We all huddled together, planning our next move. Elen gave us a detailed map of the castle, highlighting the areas where the guards were stationed and the location of the Margrave's office.

"Once we get into the castle," Elen whispered, "we'll need to move quickly. The guards change shifts every two hours, so we'll have to make sure we're out before they catch on."

"How many guards are we talking about?" I asked.

Elen counted on her fingers. "There are at least ten guards on duty at any given time. We'll need to find a way to distract them while we sneak into Margrave's office."

Lucy, who had been quietly listening, spoke up. "What if we cause a commotion in another part of the castle? That should draw their attention away from us."

Elen nodded. "That could work. But we need to make sure it's something big enough to get their attention, but not so big that it brings in reinforcements from outside the castle."

"I have an idea," Leonhardt said. "We could set a trap for the guards. We could rig one of the castle's chandeliers to fall, creating a loud noise that will draw them away from our target."

"That's risky," I said, worried. "What if someone gets hurt?"

"We'll make sure it's done when there are no innocent people around," Leonhardt assured me. "And we'll have to be quick in retrieving the documents before the guards catch on."

"But how do we get into the Margrave's office?" Mirai, the girl who was doing my reconnaissance task, asked.

"We'll need to pick the lock," Leonhardt said. "I can handle that."

Elen chimed in. "I know where he keeps the key. He has a secret compartment in his desk. It's where he keeps his most important documents."

"Even better," I said. "We have Reina the thief here with us. We'll use Reina's skills to pick the lock as a backup, but having the key will make it easier and faster."

We all nodded in agreement, but the plan was not complete yet.

"What about the escape route?" I asked.

Elen spoke up again. "I know a hidden passage that leads out of the castle. It's not used often, but I've used it before. It'll take us straight to the forest outside the castle walls."

"That's perfect," Lucy said, her face lighting up. "We can make our way back to the safe house without being seen."

We all nodded in agreement, feeling confident in our plan.

"The only thing left to do now is to execute it," I said, determination in my voice.

With a nod from Leonhardt, we all left the room, ready to take down the Margrave's operation and put a stop to his plans for civil war.

"But wait!" The sickly and wounded blonde haired female knight, Myla Hyuutia who had been silent throughout the discussion suddenly voiced up. Lucy, who had been Myla's personal maid was shocked.

Myla Hyuutia sat quietly in the corner, her wounded body propped up against a wall. She had been silent throughout the entire planning session, listening intently to each of their proposed plans. Though she was weak and barely able to stand, she knew she had to speak up.

"Wait," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "I think there may be a better way."

Everyone turned to look at her, surprised that she had spoken up. Lucy rushed to her side, concerned. "My lady, you should rest. You're in no condition to be making plans."

Myla shook her head, a determined look in her eyes. "No, Lucy, I have to do this. I may not be able to fight, but I can still help. Please, listen to me."

Everyone quieted down, waiting for Myla to speak. She took a deep breath, gathering her strength while glancing at the pouting Mirai. "Based on Mirai's reconnaissance, we know that there are at least ten guards on duty at any given time, and they change shifts every two hours. That means there's a window of time when there are fewer guards on duty. If we wait until that window and sneak in then, we can avoid having to create a distraction or set off any traps."

Leonhardt frowned. "But how do we know when that window is? We can't just wait around for hours on end."

Myla smiled weakly. "Mirai has been watching the guards for the past few days. She has noticed that they tend to be more lax during the late afternoon. That's when they start to get tired and bored. If we wait until then, we may only have to deal with a few guards."

At that time, the orange haired girl, Reina showed herself from the entrance. She leaned on the wall.

"Reina, have you been listening to us?" I asked and she smiled. 

Elen nodded, impressed. "That's a good point, Myla. But we still need a way to get into the Margrave's office. And we need to make sure we're not seen."

Myla looked over at Reina. "Reina, can you still pick locks?"

Reina nodded. "Of course. It's what I do best."

Elen smiled. "Good. I have an idea. There's a secret passage that leads into the castle, but it's not very well-known. It's located near the kitchen, and it leads into a storage room. From there, we can sneak into the Margrave's office without being seen."

Lucy looked skeptical. "But won't that passage be guarded?"

Elen shook her head. "No, it's not. It's not used often, and the guards don't know about it. That's why it's the perfect way in."

"But what about getting out?" I asked.

Mirai interjected. "There's a small balcony outside the Margrave's office, overlooking the courtyard. We can climb down from there using a rope, and make our way out of the castle through the main gates. By that time, the guards will be changing shifts, so they won't be paying much attention."

Everyone was silent for a moment, considering Myla's plan. It was risky, but it was also the safest option they had.

"I like it," Leonhardt said finally. "It's a good plan. But we need to make sure we're careful. One wrong move, and we could get caught."

Myla nodded. "I know. But we have to take that risk. We have to stop the Margrave before he starts a civil war."

Leonhardt Strauch sighed, "Anyway, his majesty and me won't be participating." He stared at me and I nodded.

He continued, "Lucy, you are just a normal maid. Lady Myla was wounded. Both of you are out."

He then looked at Mirai the female ninja, Reina the thief, and Elen the insider who worked as maid in the Margrave's castle.

"You, three girls are on your own."

The group listened intently to Elen's plan, nodding in agreement. It seemed like a good idea, but they still needed to be cautious. After all, the Margrave's guards were likely to be on high alert, given the recent disruptions to their operations.

"Alright," I said, "let's review the plan one more time." I pulled out a pen and paper and began jotting down the key points.

"First, we'll wait until the late afternoon, when the guards are more lax. Then you'll make your way to the secret entrance near the kitchen and enter the castle undetected. Once you're inside, you'll make your way to the storage room and from there, you'll sneak into the Margrave's office. Reina will work together to pick the lock and retrieve the documents, while Elen and Mirai keep watch. Finally, you'll make your escape through the hidden passage that Elen knows about."

Everyone nodded in agreement, feeling more confident now that the plan had been outlined. Myla spoke up again, her voice still weak but determined.

"Remember, we must act quickly and with precision. Mirai, Reina and Elen. You girls can't afford to make any mistakes or get caught. Our success depends on our ability to work together and follow the plan."

She continued, "You three girls are on your own in the enemy's castle. Don't make any blunder. Reina, you are an experienced thief. Mirai, you are female ninja. Both of you must protect, Elen as she is only an average maid working in that castle. If she get caught, she shall be punished as a traitor by the margrave!"

There was a moment of silence as everyone took in Myla's words. Then, we all stood up, ready to put the plan into action. This was it - the moment they had been waiting for. They were going to take down the Margrave's operation and put an end to his plans for civil war.