Viola and Emile were amazed by the depth of knowledge they had absorbed so far. Just as Aaron was about to begin the potion-making process, Emile paused and said, "Lord Aaron, before you continue teaching me, I want to take a loyalty oath with you."
Aaron was stunned. "Is it necessary?"
Emile nodded seriously. "Yes, Lord Aaron. If I’m ever captured and interrogated, there are spells that are hard to resist. But if I’ve signed a loyalty oath, those spells might not work on me."
Aaron understood. If his identity or knowledge were exposed, he consequences could be unimaginable. "Okay then," he agreed.
Viola, watching quietly, felt a surge of admiration. Lord Aaron had effortlessly earned Emile’s loyalty. She also knew, once Emile took the oath, she would gain immense profit from the knowl
