Maria, related to the Ancient God, behaved more normally on the surface, which was all the more abnormal.
She was truly protecting Napoleon, which somewhat surprised Marvin, but on second thought, perhaps this was also part of the Ancient Gods' Power's plan.
Instead of delving into Maria's thoughts, the priority was to escape Paris and return safely to London. Marvin looked around the banquet hall and met Count Stephens's gaze from afar. The count was surrounded by a cluster of Nobility, chatting and laughing, but occasionally, his eyes surreptitiously drifted towards Marvin standing by the window.
Everything was already arranged. They were just waiting for 9 o'clock, so that as soon as their contact arrived at the predetermined location, they could cover for Marvin and the others to withdraw quietly.
