Supreme Magus novel Chapter 913

Chapter 913 Planning Ahead Part 1

"If the army starts to dig, they won’t stop until they find the culprit. That’s why most Awakened don’t deal with crime. If they get exposed, they would lose centuries of accumulated resources." Faluel said.

"Once you are on your own, however, the humans are bound to try and make you an offer you can’t refuse. To switch sides or die. As for the undead, you defeated one of their champions.

"The Horsemen are the pillars that link the Undead Courts to their Councilmembers and now that the Council is considering to offer the Abominations a seat at the table, the undead need to strengthen their position.

"They have no idea how strong the new player is, nor can they afford the old players to get stronger. Since they can’t take you in, their aim will be to take you out."

"Isn’t the plan of both the humans and the undead against the laws of the Council?" Solus was flabbergasted.

"Indeed it is, but there’s always a loophole, and politics is all about exploiting loopholes." Faluel sighed. "I thought about it for a long while, and even though there’s no way to predict how things will unfold exactly, I can guess the worst-case scenario and help you prepare for it."

"I feel a huge ’but’ incoming." Lith said.

"But to come out of this pinch in one piece and be freed from this nonsense, you’ll need me. You’ll need us beasts." The Hydra said with a grin. "As I told you when we first met, I’m not going to lie to you. All I offer is the truth and a choice, the rest is up to you."

"Let’s hear it." Lith conjured a stone armchair and sat down. There was a lot to discuss.

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"...and that’s how I think we should play it out." Faluel ate a whole roasted cow from a bowl bigger than Lith’s house that was filled with several salty snacks.

"I agree with your plan." Lith said after consulting with Solus for a while. There was too much at stake and they couldn’t stand against three factions of the Council alone. Not yet.

"It’s a wise move, as long as you’re willing to pay the price for it." The Hydra nodded.

"It’s not just a matter of completing your apprenticeship, so much as being truly recognized as one of us. Even if you fail me but the beasts’ Council recognizes your worth as a Healer and Forgemaster, you’re set.

"The gods know how close we are to fall behind fake mages. Talented people are now too precious a resource to let them go squandered, but that’s also the reason why the only thing worse than a good mage’s death is them joining the competition." _{frёeweɓηovel.coɱ}

"I understand." Lith stood up and moved toward the exit. The few months left of his military service were going to be busy, so he wanted to enjoy his leave to its fullest.

"One last thing. If you don’t want the Council to find out about Solus, a cloaking ring isn’t enough. You need to be more careful about your crafts." Faluel pointed a claw of her forelegs at the Skinwalker armor.

"What do you mean?" He asked.

"Do you know why even though Hydra’s are considered the least among the lesser Dragons, I hold the same seat in the Council as Xedros the Wyvern, who is considered to be the closest being to a true Dragon?" Faluel said.