The Obvious Answer

"Listen here, Aiku," Reign's tone was harsh and condemning, sounding like a boss about to fire an under performing employee.

But in this case, her life depended on getting her act together. 

"Your use of your abilities is so pitiful that sometimes I wonder if you even have a brain. Do you?" He emphasized his words, making sure she understood his displeasure. 

Aiku listened intently, fear evident on her face, afraid that any more mistakes would cost her life.

'I can't die here,' she thought to herself. 

As a ghost, her will to live surpassed even that of humans.

It was why she had never betrayed Reign, still convinced that his summons lurked within her shadow, capable of ending her at any moment.

"What should I do, Master?" she beg for answers. 

There was a moment of silence before she received a reply.