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 the spot

black figure was looking at Duke Torrent, but she couldn't

gazes with a human but with some sort of otherworldly

black figure. "I presume

wasn't surprised that she

obviously had some sort of way to glean what had happened during the battle. They probably already knew about Shang's

assume you are here under orders of

were supposed to be to gauge your power, give feedback to the Council, and

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

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

Council's side. I know who is going to

Mages loyal to me, and I will

looked at Duke Torrent for a while longer. "And what are your demands for

was sarcastic or not. "I am willing to sign a magical contract with Jerald with our

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 he deems fit

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

"These are my demands."

were actually pretty

Mages for basically nothing.

was something created and enforced by two willing parties, and both parties had

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

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

war was the main goal, this offer would

It was purely beneficial.

be persecuted for anything you have done or ordered in the past. Is that