Supreme Magus novel Chapter 3023

Chapter 3023 Crystal Hunting (Part 1)

3023 Crystal Hunting (Part 1)

Kelia had to admit that she had been reckless while dealing with monsters, hostile Emperor Beasts, and plant folk that threatened Wyrmhold but there was a reason she was so confident in her abilities.

Her equipment had been crafted by Baba Yaga herself and it was made of Davross.

Also, as the host of the Horseman of Dusk, even though she had a bright green mana core she was harder to kill than a Divine Beast. Kelia rushed into battle not because of youthful stupidity but to gain invaluable experience.

With Dusk and her equipment, she could take risks that no one else could. By putting herself into life-or-death situations, she honed her battle instinct and learned to suppress fear and hesitation in the face of stronger opponents.

'What point does it have to have an immortal body if I keep being afraid of getting hurt?' She thought. 'Baba Yaga's seal doesn't affect Dusk's regenerative abilities. I can afford to take one death blow or two if it means killing my enemy.'

"Please, I'm a student of the six great academies." Kelia actually said. "I have met dozens of demanding Professors. I can tell the difference between teaching and nagging."

"Fine!" Farg raised her hands with the palms out. "Since this is our last day together, I might as well admit it. You are right. I've been nagging at you because I'm envious of you."

"You? Envious of me?" Kelia almost crashed against a Cron (bird-type magical beast) from surprise.

Farg was a beautiful woman and a charismatic leader. With her violet core and uncanny mastery of Spirit Magic, Kelia couldn't think of a single reason Farg should be envious of a brat like her.

"Yes." Farg sighed. "Even after everything you went through as an orphan, you managed to enroll in one of the six great academies of the Empire. Your talent is so great that the Magic Empress noticed you after the first exam and she adopted you.

"For the gods' sake, she trusts you so much that she Awakened you. As for me, I had to work my ass off to get into the Corps first and then into the Corpse. I've risked my life for the Royals countless times since I graduated from the Crystal Griffon but they didn't Awaken me, let alone adopt me.

"I'm a fake. Every member of the Corpse is a fake Awakened entrusted only with the power they need to serve the Crown but nothing more. You are the real deal."

"Oh." Kelia slowed down since they had come close to a city of the Wild Empire and the number of flying beasts was too great to drive without focusing on the sky. "Thank you. I've never put it that way."

Because none of Farg's intel about Kelia was true. She would still be an orphan begging for food if not for Dusk. He had rescued her, Awakened her, and tutored her until she knew enough to pass the admission test for the Red Emperor academy.

The Empress had just collected the final product. There wasn't much trust or love between Kelia and Milea. They were trying to build both over time but their true bond lay in their business deal.

The Empress needed a loyal Awakened and could use Dusk's expertise while Kelia needed a powerful backer to ensure that Dusk's existence would never be revealed.

"You are welcome." Farg sighed, pondering if spending so much time with a child was making her childish. "Turn around. Even if there's a mine around here, I doubt the Wild Empire would surrender it without a fight. We've not come here for war."

Orc shamans were not only Awakened, but they could also use their link with mana crystals to bestow regular people effects similar to Invigoration and negate enemy spells at a moment's notice. _{freeweɓnøvel.com}