Supreme Magus novel Chapter 2871

Chapter 2871 Seed of Doubt (Part 1)

2871 Seed of Doubt (Part 1)

Solus and Kamila returned only to take part in the celebrations once the deal was sealed.

Even though resources were scarce, the Kingdom and the Empire had brought the means to hold a banquet and exchange gifts with all their allies.

The elves of Setraliie, the people of Zelex, and the undead of the Eclipsed Lands had fought on their own until that moment, enduring harsh conditions and having only the food from the local Council to sustain themselves.

The banquet was the way for the Kingdom and the Empire to thank their allies for their sacrifices and start the coexistence with the human side of the expedition on the right foot.

As for the elves of Medolin, the banquet was meant to impress them and give them a taste of their future freedom.

"How long until the Gate is completed?" Lith asked with a polite smile plastered on his face. "I've done my part and I can't wait to get out of here."

"A few days. One week tops." _{ƒreeωebnovel.ƈom}

Orion replied, wearing a similar grin. "My Forgemasters have been working on the Gate as fast as they can even during the treaties. Any more would be rushing things and you don't want that."

"How so?"

"Lith, this is the first transoceanic Gate in Mogar's history." Orion said, his enthusiasm turning genuine. "Once we are done building and enchanting it, we could have to deal with unforeseen issues that might arise from connecting two points so distant in space."

"So it's a few days if we encounter no complications and one week otherwise." Lith sighed. "I can live with that."

While everyone enjoyed their first night of festivities since coming to Jiera, only one sour Nidhogg remained.

Time had brought Bodya no solace nor clarity.

No one of his contacts on Jiera had witnessed Narso's death and the members of his family refused his calls. He sat on the sidelines of the encampment, nibbling chunks of meat from the corpse of a humongous sea creature he had captured and sipping wine from a regular-sized cup.

"Are you sure you don't want to cook it?" Tista asked, the smell of entrails and blood so strong that only the presence of an array kept it from stinking the air.

"I'm sure." He nodded. "This thing tastes like shit but that's exactly how I feel. There's no point in also souring your mood. Go back to the others."

Tista didn't know what to do or say to make him feel better. Being there for Bodya was the only thing she could do and clearly, it wasn't enough. Her presence gave the Nidhogg comfort but it also reminded him that he was on a clock.

He had to choose between his girlfriend and his family and if he waited for too long, he was going to lose them both.

"Look-" "Listen-" They said in unison as Bodya's communication amulet lit up.

"Isn't that your grandfather's rune?" Tista asked.