The Dog Needs a Master

Erable Vermilion, at the age of 23, often felt her life was a choice between two undesirable options. Her existence was characterized by frequent moments of mental triumph, reassuring herself with thoughts like "at least it’s better than the worst!" "You look like someone who knows me, don’t you?" After being trapped in a book for nine years, she had promised herself to avoid any involvement with the protagonist. However, just as a way back home was finally revealed to her, she was approached with the question: "Young lady, would you like to enlist in the army?" She fell into the hands of the protagonist, a person with a staggering number of victims, necessitating administrative records to monitor them. This individual was the root of the dismal conclusion, one who even toyed with their lover for the sake of the division. Moreover, they were utterly devoid of guilt, embodying a perfect figure without morals. Securing a job was undoubtedly preferable to facing death. "I’ll work hard!" For a stateless individual from another world, survival was always the primary concern.