Supreme Magus novel Chapter 533

\"Meaning?\" Lith was starting to understand the Baron’s way of life.

\"You’re my equal, but not because you too are a Baron, but because you earned your title. I’ve heard a lot about you and so have my people. You slew a wyvern as a boy and a dragon as a man. We respect strength here.\"

\"It was just a man in dragon form.\" Lith pointed out.

\"Strong and humble! Tell me, lad, when do you plan to start your hunt?\"

\"When you point me the way.\" Lith shrugged.

\"See? That’s what I’m talking about. Come, there’s a lot to eat and even more to discuss before you leave. Failure’s not an option.\"

Lith followed the Baron to the dining hall, where the Baroness and their children were having breakfast. The Lady stood up to give their guest a proper greeting, quickly followed by her children.

\"Baron Verhen, this is my wife, Mirias and my children, Kotu and Iriel.\" The Baroness was a woman in her mid thirties, with blonde hair and green eyes.

She was a good head shorter than her husband and Lith would have considered her pretty, if not for the milky white skin typical of the north, that gave her a sickly look in his eyes.

The siblings had to be twins, both with the red hair of their father and the green eyes of their mother. They too were so pale that Lith’s Healer instinct brought him seconds away from casting a diagnostic spell on the whole family.

He gave them a bow, before sitting at their table, next to Baron Wyalon. Only then did Lith notice that the table was actually an enchanted item. While the maids served them fresh white bread and porridge, a holographic map of the area appeared in mid air.

Lady Wyalon’s eyes narrowed in annoyance for a split second, but she said nothing.

\"The dungeon is here.\" The Baron pointed at the base of a small mountain range a few dozen kilometers from Jambel with his fork, making the hologram zoom in.

\"My scouts spotted three entrances before the monsters discovered them and attempted to have them for dessert. Here, here, and here.\" Wyalon drew three circles with his knife and the hologram opened as many small holes in the ground.

\"There could be more. Also, I wouldn’t be surprised if after finding my men lurking around, they put out some guards. If you need a distraction, my soldiers can accompany you and draw the attention of the monsters until you get inside.\"

\"No need.\" Lith replied after gulping down some porridge. Both it and the bread could have used a pinch more of salt for his tastes.

\"I prefer working alone. What I’m more interested in is what kind of creatures attacked the city and a rough estimate of their numbers, if you have one.\"

\"I’m sure that when I tell them, my men will buy you all the beer you can drink. They hate dying.\" The Baron laughed heartily.

\"Dear, put down your cutlery when you speak. You’re spilling food everywhere.\" The Baroness’ tone was warm and her smile gentle, yet her eyes were icicles. Iriel too glared at her father, until she noticed Lith watching them.

She lowered her gaze and blushed violently, giving her face some color as Lith’s lost his own.

’Oh, fuck! Another: \"please be my ticket out of nowhere\" girl. I need to get out of here.’ He thought.

\"I’m sorry, dear, but I’m sure our guest doesn’t mind.\" Wyalon was an ex soldier, who had risen in the army ranks until he had exchanged his merits for a noble title. Even years after he had retired, he was still used to eating and speaking as fast as he could.