Master...

Why don't you agree to keep reading my mind anymore?

I remember the master just said that she would stop reading my mind for now and test me afterwards, but how to test me?

I think I no longer need to be tested, and the Vinales incident is not the best test for me? Under the crisis I still think about protecting my master, rather than thinking that I can be free if my master dies.

The tide of loss flooded me.

If the master can't read my mind, it means that the distance between me and the master may therefore far away.

Is it possible that the master feels much more comfortable after he stops reading my mind?

Anyway, let's wait. There will definitely be a day when the master will tie me firmly to her side again.

"Knock, knock, knock..."

Who is knocking at the door?

I get up from the bed and go down to open the door.

"Nora."

Nora who is always cheerful now looked slightly haggard. I knew it was because of that thing about Vinales trying to assassinate the master.

Although I hate Vinales, it doesn't mean I hate Nora. Because Nora hasn't done anything bad to the master. I still maintain a polite smile when I see her.

"Ilotia, can we talk?"

I nodded and let her in, then closed the door.

Nora stood in the middle of my room, rubbing her head and giggling as if she was back to the lively person she was before.

"What's wrong?"

"Well... I want to tell you something."

"Hmm."

We sat together on the stool next to the table. I looked at Nora waiting for her to speak.

"Ilotia, could you beg the Demon King for me? Please help me."

Was it about Vinales? I raised the corner of my mouth slightly.

"I Can't."

As soon as I replied, Nora's smile instantly disappeared and then she looked miserable and haggard.

"Please help me, Ilotia. I really don't want Vinales to die."

"Hmm."

"Now I know why Vinales was angry in the first place. This incident made me understand Vinales' feelings, but also buried her future. I ...I just hope that the Demon King can let her live."

Nora said with deep sincerity.

"Then you go and talk to my master."

To be honest I hate Vinales very much now. It is impossible for me to plead for Vinales. And my relationship with my master is not as good as Nora thought.

"Ilotia, the demon king is closer to you. I guess that I have found the demon king and talked to her."

Yes, there are several times Nora came to the master when I was present. The master has not given Nora any answer until now. In fact, the master did not give an answer to Nora, but she wanted to ignore Nora.

"But Vinales dared to sneak up on the master. She deserves to die."

Nora looked at me with great shock when my words came out.

"Ilotia, ... this thing."

"I hate Vinales so much right now that I really want her to die. In this way I don't have to watch out for her sneaking up on my master."

"Why do you hate Vinales instead?"

Nora was confused, as if she didn't believe what I said.

"Because she hurts the master."

"Why? Shouldn't you be thinking that you'll be free after Vinales kills the Demon King? Then you'll never have to stay with the Demon King again. No one will bind you and you will live a free life. Don't you want it?"

"I don't need any freedom. I don't want to leave my master."

"Ilotia, don't you also hate bondage and like freedom as much as I do?"

Nora was still full of disbelief.

"I'm not like you, Nora. I'm just me. I just like to be with my master. Nothing else matters. If anyone dares to hurt the master, I will never forgive her or spare her. So it is impossible for me persuade my master to let go of Vinales who hurt my master."

"Ilotia, come to your senses."

Nora stood up excitedly, propping her body up on the table and leaning my way.

"I come to my senses now."

I raised my head and looked at Nora.

"I'm more sober than anyone."

"You're acting like you've been brainwashed by the demon king."

"No, it's a choice I made for myself."

"Ilotia! I beg you to wake up and keep your own dignity. You look like a pet kept by the Demon King now."

"So what? I'm willing."

Nora gritted her teeth and clenched her fist as if she was struck.

"You're the one who hurt Vinales, and you're the source of Vinales' jealousy. Don't you have any guilt?"

Her eyes lit up with a burning anger. Did Nora finally blame me in the end?

"Why should I feel guilty? I still want to kill her."

I could hear Nora's fists clacking after saying that. Nora must be trying her best to suppress her anger.

"Just consider it the help to me. I don't want to lose Vinales...and I guess you want me to make up with her in the first place. Just think of it as for me, okay?"

"No."

I rejected without hesitation, my gaze firmly fixed on Nora's eyes that were shining with tears.