"Now I understand, but this trust is too heavy a burden for me; I feel like I'm suffocating!"
Zhu Zhili sighed softly. Anyone in the underground would feel crushed by the weight of such a mantle. All she could do was gently pull Adelaide de Molay into a hug, whispering comfort to her best friend.
"I know, I know," Zhili murmured. "But you have to be strong, Adelaide. You cannot let down 'Lancelot', 'Guinevere', Su Bai, or any of the others who paved this road with their lives."
A few minutes later, the storm of emotion passed. Adelaide pulled back, wiping her eyes. She took a deep breath, forcing a practiced, professional smile onto her face. "A new mission?" she asked.
During their initial coded exchange, Adelaide had inquired about a suit. Zhili’s confirmation at the front desk was t
