Supreme Magus novel Chapter 3646

On top of that, the only way to remove the imprint from an artifact was the death of its owner, and no one would wish their youths an early demise just to pass on a subpar armor.

Thanks to the size-adjusting and form-fitting enchantments, it was much better to craft an armor suitable for an adult Dragon from the start. The extra mass would work as additional protection, and as a young Wyrm grew older, they would never need new equipment.

Dragon bloodlines were as ancient as rich, which was a boon for its members, unless they found themselves in the shoes of Ishka's parents.

"One moment, please." Erghak's hologram disappeared for about a minute, but the call was never cut. "I've spoken to Rhana and Hoshtak. They also agreed on entrusting their son to you, but only on two conditions."

"Let's hear them." Lith nodded for the patriarch to continue.

"You have to promise never to destroy or toss away anything you make from Ishka's remains." The Fire Dragon said. "They know you can use Creation Magic and are not restricted by the limits of imprint.

"You are free to pass the equipment onto your children, siblings, nephews, and nieces once it no longer fits Tista or she finds a proper replacement, but it must remain in your family as an heirloom and be treated with respect."

"That goes without saying." Lith said. "What's the second condition?"

"They want you to come and pick the corpse up in person." Erghak's voice became somber again, resounding with a mix of fear and hope.

"I'll be there as soon as we finish the negotiation about the Eyes." Lith knew what the patriarch expected from him, what Ishka's parents wanted, and was willing to deliver it. "Is there something you need to add before closing the deal?"

Erghak pondered for a while before asking:

"Is the young Vampire with you as well?"

"Yes." Lith gestured for Nyka to step forward. _{ƒrēewebnoѵёl.cσm}

"Good. Then know this, young Nyka. I'm going to deal with you and only with you when the time to exchange the artifacts comes." The Fire Dragon patriarch sounded firm but polite. "I know how a Lich's mind works and how unreliable they are."

"I'm not a Lich!" Kalla protested. "I'm working on it, but I'm still a proud Emperor Beast!"

"You might as well be a Lich!" The Wyrm's harsh tone brooked no argument. "You disappear years on end, never answer your amulet, and when you do, you are curt and dismissive. That's Lich enough for me."

Kalla wanted to retort, but the fact that everyone, even Solus, kept nodding at the Fire Dragon's remarks made her falter. Maybe, just maybe, he was on to something.

"Magical research needs time and consistency, so your mother will use both artifacts for half a year and my clan for the other half." Erghak turned to Nyka again. "When the other party's turn to take possession of the Ears and Eyes comes, the exchange must be made on time.

"No exceptions, no 'just one more experiment' or 'five more minutes' allowed. Are we clear?"

"Yes." Nyka had a hard time repressing a laugh.

Not only was Erghak countering her mother's usual excuses before she could make them, but Kalla's horrified expression was simply hilarious.

"Since your mother had years to use the Eyes and we Fire Dragons have just acquired the Ears, we will take the first turn. We will continue like this until either party decides the agreement is no longer beneficial to them.

"In case the one rescinding the agreement has used the artifacts longer, they must allow the other party to use the Eyes and Ears until they're even. Do you have any conditions of your own?"