Chapter 100

I fled back to my own room and immediately poured the whole story out to Elsa.

"I—I specifically told you to stop me—!"

I clutched her by the shoulders and shook her lightly, close to tears.

"You promised, you promised—how did this happen two nights in a row?!"

"...Do you believe I didn't try?"

The air went out of the room.

"You tried to stop me?"

"I did."

"...Then why did I wake up there?"

"Because you told me that if I interfered any further, you would dismiss me."

I let out a shriek.

"I lost my mind?! I actually threatened you like that?"

Of all people, I threatened Elsa—the woman who would sell her own soul for a salary—?

"At the end of the day, my wages matter to me."

"More than me?!"

"I can only continue to serve you, Your Highness, if I continue to receive my wages."…