"What just happened? Or is that an imposter pretending to be my young master?!" Zoginoi asked in sheer disbelief, his meticulous composure breaking as he stared at Hitachi's back.
"I am also completely speechless," Elizabeth added, crossing her arms. For Mirabella to agree to such a morally upright promise was like watching a dragon swear to become a vegetarian.
Cupcake, however, remained silent, her small eyes tracking the group of three. She was the only entity currently bound to her master's soul through the System. While the others heard a noble vow, Cupcake felt the cold, pragmatic calculation vibrating along their bond.
'Sometimes, it's better not to believe what you hear,' Cupcake thought, a tiny sigh escaping her snout. Mirabella hadn't promised out of the goodness of her heart; she had promised because having a Master Teacher's absolute trust was a tactical advantage she couldn't afford to pass up.
