Farah''s POV


    The moment I returned to reality, I immediately felt like someone was pinching both of my cheeks.


    -Myuuuuu! (Farah)


    -Master... (Hana)


    -Urghhhh! (Farah)


    The culprit that bullies my cheeks is no one else but the most perfect maid in the world.


    -Han...a, release... (Farah)


    Hana replies to me in an angry voice.


    -I won''t release them for a while, master. (Hana)


    -Ummuuuuuu! (Farah)


    I am currently lying in Hana''s lap and staring directly at her face.


    -Did you know your mistake, master? (Hana)


    Hana stares at me with terrifying eyes. She seems to be really angry this time.


    -Uhmm... (Farah)


    I can feel Hana put more force to pinch my cheeks.


    -Iyaaa! (Farah)


    -Don''t try to look away from reality, master. (Hana)


    -I''m sowwwyyyy, Hana. (Farah)


    Hana keeps putting even more force in her pinching.


    -For what, master? (Hana)


    -For escaping? (Farah)


    -Hmmmm! (Hana)


    -Uwaaaaa! Don''t put more force into it, Hana. My cheeks are going to feel off. (Farah)


    -You run away from the base without asking me. And right after that, you jump into a dangerous place by fighting against a mysterious person. (Hana0


    Wait! How could Hana know it?


    -With the "Pokan" expression on your face, you must think that how could I know that story, right? (Hana)


    I nod rapidly at Hana''s statement.


    -Hmmm... (Hana)


    Hana forms a mischievous smile on her face and says.


    -It''s a secret, master~ (Hana)


    And then, I experience more punishment of Hana for a long time.


    -Fyaaaa! (Farah)


    I am currently holding my cheeks, which have now turned bright red because of Hana''s pinching.


    -If not for a short time we have in our hands, I would "educate" you a little more, master. (Hana)


    -What would you do then, Hana? (Farah)


    Hana bends down and whispers sweetly into my ears.


    -Once everything is done, I will teach you about them one by one, master. (Hana)


    -Uwaaaaaa... (Farah)


    Does that mean Hana has even scarier punishment other than pinching cheeks? I hold both of my cheeks and look away from Hana. Somehow, Hana only smiles when she is looking at my expression.


    -Master, your friends are waiting for you outside. (Hana)


    -Uhm... (Farah)


    Hana helps me to stand up and guides me to the place outside. When I look at my surrounding, I figure out that we are staying inside a cave.


    -Farah! (Aya)


    -Master! (Fifir)


    The moment I stepped outside the cave, I found the other two. I look down and apologize to Aya and Fifir.


    -I''m sorry for making you guys worried. (Farah)


    Fifir shakes her head and replies to me.


    -It''s my fault, master. If not for me taking you to run away, you would not encounter any danger. (Fifir0


    -No... (Farah)


    Hana uses her left hand and blocks me.


    -Did you know your mistake, Fifir? (Hana)


    -Yes, head maid... (Fifir)


    For some reason, Fifir is no longer called Hana an old hag.


    -You are too arrogant and playful. Did you call yourself a soldier because I made you stronger than others? (Hana)


    -... (Fifir)


    -You do not differ from a child in front of an actual enemy. In the last battle, you couldn''t even help your master properly. (Hana)


    -Urghh... (Fifir)


    Fifir is biting her lips while having a bitter face.


    -Go back and train more. You are not sufficient to stand by the master''s side and protect her now, Fifir. (Hana)


    -I... (Fifir)


    I could see some tears come out from Fifir''s eyes.


    -I still want to protect master and stand by her side. (Fifir)


    Hana glares at Fifir and responds to her.


    -Then train more... and become a trustworthy person that can protect your master. (Hana)


    Fifir is her sleeve to weep her tears and answer Hana clearly.


    -Yes! (Fifir)


    I could see some hint of satisfaction on Hana''s face. But it quickly disappears right after that. This time, Hana turns and glares at Aya.


    -And you... (Hana)


    -... (Aya)


    -Since you and I are in the same position as Farah''s lover, I could only tell you one thing. (Hana)


    -Yes? (Aya)


    -You should think about what will be the best for Farah''s safety. You should know how she always acts, right? (Hana)


    Aya looks down with a dark face and tells Hana in a small voice.


    -Alright... (Aya)


    -That''s all for now... (Hana)


    Finally, Hana turns to me and looks into my eyes.


    -And master, will you go back now? (Hana)


    -...I don''t want... (Farah)


    I think I may become a little selfish right now. But I need to resolve the current situation first. Many people I know seem to relate to this incident. Moreover, I can''t keep looking at Innocent people being harmed and turned into monsters.


    -Hana... (Farah)


    Hana sighs and reaches out to my head. Is she going to pinch my cheeks again?


    -I know you would say that, master. (Hana)


    Hana places her hand on my head and strokes it nicely.


    -Uhm... (Farah)


    -Though this maid will let you continue doing this with one condition. (Hana)


    -What is it, Hana? (Farah)


    -Take me with you, master.  (Hana)


    -Yes? Only that? (Hana)


    Hana smiles at me and says.


    -Also, if you saw that "thing" again, you must run away right away. (Hana)


    -... (Farah)


    Right, there is a chance that I would encounter that girl again. I become so anxious when I think about that situation will happen.


    Hana stares at my face and asks.


    -With that face of yours, should we just go back to the base now? (Hana)


    She seems to notice my worried.


    -... (Farah)


    Hana bends down and hugs me softly.


    -Don''t worry, master. That "Thing" will not be able to lay a single finger on you this time. (Hana)


    As if I feel the sense of security coming from Hana, I nod at her statement.


    Madeus