Episode: 5Episodes: 40
Ella uses her boosted strength to ambush Victor in the castle hall and chops off his head with a scythe. Victor's head floats back onto his body and heals on the spot. He traps Ella against a wall and questions her desperation for freedom. After Ella explains her painful upbringing, Victor changes the rules between them. He triggers a searing magical penalty in her body, making her collapse into his arms.
Victor reclines with a glass of red wine in the castle hall. Ella swings a giant scythe and severs his neck from behind. Victor's head hovers in midair, reattaches to his neck, heals instantly, and smirks at her.
Victor corners Ella against the stone wall and grasps her chin. He mocks her attempt and asks why she craves survival. Tearfully, Ella confesses that an organization raised her without a name, and she wants to live for herself.
Victor alters their deal to punish every failed murder attempt. He places his hand on Ella's lower back and activates the covenant. Scorching crimson energy rips through her body, causing her to pass out before Victor gathers her into his arms.
“The blood bond has made my senses sharper, my body stronger... This strike is going to hurt him badly!”
“If this is your best, you will never be able to kill me.”
“I was adopted by the organization when I was a kid. No family, no name, never lived a single day for myself. I'm sick of living in service of others. I want to live — really live for myself for once.”
“I've amended our terms. From now on, every time you fail to kill me, you will be punished.”
Victor channels a burning crimson power into Ella's lower back to punish her failed assassination attempt. Overwhelmed by the intense agony, Ella loses consciousness and slumps down. Victor catches her and holds her in his arms. Will Ella survive Victor's harsh punishments, or will this revised covenant break her spirit before she finds a way to kill him?