Lily's hand hovered hesitantly over the parchment, fingers trembling slightly as they reached for the glowing contract. A strange warmth bubbled in her chest — equal parts excitement and apprehension.
'Is this it?' she thought. 'Will I finally be able to use mana… like the others?'
She took the contract from Kyle's hand and examined it carefully. The runes along its border glowed with a soft violet hue. Her eyes scanned the document.
It was surprisingly short.
There was only one clause:
< Kyle Celestian will assist Lily in awakening her mana in exchange for her eternal silence regarding the method of awakening. Lily shall not disclose Kyle Celestian's involvement to any third party under any circumstances, nor hold him responsible for any consequences that may occur post-awakening. >
Lily looked up with a smile. "The terms are really good. Simple. Clear. Easy to understand."
