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

looking at Duke Torrent, but she

she wasn't actually meeting gazes with

black figure. "I

she already

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

"and I assume you are here

orders were supposed to be to gauge your power, give feedback to the Council, and then assault you with a force powerful enough to kill

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

even more if he has my assistance. I don't know if he can win against the Council in a direct battle, but I am powerful enough

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

me, and I will

a while longer. "And

sarcastic or not. "I am willing

I will also hand over all the command of my forces to him

whoever commands your armies. If Jerald breaks this contract, his life will also

"These are my demands."

were actually pretty

a Late High Mage and 24 additional High Mages for

and enforced by two willing parties, and both

had said only counted as the basics of the contract.

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

main goal, this offer would have zero downsides and

It was purely beneficial.

to be persecuted for anything you have done