Fu##! What have you done, Aether?: Part-1

"I told you to stay inside the room, right?" Aether's voice carried a hint of annoyance as he frowned at the butterfly fluttering around.

His eyes followed its erratic movements as it hovered close to the poor maid, who was already trembling in fear. The woman looked as if he was about to collapse from sheer terror.

Despite how frightened she was, Aether quickly noticed that the butterfly never actually touched her. That was a relief, considering the fact that the creature had the ability to suck something—energy, life force, or whatever it was—out of people's bodies.

Maelona, who was cradled securely in Aether's arms like a delicate princess, raised her hand and gave the maid a small wave, signaling her to leave.

The maid, as if granted salvation, didn't waste another second. Taking full advantage of the opportunity, she bolted out of sight.

The butterfly flapped its wings, lowering its body slightly as it uttered in a pitiful voice, "Mama~"