And in fact, it was indeed so. The transaction proceeded smoothly. The other party seemed to have no intention of making a move. Everything was developing in the right direction, everything within Cole's expectation.
But…
Could I really accept bringing myself along like this, as if 'undefended'?
As for Miss Lizi, let's not mention her. Although the maid does have the duty to protect the master, in most cases, her responsibility is to serve tea, water, do laundry, and fold bedding, to take care of the master's daily life, rather than being the first to pull out a weapon in critical situations.
Then, what about myself?
What am I? What have I always been doing? Do I have any irreplaceable qualities? Can I really provide peace of mind for the gentleman? I've always considered myself a follower, but is there any follower as useless as I am? Sure, the gentleman trusts me, but isn't that because he never seriously considered the things I'm unable to do?
