"Why did you want to look at that thing anyway? It's just a regular contract," Quinus said.
Rya was concentrating on the blood contract, as her eyes started adjusting to the magic particles floating through the parchment.
"I want to know what kind of Blood Contract it is and its potency, Quin. I think you have a rare kind of Blood Contract," Rya said.
"I highly doubt that. It was just a standard contract. Nothing fancy," Quinus said.
"Why do you say that? Do you even know how potent this Blood Contract is?" Rya asked.
"Of course, I know how potent it is... Back home in the Royal Vault, there's a crate full of those same pieces of paper that you are holding. I don't know much about the history behind them, but my ancestors used to use them a lot."
"So, you don't know where your ancestors got the Contracts?" Rya asked.
"Well... There was an old kingdom in the east, that tried to invade Fiafyr during the early years of our founding. They lost the war and the east coast joined Fiafyr. My ancestors found the blood contracts from the conquered kingdom," Quinus explained.
"Who created the blood contracts in the first place?" Rya asked.
"Well, they... Um... You know? I don't know to be honest... Does anyone know where blood contracts come from?" Quinus asked the rest of the carriage.
Tayna and Johan just shrugged their shoulders.
Percy shook his head while Dalia was asleep.
Nieren looked like she was thinking, but wasn't sure.
Yuliana was the one who answered.
"Blood Contracts are made on the Lumen Fae continent... T-They are created by High Elven Clerics... From what I was told..."
Everyone's heads shot up at this information.
"High Elves?" Rya repeated.
"Yes. From what I remember... A few high elves traveled to other continents and sold their services to the human kingdoms about a millennia ago. I don't know if they still do. I-I haven't seen a high elf since my husband left us before my kingdom fell..." Yuliana said in a quiet voice. Nieren looked at her mother with sadness and anger. Her father had much to answer for.
Rya's face softened, "I'm sorry... I didn't mean to bring up any painful memories. But I need to ask... Did your husband use a blood contract on Nieren?"
Yuliana's head snapped towards Rya while everyone else who was awake stared at her.
"I-I don't know... I-I don't think he did. Why are you asking, Lady Rya," Yuliana answered as she sat on the edge of her seat.
Rya looked over at Nieren who looked confused.
"Nieren... I think we should tell your mother about your mana vein," Rya said.
Yuliana looked between the two women.
"W-What are you talking about? My daughter is perfectly healthy. Is she not?" Yuliana asked.
"Oh, no, no. She is healthy. But what I'm about to tell you all needs to be kept a secret. Can everyone agree to that?" Rya asked as she looked around the cabin.
Tayna looked at Johan and nodded. Percy had a questioning look.
"Have you kept this secret from His Highness?" Percy asked.
"This is something Rya told me, Percy. I believe Dalia and Nieren both know as well," Quinus reassured his retainer.
Percy just nodded.
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I Got Isekai'd, Well Shyt! Vol. 1, 2, and 3
FantasyA 27-year-old American named Ryan was doing his usual morning run through a forest in the United States Midwest when he was attacked by a magical orb that transported him to another world. While in this other World, he finds himself captured by a tr...
