Supreme Magus novel Chapter 3044

Chapter 3044 Authority and Responsibility (Part 2)

3044 Authority and Responsibility (Part 2)

"Before I leave, however, I need two things. The first is your communication rune." Vothal neared his amulet and the two exchanged runes.

"The second is the truth about Narso's death." Bodya said. "Did he really fall while trying to protect our old playground or did Forrn plant his corpse for me to find?"

"Excellent question. I taught you well." The Elder Nidhogg said.

"Actually, I wasn't the one who questioned the circumstances of Narso's death first. I was too distraught to think clearly. Tista did." Bodya's ashen skin gained a tinge of color in embarrassment.

"Then you are a bonehead but at least you have good taste in choosing your partner. Remember what I taught you about how to use your scales and tail while mating. Females love that."

"Grampa!" Blushed harder. "Can we go back to Narso?"

"Sure." Vothal nodded. "You are lucky, son. If I were still part of the nest, my oath of loyalty would prevent me from telling you the truth not to tarnish the honor of our family. Since I'm banished, I can do whatever I want except for revealing the secrets of our bloodline.

"Your friend didn't die in your old playground. Narso was killed by a horde of wargs while protecting one of the cities of the Wild Empire from a monster tide. It happened months before the tide even came close to our nest.

"For what it's worth, Narso didn't fight alone nor did he die alone. Many Awakened lost their lives that day and his body was returned to us mostly intact. We used his flesh and scales to craft equipment that we used to avenge him, just like Narso wanted.

"That's why there was only the skeleton left. From what I've heard, Forrn planted the corpse during your audience and retrieved it as soon as you left. Nidhoggs don't leave Nidhoggs to rot under the sun."

"How could you let Forrn do it? How could our people allow it?" Bodya said in outrage.

"He didn't ask for our permission. Forrn just did it and we found out later. Know that everyone considered it a despicable act and it brought him severe reproach even back when our brethren considered you a traitor and would have done *almost* anything to teach you a lesson." Vothal said.

"Almost?" Bodya echoed.

"Desecrating the body of a fallen hero was a low blow even for them." The Elder Nidhogg shook his head. "Now that most of our nest consider you a hero and me a victim, Forrn's desecration of a warrior's tomb is going to be the cornerstone of his downfall."

***

Verhen House, the following day.

After a good night's rest and enough time over the mana geyser, everyone was back to their peak condition. Solus woke up full of vigor and disappointment.

"What do you mean, I can't come with you two?" She asked.

"Sounds self-explanatory to me." Lith shrugged.

"I may not be a Dragon, but I've always helped you study your Flames. How can you use the Eyes without me?"

"I can't and I won't." He replied. "I can't afford a massive headache and I won't risk Valtak discovering our bond. Think about it, Solus. If he uses Invigoration on me, be it to teach me something about my Dragon side or study my life forces, Valtak would notice that the stone ring has a life force."

"What if I wear it?" Solus proposed. _{ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com}