This Time, To The Believed Path
Briefings

Leana and Eclipse had a meeting at the Volfalence residence. The two were in the same room the first time the two met. This time the atmosphere that enveloped them was extremely heavy and suffocating. Almost no one in the room was able to open his voice unless someone did it the first time.

Swallowing the spinning feeling in his mind, Eclipse opened his voice. He put a sad smile on his face.

“It seems, the goddess of victory is not on our side at the moment..”.

Leana just stared intently at her cup aimlessly. He himself seemed to be at a loss for words even though his mind was filled with the topic of their current discussion.

“I didn't expect empty predictions would become a reality—”

“Grand Duke Eclipse. Let's stop the talk and get to the point. There is nothing to hide because I feel the same as you.” Reply to Leana quickly.

Leana looked at Eclipse sharply. His heavy tone instantly stopped Eclipse's decision to melt the atmosphere. There was no smile, be it real or fake, painted in the room.

Eclipse took the cup before him gracefully, but to be honest he was on the tip of the horn to go berserk.

“Haha, really I just want to apologize, because in the end.” Eclipse holds the cup with a little stronger.

“In the end the jerk managed to take a point from us.” Said with rage.

Eclipse who could no longer bear to break the cup in his hand, made his hands and pants wet.

To Grand Duke Volfelance who held all the information in the Solfilyan Empire, missing one piece of information that could bring about a crime was something to be ashamed of.

Although the power of the Grand Duke was not absolute but his strength was one that could shackle even the Emperor.

During this time the Grand Duke helped the Emperor, as his third eye, to always keep an eye on every movement of nobles and people living in the Solfilyan Empire.

With the power he possessed, almost nothing could threaten the Empire from within.

Eclipse standing in his current position is because he wants to keep that peace.

But in reality, there are still many people who are stupid enough to try to overthrow it. Both for himself and others.

Leana opened her voice.

“I think by knowing the whole plan of Duke Leon then I can defeat him. That's why I submit the case regarding Duke Leon to those of you who are also watching him.”

He initially concluded that the reason why the Grand Duke who could easily overthrow Duke Leon did not take action was because he who was strategic to Duke Leon had been in his way.

Therefore now that she was on a different side, Leana handed over all the information she knew to the Grand Duke and let them overcome Duke Leon.

He did not care if the victory over Duke Leon was taken by the Grand Duke because his main priority was in the world war with monsters later.

Leana thought she could now focus on one thing once she handed over some of her problems to the Grand Duke.

But in reality, Duke Leon can still carry out his plan without the help of Leana even though it is not perfect. 

Maybe he thinks Leana is only a complement to his plan

just.

“I know he is a clever guy who is able to make millions of ideas but I do not think that Duke Leon is an enemy that is able to exceed expectations.”

Revisiting Duke Leon's path of thought and plan, he opened his eyes and admitted that Duke Leon was actually a cruel and vile person. He never thought twice about sacrificing something.

It is possible that in the past Leana who still has a human nature always uses all means and reasons to prevent Duke Leon in carrying out his plans.

Was his choice not to stand next to Duke Leon one of faults?

If she was currently beside him, it was possible that Leana could avoid the fatal damage caused by the plan but she herself did not have the confidence to be able to stop Duke Leon completely.

Eclipse sighed and leaned back onto the sofa. He looked back at the report in front of him.

“The virus antidote should have been created not long after the virus was perfected. Shadow Alphiella will infiltrate to take the antidote.” Leana.

He had also informed Count Vivaldi of the virus and while he was trying to take the antidote from Duke Leon's residence, Count Vivaldi will spread the word and warn everyone about the new virus.

“I heard you also asked for help White Wing Pillar.”

“They from the beginning have special expertise to research and collect certain components to learn and develop. You may be able to tell this information to the Emperor, but if you yourself intervene to tell the people, it will only shake the empire.”

Eclipse frowned.

“That's it?”

“You should know that your words are sometimes also considered to represent the Emperor as you work as his ear.”

Grand Duke Volfelance was indirectly referred to as the one who gave the final warning. His figure that was not affected by the many threats was considered a call for absolute protection defense.

If you want to tell something important like a new outbreak, it would be better if someone who is able to calm those who come forward.

The White Wing Pillars referred to as the incarnations of the saints have this in mind and he believes they can overcome it easily.

“Let's leave that to the White Wing Pillar.” Leana.

“Alright, I understand. Sometimes, even in my position, I feel frustrated because I can only move freely behind.”

“What's wrong? That is your strength.”

As the conversation progressed, the atmosphere in the room improved. The tension between them slowly disappeared.

“Excuse me, Grand Duke.”

Illiam suddenly appeared and immediately walked towards Eclipse. He whispered something to him.

William's bold action to cut off the contractor's serious talks with his co-workers is enough to explain that the information he gets is important enough.

Seeing the change in Eclipse's face becoming serious, he became a little worried.

After he finished conveying the information, Illiam walked back and disappeared. Now Eclipse took turns to look at Leana straight and seriously.

It seems like there is a new topic they are going to talk about.

“A labyrinth has been found.”

Leana froze up. He felt his fingertips slowly cooling down and his racing heart rate tightening.

‘No, not necessarily..’ Leana tried to calm herself.

Some mazes were discovered even before the incident. There should be nothing to fear.

“Quite fast...” says Leana slowly weakly. His face has gone pale. In his heart he repeated a prayer for something uncertain.

Eclipse looked at Leana's attitude which became strange yet he continued his words.

“True. A labyrinth is found at least once a year or every few years. Labyrinth that appears under one year is the first.”

Leana closed her mouth as if she did not want to spill anything from her throat.

‘No, please.. please..’ Leana repeats her prayer.

Yet…

“North region, Orzxenburg. There the labyrinth this time appeared.”

Dean widened his eyes hearing this.

PRANGS

“Mrs!”

Leana who lost the strength in her hand also took off her grip from the teacup. Now the cup had broken into pieces just like his current feelings.

Dean who was next to him immediately checked on Leana. The face of the contractor was as pale as a sick person. The hand he was holding was as cold as when he was holding snow.

As Leana's breathing becomes regular, she may slowly forget how to breathe.

“Mistress, calm yourself.” Dean said slowly.

Illiam who came immediately cleaned up the broken glass quickly. Meanwhile Eclipse just looked at Leana with concern.

“Marchioness Leana Grandall.”

With his eyes widening as if enduring the pain, he turned his head towards Eclipse who was looking at him flatly but also seriously. As the Grand Duke of Volfelance was known to him.

To face her with her current condition, Leana could only be struck by shame.

The words that Eclipse issued next were a reality as sharp as a sharp chunk of ice stuck in his chest mercilessly.

“It seems, this world does not allow us to execute the plan easily.”

Is correct.

The world has never granted its wishes.

And he always cursed that because of it.