National Contract Familiar

The Osse Empire.

The current emperor was assassinated by the demons a month ago.

As the country could not get by without a ruler for a day, the empire's elders decided to select the strongest person from the eighteen people who had the emperor's bloodline to inherit the throne.

Thus, the eighteen princesses and princes became candidates.

Today was the contract ceremony for the last few candidates.

"I heard that these are the last three candidates for the contract ceremony. I took leave to come and spectate."

"Who didn't? I heard that this time there's a princess who has been wandering among the commoners for many years."

"It's definitely going to be difficult if she has wandered among the commoners. The other princes and princesses all have their own power within the noble circle."

"If this princess can contract a powerful familiar, she might have a chance to turn the tide."

"I don't think so. Among the people who awakened last time, Princess Jasmine formed a contract with an A-rank familiar. That's quite powerful."

"I heard that the sky darkened and countless people were scared out of their wits."

"Hush. It's about to start."

On the high platform, a white-haired old man was holding a scepter. He chanted an incantation and activated the magic circle.

A huge blue magic circle opened up in mid-air. There was also one on the ground.

Those who wanted to enter into a contract ceremony could just stand in the middle of the magic circle and meditate.

This was the contract ceremony of the Osse Empire, which was also the coming of age ceremony.

Only the members of the Osse Empire who had reached adulthood could participate in such a contract ceremony.

The Osse Empire was able to fight against the demons because of the contract familiars. If not for these powerful familiars, the Osse Empire would have long been destroyed by the demons.

There were many types of familiars. Some were humans, some were beasts, and some were half-orcs.

According to historical records, someone had once contracted an angel.

The person who had contracted an angel led the humans to establish the Osse Empire on the Osse Continent, which was filled with demons.

The levels of the familiars were classified according to their growth potential. There were seven levels in total: SSS, SS, S, A, B, C, D, E, F.

Among them, an S-rank contract would cause the magic circle to turn into two colors, while an SS-rank would cause the magic circle to turn into three colors.

An SSS-rank was the most powerful as it could make the magic circle turn into the Rainbow Light.

An A-rank would produce a golden light, whereas a B-rank would produce a purple light. A C-rank would produce a blue light, and a D-rank would produce a green light.

Below D-rank was a white light. The white light was ranked according to the intensity of the light.

When a candidate stood in the middle of the magic circle and began to meditate, the magic circle would react and the light would begin to change.

Only when the light disappeared would one be able to see what kind of contract familiar was summoned. Before the light disappeared, only a blurry figure could be seen.

The three people who were about to begin the contract ceremony had already stood on the high platform. There were two princesses and one prince.

"Next, let's invite Prince Lynn to perform the contract ceremony."

Upon hearing the bishop's voice on the platform, everyone stopped talking loudly and began to pay attention to the people carrying out the ceremony.

Someone below the stage whispered, "I heard that Prince Lynn is not simple."

"That's right. Although Prince Lynn is smiling like a nice person right now, he has already eliminated two princesses. There should still be 20 candidates left."

"This is normal. There have always been fights between princes and princesses. Who knows how many of these 18 candidates will be left."

"Hmph. It's good to have a few more eliminated. These princes and princesses' annual expenses are enough to feed a town. If a few more are eliminated, we can save more money and use it to fight against the demons."

Prince Lynn stood in the middle of the magic circle. He closed his eyes with a smile and began to meditate.

Slowly, a light began to appear. However, what shocked everyone below the stage was that it turned out to be a blue light.

It was extremely rare for someone born in a royal family to have such poor talent.

"It can't be. There's actually someone with such poor talent among the princes?"

"It's been many years since I've seen the blue light of the contract. It really opened my eyes this time. I wasn't on leave for nothing. Hahaha..."

"Do you guys think that Prince Lynn is the princess and someone else's son?"

"I think it's possible. Lynn doesn't look like the previous emperor in any way. Instead, he looks like a certain minister."

A burst of laughter woke Prince Lynn up.

He opened his eyes and saw the blue light. His expression changed instantly. Then, he saw the familiar that appeared under his feet.

It was actually a pig. It was like a pig that was raised in a farmer's house. It was humming as it supported Lynn's feet.

Lynn kicked the fat pig in anger and left the high platform dejectedly.

After seeing Lynn leave, the bishop looked at the two princesses behind him.

"Princess Nina, please come up to the stage for the contract ceremony."

Princess Nina took a few steps forward and appeared in front of the public.

A wolf's howl immediately rang out below the stage.

"Princess Nina, I love you! Oh, Oh, Oh..."

The situation below the stage became chaotic. All the men wanted to attract Princess Nina's attention.

Princess Nina was the prettiest of all the princesses. She also earned the title of being the most beautiful woman in the imperial city.

Princess Nina bowed gracefully to the crowd. Then, she slowly walked to the center of the magic circle and began a very devout meditation.

When Princess Nina began to meditate, the light immediately changed.

The dazzling golden light pierced into Lynn's heart like a sharp sword. Seeing the light, Lynn quickened his pace and left the place.

"Damn it. If this continues, the nobles who work with me will probably abandon me."

As the golden light grew brighter, the wolf's howls below the stage became louder.

"Guess what kind of familiar Princess Nina can contract."

"With Princess Nina's A-rank talent, she'll definitely be able to contract very powerful familiars."

"I hope Princess Nina can contract more beautiful familiars. Only then will it match her title as being the most beautiful woman in the imperial city."

The golden light slowly weakened and a tall figure appeared beside Princess Nina.

Everyone could tell that it was a familiar in the form of a beast. However, they had to wait for the light to completely disappear before they could identify the type of familiar.

Finally, Princess Nina opened her eyes and the golden light completely disappeared. Everyone could clearly see what kind of familiar was lying beside Princess Nina.

A tall white horse appeared beside Princess Nina.

The white horse's fur was as white as silk. Upon closer inspection, there was a long horn on the horse's forehead.

There was even a flash of lightning on the horn. This was obviously the legendary unicorn.

Satisfied, Nina brought the unicorn to the edge of the platform. Then, she looked provocatively at the last princess behind her.

"Now, let's invite Princess Shirley to perform the contract ceremony."

A timid figure appeared in front of everyone.

She walked to the center of the magic circle and began to meditate. Once she started meditating, everyone was astounded.

"The Rainbow Light. It's actually the highest level of the Rainbow Light!"