"Miss Photine, did you just say, 'blood contract'?" Sir Wulfric asked, his face paled.
Now, I could tell this thing was more serious than I thought it would be.
"I did, Sir Wulfric," replied Photine.
"But isn't it forbidden?"
"Indeed, it is. We don't forbid much witchcraft, including dark magic. However, blood contract is one of the few things that aren't allowed in Ascian," said Valdemir as he turned toward Sir Alexander. "As a member of the council members, you surely know about this, don't you?"
I directed my gaze toward the man in question. Finally, I got some reaction from him. Sir Alexander's brows furrowed, and he was clenching his fists so tightly that his knuckles turned white.
"Yes, I am aware, Your Majesty," he replied.
"If so, then why would you still do it?" aske
