Follower Acquired

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Hazel barely managed to restrain herself from throwing the crimson-haired beauty to the ground, and came to a halt right in front of her, fidgeting nervously. "I-I'm here, princess!"

Emilia just gave her a smile and placed her palm on top of her wavy dark locks, and closed her eyes in concentration.

—Attempting to bind new follower!

-Energy Reserve:  33.06% → 32.81%

—Ding!

-Follower binding failed!

—Target's soul gradation does not meet the minimum requirement.

-Energy Reserve: 32.81% → 33.06% 

A few seconds later, she opened them again, humming thoughtfully. "There's some reaction, but I'm not sure… you don't mind if I continue trying, right?"

Of course, Hazel did mind! She wanted to be the one picked by the princess, but it was impossible to refute the beauty's words.

"I-I don't mind at all! As long as it helps you, it's my honor, princess!"