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.

looked back and noticed that a black figure was standing at the

the black figure was looking at Duke Torrent,

meeting gazes with a human but with some sort

looked at the black figure. "I presume your word equals

wasn't surprised that she

way to glean what had happened during the battle. They probably already knew about Shang's power and

answered slowly, "and I assume you

power, give feedback to the Council, and then assault you

blind as the Council. I know Jerald, and I know that he wouldn't have declared this war if he

in his chances 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 am powerful enough

stay at the Council's side. I know who is going to win this war, and it

Mages loyal to me, and I

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

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

me for the next 50 years. I will also hand over all the command of my forces to him and anyone he deems fit to

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 free to read through the contract to verify what I

"These are my demands."

terms were actually

High Mage and 24 additional High Mages

enforced by two willing parties, and both parties had enough experience to

only counted as the basics of the contract.

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

the main goal, this offer would have zero downsides and

It was purely beneficial.

want to be persecuted for anything you have done or