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    Chapter 3. A Secret Contract 

    However, if she made 1d87905aab even the slightest mistake af6c2a01d6 in the contract, Bonida efd805801c would have to bear c381fe77e2 all the consequences. It was her first 669c44f5e7 time handling a contract, e4c7999da7 and she had no 008c0c9441 idea what to question 74a1cf46a1 or how to scrutinize 6b04fb53b8 it, leaving her feeling abbb0daca5 overwhelmed. Still, after dc3e25e7f6 some hesitation, 128cf73c9f she turned de6fa5cf3f the first 80e0bc837f page. Fortunately, there 21f46ffc7d were no 367b670248 complicated terms, 61b086304f and the 4ed0b8e003 contract was 28e1de335c written in 2268ad9663 a very 89bd8642af kind and a20daaa1bf detailed manner. It was 5314d440e9 perfectly suited 04d194a23d to her 81af897aa3 understanding. That allowed her to 709d271534 calmly continue reading.3aa28b0fe6ec6871

    Perhaps as Bonida 11877e3ae5 read it halfway, 3c7df5fb1d her eyes widened. Without missing that detail, 91300b9d7b Girion said kindly.edc8c1fdde420e66

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    “For that amount, it is well above the annual salary of a Magliare.”017657359499e464

    Bonida had never touched money before and was unfamiliar with its concept. She had noticed that this amount was significant from the indirect cues she had received, but she couldn’t exactly gauge how large it was. After all, she had no one to talk to other than her mother and Marais. Compared to those two cold and sinister figures, Girion seemed like a safer option.dd691275f58f85a6

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    Then, she suddenly realized that she had missed something. Girion had specifically referred to her as a “Magliare.” It became clear that her mother had indeed deceived him by saying that she was a Magliare Saint. What she had hoped was just a possibility was now a stark reality. 2811623f19d9bfce

    As the 733d3b7e76 realization hit 3520896437 her, everything 64d4c6731e around her 7efdf84913 seemed to 6c903b9a9f fade into 65595a5e99 darkness. Her head spun as 3aea70df01 if a thick fog 369aa46075 had descended, and she 7f91770841 leaned on the table f40c586472 for support. Seeing this, Girion d5fd715a4e placed both hands 2fbfb9b038 on the table 8f0949bf17 and leaned in 5a60356590 slightly, lowering his 20c59bbbbe torso.7538b2de5971659d

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    “Is there something wrong?”59e1b8de72e6812d

    “….the amount is larger than I thought.”ef84d99f7b740196

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    “It means I will give you the best treatment. You are an essential existence to me, so enjoy everything within my boundaries.”7649f27a22d2a48d

    Girion keenly observed Bonida’s complexion before straightening his bent posture. He was more gentlemanly than she had expected. While his true intentions remained unclear, his actions carried a sense of kindness and consideration. 4aeea85965d686c2

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    Having lived among cold b871d291d3 and ruthless individuals, even ad8a93f07b the smallest gesture of a1ab4ad905 warmth felt significant to 07adbcc171 her. However, Bonida firmly 460a5bd15b steeled her heart. 176264f49c882355

    Just as 4c9f9d6b1e she calculated a3c00340b7 what she d164d56ea8 could gain e9a316df14 and lose 14712907b4 from him, a4cf083e5a Girion, too, 0fa24eb5ce must have 10193905b9 meticulously done 3fedc43978 his math. That was why he 1982e57b1e invited her here to 07cb34e073 draft the contract, sweetly db3b480eea luring her in. 4e1aa5659d16b05d

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    She couldn’t afford to be swayed by this man. Still, apart from that, if the curse within Girion actually manifests, it would lead to something truly horrifying.9d8f309590789d19

    He had made a 74f9035cc5 contract with a holy 6fbaa2c164 Magliare Saint for a 7f36a5ee2c vast sum of money, 71f794e2d7 yet he might lose f4370fe233 the money and, at db878f5ccc worst, his life. The only fortunate 12b3ed51f9 thing was that 2f84f2b773 the contract period 107ce59872 was three years, df270f7ef7 a relatively short a234d617a7 time. Bonida focused on 91c3ae5f2b the most important 2fff644077 point.45f75d32fc244dd3

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    “Was there any sign that the curse might manifest? Is that why you sought a Saint?”a8ea96fc09369565

