The masked man looked at Oliver with an extremely sharp stare.
"Now, tell me what you know about this man."
Oliver stood up from the ground and brushed the dust off his hands, then faced the masked man directly.
"Before anything, I want a guarantee that you will keep your part of the agreement after I finish mine."
The masked man lifted his chin slightly.
"And what guarantee do you want, child?"
Oliver immediately turned toward Aria.
"We form a soul pact, and Aria will be the guarantor."
The masked man turned toward her instantly, giving her a long, examining look.
Aria tried to blend in with the others, but everyone stepped away from her the moment she approached them.
They left her alone in the center.
The masked man's brows tightened before he looked back at Oliver.
"Fine. Let that hybrid handle it."
Oliver turned to Aria.
"Can you do it, Aria?"
She nodded, then stepped forward and stood beside Oliver.
