Even when searching for lost divine tools, it’s impossible without any clues.
Therefore, Kousuke visited Peach’s mansion, hoping for even a small hint.
When Kousuke explained the situation to Peach, who was tending to her child, she nodded in understanding.
“I see. So you intend to borrow the power of fortune telling?”
“That’s right.”
Peach’s expression became subtle as Kousuke lightly nodded.
“Hmm. It might be a little difficult, though.”
“Oh? Is it not possible?”
Kousuke’s eyes widened slightly in surprise at Peach’s unexpected words.
Up until now, Peach had always helped Kousuke with various things using her fortune-telling abilities whenever he was in trouble.
He had come with the expectation that she would do so again this time.
If she couldn’t, his hope would be dashed.
Seeing Kousuke’s slightly troubled expression, Peach shook her head.
“It’s not that it’s impossible. However, if I try to read fortunes in my current state, my consciousness is inevitably drawn to my child.”
Peach was currently in the midst of raising an infant.
Her consciousness was naturally focused on Miku, which also affected her fortune-telling.
It was Peach’s assessment that Kousuke’s blessing power was likely also directed towards the child at present.
In such a state, any divination would inevitably be distorted.
Incidentally, there is a rule among the Succubus female fortune tellers that they do not practice fortune telling during the period they are raising children.
Kousuke nodded, understanding Peach’s explanation.
“I see. In that case, perhaps it’s better to stop. …So, what shall we do now?”
When Asura had asked him to search for the lost items, Peach’s fortune telling was the first thing he had thought of relying on. Now, Kousuke was at a loss as to what to do next.
Even if they used succubi to gather rumors, it would take an immense amount of time without narrowing down the scope to some extent.
After all, all they knew about the location of the three types of divine tools was that they were “somewhere in this world,” with no other clues.
That was far too broad a scope.
He had counted on Peach to narrow down the scope even slightly, but if that wasn’t possible, he was at a loss.
Seeing Kousuke’s predicament, Peach made a suggestion as if to offer help.
“Um, I can’t do the fortune telling, but I can introduce you to someone else~?”
“Oh, right. I didn’t think of that.”
Kousuke slapped his left palm with his right hand, realizing the very opportune suggestion from Peach.
It wasn’t as if Peach was the only one capable of fortune telling.
Of course, the accuracy might decrease, but it would still be better than having no clues at all.
“Please. Could you make the introduction?”
Given the nature of the divination, it was essential to find someone discreet. Furthermore, it was a profession that couldn’t be sustained without discretion.
In addition, with a request from Kousuke (the Avatar), it was unlikely that any information would leak.
Thinking this, Kousuke immediately asked Peach to introduce him to a fortune teller.
“By the way, who are you going to ask?”
“That would be Obaba-sama, of course~”
At Peach’s answer, Kousuke recalled a cheerful old woman, and let out an “Ah.”
***
The “Obaba-sama” Peach mentioned was the foremost fortune teller in the Succubus Village.
It was also due to Obaba-sama’s divination that Peach had decided to leave her previous village.
Not only was she skilled in fortune telling, but she had also trained many disciples, giving her an influence in the village that sometimes surpassed that of the leader.
Obaba-sama generally never left her home.
However, this time, due to a direct request from the Avatar, she agreed to visit Peach’s mansion.
Originally, Kousuke had intended to visit her himself, thinking it was his request, but he was stopped by the leader and other succubi.
As a result, Obaba-sama leaving her home for a divination was an event that hadn’t happened in over a decade.
As Obaba-sama sat in the chair in a room hastily prepared for the divination, waiting for her client, the room’s door opened and Kousuke entered.
“Ho ho ho. Welcome, welcome.”
“No, the pleasure is all mine. I apologize for troubling you to come all this way.”
“Nonsense. It’s for the benefactor who saved our clan. It’s no trouble at all for me to come here.”
Saying this, Obaba-sama let out another laugh, and Kousuke offered a small smile.
Indeed, despite her advanced age, Obaba-sama seemed physically robust.
Her decision to cease going out was simply out of consideration for the influence it might have on others.
As Obaba-sama watched Kousuke, she began to speak in a light tone.
“Well, shall we begin? Honestly, I don’t know how far my divination will reach when dealing with a god…”
These were Obaba-sama’s genuine words, but Kousuke shook his head.
“I’ve heard about your skills from Peach. If you can’t do it, then no one else probably can either.”
“Oh, that child…”
As Obaba-sama sighed, Kousuke responded in a relaxed tone.
“Well, if it doesn’t work, I’ll think of another plan. So please, just try your best.”
“Of course. That’s why I came all this way.”
Understanding Kousuke’s words as an attempt to encourage her, Obaba-sama nodded deeply and placed her hands on her tools of the trade.
Obaba-sama already knew what Kousuke wanted to divine.
Searching for lost items.
It was a standard divination for fortune tellers, but paradoxically, it could also be the most difficult.
What’s more, her client was the Avatar himself.
It was an uncharted territory for Obaba-sama, but she proceeded with the divination according to her usual procedure.
After stating that she would answer to the best of her ability, she asked Kousuke several questions and provided an answer for each.
However, the results of the divination made Obaba-sama tilt her head in confusion.
Seeing Obaba-sama silently pondering, Kousuke decided to speak.
“Um, is something wrong?”
At his words, Obaba-sama’s expression snapped back to Kousuke.
“No, it’s just that an unexpected result has emerged.”
“Unexpected?”
“Indeed. However… I think I should call someone before I speak to you about this. Hey, someone!”
Obaba-sama’s voice rang out, calling to someone waiting outside the room.
Sensing her call, the door immediately opened.
“I apologize, but please call the leader and Peach here.”
“Understood.”
The person who entered upon Obaba-sama’s summons responded with only an “Understood” and quickly left the room.
“Um…?”
Confused by the situation, Kousuke tilted his head and asked Obaba-sama, who looked at him with a serious expression.
“I apologize for proceeding without you. However, the divination indicated the need for a collaborator.”
“A collaborator?”
From the previous conversation, it was clear who the collaborator was.
However, Kousuke didn’t understand why they were needed.
“Indeed. The divination indicated so, but I have no idea why. I thought it would be faster to call the parties involved.”
“I see.”
Although Kousuke didn’t understand the details, he replied briefly that if Obaba-sama had made that judgment, it was best to leave it to her.
Obaba-sama appears!
This might be her first appearance in the main story.
She is the very reason Peach decided to leave her village!
