This Time, To The Believed Path
Preparations

“ini... stunning..”.

Leana was stunned to see the report in her hand. The report concerns one of Adde's shadowy missions: to find other shadow members and recruit them.

Leana has provided complete data and with the help of tools from Alscan, even their faces can also be known. Adde just have to look for them based on the information that has been available.

Not long ago Adde completed the training of willingness as a shadow, but he also completed half his task in searching for shadow members which can take months.

“At this time I just brought enough team for the second stage plan according to your request. How I have explained the process in the report. Other members are still in search.”

“If we already have enough shadow members for stage two, you can rest for a while before resuming the member search task.”

“Thank you, mistress.”

Leana's eyes were still on the report before her. It reads sheet by sheet the new shadow member information based on the current time.

Arcan, codename Veil. Men's. 19 Year old.

Corrian, codename Liam. Men's. 25 Years old.

Akin, codename Eson. Men's. 23 Years old.

Celitta, codename of Ilya. Womens. 19 Year old.

Solas, codename Xero. Men's. 20 Years old.

Now he understands why Adde can quickly assemble the members needed for a stage two mission. They are all victims of slavery.

Previously Leana gave orders to Adde not to attack other slavery organizations.

If their target member is within the organization then he or she is allowed to take action such as abducting the target or camouflaging as a buyer.

Of course, this action is temporary. Leana plans to gather enough strength and manpower to effectively eradicate the barbaric organization.

That way shadow members who are victims of slavery can avenge them without becoming a slaughterer. They have a right to that.

“How are they doing?”

“They are in good condition. I give them time to rest for one week, after which I will assign them on a predetermined post.” Obviously Adde.

“I will immediately train them as a worthy shadow within the predetermined time.” Added.

“Are you able to train them?”

“The deadline you gave is absolute. I'll copy your training menu to me. If necessary, I will use extreme means on them.”

Leana actually does not want Adde to use extreme means but their time is very limited. There was only two months until the second stage mission began. They have no other choice.

Amidst Leana's doubts, Adde gives her encouragement.

“We can't back down, neither can they. I gave them a choice and they accepted it willingly. This is their choice.”

As usual, Adde's determination never collapsed and he continued to face forward against all odds.

Adde should be just a bud that has just grown, but he is still the same Adde as in his memory. It never changes.

Meanwhile, Leana who each carried memories of the violent currents of life's waves was sometimes still filled with winds of doubt.

This is why Leana always felt that she could never win from Adde. Adde has always been him.

“You are always reliable. Thank you.” Leana.

“No problem, mistress. This is something that is needed.”

If Albert was in that place, maybe he would reprimand Adde who gave his mind carelessly.

But Adde's thinking is sometimes what is needed for him to stay firm on a predetermined commitment.

He was not wrong in choosing Adde as his right hand.

“Then as I promised before, I have brought you your order.”

Adde opened the city at the table and showed off five magical tools Ascan had made. Leana was getting excited again.

Adde gave Leana a circular device.

“This is the teleportation tool you want. This tool has its partner and each will be placed in two different places that have been determined.”

“Did Alscan already install this tool for Alphiella?”

“Which you hold now I have installed in your room. For a location in Alphiella, Alscan says that he will create a model that can be easily carried.”

Indeed the nickname of a genius inventor is not a mere label. In addition to completing his client's order, he also makes other forms needed by the client.

Leana still feels guilty for stealing Grand Duke Volfelance's precious assets, but at the same time she has no regrets.

“Then for communication tools, Alscan gives this to you.”

“ini..”

Adde handed over a box and when Leana opened it, inside was an earring with a shape that could encircle the earlobe. Purple gems shaped like leaves decorate the earrings. The piece of the gem looks familiar with its slightly brighter middle shape.

“Before I had time to tell Alscan about the celebration party that you will come later and after that he made a new shape for you. He also asked Andrea for advice on the form that suits you.”

Andrea is a jewel cutter she employs at Alphiella. As expected, the results of his work are very detailed and unique.

“This tool uses telepathic magic so you can communicate without opening your mouth.”

