Rita and Gwen looked at each other for a moment. Only after confirming that Gwen's confidence was not the slightest bit false did she nod helplessly.
"As you wish. When your operation begins, every member of the Immortal Blade will be fully prepared."
The approaching Honkai was visible to the naked eye. Three Herrschers a day was no joke.
For that reason, Otto playing dead to lure out the fish and Gwen taking action were only natural.
Once her impulsive emotions and reason had returned to balance, Rita chose to agree.
"Then I'll be counting on you."
Gwen nodded and smiled.
"Wait for my good news."
"Mm."
With that, Rita had nothing more to say. She merely looked at Gwen with a little more resentment in her eyes.
It was not the teasing expression from before, but a look that came from the heart—
That meant the task of persuading Yolandale had fallen to her.
"Well... Rita, you should get some rest first. I won't disturb you any longer."
Sensing the danger in the maid's gaze, Gwen flashed a bright smile and turned to leave, only for Rita to call him back.
"Please wait, Mr. Gwen—"
Gwen turned around and saw a troubled look on Rita's face.
"Work has been far too busy lately, and some of it has left Rita feeling rather unsettled. I haven't been sleeping well recently.
So... could I ask you to help Rita fall asleep?"
"Nothing would please me more."
Gwen's smile was utterly sincere as he slowly walked back behind Rita.
Though he was somewhat worried that Rita might use this chance to play a prank on him, Gwen was still quite interested in the matter itself.
As it turned out, Gwen had worried too much. Rita had no intention of taking a small