Charlotte certainly would not allow two individuals who knew part of her core secrets to wander freely under her watch, nor would she naively believe that Agnes and Rahael would truly offer their loyalty to her.
She did not make a move, but that did not mean other existences would not. As the first to proactively sign a contract with her, Nisi was always enthusiastic about letting others enjoy the same treatment it had once received.
Of course, this time it was not the Servant's Oath, but merely a contract to safeguard secrets.
Leaking secrets would mean death, but betrayal would only result in a curse and a mark.
The Servant's Oath was too domineering, and the bond between master and servant needed to be deeper; Charlotte was not one to sign such contracts with just anyone.
For Agnes and Rahael, a general contract was sufficient.
Charlotte had no desire to be a tyrant who maintained rule solely through contracts.
Of course, there were deeper reasons.
