Supreme Magus novel Chapter 3078

Chapter 3078 Mutual Aid (Part 2)

"Father thinks to have perfected the method to harmonize Zor's life forces and he's putting his theory to the test. As you know, his and Zor's condition is very similar." With her troll and black cores, Xenagrosh's physiology was the closest to Vastor among the Eldritch-hybrids.

The Master had developed a Chaos and a Decay eye that worked similarly to Zoreth's cores and they were also stable. Vastor had studied the changes in his body and hoped that once applied to Zoreth, they would work for her as well.

She was his first successful hybrid and if the experiment even just furthered the merging of her life forces, he could use the collected data to find a procedure specific for each of the other hybrids.

"Dammit and congratulations." Lith sighed. "How long will it take?"

"There's no way to tell." Bytra replied. "From a few seconds to one more week tops."

"Can you come with us?"

"No, I'm sorry. I'm not the only one who knows the inner workings of the machine but I'm the best chance at success Zor has. I won't leave her side but I can send someone else. Like Kigan." The Raiju scratched her head in embarrassment.

"Would he let us take the Ears in the case he discovers the truth?" Lith asked.

"No way." Her shoulders slouched. "I get what you mean. Please, check your amulet from time to time. The moment Zor comes out of the tank, she'll come to your aid."

"Thank you, Bytra. Lith out." He hung up the call. "Machine? Tank? What kind of device are they using for their experiments?"

"Beats me." Solus pondered. "But if I were a betting woman, I'd say something like the Spark. After all, Bytra was Menadion's apprentice and that floor of the tower was no secret."

They were suspicious of Vastor's activities and magical research, but the thought he was using Arthan's Madness was hard to consider. Between the many Eldritches at his service and Bytra, there were plenty of less creepy and just as likely possible answers.

"I hope you are right." Lith sighed. "Let's get ready."

***

Aran and Leria, instead, sat quietly on the back of their respective steeds. Onyx and Abominus were the only Emperor Beasts of the group, making their presence the most imposing.

The following day, Strider and Ryka walked through the Gate of the Verhen Mansion, finding a heterogeneous welcome committee waiting for them.

Protector's children sniffed at them, shapeshifting from one form to another. Garrik flew above their heads in circles, using his eyes to scan the newcomers.

Aran and Leria, instead, sat quietly on the back of their respective steeds. Onyx and Abominus were the only Emperor Beasts of the group, making their presence the most imposing.

"Are you a cat man?" Garrik asked.

"No. My forefather evolved from a white tiger." Strider's hands went instinctively to his blades when a cold feeling of dread froze him in place.

"Yes." Ryka the Titania said with a chuckle. "He purrs if you scratch him under the cheeks."

"Ryka!" Strider tried to sound stern but his voice came out in a low meowing, like he was in front of a veterinary, ready to be neutered.

"Onyx does that too." Aran scratched the huge feline's snout and she produced a sound similar to the ignition of a muscle car. "Are you as strong as my big brother?"

"Yes." The Zouwu cleared his voice, trying to regain face.

"He wishes." The Titania sucker-scratched his ears, making him purr.

"Ryka, stop it!" The fact that she was as tall as him and even physically stronger didn't help. _{fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm}

"You two are so cute." Leria giggled. "Are you together?"

"No!" Strider would have turned beet red if not for the thick white fur covering his skin.