บท 200: Mutual-Obligation Contract

Following the return to their quarters, Konrad assigned his delegates various tasks meant to hasten the Royal Palace's cleanup.

"Tenth elder, tonight, your task is simple. Enforce the allegiance of the royal guard commander and his top captains."

Konrad ordered while delivering a batch of orchids.

"As you command, master!"

The tenth elder bowed, before turning into a beam of light and shooting toward the royal guard commander's mansion. As for the other delegates, they carried similar tasks.

Krann returned to his quarters, leaving only Cobra-Yvonne, Konrad, and the freckled girl.

"What's your name?"

Konrad asked, ending the brief moment of silence.

"E-…"

"Forget it. From now on, your name is Astarte."

Cut before she could properly introduce herself, the freckled girl was startled. Still, she regained her composure and bowed with clasped hands.

"Thank you, master, for bestowing a name!"

"Mhm."