The Sin Lord said, "Is this a backup?"
Lynn adjusted the Monocle and nodded solemnly.
"Yes, two copies. That's the only way the contract can take effect. Go on, press your fingerprint right here."
"..."
"..."
Smack-
The [Indenture Contract] in Lynn's hand was knocked straight to the ground. The Sin Lord tightened her grip on her dagger and said coldly:
"The words 'Indenture Contract' are written that big, and you think I'm blind?!"
Lynn said in surprise, "Aren't you illiterate?"
The Sin Lord said with murderous intent:
"Being illiterate doesn't mean I don't recognize a single word! Are you taking me for a fool?!"
Lynn said, bewildered, "Then doesn't that mean you can read after all?"
"..."
The Sin Lord's face alternated between green and white with pent-up anger. For a long while, she couldn't get a single word out.
But after weighing things over and over, she still decided not to get any more entangled with this fellow. She was having second thoughts again, wondering whether signing that with him had been a little ill-considered. He clearly looked barely any better than the Flesh Dominator. One glance told her he was no good.
"Just remember your promise!"
She darted into the shadows and concealed her presence, leaving only her voice behind.
"I'm withdrawing from this war."
"Once you've killed the Flesh Dominator, remember to help me remove the technique he implanted in my body. Otherwise, I'll never let you off!"
Lynn picked up the Parchment Scroll, waved it, and shouted:
"Don't worry! I'll come find you once the war is over! Nobody keeps their promises better than I do! And of course, if you want to learn to read, you can sign up in Dark Night City. I'll give you twenty percent off!"
"..."
Everything around him was