353 Looming Retribution    

"You are," Victor confirmed. "Who would break a contract in favor of a top two guild? Think about it; Doombringers would never stain their name for you. Instead of helping you, they will wash their hands and put all the blame on you since you're the one who sold the contract in the first place. 

"And I assume that you didn't even think about it when they offered you money and promises, right? I bet you didn't even sign any contract with them to bail you out in case something like this happened."

Ignis, Drakoon, and Luna's faces contorted with a mix of shock, fear, and realization. The weight of the truth hit them like a tidal wave. They hadn't thought about the consequences of their actions when dealing with Doombringers.

In the grand excitement of the guild's offer, they had neglected to consider the fundamental principle that a reputable guild wouldn't necessarily honor mere promises and words.