The Importance of Foundation Building

"I think you are wrong about the pacts." Ves claimed.

"Oh? What did I overlook?"

"Sharpie has formed a Life Sword Pact with the Bloodsinger. That still leaves you free to form your own pact. You thought you only had one slot available, but you actually have two. Now that I think about it, everyone with a companion spirit should have access to two slots. This is an incredible advantage. You can still bind yourself to another sword… or mech."

Though Ketis realized the significance of this claim, she did not look particularly enthused.

"I am a swordmaster and a Journeyman Mech Designer. It makes little to no sense to me to bind myself to another sword in my capacity as a mech designer. I do admit that there is a slightly greater reason for me to form a Blood Pact with a Carmine mech. I can have my cake and eat it too. I can develop as a swordmaster, but also enjoy the advantages of scale and superiority that a mech can provide. It is just…"