Memories: Part 3

The red-haired lady's originally exuberant expression suddenly froze.

She looked in a daze at both of her hands, and then to the two women.

"Mistress, Second Mistress, I… I didn't…" Her face turned pale as she tried to explain herself.

"I believe that you did not mean it, Kasumi." The elegant lady spoke softly. "No worries, while you are not part of the Behrlinglahn family, you are my most trusted servant.

"If it is you, I am willing to believe you."

She looked at the red-haired lady with a serious expression.

"Lyn, what are you saying?" The cold lady by the side spoke. "The sword can only be controlled by the family. That is the iron rule!"

"I trust Kasumi. She will not betray me!" the elegant lady said.

"Heh, then how are you going to explain to the Senate?!"

"I'll speak to them myself!"

"You think you'll succeed?"

"I'll get Mother to intervene if things come to that!"