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.

noticed that a black figure was standing at

figure was looking at Duke Torrent,

wasn't actually meeting gazes with a human

deep breath as she looked at the black figure. "I presume your word equals Jerald's word, Count

wasn't surprised that she

sort of way to glean what had happened during the battle. They probably already knew

slowly, "and I assume you

be to gauge your power, give feedback to the

not as blind as the Council. I know Jerald, and I know that he wouldn't have declared this war if he wasn't confident in claiming victory. I've known him for a

has right now, his chances will skyrocket even more if he has my assistance. I don't know if he

I know who is going to win this war, and it isn't the

24 High Mages loyal to me, and I will

while longer.

wasn't sure if Shang was sarcastic or not. "I am willing to sign a magical contract with Jerald with our

as they are not obviously meant to severely injure or kill me for the next 50 years. I will also hand over

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

"These are my demands."

were actually pretty

additional High Mages for basically nothing. He simply wasn't allowed to dig into their

created and enforced by two willing parties, and both parties had enough experience to write solid contracts without

only counted as the basics of the contract. Obviously, there

mind to ascertain their loyalty. After all, they would be bound

was the main goal, this offer would have zero downsides

It was purely beneficial.

want to be persecuted for anything you have done or