A Contract With My Demon
Not because of a shield, but because Elara’s own body refused to move.
"Rule Number Fourteen, Elara," the Chairman whispered. "The Owner is always an employee of the Shareholders. You can't strike the hand that signs your paycheck."
He stood up, walking toward Mia. He placed a hand on the girl’s head. "You see, Mia isn't just your sister anymore. During her time in the Ninth, she was infused with the 'Original Reserve.' She is the gold standard. As long as she is in the Tenth, the universe has a value. If she leaves... everything, including you and your two demon pets, simply ceases to be."