Karina's rise through the ranks was swift.
One of the core requirements for servants under the Empress, Julia Barielle, was strength. After all, their duties went far beyond just attending to daily necessities.
No, they were expected to possess real combat capability. For the Empress, maids were not merely servants.
They were Chasers.
In other words, personal soldiers who acted directly under the Empress's authority.
Karina fit that role far too well.
Among the ranks, she was regarded as exceptional. Not just competent, but outstanding. It would not have been an exaggeration to call her the most promising talent present.
Some even said that, given time, she would surpass everyone else serving under the Empress.
"Vanessa, come over here."
"Yes, Your Highness."
And in just two years, Karina accomplished just that. She had become the Head Maid, tasked to serve as the Empress's personal maid herself.
"What do you think of the name Angelina?"
"…Angelina?"
