Otaku Witch

Once upon a time, if anyone mentioned the Japanese Guard Bureau, the Japanese witches would definitely spit in disdain.

After all, they were nothing more than a bunch of good-for-nothings who only knew how to exploit their positions instead of doing any proper work, spending taxpayers' money without ever accomplishing anything, with extremely low efficiency.

If you encountered a problem and needed to contact a guard, even if your call for help went unheard, they wouldn't bother themselves, often showing up leisurely after you had found a solution on your own or after the issue was resolved, just to clean up.

Hmm, you could say they were utterly useless.

However, in the past century, the Japanese Guard Bureau's reputation has undergone a drastic change, from once being despised to being highly revered, all thanks to the current director, Lady Maki Konoe.

As for this director, the Japanese witches have mixed reviews.

The Chinese Clan witches show disdain, feeling this Konoe family heiress has disgraced their elegance, tarnished the family tradition, and embarrassed the entire Chinese Clan.

On the other hand, ordinary witches speak highly of her, saying she's a great person—pretty, capable, kind-hearted, and importantly, genuinely reliable. She's always there when needed.

Before becoming the director of the Guard Bureau, Konoe Maki was actually a rebellious Bōsōzoku girl. Despite being born into the Konoe Family, one of the prestigious Gosho Families, she never had the elegance and grace expected of a Chinese Clan witch. From a young age, she hated the boring rituals and conventions, very rebellious.

The Konoe Family has been overseeing Japan's guard system for generations, bearing the responsibility of maintaining the island's stability. Still, this future heir of the Konoe Family deliberately went against the family mission, even going out of her way to rebel. She smoked, drank, dyed her hair, and raced, mastering all these, becoming the gang leader of the Bōsōzoku on the island, leading a group of followers against the Guard Bureau daily.

But later, for some unknown reason, this rebellious heiress suddenly accepted the family's arrangement and took over the family business, the Guard Bureau.

People thought maybe she had turned over a new leaf, but it wasn't completely true, as she brought her rebellious sisters with her into the Guard Bureau. At that time, Japanese witches thought the already lousy Guard Bureau was about to become a complete trash dump.

Yet, surprisingly, when this group of rebellious little sisters officially became guards, they turned out to be unexpectedly dedicated and responsible. They abandoned their colorful attire for neat uniforms, and where they once modified brooms to cruise the streets, they now patrolled everywhere, helping granny cross the street whenever they were free.

Initially, some suspected it was a show, but as time passed, people realized these former delinquent guards were sincere, and their efficiency far surpassed those former Chinese Clan veterans.

Most delinquent guards came from Japan's lower ranks, so they understood the pain points of the lower-level witches perfectly, addressing issues appropriately. They used to operate in the underground world, and now, despite being legitimized, they were still familiar with those underground rules, having outsmarted criminals with ease since the tricks were old news to them.

As for the response speed, if there's one thing the Bōsōzoku never lacked, it's speed.

Anyway, in just a few short years, Japan's public safety improved significantly, and people's perception of the newly reformed Delinquent Police Bureau shifted from initial skepticism and disdain to respect and admiration.

Now, Japanese witches have gotten used to calling the guards whenever there's a problem.

However, today, the Guard Bureau's director seemed a bit troubled.

"Tsk, why are you guys so efficient at assembling?"

Konoe Maki looked at the Guard Corps that gathered in just under a minute, ready to set off at any moment, feeling rather helpless.

Although she once proudly trained such swift assembly speed, she now regretted it a bit.

Can't you have a bit of discernment? Be quick when you need to be, but slow it down when it's appropriate.

The director grumbled internally.

Guard witches: "????"

Hearing their boss's complaint, all the guards were puzzled, glancing at the young policewoman Konoe Makoto beside them.

Wasn't it your sister who issued the assembly order? Naturally, we couldn't slack off.

"Director, what happened that required an emergency assembly order?"

Deputy Director Yuan Boya stood up, somewhat puzzled, and inquired.

The emergency assembly order is only issued when a major case requires all hands on deck for action.

She had just been helping a little witch catch a balloon by the roadside, retrieving a wild cat from a tree for an old lady when she received the order and rushed back, now completely baffled about what had occurred.

To this old partner's inquiry, Konoe Maki just helplessly pointed towards the clearly visible Heaven's Guard Pavilion in the distance, marked for demolition, and avoided answering.

And her foolish young police companion beside her then announced the police dispatch task for this time.