This Time, To The Believed Path
Rescue Team

They're shocked.

Leana did not expect the shadow she sent, Lorei, to be caught by Duke Leon.

Lorei herself was a reliable shadow. It can't be that easy to get caught.

But if all of Duke Leon's shadows had strength comparable to Osca's, then Lorei could have been unable to fight him alone.

Being caught by an enemy is considered a failure. In general, the shadow has been trained to end his life so as not to be able to release the information he has but Leana does not like the way and encourages members of his shadow to number their lives together.

"How did Lorei get caught?"

"One of Duke Gwertivare's shadows managed to trap him and capture him. He is currently being held in an eastern prison.

The eastern prison was the coldest and slumsiest area. Without any supervision, those who were put there would lose their lives in just a few days.

He had never been there before, but there were many rumors about the place. Like how there are curses and monsters there.

He plans to ask Alscan to create a magic tool that can ward off curses and monsters, so he does not have to worry too much about what is happening in the eastern prison.

“Mr Illiam, have you ever fought Duke Gwertivare's shadow?”

“No, mistress. We as much as possible avoid unnecessary meetings with them.” he replied.

Is correct. Leana would do the same. It will avoid conflict with the enemy especially if the purpose is simply to monitor or search for information.

The shadow of Alphiella taking out Osca is an act of personal revenge. Usually the shadows don't have those rights but Leana gives them permission.

For him fulfilling their revenge was the fastest way to gain their trust.

He believes Adde knows Leana's intentions deep in his heart. But as he was his savior, Adde said nothing.

"What are you going to do, Miss Leana?" Ask Eclipse.

"I will go directly to save Lorei. I know the structure of Duke Gwertivare's residence so it's not hard for me to infiltrate the place." Leana.

Forde grabbed Leana's hand.

"Do you have to go directly? Why don't you just tell your shadow to go in your place?"

"That's because…"

"There's something strange in that place." Telsia immediately cut.

Eclipse cringing.

"What's so weird?"

"I told you before that there was an anomaly in the appearance of the magic labyrinth, right? There's an aura from that place that might be related to that."

Eclipse clenched his hand in annoyance.

"Duke Leon Gwertivare, how far would he go to go crazy like that…"

"I couldn't confirm it yet so I asked Leana to come to the place and check it out." Telsia.

Forde looked back at Telsia's annoyance.

"You want to put my wife in danger again?"

"I can't freely go outside the huge labyrinth and the only way to ensure the conditions outside is through Leana who is my go-between. Besides I believe Leana is not as weak as you think, Marquis."

Forde looked back at Leana with worry. He gritted his teeth and held back his emotions.

"Then I will come with you to Duke Gwertivare's residence. I can't leave you there alone."

"Forde, I'm not alone. The shadow of Alphiella will come with me."

"I still don't trust their power to protect you."

"Ford…"

Leana is a little disappointed that Alphiella's shadow power is still being questioned by her husband but she is happy that Forde is worried about joining her in the rescue mission.

I don't know why he felt safe.

"Then I will come with you. Of course directly." Eclipse raised his hand.

"I really appreciate your help, Grand Duke." Said Forde who slightly bowed his head.

Leana is surprised by Forde receiving help from Eclipse. He thought Forde would use his own power to help Leana, but it seemed he knew that this rescue mission would not end with just saving Lorei.

"No problem. My goal is to capture Duke Gwertivare and expose his crimes. It is precisely I who must appreciate the help of your wife who makes things easier." Eclipse.

"It looks like we should end our discussion up here. I still have to greet the other guests before the day gets late."

Eclipse wakes up and is followed by Leana and Forde.

"I will leave our mission time to you, Miss Leana. Then excuse me first."

With their discussions over, Forde and Leana return to the Grandall residence.

As he headed to their horse apes, he noticed the figures of Xero and Veil from a distance. As always, they monitor and look after themselves in case something happens.

Leana was unable to see them clearly but given the news of Lorei being caught, it was why she felt the expressions of the two were a little grim.

The two disappeared as Leana and Forde had been gallantly leaving the Grand Duke's residence. On the way he swore he would save Lorei and bring her back to Alphiella.

***

"Gailes, with the explosion incident in the Solfilyan empire, a new virus has been discovered in the victims. I need you to infiltrate Duke Gwertivare's residence and take the cure for the virus."

Gailes. Codename Lorei's. A 22-year-old man. Gailes had yellowish hair with grass-like green eyes. While Lorei had purplish black hair with dark colored eyes. He is a person who has a very strong commitment to something that he has to do.

In his first life, he became a member of the shadow after the village he lived in was destroyed by monster attacks. But in this life, the village is exposed to a disease that until now has not been visited by doctors or saints to heal sick victims.

With a promise to heal his two sick siblings, he accepts Adde's invitation to him to become part of Alphiella's shadow.

Like other shadow members, he lives in the Alphiella region along with his two younger siblings.

Without further questioning, Gailes accepted the task Leana had given him.

"I understand."

Adde then handed over a document to Gailes.

“ini is the necessary information in your mission.”

Identity, characteristics, appearance, and background. Lorei's needs in this mission have been prepared by Alphiella. As an undercover intruder, he will work alone but from a distance he will be monitored by the shadow of Alphiella who has the task to monitor the movements of Duke Leon.

“Gailes. You remember the message I gave to Alphiella every time, right?”

“I remember it, mistress.”

‘If on a mission you are in a state of danger that could threaten your safety, choose your life and leave that place. Although we failed, we did not lose anything.’

That was the message Leana had given me. It does not reflect a shadow, but it also does not intend to sacrifice someone and leave a trail for the enemy.

Under any circumstances, as long as we are alive, we will cover those failures with as much success as we want.

The principle sounds easy but it is actually quite difficult to live. Because if he fails in carrying out the mission then he will spend time for something they can not do. Even so by saving themselves, they can keep the information about his life.

“May you succeed and return to us, Lorei.”

Leana recalled the incident a few months ago when she sent Lorei to the residence of Duke Gwertivare. Prayerfully, Leana let go of Lorei in her mission.

He knows that this mission is not easy but when he is caught, Leana cannot eliminate guilt.

On the day of their rescue mission, everyone involved gathered at the Alphiella training area.

On their footing was a teleportation symbol that Alscan had drawn that looked exhausted standing not far outside the area.

“Then be prepared. I'll activate the teleportation magic."

Leana turned to Adde and Eclipse to check their readiness. The armpits both nodded, Leana nodded to Alscan.

“Good. I will pray for your success. Teleport!”

As the magic circle slowly lit up, Forde grabbed Leana's hand and grasped it. Leana turned to Forde who smiled knots at her and she returned the grip.

With teleportation magic, it didn't take long for them to arrive at the Gwertivare residence. They placed each of them according to their purpose in the mansion so that they did not have to bother to break into it.

Although referred to as a rescue mission, there are three objectives that must be achieved in this mission so that three teams are formed.

The Alphiella shadow team led by Adde. They will go to the east prison to help Lorei.

The Volfelance shadow team led by Eclipse. They're in charge of finding the plan documents and arresting Duke Leon.

Then Leana and Forde team up with each of the two shadows Alphiella and Volfelance. They will go to the secret room hidden by Duke Leon to look for anomalies that occur in the appearance of the labyrinth in this world.

Or that's the plan…

“Mr Eclipse, what are you doing here?”

Eclipse is now with the Leana and Forde teams. He smiled as if he did not understand the question Leana asked him.