Ruby was silent for a while, wondering whether she should bind a blood contract with Marlene as well or try to convince Marlene not to be attached to her.
However, Marlene seemed earnest and regarded other people's words as meaningless. Even if Ruby or Basen repeatedly asked her to think further, she would still make the same decision.
"Your Majesty, I'm begging you." Marlene suddenly knelt before Ruby. Her eyes looked teary as she did not want to leave Maulvi. "I promise not to trouble you, so please, tie a blood contract with me as well."
Maulvi could not bear to see her sister continue to plead like that. She also knelt beside Marlene and asked her to stand up. "Marlene, you cannot force Her Majesty. Besides, you would be more comfortable staying in the village than following me."
Maulvi smiled and tucked a strand of Marlene's hair behind her ear. "Although you will rarely see me, I promise to send a letter to you every week."
