A moment later, the dazzling golden light dimmed, and the imposing aura gradually faded, as though a solemn session of drafting laws had concluded. Georgina handed Angel a contract bearing several clauses and said:
"You may examine it carefully, then sign your name at the bottom.
"Of course, if you're dissatisfied with the terms, you may choose not to sign."
If I really were a Sequence 6 Demoness, I'd probably have submitted completely under that pressure. How would I dare refuse to sign... Angel grumbled inwardly, scanning the clauses.
A one-year partnership with her, with a new contract required for any extension... Cooperation is limited to trade and economic matters, excluding social activities, personal relationships, and the like, but I can't disclose the contents of the contract either... Georgina has the right to propose three "reasonable transactions," which the other party cannot refuse... Neither party may act against the other's interests during the partnership...
As a demigod who wielded the power of order, Georgina had drafted exceptionally concise terms while also ruling out every possible loophole. Angel read them several times and found that the only clause requiring particular attention was the one concerning the three "reasonable transactions," since it would favor the other party entirely, and she would have no right to refuse.
Of course, the lack of loopholes in the terms did not mean the contract itself could not be broken. The Anne Mark embedded in Angel's right palm represented her five-year contract with that ghost ship, and it clearly possessed a higher status and stronger binding force. Even if Georgina demanded that Angel do something detrimental to Anne, the conflict between the contracts would invalidate that clause, or even void the entire contract outright.
Still, out of caution, Angel asked:
"What does this clause mean, the three