Chapter 54

Lucien said, "The most bustling district in Hildi. I'm unfamiliar with this area's roads, so I can't give you an exact address." He braced for a scolding. After all, this was his first mission, and he hadn't completed it yet—he felt far from being a competent spy. "Take me there," Herkoen said. Lucien wasn't sure what Herkoen was planning, but he obeyed without question. … Daphne lay in bed, unable to fall asleep. Glancing over at Ellie, who was soundly sleeping, Daphne quietly slipped out of bed and went to the living room. Considering Lucien's usual aloof attitude toward her, she figured he was probably curled up in some corner, ignoring her. So, she didn't give it much thought. Since Ellie was so young, there wasn't any alcohol in the fridge. Daphne grabbed a soft drink and sipped it slowly in the quiet living room. As she reflected on her life, it all felt like a dream. She wished she could just fall asleep soundly and wake up back in the life she once had, surrounded by h