Seeing this, the three adepti understood that they could no longer break this couple apart. Still, they were somewhat unwilling to accept it and intended to secure greater benefits for their disciple-not such worldly things as money, of course, but some assurances regarding their relationship.
Although the three of them might no longer be a match for Yucheng, Rex Lapis was right there to bear witness, making this something of a contract. If Shenhe suffered any mistreatment in the future, they could ask him to uphold justice.
Under a contract, all beings were equal, and those who broke their word would suffer the Stone-Eating Punishment. These were no idle words. If one fell within the rules of the Seven Archons of the mortal world, even the ruler of Inazuma could not escape punishment.
For instance, losing a Duel Before the Throne witnessed by the Electro Archon, breaking a contract witnessed by the Geo Archon, or stealing the Anemo Archon's fine wine right before his eyes-these acts of dancing on one's own grave were truly beyond saving, even if gods and immortals came to help.
Moon Carver, the most composed of the three, said, "Yucheng, the three of us watched Shenhe grow up. You know her background as well. Her mother died young, and her father went astray because of a God's lingering resentment. Shenhe endured a great deal of suffering from childhood.
"So, as Shenhe's masters, we hope that the days ahead of her will be carefree, peaceful, and happy."
"Please rest assured. Since Rex Lapis happens to be here, I can swear before everyone and enter into a contract that I will treat Shenhe well and never let her suffer mistreatment.
"I, Yucheng, am all alone in Teyvat now, and I am the last remaining member of the Uchiha