"Look at that expression. What are you worried about? The Speaker said she would only stay for one day. She is currently in the northern part of the Old Continent with Megan and Audrey, containing the Angel Level Relic, Redeemer's Elegy."
Galina said with a smile, then briefly explained the relic's effects to Shade:
"It seemed they did not intend to use the relic to remove the curse. And I don't think the Speaker's operation this Wednesday will have much effect either. Shade, what do you plan to do?"
"What do you mean, what do I plan to do? Of course I'll avoid your Speaker on Wednesday. Even if I'm in Vesta City that day, I'll definitely stay out of her way. I don't want to meet Miss Isabella yet."
"I see."
The Duchess nodded. She assumed Shade knew about the "future," so this was not yet the time for the two to meet:
"I thought you planned to disguise yourself and try contacting her first. Well, now that I've told you everything, Tifa, have the maids call for the carriage. It's getting late. We should head back."
She rose from the sofa as she spoke, but her eyes remained fixed on Shade.
The Black-Haired Head Maid, who had come over carrying a tea tray, did not summon the other maids. She merely winked at Shade, and he reached out and caught Galina's hand.
"It's already so dark outside. Why not stay here tonight? What else did you say to Miss Winslet? Tell me all about it later."
"Is that all you want to hear?"
She raised her eyebrows, her smiling expression clearly urging Shade to say those words himself.
So Shade satisfied her request:
"Of course not. The night is long, and I'm the only one living in such