The Dragon's Oath
Victor remained silent after the memory faded.
The images still lingered vividly within his mind, refusing to disappear.
Now he finally understood.
The faded birthmarks on his chest were not ordinary markings.
They were living proof of contracts forged across lifetimes.
He now understood why Tsukiyomi meant so much to Eddy.
She had not merely been an Ethereal who lent him strength.
She had become his sword...
His shield...
His partner...
And one of the people he treasured most.
At the same time, Victor also realized something else.
If Tsukiyomi had accompanied Eddy through multiple incarnations before eventually joining Kevin...
Then her existence had become deeply intertwined with every stage of that long journey.
She was just as important to Kevin as she had once been to Eddy.
The realization left Victor speechless.
Before he could organize his thoughts, Eddy smiled faintly.
"Now..."
