Chapter 510
510
Third Person’s POV
Paisley nodded, “Alright, if that’s the case, we won’t meddle in this matter.”
Ramona grew anxious, “How can that be? Eugene has suffered so much for the kingdorn over the years and is a hero of the Southern Border Reclamation. He can’t be schemed against. Why don’t we secretly warn Eugene that the woman’s identity is fake and urge him to think twice?”
“Wouldn’t that alert them?” Adelaide said, her gaze softening as she looked at Ramona, “I know you don’t want to see him fall into a trap. But even if the mating is finalized, we can explain everything to him after we take down Madison.”
“Then we must accelerate our plans,” Ramona said.
Hunt lifted his coffee cup. “So, can you share your plan now?”
Adelaide replied, “Since we’re collaborating, I’ll be straightforward. The operation is set for October 15th, the Wolf Spirit Awakening Festival. I recall that Madison always invites shamans to her manor on this day to set up a moonlight altar, praying for the Moon Goddess’s blessings. Many officials‘ families and noblewomen will be in attendance.”
After leaving West Hibiscus Alley, Paisley immediately said, “You’re right. Hunt isn’t trustworthy. Besides revealing Asa’s information, he wouldn’t even compromise Alpha Howell. Clearly, he’s not ashamed of being Madison’s mate. But it’s strange–why did he tell us about Asa?”
“He wants us to stop Eugene from mating with Asa. Since Eugene’s mate with Asa was introduced by his mother, he doesn’t want to implicate Luna Cassia or sever the ties between her and Eugene’s mother,” Adelaide explained.
“His heart still lies with the Spectrehowl Pack. Whether he truly cares for Aireanna or loves his daughters , only he knows . ”
“How can this be!” Paisley cursed, then puzzled, “But you told him our plan. He’ll surely report every detail to Madison.”
Adelaide’s eyes sharpened, “Because we never intended to act on October 15th. The real operation is on the Moon Newborn Festival in early October. On that day, Madison will have shamans perform death rites at her manor. Compassionate ladies will donate spontaneously. Only the truly kind will attend such a memorial.”
She continued, “As for the Wolf Spirit Awakening Festival on October 15th, the attendees might not be so virtuous. Most are there to network or to perform for Lycan Erasmus. Madison promotes it as a day to seek the Moon Goddess’s favor for the kingdom. We can’t stage our move on such a day.”
Paisley grinned, “I get it. She’ll think we’re striking on the fifteenth, so she’ll let her guard down for t Moon Newborn Festival. But do we have a concrete plan?”
Adelaide shook her head, “No detailed plan. Just the Shadow Peaks‘ straightforward and bold approach.
Paisley was all in, “Raiding sounds great! How many people are you sending in?”
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The Shadow Peaks have their own share of conflicts. When tensions rise, they just storm into radiother territory for a fight. If they lose, they get beaten up; if they win, they regain their pride.
Adelaide shook her head, “We need agile individuals to infiltrate as intruders . The rest will be up to the Royal Capital Guards.”
“Storming in broad daylight?” Paisley was taken aback.
“Actually, Madison’s Moon Newborn Festival events start at sunset and last until dawn the next day . Since the shaman’s rites are for the dead, they’ll stay overnight at her manor,” Adelaide explained.
Paisley’s eyes lit up, “And they’d never expect a move on such a day–after all, most avoid memorial events for the dead.”
Adelaide said, “In fact, Avery’s mentor does something similar. He prays for the deceased every night , wishing them peace.”
Paisley shuddered, “How do you know? Did Avery tell you?”
Adelaide smiled, “My mentor mentioned it. She says this is compassion–whether souls exist or not, those who do this have great love. That’s why, despite their inability to pay rent, no one drives them out . ”
Paisley said, “Avery’s mentor must be compassionate. Though she seems stern, taking in so many orphans proves her kindness.”
Adelaide tugged Paisley’s hand, swinging it as they walked, “Yes, there are more good people in this world.” “Speaking of which, I should let Eugene know about his upcoming mating,” Paisley said.
“Are there rogue packs in Fairfax County?”
Adelaide mused, thinking of rogue packs. “In peacetime, rogues usually only appear in remote states and counties. Madison’s Fairfax County has many werewolf warriors. How would she tolerate rogues there?”
“The ‘act of saving‘ claimed by Asa might even be unknown to her,” Adelaide said.