Supreme Magus novel Chapter 579

"After almost dying by the hands of Balkor’s Valor, I understood I needed to study magic more seriously. Whenever I’m not providing for my family or raising my children, I study under a powerful Emperor Beast, Faluel the Hydra.

"I never forgot about my debt of gratitude towards you, so I asked Faluel to inform me if she ever heard something about you. That’s how I learned about your predicament.

"Fighting three A- amazing mages alone it’s difficult to even for someone as experienced as you are. I still regret not learning about Nalear until it was too late. I couldn’t be there for you then, but I’m not leaving you alone this time." Protector said.

"You know a Hydra?" Friya had already reached the point where no amount of alcohol could calm her down anymore.

"Yes, she is my mentor. I’m sure she would gladly help you too, Lith. Except during winter. She hates the cold."

"Wait, how does she know about Zantia’s situation?" Lith asked.

"The Lord of the Kellar region somehow spectated your fight. Emperor Beasts don’t care about humans but look after their own. He knew I was looking out for you and he alerted Faluel. You know the rest."

"Gods, I can’t believe it! Magical beasts sent reinforcements to help you whereas the army is still sitting on its thumbs." Friya had no idea that Lith had reported about the existence of only two Awakened ones to protect his cover.

"Magical beasts care only for themselves, whereas the army has to protect the entire country." Lith said while winking at Protector to make him shut up.

Lith told Protector everything he knew about the Church of the Six, the group of Awakened one he had fought, and showed him the arrays they had planted inside the city.

"Do you really know even about arrays?" Protector was flabbergasted.

"Does this Kamila really exist or is she made up? He can’t possibly take care of her, his job, their cubs, and be so good at magic!"

"No cubs." Lith’s voice was stone cold, while Friya giggled due to being tipsy and because of Lith’s embarrassment.

"But you are together for..."

"No cubs and not planning on making them!" Lith’s army amulet blinked signaling an incoming call and giving him an excuse to change the topic.

Contrary to his expectations, it wasn’t Kamila’s hologram which materialized in the middle of the room, but General Vorgh’s.

He was a short old man, barely 1.5 meters (5’) tall wearing the light blue uniform of the army. Judging by the several wrinkles on his face and the spots on his skin, he had to be at least seventy years old.

Yet his sky blue eyes had the wild vibe of a predator on the chase. His short white hair and finely trimmed beard shone like silver fur under the sun, reinforcing everyone’s impression of being staring at a beast of the north.

The man’s sleeves bore a silver star. It identified him with the rank of Brigadier General. His right hand was wilding a staff made of white oak with six violet magic crystals engraved on it in a straight line.

Six more floated above its top, forming a perfect circle that orbited around the staff and followed its every movement. Lith had already seen it in action. It allowed Vorgh to use impossible arrays as if he was an Awakened.