"We cannot deliberately betray one another." Flavius began, his voice solemn for the first time since they had arrived.
"We may share information." Haru continued.
"May, or must?" Flavius interrupted midway, the three of them glowing.
"It is not our duty." Haru clarified. "And besides, your first vow already guarantees that no matter what we do, we will never betray one another. So we will share information as the second vow. Optional, not mandatory."
"Flavius provides resources and connections." Genius said.
"Haru and Genius provide knowledge." Flavius completed.
"If one of the parties breaks a clause, the pact reacts." Haru finished.
They looked at one another.
"I should warn you." Flavius said. "These rings aren't as powerful as the Valtherion ones. But they're made of Tacty. They interact with the soul."
"Certain information may be protected by confidentiality." Flavius proposed.
"Rejected." Haru and Genius said together, without hesitation.
Flavius sighed.
