Absolute Obedience

What to do… That wasn't even worth considering, was it?

I'd just have to take the most efficient route. In the short run, that would mean killing these two myself. But that would be a waste. Considering the long run was much more preferable.

"You, you're Gratiana, correct? Ana's previous mentor?" I addressed the older-looking woman.

She looked shocked that I knew her name, but that was the least impressive thing I recalled about her. After absorbing Lauria's memory, I understood the connection between her and her mentor. I didn't recognize her at first since she looked different and I really wasn't paying her any heed, until now. Her recent display of power and the absurd amount of Divine Power, however, made me change my earlier position.

"H-How ow dare you, heathen! You dare call Milady in such a direct manner?!" The younger one protested, glaring at me angrily.