The massive, menacing head, burning with death fire and filled with an overwhelming aura of death, looked down at Elena. Staring into the hollow eyes of the Ghost Dragon King, one could almost see countless souls wailing in agony.
Any weaker beings who ventured too close to the Ghost Dragon King would have their souls passively absorbed.
"W-What do you mean, my lord?"
Elena's voice trembled, and she could feel the overwhelming terror of death. Even though she had been pretending up until now, she knew, deep down, that when Lin Jin said "I will send you on your way," it could only mean one thing: death.
"Send you on your way, and purify your soul."
Lin Jin's eyes glinted with mocking amusement as he looked at Elena, as though she were a fool, his gaze cold as winter. At that moment, Elena felt completely exposed. Every thought of hers seemed to be laid bare.
She had hoped, perhaps naively, that this young Lich would believe her lies, that he would let her go. But in truth, she knew from the start that Lin Jin never intended to spare her. He had made his decision the moment he laid eyes on her.
"Burn!"
Lin Jin said quietly. The Ghost Dragon King opened its massive jaws, ready to unleash destruction.
As it opened its mouth, waves of death energy surged through the palace, stirring up the dust in the air. The energy vibrated off the walls, and the windows rattled with the force.
"Wait! I will sign the Soul Contract!"
In a desperate bid to survive, Elena's survival instinct flared, and she cried out, her voice breaking. Her fear of death outweighed her pride. She had no choice but to accept the Soul Contract if it meant avoiding immediate death.
Lin Jin simply nodded, his expression unchanging.
"Stop."
With a single word from Lin Jin, the Ghost Dragon King closed its mouth, but not before letting out a deep, exhaled breath that blasted toward Elena, making her stagger backward and turn even paler.
The Ghost Dragon King's presence was unlike anything she had ever felt before. This wasn't just any Ghost Dragon—it was something far more terrifying. The aura surrounding it was far beyond anything she could comprehend.
"Sign it."
Lin Jin tossed the Soul Contract toward her, not even waiting for a response.
A 1000 Gold contract—while not expensive—held a binding power that Elena could not ignore. She had lived a life of manipulation and backstabbing. But this, this was different.
The contract lay on the ground, and as Elena looked at it, her gaze flicked to Lin Jin's cold face. She knew there was no turning back now. The years of captivity had dulled her senses, but she still longed for freedom, even at this cost.
Without hesitation, she picked up the Soul Contract and signed it, sealing her fate.
Ding!
You have signed the Soul Contract with Elena. Loyalty: 100%
Ding!
Congratulations! You have captured an Epic Hero! Your renown has increased!
Ding!
Congratulations! Your Necromancer Lord title has been upgraded!
With the signing of the contract, Elena's loyalty was now fixed at 100%. Lin Jin would be able to perceive any disloyal thoughts or actions she might entertain. But she would never dare.
Now, as Elena looked at him, she saw not just a master, but a force of nature. Her soul trembled with awe, and fear radiated from her very being.
"My lord."
Elena knelt, her voice quivering with respect.
Being a Dark Elf, Elena was adept at sensing situations, and after the signing of the contract, she displayed true humility. Even before this moment, she had shown respect. Now, she had no choice but to bow to her fate.
"Usher."
Lin Jin called out softly.
Usher understood at once. He drew his greatsword and stepped forward, slashing through the prison bars in one clean stroke. The prison shattered into nothingness.
Those within the prison would have lost their power, and only by stepping outside would they regain their strength. Elena, still grappling with her new reality, looked at Usher. There was something familiar about him. She had seen him before, but the years of imprisonment had dulled her memory.
"Thank you, my lord."
A smile, full of genuine gratitude, spread across Elena's face as she stood, feeling the weight of her freedom. She had not only regained her power but also her freedom. For the first time in years, she felt truly alive.
"Tell me about your past. Who exiled you?"
Lin Jin asked as he turned to leave the shattered prison.
Heroes who had been imprisoned often triggered epic quests, and those like Elena, who had an intriguing past, were the perfect catalysts for such quests. Whoever had exiled her was surely no ordinary person.
"It was my mother."
Hatred burned in Elena's eyes as she spoke, her voice thick with bitterness.
In Dark Elf society, women ruled the clans, and even children born to the clans were sent to temples to be trained in assassination. However, if a child became too strong, their mother might view them as a threat and would work to eliminate them.
Elena had been too talented for her own good, and in a moment of betrayal, her mother had caught wind of her ambitions and exiled her forever.
Lin Jin nodded. He understood the treachery inherent in Dark Elf society. Elena's story was a grim reminder of the dangers of ambition, betrayal, and power.
As they moved forward, Elena's fate was now sealed. She was bound to Lin Jin, and her future was now inextricably tied to his.
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