After some time had passed since Ethan had left me tied up in the dormitory, I finally took a deep breath and accepted the situation.

• Clink.

"…"

• Clink, clink.

“…Damn it.”

As soon as I confirmed that the "Chain of Obedience" connecting the table to my neck was firmly locked, I couldn’t help but sigh.

Being bound by this artifact meant that, just as Ethan had said, I couldn’t take it off by myself before he returned.

‘I never imagined I’d end up tied up by Ethan in this world…’

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