Supreme Magus novel Chapter 3016

Chapter 3016 Time of Change (Part 2)

3016 Time of Change (Part 2)

'First Kami Awakened and now Selia has decided to follow her lead to feel closer to her husband and live longer. Maybe I should ask Zogar to Awaken me as well. Maybe it would solve my fertility issue.'

Zinya had been thinking about it since Tezka had explained to Filia and Frey the difference between mana capacity and talent. According to the Fylgja, her children were born with negligible mana but great affinity for magic.

They had been pestering Zinya for months now about what Awakening was and if they could really learn magic through it.

'It's inconsiderate on my side not taking into account their wishes. Also, if they were to Awaken, it would be silly of me to be the only non-Awakened in the family. It would kill so many birds with one stone.'

Her reasoning was solid yet Zinya struggled to make up her mind. Awakening her children also meant that in the future their lives would be at risk even more than they already were.

Becoming a mage led to traveling, searching for rare ingredients, and interacting with other mages. All things that, based on Kamila's stories about the Council, led to a premature death.

Awakening implied new powers, responsibilities, and a long life. Too long for Zinya's taste.

'What if Zogar and I argue? He would be afraid that if I leave him, I could reveal his secrets. Having a good marriage that lasts decades is rare, but centuries? Is it even possible?'

"Welcome back, Mom. How are the babies?" Filia asked.

The Verhen's family tree was quite intricate so they considered Surin and Elysia their nieces and Valeron the Second their nephew for simplicity's sake.

"Happy as ever. How was school? Did someone bully you again?"

"School was good, Mom." Frey sighed. "Since Dad has become an Arch Duke, the real problem is to keep the bootlickers at bay. They all introduce themselves with a smile but give them a minute and they'll ask us for something."

"No more bullying. You have my word, Zin." The two magical beasts that the two children rode fused into one and shapeshifted back into Tezka's real form. "Here's my report about today's events."

He handed her a scroll that she opened and closed very quickly while trying to keep smiling. It contained a list of the potential threats he had spotted during the day and a note reminding her that the kids were still asking him about Awakening.

"Thanks. Go get some rest. You deserve it." Rest was the codeword for magical research since Eldritches never got tired. "I'll help the kids with their homework."

"Nonsense." Tezka shook his head. "I have multiple tails whereas you are just human. You need to rest more than I do."

"What if we do it together?" Zinya smiled. "I'll get to spend time with my children and you can better focus on your work."

"It would be my pleasure." Tezka gave her a small bow which drew a scoff from Orulm.

The Skinwalker-Eldritch hybrid had recently returned from Jiera and was enjoying the fruits of his success. The flow of magical resources from overseas earned him Vastor's trust which led to obtaining more funds for his private research and authority in the Organization.

Tezka let Zinya and the kids go ahead, promising to join them soon.