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

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

gazes with a human but with some sort of otherworldly

a deep breath as she looked at the black figure. "I

that she

happened during

I assume you are here under orders

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

I'm not 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 victory. I've known him for a long

with the mere forces he has right now, his chances will skyrocket even more if he has my assistance. I don't know if he can win against the Council in a direct battle, but I

reason for me to stay at the Council's side. I know who is going

me, and I will bring

a while longer. "And what

willing to sign a magical contract with Jerald with our lives on the

are not obviously meant to severely injure or kill me for the next 50 years. I 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

"These are my demands."

were

High Mages for basically nothing. He simply wasn't allowed to dig into

broken. This was something created and enforced by two willing parties, and both parties had enough

counted as the basics of the contract.

that point, it wouldn't even be necessary to read anyone's mind to ascertain their loyalty. After all, they would be bound

the war was the main goal, this offer would

It was purely beneficial.

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