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.

figure was standing at the

was looking at Duke Torrent, but she couldn't actually see the

her feel like she wasn't actually meeting gazes with a

took a deep breath as she looked at the black figure. "I presume your word

wasn't surprised that she

of way to glean what had happened during

is," Shang answered slowly, "and I assume you

my orders were supposed to be to gauge your power, give

and I know that he wouldn't have declared this war if he wasn't confident in claiming victory.

skyrocket even more if he has my assistance. I don't know if he can win against the Council in

reason for me to stay at the Council's side. I know who is going to win this war, and it isn't the Council," Duke Torrent spoke

24 High Mages loyal to me, and I will bring them

a while longer. "And what are your demands for such

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

without question as long as they are 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

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

"These are my demands."

terms were actually pretty

Late High Mage and 24 additional High Mages for basically nothing. He simply wasn't allowed to dig

proper magical contract couldn't just be messed with or broken. This was something created and enforced by

the basics of the contract. Obviously, there

that point, it wouldn't even be necessary to read anyone's mind to ascertain their

war was the main goal, this offer would have zero downsides

It was purely beneficial.

anything you have done or ordered in the past. Is