"Keeping a vow is indeed important, but it's not entirely without loopholes."
If your mind doesn't waver, there are always more solutions than difficulties!
"Not to mention, as long as your deity doesn't punish you, breaking a vow a little won't incur punishment."
This is exactly what I did!
I... huh?
Why did I say that?
"...Forget it."
Herbert stared at Flora and slowly said:
"I will forgive you for retreating in the face of certain death, forgive your possessive thoughts about me, forgive the ideas hidden in your heart..."
"These, I forgive you all."
"But, I will never forgive you for taking the liberty to die for me."
"If you must die... it can only be by my command, understand?"
Flora had come to her senses by now, and upon hearing this, she smiled bitterly and helplessly said, "You wouldn't issue that command, right?"
"Well, that's hard to say, huh."
Herbert snorted, pursing his lips and said, "Maybe someday if I go crazy, who knows."
