Supreme Magus novel Chapter 1876

Chapter 1876 Joining the Team (Part 2)

"I didn't. Orion said that he kept me in the dark to protect me. To not involve me in the act of treason that disobeying a direct Royal Order is." Jirni chuckled at the idea. "I only discovered about your sword due to Meln.

"When he broadcasted your fight and you fused War with the giant sword, Orion was in awe and asked me why he's never thought of such a clever trick. Then, when War used the bond with you to weave its own Blade Spell, my husband jumped out of his boots with joy.

"Creating a great piece is the dream of all Forgemasters, but creating something that can perform such magic without its owner having full mastery of Blade Magic is the stuff of legends.

"He was so drunk with joy and pride that he told me everything. He even referred to War as his third son." Jirni giggled at the memory of Orion's childish enthusiasm. "Also, he said that he regrets having given the blade away.

"I thought to be the only one in the family good at keeping secrets, but Orion has proved to be my equal. That man always overcomes his limits when the safety of his family is involved."

"Thanks." Lith was moved by both hers and Orion's feelings. "I'm not going to lie, if not for War, I would have died many times already. While you protected me in the Royal Court, your husband's masterpiece protected me on the battlefield."

"It's what parents do." Jirni nodded. "Also, I'm not going to lie either. Your banishment actually helps my schemes because it makes you much easier to manipulate.

"I know that you want to come back to the Kingdom to kill Meln. It would be easy for me to have the Royals force upon you unfavorable conditions that would make you dependent on me.

"Yet I'm going to ask you to refuse their terms, forget about the Kingdom and remain in the Desert. Here you'll stay away from the war and your family will be safe from Meln. There's nothing waiting for you in the Kingdom." She grabbed his hand and Lith could feel her sincerity.

"I know it well, yet I have to return." He said as his eyes steeled. "There's nothing for me here as well. The Desert isn't my home, just a sanctuary. Also, I can't let Meln go. He took everything away from me and my parents.

"He killed Trequill, Mirim, and if I don't stop him, sooner or later he'll kill you and your daughters. My friends. He dared to kidnap my father and almost drove Dad mad with his torture.

"Meln is a cancer that mustn't be allowed to spread further, a rot that has to be eradicated." As he said it, thunder rumbled and a light tremor shook the ground. "I'm going to take everything he stole from my parents back. Their fields, their home, their happiness. My life is ruined, but theirs can still be saved." _{free𝑤ebnovel.com}

"If you are so determined to come back, then you have my word that I'll do everything I can to lighten the terms of your pardon." Jirni said. "As long as I draw breath, I won't allow anyone to put a leash on your neck. I owe you that much."

"Thanks, Jirni." Lith brought her hand to his mouth and kissed it.

Jirni wasn't really a friend but was his most trustworthy ally. The last light in a world of darkness. His hope to rebuild what Orpal had thoroughly destroyed.

"Two more things." She said. "I haven't been rejuvenated for a while and if I'm right, I'll be Orpal's next mark. I need to be in my tip-top shape for that moment."

Lith nodded, using Invigoration on her and removing so many impurities that a stronger core would have likely Awakened.

He fixed the damages on the cellular level and appreciated how Manohar had somehow increased the density of her muscle fibers. He also had enhanced her synapses so that Jirni's reflexes now reached the human limits.