The Alpha's Regret Return Of The Betrayed Luna (Addison) novel Chapter 506

Chapter 506: Chapter 506 Giving Opportunity

During the meeting, Archmage Elric was also brought in at Zion’s insistence, adding another pair of keen eyes to observe the other Alphas for any irregular behavior. Unfortunately, they could not determine whether there truly was no spy among them or if the Alphas were simply too cautious to reveal anything out of fear of being noticed.

As a result, the meeting proceeded without any obvious incidents. They calmly discussed their plans for the next two days, focusing on how to maintain their position without succumbing to the possible aggressive attacks from monsters and wild beasts.

Meanwhile, Archmage Elric acted as the representative of the mages. Zion frequently sought his opinion on various matters, particularly regarding the mages’ involvement in the tasks assigned to them and how effectively they could contribute to the overall defense and strategy.

After the meeting, Maxwell went to rest, as did Levi, who had stayed up all night handling the matters of the temporary settlement. Meanwhile, Zion briefed the warriors accompanying him on the upcoming trip outside, along with the two mages assigned to assist them.

Addison, on the other hand, was finally left with a moment to herself. Since she had passed out upon arriving, she hadn’t had the chance to properly inspect the temporary shelter she and Zion had built. Now felt like the perfect opportunity to check on its condition and see how everyone was managing.

"P-Princess! Why are you out? You should be resting a little longer..." Mary exclaimed the moment she spotted Addison walking around the shelter.

"It’s good that you’re here. Fill me in on everything that has happened in the shelter since your arrival," Addison said.

Mary hesitated, her worry immediately resurfacing. News of Addison collapsing, along with the dozens of healers who had exhausted themselves trying to treat her, had already spread throughout the shelter. To everyone, it meant her condition must have been severe, perhaps even life-threatening. The moment Mary saw her walking around, her first instinct had been to send her back to rest.

However, the instant Addison asked about the shelter’s situation, Mary instinctively straightened her posture. Her concern was pushed aside as duty took over, and she began giving a thorough and serious report of everything she knew.

As she spoke, a faint sense of unease tugged at her mind, as if she were forgetting something important. Yet no matter how hard she tried to recall it, nothing came to her.

’Oh well... I must be overthinking,’ she thought, brushing the feeling aside as she continued her report, completely forgetting what she had been so worried about just moments ago.

"Princess, after you left, everything in the camp has been running smoothly, largely because of the foundation you laid and the comprehensive defenses established around the perimeter. Defending this place as intended shouldn’t be too difficult," Mary reported thoughtfully.

She paused, rubbing her chin as she organized her observations. "However, since the wooden walls were built in a short amount of time, they may not be sturdy enough if a monster wave strikes."

"And while we do have many warriors, they all come from different packs. It may be difficult for them to coordinate and work together seamlessly, so that is something we also need to factor into our defenses. Still, with a capable leader guiding them from the front, I believe that issue can be resolved."

As Addison listened, she couldn’t help but feel a flicker of surprise. Despite having little to no battle experience in the frontline, Mary’s analysis was precise and perceptive, showing a keen eye for details that many would have easily overlooked.

It was truly a pleasant surprise for Addison to realize that her new subordinate was far more valuable than she had initially thought. Not only did Mary provide strong backing through her origins in the pack that produced the largest grain supply in the entire kingdom, but she also possessed qualities that set her apart from her father.

Unlike her peace-loving father, Mary had the makings of a natural leader. She showed exceptional ability in managing territory and an impressive sense for strategy and battle, traits befitting a future Alpha who might one day even surpass him.

Rather than losing anything, Addison felt as though she had gained a hidden gem, someone of immense worth whom she had secured without expending excessive resources.

"Good. Then I’ll leave these matters for you to supplement and adjust as you see fit," Addison said calmly. "As you’ve noticed, Levi is currently occupied with managing the supplies, ensuring that everything is accounted for and that not a single grain is lost during transport. Meanwhile, both Maxwell and Zion are focused on gathering intel and resources outside. As for me..."

She paused, momentarily unsure how to phrase her thoughts. It almost sounded as if she were pushing her responsibilities onto her subordinate just to ease her own burden, but that wasn’t the case at all.

She needed to personally inspect the situation and observe things firsthand. Besides, this was also a valuable opportunity for Mary to grow.

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