Chapter 402 - 401. First Outdoor Mission (1)
"It’s done, Master," Remi said, stepping back with a proud glint in his eyes, clearly satisfied with his handiwork.
I turned to face the mirror, and the reflection staring back at me was striking—dignified and refined, yet deceptively simple. A royal blue shirt with subtly puffed sleeves peeked from beneath the folds of my signature black cloak, the fabric whispering with each movement. Black trousers tucked into polished high boots completed the ensemble, but it was the finer details that pulled everything together. A sleek black mask, etched with sapphire designs, rested in my palm, waiting.
Around my neck, the pendant-shaped teleportation device glinted under the candlelight, resting right above the communication brooch pinned discreetly to my chest. And just visible beneath my aqua blue hair, the disguise-sustaining manastone earstud shimmered faintly, resonating with mana.
Everything was in place.
"I just need to check up on Kai now," I murmured, more to myself than anyone else.
Remi and the nearby maids—Andrea among them—shared a glance before their gazes found me again. Their eyes sparkled, reflecting quiet admiration, perhaps pride.
"You’ve done excellent work," I told them, my tone sincere but composed.
Their smiles widened, touched by the praise.
With that, I left my chamber, the hem of my cloak brushing against the marble floor as I made my way next door. Kai’s room was just adjacent. I raised my hand and knocked twice.
The door creaked open a moment later, opened by Bailey. The moment her eyes landed on me, she gasped softly and hurried to the side, bowing as she let me in.
I stepped into the room, hands casually sliding into my trouser pockets as my gaze swept the scene.