15 Oath Contrac (1/2)

I, Nitsuya Atsuko, like to think of myself as a pretty lucky person. Born into a wealthy family with an influential background, at age ten I was accepted into a prestigious Japanese school. I steadily rose through the rankings and my popularity soared. Once I was accepted into a very famous high school, I was practically set for life.

But life doesn't always go as you expect.

Into the middle of my first year, like many other girls, I fell in love. But my love didn't bloom, because he already had his sights on another.

And that girl was called Yuri Mizuki, the most popular girl in school. Her looks could charm anyone, and her athletic abilities and intellect were overpowering.

I hated her. From the bottom of my heart, I hated her existence, I wanted to do nothing but wipe that self-satisfied smirk off her face. I wanted revenge for stealing my love, for taking what should have been mine.

And the opportunity came to me. It was karma, I was finally bestowed a chance to give her a taste of what it feels like to be betrayed and have your heart broken!

That summer, I spread the news around to every person I had contacts with. I would make her suffer. And in the end, it worked better than I could have expected.

Not only did she fall from the stage, but she also went even lower and was constantly bullied by the people that used to envy her in the shadows.

I was satisfied with the result, and she would never find out that I had done it! Watching her pain every day was enjoyable, but for some reason, after a few months, I soon forgot about her.

Until I saw her once again walking towards me in Sapphire.

Why did she show up in another world to torment me as well!? I had finally got Asterios to bend to my will, and I had information on the other party members as well. My success in the game was practically sealed!

Maybe it was a pure stroke of luck, but she didn't seem to recognize me at all. I quickly came up with a plan that would force her to restart the game, using my connections I hired a few thugs that could do my dirty work. My plan was practically flawless.

Yet, how did it come to this…

Her dark eyes were as deep as the void, the merciless sneer that filled my vision was carved into my eyelids. I desperately wanted to stop looking into the mysterious depth, but I couldn't tear my eyes away.

That was the first time that I truly felt deep terror.

When I heard my name come out of her mouth I thought my heart would stop.

Fear.

I was afraid of this monster.

While pressed against the wall, the only thing my mind could comprehend was the overwhelming power and the sense of regret.

Why did I even provoke such a monster?

Hearing the whisper next to my ear, my brain could not logically make choices anymore.

”Heaven, or Hell?”

The whisper of the monster.

The devil of the abyss.

That was when I decided in my heart.

I would never go against this demon again.

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”H-heaven, ”Lyssia whispered in a hoarse voice, her entire body trembling.

”Hehe, wise choice Lyssia, very, very smart indeed.”

I took a couple of steps back and scrolled through my inventory for another object that I had bought at the auction house.

[Oath Contract

Players that sign this are forbidden to go against their word

Breaking the contract will result in being exiled from the game

Impossible to reverse

Up to twenty people can sign the same contract

Current Owner: Lynx]

Taking out the parchment, I indifferently waved it in front of her face while prompting her to sign it.

”Here is your ticket to heaven, I will hold you to your word~”

Watching her nervously read the contents of the contract, her face paled even more.

I didn't know that a human could pale so much…

With a bit of hesitation, she signed it with shaking hands and handed it back.

”Well then, your fate is sealed.” I chuckled while grinning from ear to ear. ”Let's cover up the facade yes?”