"Eeehhh...? You are right, but also, you don't have to be shy. Without you my plan is worthless, I want to keep you happy."
The red-haired girl wondered out loud prodding a cube of ham with a toothpick.
"Self-reflection? My lady, did you eat something weird?"
"Pfft...!"
Aku jokingly took a step back and gasped which caused Kierul to snort.
"You know what? Even though you aren't that whole Zoemi - since you smell similar to him, you might have a chance to get close to young lady Epsine... Normally she is a fortress, but that dead guy seems to be her weak point... If we play our cards right, she might end up supporting me in becoming the future head of the Helterose family."
Kierul went silent for a moment before suddenly her face brightened up with a cunning smile as she revealed her idea.
"As you wish, my lady. I will do my best!"
"Eager, aren't we~?"
