The words I spat out in irritation quickly spread like wildfire, swept up in the tense atmosphere.

It wasn’t like there weren’t many people around. On the contrary, there were quite a few, and subtle yet heavy gazes were pouring in.

Well, it couldn’t be helped. After all, it was the Star King’s—my—first day at work.

Yes, work.

Just thinking about it made my stomach churn and my temper flare. If I had to pick the top ten things I hated most in my previous life, this would undoubtedly make the list.

And yet, here I was.

Damn it. …