The maids were taken aback by Allen; their surprise was evident in their expressions. However, this time was different from before; their astonishment stemmed not just from Allen himself but from the notable change that had occurred around his presence. Their curiosity and bewilderment grew as they observed the person who was stuck next to Allen.
"What are you looking at?" asked Margareth to the maids, who kept watching her.
"N-nothing! Please excuse us!" The maid immediately bent down and ran out.
"What's wrong with them? Looking at me strangely like that, I hate it."
"Yeah, no wonder... It's because you suddenly got close to him like that," muttered Bertoph behind her.
'I can't focus on studying if Your Highness is here,' Rachel thought.