Inside the Scarlett Castle...
Within the vast garden stretching beyond the castle walls, the empty air suddenly distorted.
Then, a portal shimmered into existence out of nowhere.
A moment later, two women stepped through from the other side.
"What a hassle..." the grey-haired maid muttered under her breath, lazily waving a hand behind her.
The portal immediately folded inward before disappearing entirely.
Beside her, the crimson-haired woman glanced in her direction.
"You didn't do a thing the entire time," she said in a dry tone.
"What are you talking about, Lady Vivienne?"
"Watching humans get tortured is far worse than doing nothing."
Selthia said with a shake of her head, looking genuinely offended, though there wasn't a shred of dread or unease on her face.
Vivienne didn't say anything else.
Trying to talk to this maid was simply a waste of effort.
Without another word, she clicked her tongue and walked away.
