Supreme Magus novel Chapter 2853

Chapter 2853 A Lesson to Learn (Part 3)

2853 A Lesson to Learn (Part 3)

"The people from the Empire are going to leave alright, but not before we are done here." Orion pointed at the disassembled Gate. "There was no point bringing more than one Gate since we can't lend the Wayfinder to someone and hope they kindly return it without even taking a crack at it.

"First the Kingdom builds its private Gate. Then, we bring the necessary for the fortification of our first outpost while the Empire brings the material for their own Gate.

"At that point, we help them carry everything and keep guard until they are done. And when I say keep guard, I mean to their encampment and the Wayfinder."

"Makes sense." Lith nodded. "See you soon."

"I entrust everyone to you." Tista gave Bodya a kiss. "Also, I entrust him to you, girls. Protect this puny deep violet-cored Nidhogg in my absence."

"Don't worry. We'll keep an eye on him for you." Quylla said.

"Not that you need it, Bodya. People at the deep violet like us are a cut above the rest." Friya patted his shoulder and glared at Tista.

Bodya squinted his eyes in annoyance, but it lasted only one second. He hated being reminded that somehow a bunch of kids had surpassed him but he had long since learned that there was no point in being angry with reality.

"Are you sure I can't come with you? You can trust me with a secret." It was a simple question, yet it made Tista shift Awkwardly on her feet.

"I'm sorry. It's not up to me. It's a family matter." She replied while nodding at Lith.

'Now I understand how Lith felt before opening up to Kamila.' She actually thought. 'I've never had to hide anything from Bodya because I had no secrets. Being an Awakened is normal in the Council and Lith took the brunt of the public reaction after revealing he was a hybrid.

'I know that Bodya cares for me. He showed his selflessness to me countless times. The problem is that I have no idea how he would react seeing the tower. It's a huge secret and it's not mine to share.

'I can't ask Lith and Solus to risk everything for me, even if it means hurting Bodya's feelings. Let's hope that after meeting his relatives I can understand him better.'

The Nidhogg didn't like being left behind or the clear divide that still separated him from Tista. Yet he could also see how uneasy she felt and how guilty she looked.

'Judging by the way she keeps looking at Lith, she must be following his directions.' Bodya thought. 'I know that he has many secrets and that he must have his reasons for this but Tista is supposed to be her own woman, not an extension of her brother.

'I guess we'll have to talk about this when she gets back.'

He simply nodded and let her go.

Tista waved him goodbye as Lith opened a Warp Steps leading dozens of kilometers away.

"I'm sorry, Tista." Solus said with a sigh. "But even with the Sage Staff, I'm starting to feel weak and we didn't stay over Yhen's geyser long enough to replenish my energy reserves."

"No need to apologize, Solus." Tista replied. "This is my problem, not yours. I trust Bodya, but not so much to feel safe that he would keep silent about the tower even in case we break up. People like Kamila are rare."

"Thank you." The compliment brought a warm smile to her face.