"I'm terribly sorry, but it seems I'm unable to summon Malone for you. He's swamped with Lady Matilda's tasks. What ever shall I do, Princess?" In an apologetic tone, Maidsforu mockingly expressed, and she even took the liberty to run her fingers through my hair, fully aware that I couldn't move a single finger.
Although I couldn't see her face entirely, I could almost picture the sinister smirk she wore as she witnessed my helplessness.
Gritting my teeth, I couldn't help but feel stupid about this whole situation.
Despite having numerous enemies, the revelation that Maidsforu was among them caught me off guard. I believed we were on good terms, yet here she stood, reveling in laughter, knowing she had successfully poisoned the tea I unsuspectingly consumed.
