Chapter 618: Soul Contract
Aria looked into Max’s eyes, her gaze calm but resolute. She had seen through him completely—the boiling tension in his aura, the unrelenting killing intent in his posture, the way his hand subtly gripped his sword even as he stood still.
He was on the edge. One more reason—just one—and he would unleash everything he had and paint the ground with their blood.
She sighed softly. Things had truly spiraled far beyond what she’d hoped when they first entered the citadel. She never wanted it to come to this.
"Let’s make a deal," she said suddenly, her voice clear.
"What? A deal?" Just then Elias stood up in shock. His body was still in pain but that didn’t matter as the current situation wanted his utmost attention.
"We can’t kill him. he is too strong. So a mutual deal is our best choice here." Aria said though voice transmission.
Elias’ face changed several times before he nodded. "Fine."
Max on the other hand frowned, the sharp glint in his eyes not fading. A deal? Right when he was about to kill them? What kind of nonsense was that? Was she stalling? Hoping to buy time for someone stronger to arrive?
He was in deep thoughts. But despite his doubts, curiosity tugged at him.
He didn’t lower his guard, but he gave her the space to speak. "Go on," he said coldly.
Aria didn’t hesitate. She raised her hand and pulled out a shimmering golden parchment from her spatial ring. It glowed faintly with an ancient, oppressive aura. "This is a soul contract," she explained. "It’s not like regular agreements. If we make a deal on this and both bind it with our soul force, it becomes an unbreakable law. If either of us breaks the terms, our soul gets crushed instantly—no exceptions, no escape, we die."