Soul contract

"The last time we met, I promised you that I would help with anything, so as long as it is within my capabilities you can be sure that I will keep my promise." He continued.

Nico could feel his distrust after discovering his race, the harsh words left no room for a more friendly or long conversation. At the same time he could smell the fear and apprehension his body released, his improved ears picked up a heartbeat a little faster than normal.

"I already expected this, it is common for other people to take a back seat when dealing with people of my race, but don't worry, I don't think I'm going to ask you something absurd and if you don't want to do it anyway, you can forget about what I spoke and go back to your team. "

"A dwarf never goes back on his own word." He said in a resigned tone as he crossed his arms.

"It's simple. Last time you managed to hunt a level 15 magical animal together. I need your help to hunt some animals in the depths of the forest and level up quickly, as soon as I manage to level you will be free to leave , furthermore I will not take any common monster or core carcass, only if I am interested in it I will take it."

Borinn thought for a while before agreeing to the idea. Borinn called his teammates and introduced Nicola to them. In addition to the other dwarf and a bestial tiger who were the warriors, a human who carried a bow and arrow on his back and a halfling magician summoned the rest of the group. At first they were happy to find the one who saved them from Augustus, but upon realizing that he was a half-demon they had the same reaction as their leader. They still agreed to the mission but didn't get too close to him for fear that he might do some dirty trick against them.

In addition to the rooms, the guild also offered soul contracts for a certain price. It consisted of a piece of paper that contained the rules established between the parties and signed with their blood, so that they had a connection with the individual's soul and if he breached the established rules they would suffer serious damage to his soul, and could even cause death, these contracts are quite common and anyone who could pay for it could own one or more.

Nicola wrote the terms of the contract so that the team would help him level just one more level and after that they would be free. Other clauses talked about not betraying or conspiring between them and the secrecy about what they were doing. So that everyone agreed that the terms would not only benefit one side and prevent dirty games from happening.

The feeling of signing a soul contract was similar to the connection of a space ring. Immediately upon signing he felt a piece of his soul being attached to the contract but the relationship seemed different, it was much more restrictive. Rather than feeling like a part of himself, the contract felt more like a chain that was threatening there, it didn't stop any action from happening, but he felt that if he breached the terms of the contract it would tighten and hurt his soul to death.

"We are leaving tomorrow at dawn, meeting you in the guild room." Nicola said before putting the cloak back on and heading out into the forest.