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 spot where she had just

Duke Torrent, but she couldn't actually

made her feel like she wasn't actually meeting gazes with a human

she looked at the black figure. "I presume your word equals Jerald's word, Count Sword?"

wasn't surprised that she

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

assume

give feedback to the Council, and then assault you with a force powerful

I know that he wouldn't have declared this war if he wasn't

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 to distract one of them during

know who is going to win this war, and it isn't the

have 24 High Mages loyal to me, and I will

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

am willing

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

your armies. If Jerald breaks this

"These are my demands."

were actually pretty

would gain a Late High Mage and 24 additional High Mages for basically nothing. He simply wasn't allowed to dig into their

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

the basics of the contract. Obviously, there would be clauses regarding confidentiality

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

war was the main goal, this offer would have zero downsides

It was purely beneficial.

anything you have done or ordered in the past.