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

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

like she wasn't actually meeting gazes with a human but with some

she looked at the black figure.

wasn't surprised that she already knew

what had happened during the battle. They probably already

assume you are

said. "Originally, my 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

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

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

stay at the Council's side. I know who is going

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

a while longer. "And what

or not. "I am willing to sign

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

your armies. If Jerald breaks this contract, his life will also be forfeit.

"These are my demands."

were

Late High Mage and 24 additional High Mages for basically nothing. He simply

was something created and enforced by two

had said only counted as the basics of the contract. Obviously, there would be clauses regarding confidentiality of information

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

this offer would have zero

It was purely beneficial.

you have done or ordered in the past. Is