Supreme Magus novel Chapter 3519

"Supreme Magus Verhen personally teaches his Void Magic to the six great academies, blessing the Kingdom’s mages with an exclusive branch of magic. Continue your saga on freewebnovel

"We enjoy the fruits of his labor every day, in the form of less crime, more resources, and greater knowledge. Sure, he has done nothing for us recently, but when was the last time any of you amounted to a fraction of what he has done?"

"Well said, Marchioness Distar." Gunyin Ernas nodded. "You left me nothing to add. The Archduchy of Ernas seconds your words."

The King remained silent and no one dared comment further before Meron made his position on the matter clear. Being publicly scolded like children was already bad, finding themselves on the losing side of the argument would have been even worse.

"Since everyone seems to have a strong opinion about Supreme Magus Verhen’s involvement, the topic deserves further discussion." The King stirred the argument on purpose, leading the conversation in the direction he wanted with subtle nudges.

Sylpha remained silent, admiring her husband’s perfect façade as he opposed the motion enough to seem reluctant to involve Lith while also giving the opposing side more ammunition.

Later that day the battle was lost but the war was won.

Gunyin had noticed the contradiction in the King’s behavior but instead of pointing it out, he had continued arguing with diminishing conviction until he conceded defeat.

’I have no idea what’s going on, but Mom always said that when in doubt, I should look at the Ernas.’ Brinja soon followed suit, receiving an approving nod from Gunyin.

After a few more days to let the nobles find the best arguments to leave Lith no choice but to accept the mission, the Royals summoned the Kingdom’s Supreme Magus to Court.

"You can’t ask me to do this right now!" Lith sounded genuinely outraged from being blindsided by the "sudden" request. "You all should know that the Incontinent King is back. What if something happens to my family during my absence?"

"Consider it an incentive to be quick, then." Duke Tanash said. "I’m still grateful for what you did for my son, Supreme Magus Verhen and I understand your position, but please, try to understand mine.

"House Tanash almost lost everything because of Hatorne. You have foiled her ambitions in the past and are our best bet at stopping whoever has resumed her accursed work.

"The Kingdom can’t afford a second plague and neither can you. Narchat might join hands with these scoundrels to throw our country into chaos and spread our resources too thin.

"The security detail of your family won’t be affected even if you refuse this mission, but if our fears come true, there won’t be reinforcements available the next time the Incontinent King attacks you."

Lith pondered the issue like he wasn’t the one who had suggested the King that particular argument.

"Also, please consider this." Marquis Asa added. "Showing off your powers will be a clear reminder to all those who might side with Narchat of what you are capable of. Without allies, the Incontinent King is powerless against you."

"A fair point." Lith sighed heavily, resigning to his fate. "I accept the mission."

’The gall of that man!’ Sylpha inwardly cursed.

’Why are you cursing?’ Meron asked in confusion via a mind link. ’This has gone exactly as we planned.’