Supreme Magus novel Chapter 2868

Chapter 2868 Internal Conflicts (Part 2)

2868 Internal Conflicts (Part 2)

[He feeds on our powers to increase his own. I have no intention of becoming his fourth victim and neither should you."]

Orpal took out his communication amulet and showed Thaymos the recordings of Lith fighting the Golden Griffon and the records of his accolades after destroying Kolga and the Black Star.

["I've heard those names from the little ones like you who came to pay me tribute."] The lost city replied. ["Kolga was no brother of ours, just an imitation. Yet I have to admit that it was a powerful one.

["Is this Destroyer really good enough to threaten your life despite the old hag's protection and your Light Mastery skills?"] Thaymos was ancient and communication amulets were "recent".

'Excellent! If this moron doesn't even know what an amulet is, Thaymos has no way to contact another living legacy and verify my words. Even if he somehow discovers the truth, without a communication amulet he will never learn the spell to destroy Night.

'No matter if Baba Yaga spreads it on Jiera as well, no Awakened will be so kind that they will gift Thaymos an amulet and exchange contact runes with him.' Orpal thought.

["He is. No member of the family survived the encounter and the humans keep his secrets, thinking him a hero. Sooner or later, Jiera will belong to him so we'd better find a safer place to live."]

["Nonsense!"] Thaymos roared. ["I am the Eternal Fortress! I've fought Guardians!"]

'You didn't fight, you survived the encounter. There's a big difference, old fart.' Orpal thought, yet had no intention to correct the lost city.

["My power is eternal and ever-growing! I won't let myself be chased out of my home. Not when I'm so close to build my own empire after millennia of imprisonment and humiliation.

["No one can threaten my domain! Jiera belongs to me and soon even the Council will be forced to choose between bending the knee to me or die. Where can I find the Destroyer?"]

With considerable reluctancy and after several threats from the lost city, Orpal conjured from the amulet a map of Jiera with the position of the Wayfinder marked brightly.

He had discovered its position with ease since he had a starting point for his search and the members of the expedition were doing nothing to hide their presence.

["Please, reconsider."] The Dead King said, knowing that his words of caution only stoked the fires of Thaymos' pride and outrage. ["He has Archmages from Garlen with him and Awakened mages.

["He possesses a cursed object that can summon an army of souls whereas you are alone."]

["An army of souls?"] The lost city bellowed in joy and exhilaration, leaving Orpal flabbergasted. ["This must be fate, pup. Don't worry about me. I'm not alone. I never am."]

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West coast of Jiera, near the Fringe in the Zarman region.

After talking with Aalejah on the amulet, Lith had her share his location and set up a safe location to discuss the current situation.