"You learned about succubi at the academy, but most textbooks lag behind the times, and plenty of things aren't explained very clearly.
"To put it simply, while Atrelin was undergoing its arcane reforms, many upheavals also took place in the Abyss and Hell.
"One major event was the departure of the Silver Moon Queen, a legendary succubus who had yet to ascend to godhood at the time. She led several Succubus Queens away and defected to the devils' faction.
"It was against this backdrop that she created a wondrous item called the 'Succubus Companion Contract,' which later became a divine artifact. It can manifest throughout the Multiverse as a projection, connecting countless planes and worlds.
"When someone's desire is strong enough, this divine artifact answers their prayers and enters into a Pact with them.
"It contains information on every lawful succubus, including the various queens and their followers. You can use it to find your ideal succubus companion and enter into a Pact with her.
"At its core, it is still an evil ritual for summoning devils, and it is strictly prohibited in many regions.
"But in Atrelin, it falls under special, adults-only summoning Pacts and isn't illegal. You simply need to be at least eighteen, or use it with a parent's supervision and guidance."
Ovesto continued explaining succubi and the origins of this divine artifact to Roland, gesturing for him to pick it up so they could examine it together.
It was a scroll made primarily of yellowed parchment, covered in mysterious runes and magical language. Its ends were secured with the bones of some creature, and it faintly radiated fluctuations of magical power.
As Roland looked at the scroll's surface, the writing faded in and out beneath his gaze, gradually revealing more detailed clauses.
"Teacher, back at school,