I decide for myself! (1)

The conversation did not go any further as after saying his piece, Azrael left the place.

Lareina had just sat back on the bed when Rosie entered the room with a bowl of fruits in her hand, ''My Lady, His Highness asked me to send this to you… What happened?" she asked when she noticed Lareina's exhausted expression.

''You, address me as sister when we are still in disguise,'' Lareina poked the girl's forehead as before eating the fruits.

''Ah!" Rosie was embarrassed, ''My Lady, you…''

''It's nothing much. He doesn't want me to join him on this mission,'' Lareina narrowed her eyes before she continued eating.

''My Lady, isn't it the right thing to do? If you go along then we don't know what kind of perils we would encounter. His Highness must be worried about you since you don't know how to fight nor do you have any powers. It only shows he cares about you.''

''Do I need his care?" Lareina paused.