After leaving the manor, the Elf Girl's spirits rose again. With Shade's help, she no longer worried that the Cursed Letter would be difficult to resolve. Along the way, she eagerly shared her impressions of Tobesk.
As for their next destination, the address found in the letter among the valet's belongings pointed to Hyde Club, not far from Regent Park in the eastern part of the city.
The east side of the city was where Tobesk's wealthy gathered, while the renowned Hyde Club was the favorite social venue of foreign envoys stationed in Delarion. Even Shade would not find it easy to enter such a place, so when Miss Galina sent them there by carriage, she also gave Shade a letter permitting him access to her private room.
Thus, at ten that morning, Shade brought the curious-looking Emilia into the private aristocratic club. He had originally thought that, if he encountered an acquaintance here, it would probably be his superior, Director Anlos. Yet as a servant led the two of them toward Miss Galina's room, they ran into Leisha, accompanied by Angelina and a host of maids, in a corridor laid with red carpet and painted gold along the walls.
"Look who it is. Why is Detective here?"
The elegant and noble Redhead Princess wore a captivating smile. Dismissing the servant who had been guiding Shade, she walked toward him.
"Good morning, Detective Hamilton of Leijed. Are you heading to Grand-Aunt's room? Oh, and you've brought an unfamiliar young lady with you?"
She said it deliberately, and Emilia indeed looked somewhat embarrassed. But she was not afraid of Leisha. Instead, she curiously studied her, inwardly admiring the other woman's bearing and beauty.
"Good morning, Your Highness Leisha, Your Highness Angelina. Emilia, this is Princess Leisha Cavendish, and this is Princess