We were now fully enclosed, the world outside this cave completely shut out. It was just the two of us.
Perfect.
I hide my growing smirk and continued the act.
"I will now use a restraining seal on you," I stated calmly.
"A restraining seal?" Amaterasu echoed, her voice filled with confusion.
"It's similar to a slave seal," I explained, watching her reaction closely. "Once it's in place, you won't be able to break your oath. You just need to repeat your words, and the seal will ensure you keep your promise. Do you understand?"
As soon as the words "slave seal" left my lips, I saw her eyes narrow. The very mention of such a thing was enough to ignite her suspicion. But I remained composed, my expression unreadable. I knew that if I showed any signs of deceit, any hint of malice, she would be on me in an instant. I needed to tread carefully, to make her believe that I was being straightforward, even if the truth was only half-revealed.
