Shade knew very well that Galina wanted to appear in Arcadia City with Angelina for absolutely no reason related to putting Leisha at ease.
But Shade did not object to Galina doing so:
"No problem. I had originally planned to meet you all in the Council anyway, and this will save us the time of entering the Council."
The Duchess immediately laughed:
"Then it's settled. I'm already looking forward to Wednesday! When the time comes, I must carefully remember the expression on Wei Ge's face."
Afterward, Galina accompanied Shade through dinner and listened as he told her about discovering Lady Le May's laboratory with Wei Ge and Flora today.
Galina also agreed with Shade's view:
"It really is all interconnected. Wei Ge's Mother probably truly means no good. You must be careful when you act. Wei Ge's Mother might jump out from some corner at any moment. She may even have already appeared, but you simply failed to recognize her."
"But at the moment, I haven't met any middle-aged women in Arcadia City. There is a viscountess, but she is connected to the Mermaid and involved with the Skin Object. I don't think she could be Wei Ge's Mother."
"Precisely because of the Skin Object, you shouldn't limit your suspicions to middle-aged women. That miraculous Relic Derivative can even alter its wearer's height and physique. You have reason to suspect anyone you have met there."
Shade thought about it, but still did not believe that he had already encountered Wei Ge's Mother. Adele and Luvia from the Past had both confirmed that woman had never appeared when Wei Ge died.
Galina was the only one staying overnight at home tonight. After the Duchess happily spent the night, she eagerly brought up confronting Wei Ge with Shade again early morning on