Making Plans Part 2

As they sat around the large oak table, the gravity of the situation settled over the room. Adrian's calm yet determined presence led the discussion as Isabella, Sophia, and the battle maids listened intently.

Adrian began, "Our objective is threefold: first, to retrieve the control for Eve's slave collar from Baron Mortimer; second, to rescue her mother, who is currently under house arrest in the baron's estate. The baron is using Eve's mother as leverage, and we need to break that hold if we're to free Eve completely."

He paused for a moment, letting the weight of his words sink in. His eyes scanned the room, ensuring everyone was focused. Then, with a simple mental command, Adrian activated his system's remote storage function.

In an instant, everything in the room, aside from the table and chairs, disappeared, stored safely within his storage ring. A moment later, he brought everything back just as quickly, the objects reappearing in the exact positions they had occupied before.

The room fell silent, the air thick with surprise. Isabella and Eve stared at Adrian, their eyes wide with disbelief at the display of his abilities. Even the seasoned battle maids, trained to remain stoic, showed hints of awe. Only Sophia remained composed, having already witnessed his unique power.

Before anyone could speak, Adrian continued, his tone calm and focused. "This will be our third objective: to seize supplies and equipment from the baron's estate. By doing so, we can cripple his resources and delay any potential attack on the Everhart family."

Sophia, seated beside him, nodded in agreement. "This is a smart move, Adrian. We can't risk a direct confrontation with Mortimer just yet. By disrupting his supply chain and weakening his resources, we buy ourselves time and gain a significant advantage."

Isabella, who had remained silent until now, finally spoke, her voice carrying the weight of her authority.

"Adrian, you will not be going alone. Sophia will accompany you, and a select group of our most skilled maids will follow in secrecy. Every maid chosen for this mission, has unlocked their first class, and with Sophia who has unlocked her 2nd class, they are well-equipped to protect you and ensure the mission's success. You may not see them, but they will be there, watching over you."

Most of the maids in the Everhart manor, although they appeared like ordinary servants, were highly trained in both combat and stealth, their skills honed under Isabella's rigorous training. They were more than capable of handling the dangerous mission that lay ahead.

Adrian looked at his mother, appreciating the trust and support she was placing in him. "Thank you, Mother. With Sophia and the maids by my side, I'm confident we can carry out the mission successfully."

Sophia added, her voice calm but firm, "We'll be monitoring the perimeter and preparing an extraction route. If things go south, we'll create a distraction and get you both out safely. My role is to ensure that nothing interferes with your objectives."

Isabella then said, her eyes sharp with determination and her love for Adrian overflowing,

"Remember, Adrian, your primary goal is to retrieve Eve's mother and the control for Eve's slave collar. The supplies and resources you can gather are secondary but still important. Disrupting Mortimer's operations will weaken his position and delay any plans he might have against us."

Adrian, considering everything carefully, then added, "We'll commence this plan in a week. I'm close to reaching level 10, and I'd like to obtain my first class before we proceed. It will give us a better chance of success. After I reach level 10, I will give you guys big surprise."

Isabella and Sophia exchanged glances, understanding the importance of his leveling up. They both nodded in agreement.

"That makes sense," Sophia said. "A week should give us enough time to make final preparations and for you to be at your best."

From there, they continued detailing the plan, discussing potential contingencies, and assigning specific roles to each person involved.

After two hours of intense discussion, the meeting finally concluded. The group dispersed, each member moving to their respective tasks.

As the room emptied, Adrian took a moment to check his missions through the system interface. Three missions were pending.

The first was to level up to level 10, with only three days remaining to complete it. The other two involved seducing Isabella and Eve.

He had made significant progress with Isabella the previous day, but given Eve's current situation and the delicate nature of her predicament, Adrian decided not to make any advances on her—at least, not for now.

Determined to focus on leveling up, Adrian announced to the remaining members, "I'll be heading out to train and level up. Eve, would you assist me? I have no time to waste."

Eve looked slightly surprised but nodded, understanding the urgency in his voice. "Of course, Adrian. I'll do my best to help."

With their plan in place, Adrian and Eve made their way to the Shadowgrove Forest, a dense and dangerous area known for its abundance of monsters.

It was the perfect place for Adrian to grind experience and reach level 10. As they arrived at the forest's edge, Adrian prepared himself for the challenges ahead, while Eve stood by, ready to provide whatever support he needed.

The day passed quickly as Adrian focused on farming monsters, his skills honed by both determination and the urgency of his mission.

Eve assisted him whenever necessary, using her shielding abilities and dark bindings to provide tactical support. Together, they formed a formidable team, and Adrian's progress toward level 10 was swift and efficient.

With every battle, Adrian felt himself growing stronger, the anticipation of unlocking his first class driving him forward.

The forest had proven to be the perfect training ground, and with Eve's help, he was confident he would reach level 10 within 2 days, a day before mission's deadline.

The countdown to the mission continued, but with each monster slain, Adrian knew he was one step closer to being ready for the challenges that lay ahead.