Supreme Magus novel Chapter 2864

Chapter 2864 Wretched Land (Part 2)

2864 Wretched Land (Part 2)

"There are so many monsters that it doesn't matter how many we kill in a direct battle. They eat our and their own fallen to produce an offspring that reaches maturity in days.

"It's the reason we always dispose of the corpses after every battle. The good news is that without the leaders, the monster tide will fracture into multiple hordes that can actually be exterminated."

"Can't you or Vladion do it?" Kamila asked.

"Yeah, right." Ilthin scoffed. "Monsters are immune to my charms and even if they weren't, their leaders are damn smart. They don't go around wearing a crown or lavish clothes.

"They stick to the middle of the tide, surrounded by so many underlings that I'd die before I get there. Even if somehow I managed to succeed, how do I tell the real leader from his bodyguards?

"It's not like I can take a stroll among them and ask for directions. I would be surrounded by millions of monsters charging at me from every side. Not even if I was a Divine Beast I would survive that."

"Point taken." Lith nodded. "Any news from the elves?"

"Only that they have locked themselves inside a Fringe." She replied with a snort. "They use guerrilla tactics as well but with the advantage that the monsters can't enter the Fringe.

"The elves prepare their spells, get out, unleash them, get in, rinse and repeat."

"Why so angry? It sounds like a good strategy."

"It is, but as I told you, unless you get rid of the corpses it just buys you a bit of time. On top of that, the elves have refused to leave the Fringe even for a few hours and turned down every offer to collaborate." Ilthin replied.

"Idiots. Lith took out his communication amulet and called Aalejah. "I can't do anything about the elves from Jiera but those from Garlen are supposed to help us. Otherwise they can kiss their future cities and the books about modern magic goodbye!"

The former apprentice of the World Tree was now a member of the Awakened Council of Garlen and the appointed liaison between elves and humans during the colonization expedition.

"Hey, Lith. It's been a while. How are you doing?" Her blue eyes sparkled with joy from hearing a familiar voice.

"I'm alive." His voice oozed sarcasm. "I need you to contact the elves of Setraliie. They are not keeping their end of the bargain."

"That's not true! We are doing the best we can." The elf was annoyed by both the accusation and the fact that the rumors about Lith calling someone only when he needed something turned out to be true.

"Nonsense! I'm here with Ilthin and she's- Wait, we? Are you on Jiera as well?"

"As well?" Aalejah echoed in surprise. "When did you arrive and why didn't you tell me anything?"

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Middle area of Jiera, Cascan region, human Awakened city of Naerma.