Supreme Magus novel Chapter 2166

Lith could now understand the secrecy behind his summon to the capital and what the plan to infiltrate the Golden Griffon entailed. Yet there were still some questions that needed answers.

"Then why are you even here?" His words made more than one brow furrow and the Royals once again question his loyalty. "Why are you putting yourself in such danger?"

"Because I've seen the horrors of Thrud's workings." Kalla replied. "Because I know that if the Golden Griffon isn't destroyed, her forces will conquer the lands above the ground and then those below.

"I'm putting my life at stake because I don't want this war to ravage the Empire nor the Eclipsed Lands that now I consider my adoptive homeland. Also, it's quite hypocritical of you to question my decision, Scourge.

"I'm just doing for the first time what you've been doing ever since we met in the White Griffon's forest. Risking my life for people I don't care about and fighting for an ungrateful country."

,m The Wight made everyone present flinch.

Lith, Kamila, and Solus because it was exactly what the Void had accused Lith of doing just two days back. The others because they realized that Kalla was right. Lith had no real obligation toward them.

He had often put his life on the line for the Kingdom, but he only fought for his family.

"We are aware that the Eyes are a teaching tool, Lady Kalla. If only you entrusted them to any of us, we would gladly take your place and spare you the danger of the Golden Griffon." Inxialot said while giving her a deep bow.

"Yeah, right, and then I would never see them again!" Kalla snorted. "I'm the reason they have dragged you here, Scourge, and I apologize for that. You are the only Abomination who I trust with my life."

"Meaning?"

"Only undead and Abominations can get inside the Golden Griffon safely. Yet regular Abominations would be immediately spotted due to their Chaos ravaging the cloaking rings and the floors of the lost academy.

"Undead, instead, have too many limitations. Even Baba Yaga's Firstborns like Vladion have their strength reduced during the day. You, instead, have your body made of darkness, have full control over it, and no weakness.

"More importantly, if I brought an Eldritch or a Lich with me, I'm afraid that I would have an 'accident' on our way back from the Golden Griffon and the Eyes would change hands." Kalla glared at the Lich King and the Shadow Dragon.

'Also, by combining the Eyes of Menadion with the Eyes of Solus, the time required to scan even a complex power core like that of an academy would greatly shorten.' Lith thought. 'Kalla has set up everything so to give me plausible deniability while also maximizing the odds of success.

'Once we are inside the Golden Griffon, Vladion can be our heavy hitter thanks to his full red blood core while I can cover them under direct sunlight and ensure them safe passage once the mission is over.'

"Not disrespect to Lord Vladion, Lady Kalla, but what makes you sure that he won't do what you are accusing the Kingdom of?" Sylpha said with an amiable voice. "I'm willing to offer you lands, riches, and even a position in the Royal Court if you agree on moving back to the Kingdom."

"The Queen is right." Feela had a warm motherly smile that gave Lith the creeps. "The Beast Council hereby offers you protection and everything you might ever need for your research. All we ask in exchange is for you to share Menadion's legacy."