Supreme Magus novel Chapter 806

Chapter 806 Empress“ Gambit Part 2

There was no telling how to cure a sentient disease, nor a way to separate host and symbiote safely. Unlike Othre’s situation, there was no vortex messing with the healers’ mana, but the entity didn’t reside in a specific part of their victim’s body.

It was so widely spread that removing it surgically like Manohar did with Thrud’s meat puppets was impossible.

"Isn’t it obvious? The source of the disease is a plant, and undead or not, Fae don’t leave a body behind. Hence, if we found the one whose tissues were used and kill them, all of our problems will be solved." Milea said.

"Another possible option is to identify the undead who spawned the parasite. It will not only help us to narrow our search, but it could also help us in finding a way to neutralize the affliction.

"Aside from Liches, all the undead have several weak points. This isn’t a disease so much as a living being, which means that it must share the flaws of its creator." Marth said.

Such was the mix of embarrassment and enthusiasm in the room that no one stopped to wonder how odd the timing of Kalla’s discovery was. Milea had her suspicions, but she would not betray a fellow Awakened.

She focused on making sure that even if the issue was lingering in someone’s head, it would go unnoticed. She harshly reprimanded the Empire’s research team and changed their leader as a punishment.

The woman’s skills were top-notch and Milea couldn’t blame her for missing the two different energy signatures since even Milea’s own Invigoration had failed her. Yet the Empress demoted the team leader anyway because her short slightness could make the Empire lose precious allies in the future.

"Dear Kalla, the Empire would be honored to become the home of a talented individual like yourself. Humans, beasts, undead, or anything in-between, I give you my word that I don’t discriminate." She said while stealing a glance at Lith to see if he had any reaction.

Unfortunately for her, his poker face was carved out of stone.

Kalla gave her a polite bow.

"I’ll think about it. Does your invitation extend to my children as well?"

"As long as they abide by our laws, yes."

Their exchange made Marth shudder. Emperor Beasts like Faluel had been powerful assets of the Kingdom for centuries. Even though she was young, Kalla had already proved to be resourceful.

As Headmaster of the White Griffon, losing her to the enemy would be considered Marth’s fault.

"The same applies to you, Lady Ernas." Milea grabbed Phloria’s hand before she could react, emphasizing the loss of her military title.

"I’ve heard of your troubles and I’d be glad to offer you a position in the Empire’s military. Our soldiers don’t risk to be victims of political plays because there are none."

"Thanks, but no." Phloria replied without a second of hesitation. "My family has lived and served the Griffon Kingdom for generations. I’m not going to betray my household and my country as an act of petty revenge."

"As you wish." Milea didn’t insist. The bait had been cast, now it was only a matter of waiting and seeing how appealing the Kingdom’s foolishness would make it.

"Ranger Verhen. I’ve heard of your troubles with Runesmithing." Lith’s poker face crumbled and so did Marth’s patience. The Empress knowing about a conversation he had only had with Orion was beyond disturbing.

"Are you here to help Laruel with the disease or to scout talents?" Marth stood between the Empress and his alumni.