With a faint smile, Rita merely took Najeta's reminder to heart. She wasn't afraid of that minister.
The only reason to fear was a lack of strength. When one was powerful enough to deal with anyone, there was nothing left in the world to fear.
"The minister wants to see you. He must value your abilities. After all, no one had heard of your Imperial Arm before, but it seemed incredibly powerful."
"I only hope you won't join his side." Najeta stared thoughtfully at Rita. She didn't want Rita to completely join the minister's faction and become their accomplice.
Najeta felt somewhat irritated. According to the rules, a suddenly appearing Imperial Arm user had to be reported to the Empire, but now every major and minor matter in the Empire was controlled by that minister.
Therefore, it was only natural that the minister had learned about Rita.
Now, her only hope was that Rita wouldn't become one of those people.
"Don't worry. There will only ever be one person in this world worthy of my loyalty: Lord Durandal!" Rita finished the rest of her milkshake in one gulp, her tone exceptionally serious.
"..."
Upon hearing that, Najeta subconsciously looked toward Durandal and found her staring blankly in another direction. Following Durandal's gaze, she saw a kitten lying beneath the table.
"You like cats?"
Najeta found herself unable to understand Durandal.
She had someone like Rita loyal to her, and her own strength was astonishingly formidable, yet at times, she seemed rather adorable.
"They're cute, aren't they?"
Hearing Najeta's voice, Durandal turned to look at her without denying it.
"They really are cute..."
After having some snacks at the restaurant, the three of them officially parted ways. Najeta had to return to the army to continue training, while Durandal prepared