Chapter 78
Chapter 78 The Maids Will
(Annabellas Point of View)
That woman took me away from her highness and into a back alley. I tried to make a surprise attack against her back a few times as she walked, but each time she just turned around and gave me a warm gaze Its impossible after all.
How far are you planning to go? I asked her.
I wonder how far would be good enough? She answered vaguely.
To think that she not only had such negative emotions on her, but she also knew that her highness was the princess from the get-go I have to protect her highness.
Are you doing this because his highness Jural offered you money? I asked her. Maybe I could try offering more to save her highness
Ju? She seemed confused, so its probably not that Well, then I suppose I should at least try buying some time. Maybe her highness will notice something is wrong and escape if I end up taking long.
Then, as unlikely as it might be, could it be his highness Gillians fault? I asked her.
She seemed equally confused by this statement, as expected.
I wonder if this womans companions would help her highness, theyre wild factors to this matter. They might be able to help her now that theyre separated, but not if they are unaware of this womans true nature However, I dont think theyd be willing to harm children, even if she is royalty. Hopefully that might be enough to save her.
Then, could you be an agent of the Empire? I asked her.
Empire? Aah I wasnt sure what to take of this answer But considering what happened to the frontier city, it shouldnt be hard for them to infiltrate the kingdom
Wasnt the empire supposed to stay quiet for a few more years? She asked Whats that even supposed to mean?
The empire was going to stay quiet? I asked her back.
I think so She answered Its hard to read her, shes always so expressionless And she doesnt talk much to boot. Still, she seems to be planning to at least kidnap her highness, this is a heavy burden for a maid, but I will have to stop you somehow.
Then, why are you even doing this? I asked her.
Because its interesting. She answered instantly.
I suppose I shouldnt have expected you to answer seriously. Although I guess this situation would be interested for the empire
Well, I guess its fine over here. She said and stopped moving.
Seems like this is it. I wonder what will happen to me now
Can you cooperate with me? Or at least not be a hindrance? She asked directly.
I cannot betray her highness. I answered.
Is that so? She said, and then the alley went silent Until she charged at me that is.
I tried stabbing her with my hidden knife, but she dodged it, stopped her charge, held my wrist and twisted it, forcing me to drop the knife.
As I screamed in pain, she kicked my belly, then my knees, and then grabbed my neck and hit my face against the wall.
Do you understand the difference in our power now? She said. Its frustrating, but painfully obvious that she was right. She didnt even pull out her weapons, nor did she show any expression whatsoever
I suppose I do I answered her.
Then, dont- She started speaking.
Dont underestimate her highness maid! I made a strong push against the wall, enough to make her let go of me and gain some distance.
You still havent given up yet? She asked.
I giggled a bit before answering, How about this? I understood she was just playing around, that she wasnt really trying to kill me, but still I need to make a stand here, to buy more time for her highness.
<Body Enhancement: Maids Manners> I started.
Oh, so maids can also use those She said something strange, but I ignored it and focused on the strengthening instead.
<Soul Elevation: Maids Dignity> Like this, I should be able to earn a bit more time, even if just a bit.
So, what next? She asked me.
How about this!? I shouted. I dont think I can win like this, but still Ill do everything I can!
I charged at her She grabbed my head, hit it on the ground, picked my knife from the ground and put it near my neck while forcing me to look up
Are you satisfied now? She asked.
Im sorry, your highness This is a disgrace I should be protecting you, yet Im only being trampled upon Im sorry And yet This is my win!
