Don't even exist. [2/2]

"Lady Bianca, you are still very weak from the ritual. Please do not overexert yourself. Otherwise, the Duke will have my head."

"Thank you, Gaspar... do you think he will be pleased with my gift?"

"My lady, your power allowed you to single-handedly destroy a Reaper stronghold. I am sure he will be pleased."

"Haay... I really need to get stronger. How can I fight for the position of Duchess if I don't?"

"All in due time, my lady. Among the concubines, you are in the top five. So you have a chance..."

Contrary to what usually happens in anime and manga, Gaspar took his superior with him and left. There was no fancy warning or threatening challenge. He just acted like we weren't even there. Even though we were all shooting at him, he just walked right past us.