Supreme Magus novel Chapter 1404

Chapter 1404 - Shared Misery (Part 2)

"The hunger of an Abomination, the fury of a beast, and the cruelty of a man make you who you are. Be their rider, not their steed. Don’t let them rule you but don’t discard any of them either. Just keep them in check, make them work for you, and unleash them against whoever killed Mirim.

"Just like I’m going to do with our current enemy first, Mirim’s killer second, and Balkor once I have enough power." Scarlet said.

The Scorpicore had never forgiven the Blood Magus for killing her friends nor did she ever forget about her revenge. Scarlett would let her violent emotions simmer, but never grow cold.

"You are right. I need time to calm down and we need Vladion’s help." Lith said.

"Exactly. We had an easy time against the altered Emperor Beasts because our opponents were failed prototypes. We can’t afford to face the final product with an unstable mind, we need to calm down first." Scarlett gave Lith a strong tea that he accepted before going to rest.

"What about me, Auntie? Can I come as well?" Nyka asked.

"No, child. You are sorely lacking in battle experience. If even a deranged prototype bested you, there’s no way you can beat an even stronger and cunning opponent."

Nyka opened her mouth to say that she was stronger than everyone thought and that she had learned from her mistakes. The young Vampire wanted to declare herself a strong, independent woman, capable of protecting herself.

Then, Nyka remembered Kalla’s words about teenagers believing to be the only ones with half a brain and realized that, aside from bravado, there would be no substance behind her words.

"You’re right, Auntie. I’m powerful, but I’m too green to be of help. I’d just be a liability." Nyka said.

"That’s my girl!" Kalla said, hugging her daughter and cleaning her from head to toe again.

"Mom! Have mercy!" There was no one besides Scarlett there, but being licked like a puppy was still embarrassing beyond belief.

"Good girl." Scarlett joined the l.i.c.k.i.n.g. "Once we get back home, I’ll make a warrior out of you."

Meanwhile, in the nearby room, Lith used his Council amulet to contact Faluel and have her safely put him in contact with Kamila. The army and the communication amulet didn’t work in Lightkeep and he was in dire need to hear her voice.

"I’m sorry for not being there earlier, but Jirni left in a hurry to warn you and make sure that her daughters were alright, leaving me to secure the crime scene." Kamila’s eyes were bloodshot, but her voice was calm and the only expression on her face was of worry for him.

"Please, don’t apologize. You were just doing your job. Thanks for being always here for me." Lith said.

"I know it’s the dumbest question in the world, but how are you holding up?"

"Barely." Lith told her about his Abomination side going out of control and Scarlett’s theory about the culprit’s perfect timing.

"Good gods!" Kamila inwardly forgave Haug for his past rudeness and typed everything on her army amulet, sharing the Scorpicore’s thoughts with Jirni.

All the while never averting her eyes from Lith’s.

"Don’t worry about us. Everyone is safe and there are Royal Guards visiting those who received the cards." She said to calm him down.

"You have no idea how much I miss you right now." Lith said, longing for her warm embrace. _{freewёbnoνel.com}