51~ |Blood Oath: Part 02|

"Blood oath?" asked Rosalina. "Are you being serious right now?" Her eyes widened in shock.

The blood oath was a brief ritual where one cut his or her palm until one drew blood. The crimson droplet subsequently would be used to make a promise on specific terms.

It was a ritual of loyalty.

There weren’t many elves who dared to go through this ritual, for those who went back on the promises would end up the most painful death.

"Yes, Princess Rosalina. I'm sorry, but we have to do this. We need to make sure the talk today will stay within this circle," said Alessa.

"But一."

"I'll do it," said Elfreda, cutting Rosalina off.

"Fine by me," Garry answered with a shrug. Taking a dagger from his waistband, he cut open his palm before handing the sharp object to Elfreda to do the same. They mixed the blood drop with their magics and took turns stating the firs