Ruma

"I'll take them," I said to the old clerk.

After much deliberation, I decided to heed Aurora's advice and take both Familiars. Having two of them seemed like a better idea than just one.

I examined the eggs more closely. One had intricate dark blue spiral patterns, while the other had vibrant red spiral patterns. These two were definitely more unique than the other eggs. Aurora had an impressive eye for Familiars, and I was glad that she helped me with my decision. I knew that she was attached to her own Familiar, but I didn't realize how knowledgeable she was about them.

"Are you sure?" the old man asked me in a grave tone. "Once they're contracted to your blood, you can't give them back."

I nodded in affirmation. I knew that contracting them with my blood would influence them, and that the bond would be unbreakable. But I was prepared to take on that responsibility.

"Two million Eden," the old man said, his tone serious.

"..."