As soon as the girls finished signing the contract, Asher crossed his arms and asked, "Can you two understand me now?" The two girls exchanged surprised glances, clearly taken aback by their sudden comprehension of his words. Nervously, they nodded their heads.
Asher nodded, a satisfied look on his face.
Grace, sensing the girls' apprehension, spoke to them in a gentle tone, "Don't worry, Emiko, Yui. Asher is your Master now. You'll be fine as long as you follow his rules and do what he asks."
The girls nodded softly, acknowledging her words, feeling reassured. Even if they knew Grace was demonized, they couldn't help but feel safe and warm in her presence.
Grace then gestured towards the door, "Now, go and eat the food I've bought for you in the kitchen hall. It's right ahead. I'm sure you two must be famished."
Emiko and Yui's eyes filled with tears as they deeply bowed, gratefully saying, "T-Thank you, Aunty Grace."
