Supreme Magus novel Chapter 3260

Chapter 3260 Murder (Part 1)

"My husband is protecting the Kingdom by taking full responsibility for his actions and avoiding your military forces from being involved in what would be perceived as an unprovoked act of invasion." Kamila said.

"It all makes sense." Sylpha pondered. "Magus Verhen's line of action showed great sensibility and political acuity!"

'But why do I get the feeling this speech is rehearsed and this explanation is nothing but tailored lip service?' She thought and she was right.

"But why didn't he contact the Awakened Council for help, then?" The Queen actually asked. "Magus Verhen has plenty of allies and friends."

"His friends are already with him." Kamila replied. "As for the allies, their bond isn't deep enough for his fellow Awakened to risk their long lives for him. Even if they did, how can my husband be certain they wouldn't rather take the omni pocket for themselves?

"Especially if it has already been unlocked. Trust takes time and effort to build whereas greed comes easy. That's why he called solely upon those who carry his blood or have already shown their worth during the War of the Griffons.

"He couldn't risk to advertise his weakened state to the wrong people. Without his artifacts, my husband is at his weakest, and without resources, it will take him years to rebuild his strength.

"This is the perfect moment for his enemies to strike. That's why he shared his plans on a need-to-know basis only."

"I understand." Meron rubbed his eyes and temples in frustration. "Supreme Magus Verhen's predicament is truly unique, but this doesn't excuse his actions. When he comes back, it will be hard for him to justify the assistance he provided to the Empire. "Until that moment, you are free to go, Lady Verhen. The Crown will do its best to defend your husband's name and reputation but beware. During his absence, you can expect nasty rumors about him, like defection and madness, to spread.

"Rumors that only he can refute."

The King skipped the part where in case Lith never returned, the Kingdom would pin the full blame for the events of Zeska and Chalal's invasion on him, but that was heavily implied.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Kamila gave the Royals another curtsy before standing up and taking her leave.

Zinya did the same and joined Kamila on the way out.

"Are you going straight back to the Blood Desert or do you have time for a cup of tea at my home?" She asked. "Filia and Frey would love to see you and Elysia."

"I'm sorry, but I can't take risks." Kamila sighed. "Since I'm already here, however, I'll take a few minutes to pray. Feel free to join me, Zyn, but be careful about what you think." "Pray?" Zynia echoed in disbelief.

Religion had long since been considered no different from superstition.

With mages capable of healing any wound, instantly moving through space, and causing natural disasters, the people of Mogar considered gods to walk among them, not to sit aloof in their thrones in the sky.

"Oh." Zynia understood the meaning of her sister's words when they crossed the palace's internal Gate Network and reached the Gardens of Saefel.

It was not only a place filled with the smell of finely cut grass, with flower beds, and trimmed bushes that adorned the cobblestone paths going across the whole park as far as the eye could see.

It was also a place of beauty where every single tree and topiary figure had been placed so as not to hinder the sight of the visitors. It allowed the two women to admire several compositions at the same time with a single gaze and the beautiful landscape of the Gardens to always be greater than the sum of its parts.