98 055. Charlotte Heraiz (Part Two)

The way I see it, sure, it'd be really great if I could surround myself with people I trusted. And it was certainly not an exaggeration to say Charlotte was someone that I've spent the longest time with, out of everyone I've met so far.

She was also the only one that I did trust implicitly in this world too, which was why this kind of left a bitter taste in my mouth.

If it was her... She could've lived a happy, fulfilling life as a simple rural farm girl. To serve the Imperial Family reeking of the unmistakable stench of blood, now that was something you couldn't do with a sane mind.

Since Charlotte had been witnessing their antics from a close vantage point, she should be well aware of that fact. But even then, she still volunteered to become a Paladin, and that probably had something to do with her unyielding determination.

"Alright. However, it won't do for a Paladin serving me to have a face like that."

Charlotte flinched and hurriedly lowered her head.