Leana already knew most of the functions of the tool Alscan created to help shadow work based on her experience but to ensure there was a change she still asked Adde to explain it.

On a different footing, Leana found new ground in her colleagues like Alscan who had high initiative in her work. 

He did put high hopes on Alscan but at the same time he also got something that exceeded his expectations.

Leana was very pleased with that fact.

“It's very beautiful. Say thank you to Alscan and Andrea.” Leana said with a gentle smile.

“Will I tell you.”

Tok Tok Tok

“Mistress, your dress designer has arrived.”

Vivy's voice rang out from behind the library door. Leana and Adde started to finish their work and immediately cleared the documents he held.

“It looks like the conversation we had got here first. The plan will go according to what we have discussed.”

“I will make sure back our preparation later.”

“I leave it to you.”

Adde bowed and Leana got up following Vivy away meeting with the designer for her party dress. The designer called by Forde was one of the most famous designers in the empire.

Countess Helena Pirata is a famous designer who is widely praised for her abilities by the Solfilyan empire.

Rumor is that many people are waiting in line to be able to invite Countess Pirata to their home when ordering clothes from her.

It is said that only selected people are able to become regular customers without queuing when calling him. Of course I; the other one was from the imperial family side.

She had no idea what her husband had done in the past but she knew that Forde was fortunate to be one of Countess Pirata's regular customers.

“Happy to meet you, Marchioness Grandall. I Helena Pirata will be your dress designer for the celebration party.” Countes Pirata greeted Leana and she returned with a smile.

“Happy to meet you too, countess Pirata. I'm Leana Grandall, please help.”

“Of course madam! I'll make sure you become the prettiest woman at the party like a marquis request!” countess Pirata said with her shining eyes.

Whose request? A forde?

He did not believe what he had just heard. Leana began to feel something strange in this selection of clothes.

“Uh, yes, I leave it to you.”

“Then let's just get started! Come on, all of you, get those clothes out! Madam, allow me to measure your body.” Said Countes Pirata while pulling the measuring rope.

With a shock, Countess Pirata's assistant immediately herded a row of clothes into the room and presented them to Leana. Countess Pirata also handed him some catalogues to see.

At that time, Leana felt that the selection of this shirt would not take long enough.

***

Two hours passed and Leana leaned back on the sofa languidly. His face was a little pale from exhaustion. Even so, the Countess Pirata still thought of a design that Leana would likely love.

As he expected, after trying on more than ten clothes he still had not found a suitable model for him.

Not that the design provided is not satisfactory, but there is something that makes him hesitate to choose the design that has been provided.

“Countess, may I ask you something?”

“What's that, mistress?”

“Has my husband already ordered his clothes to you?”

“Iya, right. Marquis has chosen his dress design along with other Grandall knights to go to the party.” Countess Pirata nodded.

“Do you bring the design he has chosen? Because it seems like I am quite difficult to choose so I think it will be easier if there are models that can pair with it.”

“Wait a minute mistress..”

Countess Pirata who realized Leana's doubts quickly called one of her assistants and gave the design book to her.

“This is a design ordered by Marquis.”

Leana had always imagined the image of Grandall holding a purple chain pillar would be a little dark, but she did not expect that the clothes chosen by her husband would choose a dark color as well.

Paduan antara hitam dan ungu serta sedikit sentuhan warna emas yang melambangkan bangsawan.

In the book there are at least four different designs and two of them have been marked and given notes.

“Is this color already specified as well?”

“True. Marquis determines this color not only for himself but also for Grandall warriors who will attend the party.”

Leana guessed that the dress code for each pillar would represent their respective colors. If so, Leana wants to equate the design of her dress to match the Forde.

“I understand. Then I'll choose this design. If you can make it not memorable excessive and match with my husband's.”

Knowing that Forde was secretly giving a message to the designer for her dress, Leana chose an elegant and not too flashy design.

In addition to matching the design with her husband, she also wanted to create a dress that described her as one of the Grandall.

“Just calm madam. I will not disappoint you and Marquis.”

Leana just smiled and replied.

“Uh, yes, thank you..”.