The words of the Supreme landed like a stone dropped into still water.
Amelia froze.
The offer was good. Too good.
That was the first sign something was wrong.
Supreme never gave without expecting something in return.
She straightened her shoulders, forcing herself to speak calmly.
"Why do you want me to be your Loved One? What do you get out of it?"
The Supreme of Water tilted her head slightly.
A faint smile curved her lips.
"What do I get out of it?"
She let the question linger before answering.
"Just once, I will issue a task to you in the future. Complete it. We can seal the deal with an existence vow if you prefer. You complete my task, and in return I will make you my Loved One."
Amelia blinked. "That's it?"
"Yes."
Amelia did not believe her.
The Supreme was asking for only one thing.
Yet the price she offered in return was enormous.
Becoming a Loved One meant inheriting a portion of the Supreme's power, available whenever she wished, without cost.
