Bab 91: Arsene’s end?

From grace to grass.

That was the literal meaning of Arsene's life right now.

Wasn't it some years ago that many servants had been sucking up to her because of her favored mistress? Now all of them looked at her like she was a plague as the knights had dragged her away.

''...Her majesty wants to give you a choice of leaving the imperial dungeon.'' Vance replied slowly. However, it didn't take a second for his words to fully land before Arsene rejected him without hesitation.

''If her majesty wants me testify against the queen, then your arrival is nothing but a waste of time.''

Speaking against her mistress was something that she would not do, even in the face of death. The empress should not try to make her turn her back on her mistress.

''.....'' In response to her instant rejection, Vance remained silent as he stared deeply at the lady not far from the iron bars. He then asked. ''Is she worth your loyalty?''