Supreme Magus novel Chapter 3226

Chapter 3226 Ancient Bloodlines (Part 1)

"First, my people can benefit from the conflict by not taking part in it." Sinmara replied. "They will take no risk and get the same thing you will if you decide to take my offer. A piece of the loot."

"Which is?" The First Lich liked where the Phoenix was going.

"All the Yggdrasill wood you can collect, part of their knowledge and treasures, and if you save Solus, even one of the pieces of the legendary Menadion Set." Sinmara conjured holograms of staves, books, enchanted items, and the Ears.

"The idea is to break in, rescue her, and get out of the Fringe. Yet we are going to fight our way to her cell and if any of us finds anything valuable, they are free to keep it."

"Anyone?" Aylen's nostrils dilated in greed and excitement.

"First come, first served." Sinmara nodded. "You can take anything you want except the enchanted items that belong to Solus."

The Phoenix of Darkness chose her phrasing carefully to extort from the Lich an oath that would keep her from taking the tower even if she were to discover its existence.

The promise wasn't just to not take Solus or her equipment but everything related to her. Of course, Aylen was smart enough to notice the ambiguity of the request but she failed to grasp its implications.

The idea that a person could be bound to a mage tower except by imprint was beyond absurd.

"I'm not going to lie, you had my curiosity at full pardon but the loot garnered you my attention." Aylen tapped her lips and her left foot on the ground. "Just a few questions. Why me?"

"Because you are a powerful white core and your army of cats…"

"Emperor Beasts!" The Maker of All Liches corrected Sinmara.

"Your army of Emperor Beast who all started as cats shares your secret for the violet core and they won't let you go to battle alone. By recruiting you I'm actually bringing hundreds of Awakened to my side."

"Point taken." Aylen grumbled. "What about my phylactery? I've never been inside a Fringe but I know how they work. If I leave my phylactery outside, my strength will be more than halved but if I bring it with me, I'd be no different from a living being."

"Baba Yaga is coming with us. You can leave your phylactery in her tower, if you promise not to try anything funny." Sinmara replied.

"Why should I trust her?"

"Because this mission means a lot to her as well and she doesn't give a damn about you." The Phoenix of Darkness shrugged. "Do you think Baba Yaga would break her word for a Lich she despises? Also, she would protect your phylactery and be indebted to you if we succeed."

"Indeed she would." Aylen was old, but compared to the Red Mother she was an infant. The idea of meeting Baba Yaga and being entitled to a favor from her was tempting. "Can I bring my son and a few of my old lab assistants?

"Inxi has a friend who might be of help and we could use some extra help."

"Fine by me, as long as they agree on the same conditions, you give me your personal assurance they will stick to the terms of our deal, and they won't take part in the infiltration mission." Sinmara replied.

"They will remain outside the World Tree and draw the enemy fire."