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.

black figure was standing at the spot where she had

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

feel like she wasn't actually meeting gazes

at the black figure. "I

surprised that she already

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

assume you are here under orders of the

were supposed to be to gauge your power, give

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

I don't know if he can

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

have 24 High Mages loyal to me, and I will

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

am willing to sign a

without 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

or whoever commands your armies. If Jerald breaks this contract, his life will also

"These are my demands."

terms were

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

magical contract couldn't just be messed with or broken. This was something created and enforced by two willing parties, and both parties had enough experience to write

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

to read anyone's mind to ascertain

goal, this offer

It was purely beneficial.

you have done or ordered in the past. Is that correct?"