She had already forbidden anyone to go downstairs. And usually, no one would disobey her. She was the hostess here. No one could force her to obey except the queen and the king. However, both of them were within her reach at the moment.
"Mistress... Mistress... I did as you instructed. I supervised very well and did not betray you!"
Effie did not know the maid who seemed so happy to see her. How could she know such a lowly human? She did not deserve to be remembered.
Effie allowed a smile to form on her lips. The light in this room was too dim, so the smile on her face looked terrible. And the maid in the center of the room, kneeling before her, noticed the frightening face that was being created. The maid who looked hesitant wasn't big-mouthed anymore. In fact, she had withdrawn a bit.
