureau has already secured the last place, and "Olivia" has already been carved onto this year’s pillar of shame in advance?

Ahaha, never mind, never mind...

With a look of despair, the red-haired chief leaned back in her chair and waved her hand to clear the remaining alcohol from her system. Then, with nowhere to vent her frustration, she began contemplating how to quickly resolve this dire problem.

First, the priority is to find that anomalous object or the person using it.

"Excuse me... um... how should I address you?"

When the red-haired chief asked her question, Princess Veronica, who had been observing her lips, blinked and nodded slightly:

"Veronica. Please call me Veronica."

"Very well, Princess Veronica."

The red-haired chief, now in "work mode," shed her previously drunken demeanor and solemnly promised:

"I assure you in my capacity as chief of the Virgo Branch of the Cleansing Bureau, from now until the conclusion of this matter, you will be absolutely safe. No one will be able to harm you. Additionally, I hope you will fully cooperate with our investigation. We at the Virgo Bureau will do everything in our power to restore everything to normal in the shortest possible time."

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