The oldest elder placed both hands against the polished wood.
"Within the authority I hold as an elder of Forest Hidden Monster Hunter Academy, I swear that Sairren accepted under this temporary refuge agreement will not become property of Forest Hidden by entering, remaining within, or receiving protection from this academy."
A faint golden glow moved through the grain beneath his palms.
The Sairren went still.
"I swear that Forest Hidden will not assign a Sairren to a hunter, compel a bond, or treat temporary refuge as consent to one. I swear that private routes of the Sunken Belfry will not be demanded as payment for shelter."
The route-keeper's wings shifted.
"Routes and infrastructure created within Forest Hidden remain subject to academy security law. That authority will not be used to claim ownership over the Sairren who create or use them."
Mireva listened without interrupting.
