When Maria exited the room, her relaxed shoulders suddenly tightened up for a moment before relaxing again.
Her body was numb and she nearly crumpled to the floor but obstinately stood her ground despite having cold sweat pouring down her back.
“D-Dammit...that stupid Ash, I’ll never listen to what that i***t ever says again. Intimidate her, act callous and nonchalant―what a load of bullshit!”
Maria shook a little from her earlier act of dominance. She had thrown out a lot of rude words at Duchess Bathory and even said some really over-the-top things earlier. At first, Maria planned to approach the duchess amiably but Ash persuaded her against it.
“The Duchess isn’t one to take any favors just because you act kindly. Remember, she called the Duchess of Blood for a reason. She’ll only
