"That... that attack just now was the contract master's retaliation! He sensed that we were going to remove the contract, and transmitted a powerful energy along the contract's line..."
Godfrey was obviously much better, and Joelson released the hand that was holding Godfrey.
"Master of the contract..."
Hades flapped his wings and breathed out a small dragon's breath.
"So, breaking the contract won't work..."
Joelson frowned and looked into the distance, vigilantly looking for the source of the voice.
"No..."
Joelson sighed.
"He's not nearby, at least thousands of kilometers away from here..."
"Yes, my master."
Godfrey nodded. His body had mostly recovered by now. He stood up with difficulty. Joelson wanted to help Godfrey, but Godfrey rejected him.
"He's far away from here. The voice that came from all directions was brought here by that mysterious energy along the line of the contract!"