Outside the crack in the door, a guilty-looking little head peeked in.
Cheryl's pretty face was as red as a ripe apple. Her hands nervously twisted the hem of her clothes as she slowly shuffled into the room.
She was still wearing the battle Miko armor that had just accepted her as its master. She had only taken off the helmet, which gave her a strangely cute contrast.
"Aiden… you… you're not asleep…"
Cheryl stammered, her eyes darting everywhere. She did not dare look at Aiden.
"Your sister just left, and you came here to eavesdrop. Is that what your level 75 strength is for? To act like an Assassin?"
Aiden looked at her with a faint smile.
Cheryl's face turned even redder after being exposed. She quickly waved her hands.
"N-No! That's not it! I wasn't eavesdropping!"
She took a deep breath, as if she had finally made a huge decision, and suddenly raised her head.
"I… I also want to swear loyalty to you!"
