87 A Devil's Departure

With Sybil's blessing, I would venture inside the Cove of Death. The week passed by swiftly.

I sent a message to the cat, through the Codex, that I would be gone for 10 years. He was furious!

Oh well, our contract states he can't stifle my progress. And someone needs to look after my shop. See ya in 10 years, cat!

I headed to the attendant to start my journey in the Langen Rift.

"I have made my choice, I will venture into the Cove of Death as a blacksmith," I said.

"I have given you fair warning, young devil. Now make an oath on your devil heart to faithfully guard the Cove of Death for ten years," said the attendant.

"On my devil heart, I vow to faithfully guard the Coven of Death for 10 years," I said.

After stating that I felt a grip in my heart if I did not fulfill this promise my devilry would no longer advance. Devil heart oaths were serious business and the strictest oaths a devil could take. Normally devils would avoid them because they are truly binding.