Supreme Magus novel Chapter 3530

’Once we spot a single Emperor Beast looking for us, even if the raid fails and no one escapes, we have something to fall back on.’ Lith said.

’So you just want to set a contingency plan.’ Solus sighed. ’Fine by me. Just remember to change your face before we get out. If the Emperor Beasts suspect your presence in Kophar, they’ll take a good look at your official portrait and not wearing your Magus robe won’t be enough to hide your identity anymore.’

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"I’m sorry to bother you, Ranger Verhen, but I need your help." Corporal Foram scratched her arms nervously. _{ƒree𝑤ebnσvel.com}

The sun had already risen for a few hours but the investigation team had yet to find a solid lead to their next target.

"Sure. What can I do?" Lith asked.

"You have contributed to solving the plague in Kandria, right?" She pointed at the hologram of his personnel file and he nodded for her to continue. "Can you please check I’m not infected? I’ve been feeling itchy and feverish since we raided the Roaring Lion."

’Yeah, since I mentioned Hatorne’s parasites.’ Lith thought.

"Not a problem." A wave of his hand cast the parasite-detecting spell he had devised with Marth years ago, revealing there was no parasite or toxin build-up in her body. "You are just nervous. Switch tea with camomile. Healer’s orders."

"Can you check me too, please?" Thaas cleared his throat nervously. "You know, just to be safe."

"Sure thing." Another spell, another bill of clean health.

"We have to deal with this cartel before news of Hatorne’s toxins spreads." Yerna said while offering Lith her arm. "The last thing we need is mass hysteria. If people start to freak out, the ensuing chaos will make it impossible to catch our marks even if they were as big as a Dragon and they flew right under our nose."

"Agreed." Lith said as the rest of the investigation team formed a line to have a check-up.

"Guys, I too can help you." Solus said. "The parasite-detecting spell is simple and has been released to the public. Any good Healer knows it."

"No offense, Great Mage Verhen, but I prefer being treated by Magus Verhen." Sergeant Miks gave her a deep bow and so did everyone else. "He’s a specialist. He worked on the parasites during the crisis in Kandria and can notice things someone with no experience like you might miss.

"Also…" He cleared his throat awkwardly. "There is one Supreme Magus and many Great Mages in the Kingdom, if you catch my drift. Again, no offense."

"None taken." Solus lied through her teeth.

’I have as much experience as Lith, you jerks! I helped him solve the mystery of the plague and find a cure for each type of parasite.’ She inwardly grumbled.

’I’m sorry they don’t trust you, sweetie.’ Menadion said. ’But imagine how this would have played out if there were more than nine people in here and no Lith. I can already see everyone freaking out and the Royals imposing martial law and quarantining the city.’

’At that point, containing the news of the parasites would be impossible and the entire Kophar would riot.’ Solus shuddered at the thought. ’The Emperor Beasts would have all the time to pack their stuff and move. This is a nightmare in the making.’

Once Lith was done reassuring everyone there was no ongoing infection, Constables and Knight Guards jokingly teased each other, calling their colleagues scaredy cats and pretending they hadn’t been just as terrified.

"How is the search for our target going, Yerna?" Lith asked.

"Slowly." She replied. "We can’t afford to make mistakes. We have lost the advantage of surprise and a failed raid would compromise the rest of the operation. We must wait until we have confirmed our targets haven’t gone into hiding and their business goes on as usual."