This Time, To The Believed Path
First Dance

“Dean, how is the condition there?”

With her calm face, Leana tried to contact with the earrings given by Alscan. Thanks to his hard work in utilizing telepathic magic now they can communicate without opening their mouths.

The way to use it is to imagine people using the same tools in order to be able to receive each other telepathy.

“All is fine. I haven't seen the target but it looks like Veil has found it in other areas. I will report his whereabouts soon.”

Currently Adde and the other shadow were disguised as imperial servants and mingled with the guests. Their appearances range from faces to sounds altered using Alscan's magic tools.

Leana is a little worried knowing that her shadow members still include green leaves but she believes in Dean's ability.

“Move carefully. We don't know if there are shadow members besides us.”

“I understand. I will also pray for your success.” 

When the connection was cut off, Leana went back to observing the surroundings.

He could see the Five Pillar troops mingling in the room and conversing with each other.

He could also see Margrave Hugo Santica and Baron Rodion Zinesia talking with murderous gazes. He could see a spark between the two.

Leana had heard rumors that the leader of the Red Spear and Yellow Shield did not get along but saw it firsthand, she could only see a child who was complaining of strength and no one would budge.

‘Even with that age they still act like little children.’.

Leana breathed in her heart.

“Leana.”

Leana turned towards Forde and met her jade eyes.

“Is something bothering you?”

“No, I'm fine..”.

Leana who reflexively tried to use her body to express her words slowly realized her one hand was still in Forde's grasp.

As he tried to pull it, his hand did not want to come off.

“Anu, Forde?”

“If nobody bothers you, how about we dance?”

‘Sial is me!’ Leana cursed herself.

As a nobleman, of course Leana studied in dance classes but considering she had just returned from the modern world she began to worry about her dance skills.

“Uh, about that..”.

“What's up? Do you mind?”

Leana clenched her mouth tightly. He felt the pained Forde was disappointed with the descending ear.

What the fuck is this cute and handsome creature!?

“Ekhm, not that, Forde..”.

“Then why?”

“I actually... not good at dancing..”.

“So... I'm afraid I'll step on your foot.” Leana's voice slowly disappears along with her head lowered to cover up her embarrassment.

Forde blinked at Leana's behavior but she immediately smiled and pulled Leana closer to him.

She led Leana into the middle of the hall and kissed the back of her hand.

Forde placed her right hand on Leana's waist and Leana placed her left hand on Forde's shoulder while the other hand was on each other

interlocking.

“No need to worry. Leave it to me, Leana.”

Leana nodded and as the music began, Leana moved following Forde's direction.

Leana did not remember her dance class too much but it seemed like her body still remembered the movements taught so she had no trouble adjusting the movements with Forde.

Leana tried to turn her head towards Forde and she was surprised when her eyes met. Her husband never stopped making her heart race until it went limp.

As the two enter their own worlds, the other guests stare at the dance of Forde and Leana that seems to drown them in every move.

Leana's black dress seemed to emit a greenish glow like Forde's eyes. It looks like an ornamental fish that is swimming gracefully in the water.

When the music stopped, Forde kissed the back of her hand gently and looked at her. Leana jerks.

“Leana, My Wife.” Say Forde softly. “Before I have said this, but you are very beautiful at this time.”

Forde pulls Leana closer and…

Cup

Pecking cheeks.

Leana opened her eyes wide and looked at Forde who was putting a gentle face towards her, as if...

“It looks like I'm back in love with me.”

Leana's face instantly became a crimson red and her hand immediately touched the cheek that had just been kissed earlier. He could feel her disordered facial expression.

As Leana was confused by her slightly silent surroundings, she realized that all eyes were now on them. From the army of pillars that widened their eyes in disbelief to the other stunned guests seeing the two.

Increasingly embarrassed, Leana immediately pulled Forde to the edge of the hall to avoid the sight of other guests and immediately mingled with the others.

He had no idea what was really going on with him just now.

“Ford! What are you doing in front of so many people!?” leana exclaimed with her face red.

“Ah, sorry. I focus too much on you and want to immediately convey my heart to you.” Forde said with a blush. From his attitude, it seemed like he was unaware of the surroundings.

Leana tried to hold back her expression that was getting more and more collapsed with every word that came out of her husband's mouth. He wanted to immediately run and scream somewhere to let out the embarrassment that kept accumulating in his mind.

She never expected that she would get fanservice from her own husband.

