Still, Mikhailis had a small smile on his face as he thought about her. She had dependable people around her—Aelthrin, Vyrelda, Selerith, and even that stern lady Cerys. It wasn't like she was alone in this.
As he glanced around the room, he noticed that everything was in perfect order, as always. Not a speck of dust, not a wrinkle on the bed sheets. He knew it wasn't only Lira or the other maids who tidied things up. His trusty monkey robot often handled things automatically, too. But today, there was sothing else.
Mikhailis paused, a grin spreading across his face as his eyes picked up subtle movents in the corners of the room. Tiny, diligent ants—worker ants from his chira ant colony—scuttled around quietly, almost invisible if you weren't looking for them. He could sense them because of the bond he shared with the queen ant, but they were otherwise practically undetectable.
It seed the queen ant had assigned so workers to tend to his room. Mikhailis marveled at their efficiency. The ants were cleaning up dirt and dust, but they were doing it in a way that ensured they remained hidden from even the sharpest of senses.
He chuckled and turned to Rodion, his AI companion. Rodion's voice echoed in his ear.
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