"Duke, could you please leave?" I intervened before a confrontation could escalate.
"Madam, Iā"
"We can talk in the morning. But for now, please leave. I have something to discuss with Erios. I hope you'll respect my privacy," I requested.
I could sense his growing anger, but I believed it was merely his pride that had been wounded. Or perhaps it was a good thing that he wasn't like the man who, just hours ago, had callously taken the lives of those maids right in front of me.
I was relieved when he didn't say anything else and simply walked away, closing the door with a loud slam. Finally, I could turn my attention to Erios, who had been patiently waiting for my response.
"Erios!"
"Yes, Master," he replied.
"Why did you do it?" I inquired.
"What are you talking about?"
"Erios, you know what I'm talking about. You don't have to act clueless when it's just us here," I said.
"Master, he is dangerous," he reiterated.
"What are you talking about?" I pressed.
