From Saintess Ishtarana's words, Velin could hear her reluctance to part with them.
"I assure you, I will never let them down."
"Then, on behalf of the Moon God Church, I formally entrust them to you, Moon Knight." Saintess Ishtarana rose to her feet, looked at Velin, and spoke solemnly.
Seeing this, Velin stood as well and replied with equal solemnity, "They have sworn loyalty to me, and I will answer that loyalty."
After speaking, both parties sat down again.
Two hours later, the figures of the twelve Ice Warriors began to fade.
Having answered the summons, they could remain in Reality Space for thirty-six hours. But now that the discussions had ended, there was no point in staying any longer.
After seeing off their worthy opponents, the twelve Moon Mark Knights adjusted their armor, lined up, and stood silently.
"Moon Knight, please."
After nodding to Saintess Ishtarana, Velin stepped before the twelve Moon Mark Knights.
Beneath the moonlight, the twelve Moon Mark Knights knelt on one knee, placed their right hands over their chests, and solemnly swore, "With the Eye of the Silver Moon as witness, with the canopy of stars as our foundation, we swear by the light of the Silver Moon to dedicate both our lives and our blades to you."
As their words fell, white light shone from the bodies of the twelve Moon Mark Knights and then gathered overhead.
A force of moonlight descended from the sky, bathing Velin and the twelve Moon Mark Knights in its glow.
The white light formed from faith and oath gradually turned blood-red, only to become purple several seconds later.
After circling Velin once, the purple radiance flew into his body, settling upon his soul ring and forming a soul contract.
When his thoughts touched the purple soul contract,