Supreme Magus novel Chapter 2695

2695 Special Guests (Part 1)

Son of a fox!' Vastor inwardly cursed. 'Lith and Tezka have found a way to both strengthen Lith's influence in the Royal Court and clear up my name. By linking Tezka with Maekosh and Lith's house, people will stop wondering why Zinya's children were protected by such a powerful beast.

Lith made it all about himself and Tezka played along with the help of the cloaking ring's Orion and I made for Jirni. Unless the Royals use Invigoration on Tezka, his energy signature is different from the children's steeds.

'Also, Tezka gained the ability to control multiple bodies only after becoming a hybrid so the Royals can't even consider the possibility that it's always the same fox.

"A copper coin for your thoughts, dear." Zinya drew his attention by kissing his cheek.

"I was just thanking the gods for having such good friends." Vastor nodded at the charade in front of them. "Also, I was eating my liver as an appetizer. Even a huge furred fox is more courted than me."

A few noble ladies didn't seem to mind the race difference much.

Not after how successful Kamila's marriage seemed to be. Not after hearing that Tezka was that ancient and so powerful that he made the Royals quiver and hand him the Magus title.

Having him in their household would have meant becoming the real royal family and their bloodline would birth heroes who would be sung by bards forever.

"Only because they are as blind as they are dumb." Zinya kissed him again, this time on the lips. "Time and pressure make diamonds, dear. Those unwilling to dirty their hands a bit to look for something precious will always have to settle for shiny stuff that anyone can have."

"Thanks." Vastor's envy faded away and he and Zinya went to join the conversation.

Tezka feigned absolute ignorance toward Vastor but bowed to Zinya, making people gasp.

"After looking after you for so long I feel like I know you a bit. Who's this guy?"

"My husband. Professor Zogar Vastor." Zinya replied with a curtsy, completely unfazed by the imposing presence of her trusted nanny.

"Oh, yes. I've read your papers about Body Sculpting, but I've never put a face on the name." The Fylgja's eyes widened in recognition. "Simply brilliant."

More gasps followed the praise, making Vastor turn to a shade of purple.

"That said, I've worked with Wargs to achieve my current condition, Your Majesty. I can assure you they are a proud and trustworthy race. Their natural evolution, the Hati, must be even better. Treat them right and they'll do the same."

"Thank you, Lord Tezka." Syrah's tail waggled like crazy and her voice was hoarse as if she had something stuck in her throat.

"Are there any more surprises before the ball starts, Magus Verhen?" The longer Sylpha resisted Tezka's pressure, the more she recovered her usual unflinching bearing.

"A couple." At a wave of Lith's hands, two more groups of guests walked inside the Main Hall, each garnering the same attention and respectful admiration as Tezka.

One was the delegation from Setraliie which was comprised of elven warriors of rare power and beauty. Unlike Br'ey, their skin glowed like there was a star hidden in their hearts and the grace with which they moved was out of this world.

The second group was heterogeneous but just as imposing. Kalla, Nyka, and several undead from the Eclipsed Lands marched united under Vladion's and Ilthin's banners.