Stunned in her place, Elzi seemed not to hear Rachel's words, who had given her permission to return to her cubicle after submitting her work.

“Is there something you want to say?” Rachel asked.

Elzi, who was almost lost in her thoughts, was startled. She quickly shook her head. “No, Ma'am,” she replied. “I-I'll excuse myself.”

Rachel smiled. “Go ahead.”

Helpless, Elzi finally left Rachel's office, her face downcast, and complaints directed at herself. She realized she was too afraid to ask Rachel.

Yes... now, you just have to get ready, Zi. Await the next workload.

But hoping seemed futile. Because when Elzi looked back at past occurrences, it appeared...