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.

back and noticed that a black figure was standing at the spot where

figure was looking at Duke Torrent,

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

black figure. "I presume your word equals

wasn't surprised that she

obviously had some sort of way to glean what had happened during the battle. They

answered slowly, "and I assume you are here under orders

to gauge your power, give feedback to

he wouldn't have declared this war if

I don't know if he can win against the Council in a direct battle, but

stay at the Council's side. I know who is going to win this war, and it isn't the Council,"

Mages loyal to me, and

longer. "And what are your demands

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

of Jerald's orders 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

return, neither I nor any of my High Mages will undergo a Mind Read, torture, or 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

"These are my demands."

terms were actually

Late High Mage and 24 additional High Mages

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

as the basics of the contract. Obviously, there would be clauses

anyone's mind to ascertain their loyalty. After all, they would be bound by

winning the war was the main goal, this offer would

It was purely beneficial.

be persecuted for anything you have