Supreme Magus - Chapter 335

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"How can two weaklings have become Kings?" Lith was confused . Protector had always been the strongest among the four, but not by much .

"We are not like humans . A King is simply the most powerful beast in the area . The new Kings are simply too young . Those of my generations have all died, either of old age or by challenging my authority . " Reaper explained .

"Replacing a single King is not an easy feat . Two is impossible . "

'Solus?' Lith asked .

'I am not sure we can help them . Reaper is not as strong as Phillard was when he got here . There are still too many things we don't understand . '

"I'm sorry Reaper . I could do it, but it would take time and a considerable amount of risk . I spent over six months to Awaken him through painstaking efforts…"

"Mostly mine . " Phillard snarled . "Especially the pain part . "

"If you wanted a walk in the park, you were free to go anytime . " Lith replied . "Without my teachings and experiments, you would still be waiting for death . Bottom line, Reaper, what you are asking from me is impossible .

"I don't have the time to teach you and Lifebringer, let alone focus on even weaker beasts . Even if I did, there are no guarantees of success . You could die, or worse . You could turn into an Abomination and I'd be forced to put you down . Unless…" Lith looked at Phillard with renewed interest .





"Seems you guys are lucky . He needs a place to live until he learns dimensional magic . " Lith pointed at the Lindwurm .

"While the Kings need someone capable to give them a hand and teach them the basics . You are a match made in heaven . "

"You are asking quite a lot from me and offering nothing in return . " Phillard snorted .

"I can survive on my own, why should I waste my time with him?"

"Do you still want your new axes?" Lith asked with a wolfish smile . "Time to make a new deal . I'll give you what you want in exchange for your help . "

"Make them enchanted, then . " The Lindwurm raised the stakes . Teaching was like thinking, something he hated doing .

"Deal . " Lith instantly replied catching both the creatures by surprise .

'What a sucker!' Phillard inwardly gloated . 'He didn't even try to bargain . '

'We have gravely misjudged him . ' Reaper was deeply moved by Lith's altruism .

'He truly deserves the trust and the title of "crownless King" Protector gave him . '





Lith had always refused to rule over the west area of the Trawn woods . He would help the Kings to deal with threats like Abominations or crazed beasts, only to disappear whenever a crisis was resolved . Hence Protector's moniker .

'What a moron . ' Lith inwardly grinned while shaking the Lindwurm's hand and sealing the deal . 'He asked for enchanted weapons, not for good ones . He is in for a nasty surprise . '

"As for you guys, I need something in return . " Lith turned toward Reaper .

"Name it and it will be done . I swear it on my pack . " Reaper's reply stunned Lith for a second . According to Protector, it was the most sacred oath a magical beast could take .


"Soon I'll go away . My cubs will be left unprotected and I don't trust humans . I want from those of you who will survive the treatment to guard my pack, no matter how long will it take . Protect all those who carry my blood . "

"If they truly carried your blood, they wouldn't need any protection . " Reaper grinned, crouching on his front paws giving Lith a small bow .

"I'll make sure everyone understands it's a gamble . I'll introduce to you only those who are willing to take my same oath . When are you going to leave?"

"Soon . " Lith replied .

***





Trawn Woods, after Lith's left for the academy

Reaper and Phillard were visiting one tribe after the other, searching for volunteers .

Power and longevity were a powerful siren, especially for those aware of their life span coming to an end . They were among the smartest beasts of the woods, but also those Reaper trusted very little .

Wisdom and mastery of magic weren't the only thing a magical beast could develop over time . Despite their affinity with Mogar, they could become greedy for life . They would despise the humans, so weak and magically inept, yet blessed with a long life .

"I don't get it . " Phillard said .

"How can a weakling like you be the King of anything? Boss Scarlett can pummel you with just a swing of her tail . Heck, maybe even I can . "

"How many times do I have to tell you?" Reaper sighed .

"The woods have a density of magical energy much lower than your forest . It has no will of its own . Kings have no special relationship with the woods nor share part of its power . Our duty is to protect the balance of the woods, hoping that one day it will awaken . "

"Wow, sounds really boring . No wonder Protector left this place . Maybe if we manage to Awaken a lot of you guys, things may even become interesting . " Phillard scoffed .

"Are you even listening to yourself? Your idea is simply terrible . Either a lot of us will die, further weakening the woods, or if too many Awaken at once it could result in a war for the territory .

"We can't pick candidates at random, but only those strong enough to survive the process and trustworthy enough to be entrusted with such power . "

The more time they spent together, the more Reaper felt ashamed at the idea that a blockhead like Phillard had managed to Awaken while he and Lifebringer were still stuck as magical beasts .

"Whatever . I know that your house, your rules, but I think you are being very rude . "

"What are you talking about?" Reaper was on the verge of a nervous breakdown .

"I've always been polite to you, even when you didn't deserve it!"

"Woah! First, chill . Second, I wasn't talking about me . It's just that I can't understand why after wasting our time with all those small fries you are purposely ignoring a big tribe of trolls . " Phillard pointed one of his huge fingers towards the north .

"They are very strong . Boss Scarlett usually has to wipe them out fast before they swarm the forest . I'm really impressed by your ability to tame such fierce creatures . "

"What trolls?"

If it wasn't for his brown fur, Reaper would have turned pale .

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