Contracts and Oaths The manager, Mulan, explains that slaves have rights and owners are expected to provide them with a good life. Takumi asks for someone who can manage his household and accompany him on quests. Mulan recommends the maid Maria to manage his home. Takumi hears about another slave from Maria and Mulan reluctantly shows him the elf, Sofia, who has crippled limbs and had her magic sealed by a curse. Takumi decides to contract with her, claiming he can fix everything. Sofia feels she has no choice, so Takumi signs contracts with both Maria and Sofia...