Even if Astrid's perception was exceptionally sharp, it couldn't compare to Charlotte, who was already a mid-tier Arcanist Mage.
Moreover, the head maid was an Assassin specializing in stealth, particularly adept at concealing her aura and hiding her strength. Were it not for the need to protect the Regent, occasionally revealing fluctuations in her mental energy, even a powerful Arcanist Mage wouldn't have been able to detect changes in her true power.
Learning that Elise had advanced to the rank of Crusader, Astrid asked her several questions about stabilizing her cultivation base, and only after confirming that the other's mental sea had fully stabilized did she finally let out a sigh of relief.
"You should have told me earlier, I should've given you a proper vacation," Astrid said softly.
Whether for the sake of consolidating strength or relaxing her spirit, her loyal, hardworking head maid deserves some personal leisure time, rather than living constantly only for her sake.
