Iskaleth's gaze remained fixed on Sarethvane for several long moments, but her thoughts had already moved elsewhere.
Why did Sylas need Contracts at all?
The question felt obvious once it formed. From everything she had seen, he barely used them.
Gogo was the clearest example. In the past, Sylas had avoided relying on him because he hadn't been strong enough to guarantee his safety, and sending out a Serpentes with a Legendary Lineage would have drawn too much attention anyway.
But even after Sylas became strong enough to protect him to some extent, Gogo still rarely appeared in battle. Sylas preferred fighting alone, preferred relying on his own hands and his own understanding rather than building a fighting style around others.
