“What was that all about? Did you just marry us? Did he have Runes tattooed on his body? That doesn’t work. Why did that work?” “That was me guaranteeing that the three of you wouldn’t tell other outsiders what happens in this domicile from now on. If you do, I will be honorless, and all The People will know it.” Tom swallowed deeply. “Please watch your words carefully.” Rose stopped in her tracks. “Tom… in the past I’ve heard you say ‘my honor is my life’. Did you mean that literally?” “Yes. Just like a Mage, if I gave my word and it was broken, then I will suffer. In this case, I’ll die.
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