"I don't... think I still remember that," Aster said, but Ryuk replied.
"I do, and I think it went along the lines of—"
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"By the Order of the Contract Grimoire: If you, Aster, stand by the side of I, Ryuk, and you help me in all the ways you can, to make sure Endearth wins this war, then I promise—by the Order of the Contract Grimoire—to free you from all Contract Grimoire orders that I have placed you under."
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"And I think you more than stood by my side and did all you could to win the war. So, as promised..." he said, and Aster watched as both Contract Grimoires before her lit up with a brilliant golden light and crumbled into ashes.
Aster's eyes trembled at the sight as she felt a chain seemingly snap within her soul. The restriction that held her was immediately shattered.
But then, she suddenly flashed him an evil smile.
