Chapter 461: [459] Reunion
In the end, events unfolded much as they did in the original tale.
Astarte, having committed crimes on Itogami Island alongside Rudolf Ostach, was found guilty.
Yet Natsuki stepped in to vouch for her—partly thanks to August's influence. After all, few dared to cross the mercurial August lightly.
Thus, August's household gained an emotionless maid. Under Natsuki's tutelage, she even mastered the art of brewing exceptional tea.
"Astarte, a cup of black tea."
"Yes, Master."
"Astarte, fetch me some pastries."
"Yes, Master."
"Astarte, get me..."
And so it went, a routine playing out before Natsuki's eyes. With Astarte at his beck and call, August morphed into a complete sloth—lying down if he could, sitting if he couldn't stand.
Having a maid who obeyed every command without question? It was a luxury he relished.