Chapter 287: The Ladies and The Girls’ Preparation
The door once again opened, stealing the attention of the whole House of Roses. The women turned in unison, their hearts leaping with anticipation, but it wasn’t Lyan who stepped through. Instead, three familiar figures filled the doorway: Serena, Emilia, and Alicia—the Valkyries. Disappointment flickered across the faces of The Deadly Bouquet, but it was quickly replaced by excitement.
"The Valkyries!" Xena exclaimed, her eyes wide with admiration.
"Our idols," Belle murmured, a smile spreading across her face.
Josephine stepped forward, her demeanor composed but her eyes gleaming with excitement. "Serena, Emilia, Alicia, what brings you here?"
Serena, the leader of the Valkyries, stepped forward. Her dark ash-grey hair framed her sharp, confident features. "We heard about the civil war in Astellia and rushed back to back you and Lyan up. Where is he?"
Emilia, with her wild fiery red hair and tomboyish grin, added, "We’ve been tracking him ever since we left Astellia for the Redania Empire. Every time we tried to chase him, he was nowhere to be found!"
Alicia, the stoic and brilliant strategist, stood silently, her doll-like face showing a hint of curiosity.
Josephine chuckled. "Lyan led the defense of Arkansas with the guildmaster, protected the city from the duke’s forces, and then went with the crown prince to defeat the duke. The war is over now. Lyan was made a noble and given a territory. He’s on his way back here."
The Valkyries were silent for a moment, processing the news. Then, in unison, they shouted, "How fast did that man go!?"
"We’ve been chasing him all over!" Emilia said, her voice rising in frustration. "It’s like he has a knack for disappearing just when we think we’ve caught up!"
Belle laughed softly. "That sounds like Lyan. Always one step ahead."