Floor 21: The Attack

A man on the level of a Swordmaster might notice, so I didn't particularly eavesdrop on their conversation.

However, the emperor's face was blooming with a broad smile when he left the room, and Airen also seemed fine considering what she had gone through yesterday.

“Pichina, look at this! It says it'll protect me!”

It was a necklace with a shield spell embedded in it. Apparently, it was the last thing the emperor had given her.

‘Still, I suppose he does love his daughter.’

And from that day on, Airen began obeying me very well.

"Lady Airen. Let's rest at home today. If there's anyone you'd like to see, invite them over and play."

Words she normally would have refused.

"Okay! I will!"

She obeyed without complaint...