Isaac regarded her in silence for a moment. Then he gave a short nod. "Alright."
She blinked at him. "You… believe my words?"
"I'm going to use a Contract," Isaac replied. His tone was calm but firm.
Her eyes widened.
Isaac put a hand on his spatial ring.
While making it seem like he was pulling the Contract from inside, he purchased it from the Special Shop.
[5,000 Constitution stat has been deducted.]
Constitution: 1,000 [9,000] → 1,000 [4,000]
[Contract acquired.]
He held the white parchment in his hand.
"You had a Contract already?" Althea asked, suspicion flickering in her eyes.
"Yes," Isaac answered without hesitation. "We're going to use this to confirm every word you've said until now is true, and that you'll share correct information about the evolutionary trial with me if I help you."
"Okay—"
"And," Isaac cut her off, his voice sharper, "you can't tell anyone anything about my abilities or my partner's abilities, and what we did in the trial."
