Supreme Magus novel Chapter 3024

Chapter 3024 Crystal Hunting (Part 2)

3024 Crystal Hunting (Part 2)

"And I was talking about Kai'El." Kelia nodded at the dark elf. "With the orcs' accelerated growth rate, he should be around my age, if not even younger."

"Are you going to…" Farg asked.

"No. I'm about to leave Jiera and I don't want to throw away my first time. I'm young, not stupid." Kelia shook her head. "Are you going to…"

"No." Farg sighed. "Too complicated and my mission can't afford distractions, no matter how hot they are."

"Wow." Kelia chuckled. "We are more serious than I thought."

"Yeah." Farg nodded. "Yet with all the shit that keeps happening, I think our soldiers are right. We should enjoy our lives while we still have one."

***

The following morning, the Wayfinder went from village to train mode, allowing the people of the Kingdom to load the DoLoreans in their wagons.

"If you need anything, call me." Farg grabbed Kelia's forearm and she returned the gesture.

"Same to you. How long will it take the Wayfinder to reach Darmoq?"

"At cruising speed and without Steps, a bit more than one hour. But we can always turn around and come back at full throttle if needed. On top of that, the DoLoreans can get here even faster." Farg replied.

The Wayfinder was too big to pass through the Gates but mages could still hasten its travels by opening Warp Steps.

"Thanks. It shouldn't be necessary, but I like to be ready for the worst. With you gone and the undead slumbering during the day, Wyrmhold is at its weakest since its founding." Kelia pointed at the buildings below which the people of the Eclipsed Lands rested until sundown.

Farg briefly saluted the Empire personnel and boarded the Wayfinder which soon disappeared on the horizon.

"What are our orders for today, milady?" Colonel Fymray asked.

In the Empire noble titles weren't hereditary, let alone the office of Magic Emperor but as Milea's adoptive daughter, Kelia was treated as royalty.

"We are going to Warp our allies from Zelex to the sites where the ghouls spotted veins of magical resources. They are going to act as both workers and guards until we have enough forces to establish a perimeter." Kelia replied.

"Moving them from their villages, building basic housing, and ensuring them enough provisions is going to take us all day so we'd better get moving."

***

The people from Zelex couldn't step away from a mana geyser without reverting to their brutish and fallen state so Warping arrays had to be prepared at their departing and arrival points.

It was a hassle but the creatures were worth it. Shamans stabilized the crystal mines, allowing prospectors and miners to use powerful spells without the risk of blowing everything up.

Building a city, digging a tunnel, or moving a mountain were equally easy to a Balor's orange eye. Before sundown, a makeshift stone village and several fortifications were ready.