章 51: An Unplanned Departure

As I applied the finishing touches to my attire, the sound of Alex's voice drifted through the door.

"Madam, are you ready?" he inquired from outside the room.

"Oh yeah, just a minute! I'll be right there," I replied, hastily securing my attire and taking a deep breath.

"I'm downstairs. Come when you're ready," he said and left. As I heard his footsteps retreating, I slowly opened the door to check if he was gone.

"He left?" Erios asked, his spectral presence providing a reassuring presence in the room.

"Yes, we're safe," I answered, my breathing steadying.

Vix emerged from the room, her transformation astonishing. She looked nothing like her usual self, dressed similarly to me, and her face entirely altered.

"But, Duchess, is it okay for me to go like this?" Vix questioned, her eyes filled with uncertainty.