"What?!" Her eyes went wide, and for a split second, she thought she saw an opening. Of course, she thought, her mind racing. He wants to use me. He'll give me a mission, send me out of this world, and then I'll escape. He's careless!
"Oh, of course," she purred, bowing low. "I'll do anything for you, my mighty human lord."
Hye raised an eyebrow at the "mighty lord" title. He realised it was likely the influence of Lucas and the others.
Before they had dispersed to their posts, his generals had saluted him with their usual, fanatical devotion. He made a mental note to have a very stern talk with Lucas about the image they were projecting to outsiders.
Olana's thoughts were already miles away. I'll play the submissive servant, let him send me on a courier mission, and the moment I hit a neutral sector, I'm gone! Hehe!
Then, Hye dropped the hammer.
