"Sorry!
The [spirituality] you had earlier made me assume you already had a teacher or a guide.
But after what your parents just told me, I realized you had only stumbled into this world by accident-a world that isn't particularly pleasant.
Although that old friend of mine did nothing wrong, I did borrow His name, so-
I can offer you some compensation."
Arthur shrugged as he spoke.
Then the Medium of South Los continued.
"Our family's ritual belongs to the Creados legacy, so I cannot teach it to you.
The legacy of the Cat Cave, which I belong to, is also bound by a contract.
However, I have two other rituals-
One is the Talin Meditation Technique, [Tower Oath].
The other is the Assassin Bloodletting Secret, [Blood's Rise].
The former belongs to the oath category of the three basic types of conventional rituals, while the latter belongs to the indulgence category.
Of the two, [Oath of the High Tower] is the simplest. You only need to find a tower over ten meters tall, take a secret elixir beneath the starry sky, and swear in your true name to 'continually strive to learn with a humble heart and study for at least six hours every day.'
But if you break your oath, you will face death.
Death in the truest sense, with no possibility of reversal.
[Blood's Rise] is more direct. Hunting your enemies brings you immense pleasure. However, as that pleasure accumulates, the person performing the ritual becomes addicted. If left unchecked, that growing addiction will leave you feeling utterly empty under normal circumstances.
For ten kilograms of gold, you can choose either one."
Arthur stopped there and looked at Lucius.
The young avenger froze.
When he first heard about the compensation, he had been immensely excited.
Especially when he