Supreme Magus novel Chapter 1471

Chapter 1471 Dance Partners Part 1

"Also, since no number of merits can expand an Archduchy and your noble title is second only to the Crown, the only way I have left to not waste your considerable merits is to bestow upon you the title of Great Mage of the Griffon Kingdom."

The King said while tapping the flat side of the blade on Phloria’s left shoulder, then on the right one, and lastly on the top of her head.

"Great Mage Phloria Ernas, if you ever change your mind and decide to actively join the Mage Association or the Army again, the Griffon Kingdom will always welcome you with open arms. You may rise."

The five assembled heroes stood up and the crowd welcomed them with a burst of applause and cheers as they returned back to their positions.

"Ainz Flemstar Distar, step forward." Sylpha’s words made the crowd freeze in surprise.

The award ceremony was supposed to be over and Archmage Distar had played no major role in any recent event.

Brinja’s husband walked up to the Royals’ raised stand, stopping exactly where Lith had been until a second ago before kneeling.

"Cocky brat!" Jirni grunted.

"Someone wants a measuring contest." Faluel giggled.

"Yeah, too bad for him that I can change size at will." Lith said with a scoff.

"Yeah. Your next girlfriend is a lucky woman." Faluel threw him a naughty look that made him blush.

"What do you- Oh!" Friya nudged Quylla, cutting her short as she turned to a bright shade of purple.

"Archmage Distar, you’ve always been considered the most talented student that has graduated from the Black Griffon academy in the last century. Headmistress Onia’s age makes it hard for her to keep up with all the changes that these difficult times require and she applied for retirement." Sylpha said.

Many turned to look at Onia, mistaking her staring at the ground as a sign of sadness for not being able anymore to perform a duty that was supposed to be life-long. What they didn’t know was that the earlier fight between Lith and Kwart had been more political than magical.

By showcasing his talent and clearing the doubts that Deirus’s faction had planted in the Royal Court, Lith had also proved their trickery and their willingness to twist the truth to get what they wanted.

Onia knew from the start that Kwart’s defeat would have meant not only for her enemies to gain something, but also for her to lose something along with all of her cohorts.

Even if the Royals didn’t force her to step down from her position as a consequence of the fight, Phloria’s acquittal would have forced Onia to resign as Headmaster anyway.

She had called in too many favors and put too many assets on the line to stand up against Jirni and the Royals. After being defeated on all counts, she would become the laughing stock of the magical community if she kept her seat at the Black Griffon.

"It’s all over." Onia wept on Kwart’s shoulder who had been brought back to his peak condition to fully "enjoy" the rest of the gala.

"Deirus is done, but you’re not. I’m still the Chairman of the Association and even in defeat, I proved my valor. The Royals cannot replace me without looking vengeful and unfair. I can offer you a position as my assistant." Kwart said.

"I’ll gladly accept your offer." Onia nodded. "A mage’s funeral doesn’t take place the day they die but when they stop working."