Sword God in a World of Magic

Duke Torrent wasn't surprised when Mervin said that they had expected her. She was the ruler over these surrounding Zones, and it would be foolish not to expect her to appear in one of them.

But Duke Torrent wasn't very worried about their preparations. After all, she hadn't come here to fight but to negotiate.

"I want to speak with Jerald," Duke Torrent demanded. "I am willing to sign a contract that binds me to his side, but I am not willing to undergo a Mind Read."

Mervin only continued smiling politely. "Please wait a moment."

Mervin took out a Communication Crystal and activated it.

In comparison to the normal Communication Crystals, this one directly connected to someone's Spirit Sense, making it impossible for anyone in the vicinity to overhear the conversation.

Mervin contacted Jerald and reported everything to him.

A couple of seconds later, Mervin put the Communication Crystal away again.

"I'm sorry, but Duke Whirlwind will not be directly negotiating with you."

Duke Torrent's eyes narrowed.

She was a Late High Mage, and if she so chose to, she could lay waste to every single person here!

This was obviously a sign of disrespect from Jerald.

"I will," a dark voice spoke from behind Duke Torrent.

Duke Torrent's eyes opened widely, and she blinked away with Mana Step.

looked back and noticed that a black figure was standing at

Duke Torrent,

actually meeting gazes with a human but with some sort of otherworldly

looked at the black figure. "I presume your word equals

she

had happened during the battle. They probably already knew about

assume you

Torrent said. "Originally, my orders were supposed to be to gauge your power, give feedback

the Council. I know Jerald, and I know that he wouldn't have declared this war if he

he has my assistance. I don't know

know who is going to win

Mages loyal to me, and I will

looked at Duke Torrent for a while longer.

willing to sign a magical contract with Jerald

not obviously meant to severely injure or kill me for the next 50 years. I will also hand over all the command of my forces to him and anyone he deems

interrogation by the orders of Jerald, you, or whoever commands your armies. If Jerald breaks this contract, his life will also be forfeit. Of course, he is free to read

"These are my demands."

were actually

gain a Late High Mage and 24 additional High Mages for basically

just be messed with or broken. This was something created and enforced by two willing parties, and both parties had enough experience to

the contract. Obviously,

necessary to read anyone's mind to ascertain their loyalty. After all, they would be

goal, this offer would have zero downsides and many

It was purely beneficial.

have done or ordered in the past. Is that