Chapter 171: Preparations
“Wh-Who’s there?!”
“......”
“What the—?”
Adel, who had been sitting alone by the garden fountain, sensed a presence and stood up with an uneasy expression.
‘Did someone come looking for me?’
Well, it had been a while since she’d gotten separated from Cecil and the others.
If no one came to find her soon, she might actually start to feel a bit sulky.
In truth, even though she played it off, Adel had been glancing around for a while now, hoping someone would come find her.
‘Ugh, seriously. They’re so oblivious...’
Now that someone had finally come for her, Adel stood up slowly from the fountain, trying not to look too pleased, and began preparing to return to the mansion as if reluctantly giving in.
“...Hm?”
But then she tilted her head slightly, sensing something strange.