Nikolai decided to join Lunaria and Amphitrite for no other reason than he wanted to ensure their safety, as for Selene and Kumiko, he knew their strength. He also assigned more people to join them for additional protection.
"Well, tonight will be enjoyable."
He stood beside the window, looking out at the stirring weather, like the quiet before a storm. The clouds became grey, distant crackles of thunder and the soft pitter-patter of rain echoed from the windowframe.
The person who would have betrayed them might just be someone unexpected.
Leona, Amphitrite and Lunaria would leave soon.
At first, Leona's reactions and atmosphere remained strained due to their incident. However, like the talented and experienced woman she was, Leona soon adjusted and from Nikolai's point of view... it seemed she put it behind her.
At least, for now.
"My dear leader, we should leave soon."
"Hm?"
