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!

was how the

and the High Mage gone, Shang could finally

it a bit suspicious,' Shang thought as

that around four Mage Towers

we help the Skythunder Kingdom a bit? After all, I only need to keep my ability to escape a

might actually be even better if Duke Whirlwind's enemies believe me to be a powerful warrior. That

Mage Towers. 'Might as well put

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

of the Late True

one Late True Mage and 13 to 15 Early True Mages left in

the Skythunder Kingdom's side, the defenses looked to be fully

building in the middle of

the frontline lived and met.

Shang quickly walked over.

that defended the entrance ordered. Normally, there were two, but this time, there

Sparker from Lord Hario!" Shang said respectfully with

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

only furrowed his brows at Shang. "And why would he commission your services instead of using

I don't know!" Shang said. "I'm only

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

Shang said. "Only Major Sparker

Mage kept eying Shang. "You do know that if you are lying,

know, sir!" Shang said.

Mage kept looking at Shang

Shang's power was truly pitiful. The True Mage could probably beat Shang

if that barbarian tried anything

the orders of Lord Hario,

True Mage said with a cold voice as

sir!" Shang said as he quickly ran into

hurriedly ran up the stairs until he

Then, he knocked.

order from

looked at the Mage standing beside the table with a

Shang,

lowly barbarian inside

stepped forward with a crestfallen face. "I bring bad

wasn't a fan of Shang stepping closer, but he was more concerned with the news. "What's

stepping forward with nervousness. "A