Ch.13: Returning Home

Seeing the small group flee the area, Shirone's face returned back to normal, offering a kind smile to the boy on the ground. "You are safe now. Though the one you need to offer your thanks to is my ojou-sama. It was she who ordered me to come to your aid," gently said Shirone, returning the doll the three bullies dropped on the ground when they fled back into the arms of its rightful owner.

Julian was surprised to hear that someone actually sent their maid to come to his rescue. Most people tended to keep their distance from him, labeling him weird and frowning upon his interest in dolls. "If you follow me, I can take you over there so you can express your thanks, and do not worry. Our ojou-sama is very kind and understanding," Shirone explained softly to the timid boy who began following after her to express his thanks to her ojou-sama.

In just a few seconds, Maria saw Shirone making her way back over and spotted the quiverin