Cedric

Raisa didn't seem to be taking the news too well.

"B-But, he doesn't seem that far gone yet. Although he is far ruder than before, most of his personality is still there."

Shen shook his head.

"I apologize for being the bearer of bad news, but if their personality has already noticeably changed, then they are likely holding onto the last vestiges of their self. Releasing him from the contract will never be a clean process. The deeper the claws of the clauses have dug in, the more damage will be done when removed."

For a moment his smile disappeared as he looked off in the distance. It seemed that something was on his mind, like an old memory. To be honest, that kind of surprised me as he never gave me that kind of vibe.

Though just a second later, his smile reappeared.