Everything's going too fast. Real quick. His brain is unable to understand and act as it should.

“No! Not that! I'm just embarrassed to be seen by the crowd!”

Leana immediately denied when Forde returned to his wry eyes.

From the corner of his eyes, he could see the sighing Weiss and the other Grandall troops trying to familiarize themselves with the new attitude of his commander.

On the other hand he could see Margrave Hugo and Baron Rodion still with shocked faces staring at them. More precisely towards Forde who is their partner.

“Forde, how about you talk to your partner?”

“Huh? Not necessary. I've had enough of meeting them on a mission of conquest.”

Leana was again surprised by her husband's remarks but she still pushed Forde away.

“It's okay, you can talk about anything. Isn't it time for you to reminisce and laugh at each other?”

“Leana..”.

“I'm a little tired so I'll rest on the balcony for a while.”

“Then I will accompany you.”

‘No, why are you so stubborn?!’

He did not understand Forde's newfound nature. Why does he keep sticking with it.

Recalling her husband's expression when they finished dancing reminded her of their first meeting.

Their first meeting took place at an imperial feast. At that time Leana was only able to catch the calm and cold figure of Forde. He did not even have the courage to look at her.

Because every time he saw his eyes looking at something in front of him, the jade eyes stared coldly and blankly as if they did not care about anything.

But by the time his father introduced himself to Forde, there was one thing that made the fear in his body subside, which was when their eyes met.

With a slightly surprised expression as he stared at Leana's figure. Her beautiful jade eyes emitted a warm glow that had never existed before. He even suspected himself when he saw the reddish color on the side of his eyes as if embarrassed and nervous.

Now seeing Forde with other traits and knowing her feelings, Leana can know for sure. He now knows the answer to the strange at their first meeting.

The warm light in his eyes never changed. The light that only radiated when those jade eyes found his figure, stood looking at him, alive only for him.

Neither Forde in his first life nor in his third life. The expression of a man who had fallen for a woman before him. It never changes.

“Leana?”

Leana turned her face and closed her eyes with her right hand as if to run away carrying shame and pleasure on her chest.

How not. For Leana who never felt love properly, the attitude of Forde who tried to get his attention is very happy. She became a girl again in her teenage years.

But behind his head he remembered someone and instantly it made his body cold. The warmth and shame disappeared somewhere.

He remembered again. That his heart had also once fallen into the wrong hands and he suddenly felt like a fool.

Forde who was confused because Leana suddenly fell silent again called out to him.

“Leana, are you okay?”

“Commander, Margrave Santica and Baron Zinesia want to meet you.” Weiss said coming to their place and Forde stared at him unhappily.

“Hah? Why should I—”

“Forde, how about you talk to them? I'll rest on the balcony for a while and come back soon, ok?”

Leana immediately stopped Forde who would reject the invitation from Margrave Santica and Baron Zinesia.

Forde looked at Leana worriedly while Leana wished her husband was unaware of the commotion in her mind.

“Are you right it's okay?”

“Iya, I'm fine.”

“Alright, I'll leave you for a while and follow you to the balcony soon. Don't go anywhere.”

“I understand.”

Forde went to the Margrave of Santica and the Baron of Zinesia. After completely losing the figure of Forde, he immediately went to the balcony to take in some fresh air. On his way he asked for a glass of juice

waiter.

Because of his habit in the modern world, he did not drink drinks that contain alcohol and chose juice or tea.

As he opened the balcony door, what greeted him was the moon that formed the perfect circumference.

He felt that he had experienced the current atmosphere, where the moon was his friend at a party where he tried to find air in the crowd of parties.

The beautiful moon never changes. As if making friends, Leana swiped the juice she brought and enjoyed the calmness of the night breeze.

In his heart he hoped his life would be as calm as his current mood. Calm without interruption.

Or that's what he always hoped for.

“Oh, I don't know anyone else here.”

Leana froze up.

Very familiar and unfamiliar voice at the same time.

His existence ignited hatred and anger in him.

‘Ahh, why..’.

Ask the same thing over and over again like a fool. Leana never changed. Never learned.

Leana fixed herself up and slowly turned her back to face the man who had just entered the balcony.

With his friendly looking smile and a famous handsome face in the eyes of the women in Solfilyan empire.

But for Leana, she felt nauseous every time she looked at the man in front of her.

“Goodnight, Marchioness Grandall.”

Duke Leon Gwertivare was standing there.