Sword God in a World of Magic

Shang spent the next couple of days just waiting in the camp. He obviously couldn't train in his usual way in the encampment, but he could consume another beast heart at least. It might not be the heart of an Abomination, but Shang didn't need to exclusively only use beast hearts.

By now, Shang's power was at around 97% of a Mid Commander Stage beast, and he felt that he could still grow by quite a bit. In at most three more months, he should be ready to advance to the Late Commander Stage.

Finally, five days after Shang had arrived, something happened.

The normal barbarians didn't feel like anything had changed, but Shang managed to pick up on the subtle cues.

Several of the Mage Towers were deactivated as the Mages left them. They didn't seem to act suspiciously, but they quickly made their way to the northeast of the Zone.

The Mages that managed the camp were reduced from around six to only two as the other Mages entered the Mage Towers.

But there was one change that was even more important.

The Spirit Sense of the High Mage had vanished.

'And that's my cue to leave,' Shang thought with a smirk.

The reason why Duke Whirlwind had chosen this specific frontline and this specific time was the Skythunder Kingdom's plan for the war.

Over the past couple of months, the Skythunder Kingdom had gathered more and more forces on this frontline, forcing the Grandmountain Kingdom to also station more forces here.

But then, with the help of some Magic, the forces of the Skythunder Kingdom left without the Grandmountain Kingdom noticing.

The walls, towers, and defenses were still manned to the absolute brim on the Skythunder Kingdom's side, but there was nothing behind them.

The defenses were essentially only a cardboard cutout.

Everyone else had traveled further north to attack a different frontline, which was at the northern end of this Zone.

Of course, something like this didn't come without risks. If the Grandmountain Kingdom decided to attack this place right now, the defenses of the Skythunder Kingdom might be breached, which would be devastating.

However, the Skythunder Kingdom was certain that the Grandmountain Kingdom wouldn't do that.

They were simply too intimidated.

They were doing their best just to keep the Skythunder Kingdom at bay, and they were even failing at that.

Actively attacking such an enemy?

That was suicide!

least, that was how the Grandmountain Kingdom saw

of the True Mages and the High Mage gone, Shang could finally try

but I think the timing might make it a bit suspicious,' Shang thought as he looked around

up and saw that around four

keep my ability to escape

a powerful warrior. That might motivate them to strike me, which would open them up to

at the Mage Towers. 'Might as well put on a

True Mage, two Late True Mages, five Mid True Mages, and 13 to 15 Early True Mages.

of the Late True Mages, and all

only one Late True Mage and 13 to 15 Early True

like the Skythunder Kingdom's side, the defenses looked to be fully manned, but most of their power had secretly left

large building in the middle of the

lived and met. It was essentially the command

Shang quickly walked over.

the entrance ordered. Normally, there were two, but

have a message for Major Sparker from Lord Hario!" Shang said respectfully with

had had plenty of time to find out the titles and names

at Shang. "And why would he commission your services instead of using the Communication Crystal?"

I don't know!" Shang said.

Mage kept eying Shang suspiciously. "Did Lord Hario tell you something that you

sir," Shang said. "Only Major Sparker is allowed to hear

Shang. "You do know that if you are lying, you will be executed right then

know, sir!" Shang said. "I'm just following

True Mage kept

Mage

anything fishy, he wouldn't pose

orders of Lord Hario, the

with a cold voice as he

sir!" Shang said as he quickly ran into

hurriedly ran up the stairs until he

Then, he knocked.

the order

the door and looked at the Mage standing beside the table

Shang, he furrowed his

was a lowly

stepped forward with a crestfallen face. "I bring

Shang stepping closer, but he was more concerned with the news.

continued stepping forward with nervousness. "A sword has