Supreme Magus novel Chapter 3043

Chapter 3043 Authority and Responsibility (Part 1)

3043 Authority and Responsibility (Part 1)

Vothal's words oozed venom, just like the droplets of acidic spit he released to intimidate the uninvited guest. They were too small to kill even a human but big enough to give a solid sting.

"I'm sorry, Grandfather. I was just worried about your well-being." Bodya kept his distance and gave him a deep bow. "If that's what you want, I'll leave and won't bother you any longer."

Vothal stared at the unfamiliar features of the newcomer in confusion, at least until he activated Life Vision and recognized his grandson's energy signature.

<"Kid?"> The Elder Nidhogg scanned the area with Life and Earth Vision to make sure no one was eavesdropping on them. He also switched to Leviathantongue just to be safe. <"What the heck are you doing here? If someone discovers your identity, you'll be in trouble.">

Vothal cast a Life Sensing and an array-detection spell before daring to use Bodya's name.

As he talked, he shapeshifted into a bipedal lizard with opposable thumbs. The pattern of his scales and horns remained the same, but now he wore a grey hooded surplice. It only left his snout, hands, and long tail exposed.

It was the attire of Nidhoggs convicted of crimes against the nest, pending the patriarch's sentencing.

<"Grampa?"> Bodya was flabbergasted.?<"Why are you wearing the Supplicant Robe and why haven't you answered my calls?">

<"The answer to your questions is simple."> Vothal replied. <"This is all I've left after my banishment. All my grimoires, my artifacts, and even my contact amulet have been taken away and stored inside the nest's vault."

<"I've been judged unworthy of the colony and stripped of everything I gained over the centuries thanks to the family's help. This is my new amulet">

The Elder Nidhogg took out a communication device with only a few runes on its surface.

<"Come inside. You have much to tell me."> The lair was bare. Vothal hadn't bothered buying furniture since his real form was that of a huge snake.

Aside from several permanent arrays, the place was empty. The burrow was just large enough for one Nidhogg to move and sleep comfortably so they had to keep their humanoid form.

Bodya told Vothal everything that had happened to him after the warning call and then his grandfather did the same.

"My story is painfully short. The detection arrays of the nest tracked the signal of my amulet and I was arrested shortly after contacting you. I didn't deny or excuse my actions. I only refuted the claims I was a traitor.

"I told patriarch Forrn that we had already lost too many young warriors and that I couldn't lose you too. I reminded our fellow Nidhoggs that you had been banished, not sentenced to death. That we needed to look after our own and that Thaymos was a threat to the entire nest.

"You know the rest." Vothal waved his hand at the cave.

"Well, the patriarch and his cronies can go fuck themselves!" Bodya paced around in outrage. "And you have no reason to stay here. Come with me to Garlen, Grandfather. I haven't much, but I'm happy to share it with you."

"Thank you for your offer, child." Vothal caressed Bodya's face. "But I'm going to stay here. You need to fight your battles and I mine."

"What do you mean?" The younger Nidhogg said in confusion.