    “It’s not fully manifested yet, but in the past, the curse typically manifested around my age for the previous Dukes of Tefort. The timing varies slightly for each person, but it’s safer for me to prepare in advance.”69f1b3533b0195e7

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    Fortunately, there hadn’t been any sign of the curse manifesting yet, which was a relief. During this time, Bonida might awaken her divine power. Since the Bello family had awakened divine power for generations, Bonida would eventually become a saint, though it is a little later than others. The problem was the rank of her divine power, and whether she would fit well with Girion.801065ea34ed684b

    “Do I have to sign the contract before I can touch you? I can’t touch you before signing?”c61c330d4d17cf90

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    Bonida quickly shook 70d61c60d5 her head, and f2d9a6f4e7 Girion smiled as a49b4e66db if regretting something. He tapped her lips 526bbf2f97 with his long fingers. Not understanding why 3634a53c0f he was doing 0764ad591b that, Bonida stared 52b68de59b blankly at him, 100511bb5a and he chuckled b8a919b4bb softly.5eac06615ae68ccf

    “Don’t bite your lips. You’ll bleed.”83b9ae2de10713b1

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    “Oh….”1b6f0dddc8c4dcc1

    She didn’t even notice that she was biting her lips. Things were going on so rapidly that it was difficult to catch up. Bonida avoided his eyes and asked as she focused on the contract again.963c00bae6d913e2

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    “How much is 10 Lukis?”4214922f7d2afc04

    “It’s an amount that an ordinary commoner can’t even dream of. It’s enough to eat three meals a day for their whole life. For nobles, if they indulge in a bit of luxury and typically spend in moderation, it’s enough to last for a long time.”dd27d8090482e8c5

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    The contract with 3f131b065c Bonida came with 90ed70dcf0 an enormous sum. As she pondered fb8a05a60d how much to f5884abec5 give her mother 02d0a7a3ce to avoid suspicion, 77d3e33ab0 she asked Girion 030c5e8cc7 again.02ae52778fca73b8

    “What is 65cd2fe30a the usual c269a8d9e2 amount that 48ed267aad everyone receives?”ad7106cb1bd00b5b

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    “6 Lukis.”87ac7e26914302e3

    There was 7799307328 much more fb259e5e25 money left d2c4ac7d57 than she a05f154b09 thought. Bonida held her hands 580e5d06da tightly to calm her 9de0b44daf trembling chest and let 1b9d3a3a55 go. After quenching her dry bee49971e4 lips, she spoke carefully.680d1502b31b65ea

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    “Then, will you give me 4 Lukis? I’ll give 6 Lukis to my mother. But I don’t have a place to keep this much money right now.”46c687d8f6605571

    “I’ll direct you to create a personal vault at Ventus Bank.”c54c19687906c271

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    “You’re really saying that you’ll let me use a personal vault at Ventus Bank?”efd21127decb5540

    “Yes. For both you and I, trust is the most important. I will keep my promise, so don’t worry. You must also keep the contents of the secret contract.”4ec894cd352bc2df

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    “Yes, I will. Then I will sign the contract. Do I sign here?”e267d0358586aff1

    “Yes.”4b9eb6de6d3d808e

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    Even though 092e296500 Bonida lacked 3296c3ee96 knowledge about ab8e25e75e money, she 1eff557f53 knew of 9817b0ce22 Ventus Bank. It was the bank 91bb861709 that the Bellos family a603cdc856 often dealt with for 417e810b3c any payments from nobles. Her mother 3fbec41d9a frequently spoke 570333b3a9 highly of dff1b7fc1f it, despite bd056c93a1 not having 3677494255 an account 60592e6312 here. 2c256e664869f1ea

    It was db66ca4acd praised as 760c7acbe7 a bank 016d604912 only used 288a50b0a6 by high-ranking a4953b0f9b nobles and fd6d5651a5 great aristocrats. Now, Bonida would 2a4d461f48 have her own 7ca5277f2d personal safe at 21f50c060e that bank.e23f7bae2a639844

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    She wasn’t sure what to do with the money right away, but having it in hand would allow her to plan for the future. It gave her a sense of confidence, as though she could accomplish anything. After Bonida signed, and so did Girion, he stood up and approached her.94b5b16868037543


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