Sovereign of the Ashes

“A shift has occurred in the Viridian Venom Flame World, accompanied by sightings of mecha armies across the sixteen planes around the Neisse Star Domain. Master Feylis, are you not worried at all about the safety of your own divine tower forces and your three apprentices?” a man clad in red magic robe asked the female mage before him, high above a tilted floating city that was billowing smoke in Silver Moire World.

The magic robe that Feylis wore right now was far more vibrant than the one worn by the red-robed mage, adorned with intricate patterns of green, red, and purple.

These patterns held more than aesthetic value. In fact, the value of Feylis’ robes could rival that of half a space fortress.

“Hehe, my three apprentices are talented and hold great potential. They merely lack experience. This occasion serves as an ideal opportunity to train them. I can’t always be there to take care of them,” Feylis replied with a slight smile.

“Master Feylis, your approach to mentorship truly sets you apart. It’s hardly surprising that even an esteemed soul overmage like Master Zenasus speaks so highly of you,” the red-robed mage complimented.

This man in red magic robe was a Rank Five mage from the Pyro Secret Society. Although he had apprentices himself, his most accomplished pupil had only recently advanced to Rank Four.

His achievements paled in comparison to the flourishing lineage under Feylis, which boasted three divine tower masters.

Zenasus, a peak Rank Seven soul overmage and the founder of the Pyro Secret Society, was one of the masterminds orchestrating the Magus Civilization’s assault on the Neisse Civilization.

The Rank Seven soul overmage was currently overseeing the conflict within the vast Neisse World.

Zenasus had even destroyed a mecha that was as powerful as an overlord with his own hands and sent its remains to the Steel City of the Magus World for further study.

Feylis’ smile widened upon hearing of Zenasus’ commendation toward her.

Yet, the complications in Viridian Venom Flame World and the emergence of mecha armies had discredited the Venom Flame Demon King Anridar’s attempts to align with the Magus Alliance.

Under the terms of her contract, Feylis was no longer obligated to uphold her arrangement with the Pyro Secret Society. Technically, she could depart Silver Moire World without any repercussions from the Pyro Secret Society.

Despite this, Feylis recognized the strategic advantage of maintaining ties with a Magus World entity as influential as the Pyro Secret Society, especially one led by a soul overmage.

As long as Feylis continued to grace the battle in Silver Moire World with her presence, their relationship would evolve from a mutual exchange to the Pyro Secret Society being indebted to her.

“Silver Moire World’s resistance is now concentrated in the central and southeastern regions, where many floating cities and mecha armies remain. Master Zenasus has mentioned that you’re free to return to Viridian Venom Flame World. Regardless, the Pyro Secret Society remains indebted to you,” the red-robed mage stated.

“Oh? Has Master Zenasus been keeping tabs on the war in the Viridian Venom Flame World?” Feylis asked.

“Not just the Viridian Venom Flame World, but also those sixteen smaller planes overrun with mecha armies are under the surveillance of the Pyro Secret Society,” the red-robed mage revealed.

“A few of them have also previously sought affiliation with the Magus Alliance, just as the Viridian Venom Flame World did. Looking back, it was the leniency of our Magus Civilization that allowed them to deceive us. Apart from the forces of the Pyro Secret Society, the Steel City will also allocate forces to purge those sixteen planes.”

His words, though delivered calmly, resonated with an undercurrent of inevitable violence and retribution.

The sovereignty of the Magus Civilization was a principle beyond compromise, and those worlds that had falsified their intentions toward the Magus Alliance were destined for stringent rectification!

Feylis reflected momentarily before a verdant flame lotus bloomed beneath her feet, transforming the vast floating city below into a colossal fireball of verdant flames.

To the inhabitants of Silver Moire World below, it appeared as though a green sun had dawned in their sky.

Instead of leaving the Silver Moire World, Feylis, amidst the swirling verdant inferno, declared, “I’ll stay until the central resistance is quelled. My three apprentices should be able to hold on for another few years in Viridian Venom Flame World, assuming there are no further unforeseen developments.”

With these words, Feylis flew toward the heart of Silver Moire World, enveloped in a giant verdant fireball.

Despite her outward confidence, Feylis harbored concerns for her apprentices’ safety in the Viridian Venom Flame World, although she chose not to voice these worries.

She had to win the war in the heart of the Silver Moire World as soon as she could before returning to the Viridian Venom Flame World.

She was confident that this undertaking would require no more than two to five years since her commitment was to aid the Pyro Secret Society in securing the central region, not assume control over the entire world.

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Meanwhile, in the Viridian Venom Flame World...

After recuperating for a month within the space fortress, Sein was reassigned to missions.

Although his arm and other injuries were not fully healed, Sein’s ability to cast spells remained unaffected.

Like Sein, many mages remained on the frontline despite their injuries.

The fortress’ policy did not allow for reassignment based on minor injuries.

Sein respected this by not leveraging his status as the apprentice of the tower master to seek leniency.

Should he have appealed to Master Andres and Master Holfson on the top floor of the space fortress, he might have been reassigned to an easier mission or an extended recovery period.

Yet, Sein chose not to, driven by a desire not to burden those he was less acquainted with and a determination to uphold his and his mentor’s reputation.

As expected, the task assigned to Sein by the space fortress was no simple task.

It was a combat mission that would span half a year with potential for extension due to unforeseen circumstances.

He was to join three thousand other mages on a war airship heading to the northeastern part of the Flame Continent, to support the mages from the Divine Tower of Floating Flame.

Sein’s group would lead as the initial reinforcements. Following them, the fortress planned to continue deploying mages until the total number of reinforcements reached up to ten thousand.