Lustro could not stand how people humiliated Rottie. It made he feel like they indirectly humiliated him so he returned to his chamber quickly. Thus, the party was over. Cassandra called the guards to take Rottie out of the palace. At the palace's gate, Rottie was shocked to see Cota who now wearing her gown and jewelry. Cota waved her hand to make the guard leave them alone. She took her glasses off to reveal her hidden beauty. She laughed at Rottie and showed her a big ruby ring. 

Cota: His majesty gave this to me when he was with me.

Rottie: YOU!!!

You betray me!

Cota: Like you did to Lady Judy.

Rottie: How many times did you sleep with him?

Cota: Since you were locked in that tower, he called me from time to time.

Rottie: So, you set me a trap, don't you?

Cota: You are fool.

Rottie: Soon, he will throw you away like he did to me.

Cota: We'll see but before I leave... I have a present for you.

Rottie: !?

Cota held a knife and approached to Rottie quickly. In a moment that she was about to cut Rottie's face, something hit her head pretty hard. On the floor, she found a golden slipper.

Shizuru: Do you want the other side?

Cota: You Two!

Miki: Be careful with your words. Don't forget who we are.

Cota: I'm not afraid.

Do you know who I am now!!!!

Miki: So what? This is a spoiler. Leave that bastard for your own good.

Cota: What!? Spoiler???

Miki: It's a warning. Believe or not is up to you.

Shizuru: Miki chan, you're too kind!

Cota: I don't get what you are talking about but one day, I will make all of you regret!!!

Cota was very frustrated. But more than that, she was afraid of the girls' combat and cunning skills. Hence, she retreated quickly.

Miki: Are you alright?

Rottie: I don't need to be saved. I don't care about anything anymore. I'm worthless.

Miki: Whatever opinion that other people have upon you, they have no right to determine your value. 

Rottie: ...

Shizuru: That's right and we are sorry.

Rottie: About what?

Shizuru: What we have done to you.Your wrongdoing are unforgivable but we also think that we went too far.

Rottie: *Sobbing*

Shizuru: How about this?

Why don't you work in Daddy's hotel?

Rottie: I don't know how to do.

Miki: They can teach you.

Shizuru: Daddy suggests that you may start from kitchen work so the guest won't see your face. He understands that you may feel unsecured for now but you'll soon be fine.

Rottie: Why... save me?

Shizuru: Daddy said that slavery is a horrible and unhuman system. Unfortunately, people cannot choose where they were born. It's not fair to you but it doesn't mean you should not be punished for what you have done.

Rottie: I guess my punishment is to live. Live with shame and loneliness.

Miki: Well, second chance is not easy to come. Take it and do your best. See how it will change.

Shizuru: You still have a chance to go back to society and live like normal people do.

Rottie: ...T...Thank you.

Shizuru: Good. I will call a carriage to send you to our hotel now.

Rottie: Wait! I have a request.

Shizuru: What is it?

Rottie: Can you help me write a letter?

Shizuru: ...To whom?

Rottie asked the girls to write an apology letter to Judy. The girls wrote a letter and gave to Cassandra and she promised to delivery to Judy.

During the way back to hotel, the girls asked Alistair about Judy's case.　Judy was accused of poisoning Nialla but unexpectedly, Nilalla defended for her. Thus, she was exiled while they were investigating. However, her family was suddenly be charged for corruptions and they all were executed. On that time, Nialla was not in the capital so she could not save them. Then, she requested to re-investigate but Lustro disagreed. In the end, Lustro let Judy live to end quarrel with Nialla.

Miki: You seem know a lot about foreign internal affairs.

Alistair: *Smile*

Shizuru: I think there is a hidden agenda behind the case.

Alistair: You're right.

Shizuru: What do you mean, Daddy?

Alistair: Lady Judy's father was a general. Although he was not famous but he still had 4,000 men under his command. Guess, where are his men now?

Shizuru: Now they are under that stupid king, right?

Alistair: Correct.

Shizuru: Damn him!

Alistair: As you can see from Countess Cassandra's attitude, Lustro is just a king in name. In fact, he doesn't have much power.

Shizuru: So, is Rottie a scapegoat!?

Alistair: No, she was just a pawn. Woman like her who lives by instinct is easy to manipulate. And with her poor background, it's easy to dispose too.

Miki: So, he has already known her background but pretended to know nothing.

Alistair: Well, it's not that hard for the king to investigate, don't you think so?

Shizuru: Damn! This man is unforgivable.

Miki: Why did he need to get rid of Lady Judy's family?

Alistair: That army was served Lady Judy's family for many generations. They were bonded with trust and loyalty. It's quite clear to me that Lustro wanted the whole army to loyal and die for him, not someone else.

Miki: So? He wants to bond with them by just killing their master!??

Alistair: Not like that, my dear. What he wants is fear and with this fear, he uses to tie and control them.

Shizuru: Oh god!

Why people in this empire love to chain people that much!?

Miki: Isn't it same in Easteria? The book said the slavery there is more horrible.

Alistair: Which book!?

Miki: The one that we bought here.

Alistair: Well, well, well...

Alistair: In fact, Easteria has no such a disgraceful system like slavery.

Miki: Honestly!??

Alistair: You should be careful what you read. Those papers could be used to manipulate your thought and control your mind. They can change lives.

Miki: Ah... I see.

Miki: [That reminds me about the magical page that we're looking for...]

Shizuru: Daddy, back to Lady Judy's story...

Do you think Lady Judy still has some influence on her late father's army?

Alistair: Probably. That's why Nialla saved her and Countess Cassandra needed to take action.

Shizuru: That sounds interesting.

To be continue . . .