Supreme Magus novel Chapter 1952

Chapter 1952: Bait And Switch (part 2) _{frёewebηovel.cѳm}

“My master sent me here solely because she is curious to understand the reason for your stunt. If you really wanted to mess with the Council, you wouldn’t have announced your presence and intentions.

“Your threat is a bluff that you expected us to call. Unless I’m wrong and you really are crazy, I demand you to explain why you didn’t request a formal meeting through the official channels.” Tryssa said.

After gauging her opponent, Zoreth dropped the pretenses and a sly smile appeared on her face. The Fae wasn’t an idiot, but just like the Shadow Dragon had expected, the Council’s ego had backfired on them.

Sending someone young and irrelevant as their ambassador was another way to humiliate the unwanted guests, just like making them wait for hours without a single reply.

Yet it played straight into Zoreth’s hand.

Tryssa had the full authority to speak on behalf of the Council and none of the wits necessary for the task. Sending a youth to deal with old monsters was akin to throwing the live bait in the river without the hook.

A free meal for the fish.

“The answer is simple. I don’t trust you.” The Shadow Dragon replied. “I don’t trust being surrounded by a bunch of old fossils in their own home. Not when I demand them to hand me the Mouth of Menadion and the bastard who stole it.”

At the mention of one of the most treasured secrets of the Council, Tryssa took a step back. She looked around the room, activating Life Vision for the first time since her coming and looking for traps.

“I don’t know what you are talking about.” She quickly regained her composure and looked at Zoreth like at a madwoman.

“Instead you do.” The Dragon stood up, growing her size a little to stare at the plant in the eyes. “I am old enough to know that all the artifacts crafted with a piece of the Menadion set carry a specific energy signature.

“It was one of the safeguards in case one of her apprentices was killed. A Forgemastering tool is pointless if its creations can’t be sold or used. It allowed Menadion to track her apprentices and study their progress.”

“Even if what you say is true, I doubt that Menadion would have shared such a secret with you, unless you forced her to spill it before killing her.” Tryssa moved on the offensive, threatening Zoreth to charge her with the death of the First Ruler of the Flames.

“You are right, she didn’t share it with me. Menadion told her other apprentices though, so that they could look out for each other.” Zoreth waved at Bytra who stood up as well.

“Allow me to introduce you Bytra the Raiju. Fourth Ruler of the Flames and Menadion’s apprentice.”

“I know of Vestha’s death, but I ignore the identity of his killer.” Bytra shrouded the table for a split second as she shapeshifted back and forth from her beast form. “I demand the Mouth back and justice for my fellow apprentice.”

“Even if you are who you claim to be, you have no right over the Mouth.” Tryssa took another step back, suddenly feeling cornered.