Chapter 15 : The Sword of Oath
'System, show me her profile.'
[Follower Profile - Mei Suzane]
• Age: 21 years old
• Rank: B+
• Class: Child of The Red Phoenix (Legendary)
• Talent: Flames (S-Grade), Phoenix Fire (S-Grade)
• Bloodline: Red Phoenix's Bloodline (Legendary)
Attributes:
• Strength: B+
• Agility: B+
• Constitution: A
• Perception: A
• Mana: A
• Intelligence: B+
Loyalty: 101%
Ethan's gaze sharpened.
'Her class changed… and her flame talent jumped from C to S-rank.'
Even among the strongest families, dual S-rank talents were a rarity. Only members of the Original Families were born with such gifts.
'Her background truly isn't simple… If I don't handle this right, I might be in for a nasty surprise.'
Ethan shook his head, putting the thought aside for now.
"How do you feel?"
Mei didn't answer immediately. She closed her eyes, feeling inward.
The blood in her veins burned like molten fire.
Her body pulsed with newfound strength.
Her mana swirled, deeper, richer than before.
She stretched her hand—instinctively activating a bloodline skill.
FWOOOSH!
A pair of phoenix wings erupted from her back. Red and gold, burning with ethereal beauty.
Then, without hesitation, she knelt on one knee.
Her voice was steady, but the weight of her words made the air tremble.
"Let me pledge my allegiance again, my lord."
She paused before continuing.
"I will forever be Yours. Your sword. Your blade in the dark. Your flame in the cold."
"I will follow your every word, even the most questionable ones."
"You are my lord, my light—my god."
"Your happiness and contentment shall be my pursuit. Your words shall be my law."
"I, Mei Suzane, swear to follow you until the end of my life. And if your life ends before mine, I will follow you to the grave."
BOOM.
A formless power surged, wrapping around Mei like chains of fate. The oath was accepted.
If Ethan died—she would, too.
Ethan's breath hitched.
'She… surrendered her very being to me?'
This was beyond loyalty. It was devotion in its purest, most terrifying form.
Ethan sighed, rubbing the bridge of his nose.
'Damn it, I just wanted a strong sword, not… this.'
But at the same time, this was better.
Now, betrayal wasn't even an option.
Ethan exhaled slowly. He had made up his mind.
He walked forward—standing before Mei's kneeling form.
Then, he knelt, too.
Their eyes met.
Green forest again golden flames.
And in that moment, he spoke words that would change everything.
"From this moment on, you are my sword. The blade that will strike down my enemies. The fire that will burn the path I walk."
He stopped, taking a deep breath. What he is about to say will change everything. He pours out his very feelings in the next words.
"From now on, you are no longer just Mei Suzane."
"You are Mei Yagami, The Sword of Oath."
Mei's eyes widened. Her eyes showing absolute shock.
And that's normal, because being Mei Yagami means…
Mei's eyes started to water, and at that a feeling deep within her starting to surface.
Now even more, she will not look at Ethan as a young heir of the Yagami family.
But as her god and her man.Absolute in her mind.
'I am now completely his.' This thought echoed in her mind.
BOOOOOOM!
An ancient power erupted.
Not from Ethan. From the System.
A force so sacred—so primordial—it made the very air tremble.
For an instant, Ethan caught a glimpse of something beyond comprehension.
A flicker of the System's true nature.
He had wished for something.
And the System..
Had granted it.
[Mei Yagami is now a part of you.]
[Mei Yagami has been made your first Partner.]
[Due to your wish for a sword and Mei Yagami's will to become that sword—her existence is changing.]
[Mei Yagami has awakened a new talent.]
[Sword of Oath (SSS-Grade)]
[Mei Yagami is now The Sword of Oath. A title engraved into her very soul. This will be her true name when she will ascends to godhood.]
Ethan felt something click inside him.
A bond—so deep, so intimate—it was almost terrifying.
He could feel her.
Her emotions. Her devotion.
And it was absolute.
Obsessive. Unshakable.
Ethan stared at Mei, still kneeling, her fiery golden eyes locked onto him with an intensity that sent a shiver down his spine.
'…This is crazy.'
But even crazier—was his System.
He had only wished for something, and it had become reality.
His fingers curled into a fist.
'Just what the hell is this System…?'
As he grappled with his thoughts—
A shadow watched from behind.
Ellie.
Her fists clenched so tightly that blood dripped onto the floor.
Her entire body trembled.
Her usual, calm eyes were filled with jealousy.
Envy.
She was supposed to be the first.
She had been with Ethan since the day he was born.
And yet—Mei had taken something that should have been hers.
Her nails dug deeper into her palm.
A storm was brewing inside her.
She refused to be left behind.
…
…Meanwhile, at the entrance of the Yagami Estate.
A carriage arrived.
The horses were black as night, their eyes glowing deep red.
Lionnel Yagami and Iris stood waiting, their backs straight.
The carriage doors opened—revealing a man and a woman, their skin pale as if drained of blood.
And behind them, a girl, no older than twenty, stepped out.
All three had jet-black hair and crimson eyes.
The Bloodsanguine Family had arrived.
Eric Bloodsanguine, the man leading them, smirked.
"Been a long time, Lionnel." His deep, hoarse voice carried a weight of history. "I see life has been treating you well."
His gaze flickered over the Yagami estate—wealth and power radiating from every brick and stone.
Lionnel's expression remained unreadable.
"What is the reason for your visit, Eric?"
Eric chuckled. "Let's talk somewhere private, shall we?"
Lionnel was silent for a moment before turning away.
"Follow me."
A spatial gate opened before him. Without another word, he stepped inside, followed by Iris.
As Eric moved forward, his wife, Jade Bloodsanguine, spoke with disdain.
"Are we really doing this? Are they even worthy?"
Eric's gaze darkened.
"How blind are you? Are you not seeing what I am seeing?"
Jade scoffed. "I saw it. But so what? We can take it by force. We're stronger."
Eric turned to her slowly.
And for a moment, his crimson eyes were filled with something cold.
"You…"
His voice was almost a whisper.
"…What did I ever see in you?"
Jade flinched.
Eric shook his head, stepping into the portal.
Jade clenched her jaw, humiliation burning through her. Turning to her daughter.
"Did you see how your father treats me?" she spat bitterly.
"That's how you will be treated—if you don't have absolute control over your husband."
Her red eyes glowed ominously.
"There is no love in this world, Julie."
"You either control… or you are controlled."
"Do you understand?"
Julie Bloodsanguine, silent and obedient, nodded.
"Yes, Mother."
Jade sneered. Then, without another word, she stepped into the portal.
Julie followed.
The world was beginning to move.
—End of Chapter 15—
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