Kael stared at the floating message in the air, watching as it dissipated like stardust, slowly dancing away into the mana particles suspended around him. It was beautiful. Solemn. Unreal.
[ Divine Contract Established ]
The phrase echoed within him like a muffled thunder. Not just in his mind — his soul resonated with the confirmation. It felt as if every fiber of his existence had been acknowledged by something far greater, something ancient and sacred. The pact wasn't merely magical. It was absolute.
He raised his eyes to Ygg — or rather, the living manifestation of the World Tree. She still watched him with that enigmatic smile, as if she knew exactly what he was feeling, as if each of his thoughts echoed in her emerald gaze.
"You just... hired me?" Kael asked, his voice low, hoarse, almost disbelieving. "Like I'm just some common mercenary?"
Ygg simply swirled the teacup in her hands, as though that accusation weighed no more than the aroma rising from her drink.
