Supreme Magus novel Chapter 3248

Chapter 3248 Opening Fire (Part 1)

'Fine. Let's do it.' Lith grunted.

'Not so fast, kid.' Tezka informed everyone about what was about to happen assuming he was right. 'Once the road is open, there will be no time for discussions. We need a plan to keep the passage open and get everyone in without being decimated by enemy fire.'

'I can help you pierce through the dimensional barrier.' Nandi said.

'And I can clear enough space to create a bridgehead in the Fringe.' Orulm didn't care about Solus but was eager to redeem himself in Tezka's eyes.

'You do that and we'll take care of the rest.' Valtak and Gentor nodded.

One after the other, the leaders of the different factions spoke. Less than a minute later, bloodline secrets that had been kept for millennia were now unveiled and the attack on the Fringe could start.

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Blood Desert, at the same time.

"I understand that a member of the Verhen family has been kidnapped and rescuing Mage Solus Verhen takes priority." King Meron said. "I can also understand that Supreme Magus Verhen almost died during the kidnapping and he demands righteous retribution.

"I can even understand that it's only thanks to his Abomination side that he survived. That he had no way to predict or control the ensuing amnesia and how he reacted to the ambush perpetrated by the Undead King.

"I'm willing to defend his actions from public judgment and provide the Crown's full support in proving that he is not responsible for the thousands of casualties in Zeska.

Meron took a deep breath, massaging his temples pulsing in anger.

"What I can't understand is why when Magus Verhen contacted me and asked full access to the Kingdom's Gate Network he didn't inform us of the scope of his plans.

"Imagine my surprise, Lady Verhen, when our intelligence reported how your husband has appeared at the Empire-Chalal borders and helped a rival country to expand their dominion."

The King spoke with a low growl that barely contained his fury. For once it was Sylpha holding his hand to keep his temper in check.

"You Majesty, my husband couldn't inform you about his plans because he had none." Kamila explained. "He just followed his Dragon homing instinct to Chalal and then gained access to their territory the only way he could."

"I'm inclined to believe you, Lady Verhen. There is not one report about Supreme Magus Verhen aiding the invasion army of the Empire." Meron received an update on his amulet and skimmed through its pages.

"He seems to have cleared a path to Chalal and then moved toward a region of no strategical relevance whereas the Empire's army is marching toward the capital.

"Yet your husbands should have mentioned the three greeds of Dragons, one flight of Phoenixes, and other unspeakable things that have turned the hair of the Mage Association's clerks white during our last conversation.

"Not to mention that he should have consulted me before perpetrating an act of war toward Chahal. Not only does his stunt sully the reputation of the Griffon Kingdom, but it also serves fertile lands to one of strongest competitors on a silver platter!"

"Your Majesty…" Kamila didn't know what to say.

"Save it. I won't have this conversation on any non-secure channel." Meron cut her short. "There are things that can be discussed only in person and behind the shroud of the protective arrays of the Royal Palace.

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