The Soul's Eternal Covenant
Victor continued.
"If I perform the technique..."
"Your soul will become anchored to mine."
"You will no longer wander this world."
"You will exist within my spiritual domain."
"My spiritual power will nourish your soul."
"As long as I live..."
"...your soul will continue to exist."
"When your soul fully recovers..."
"You may choose your own path."
The woman lowered her eyes.
"You would spend your own spiritual power..."
"...for someone you've only just met?"
Victor answered honestly.
"I don't help people without reason."
"I never have."
He looked toward Clara.
"Your daughter entrusted herself to me."
"I accepted that agreement."
"Saving her family is part of that promise."
Clara stared silently at him.
She hadn't expected such an answer.
It sounded cold...
Yet somehow...
It was strangely reassuring.
The woman smiled gently.
"Even so..."
"I would become a burden."
Victor shook his head.
"No."
