Supreme Magus

Chapter 2583 Trade Of Secrets (Part 1)

2583 Trade of Secrets (Part 1)

”And leave hundreds of books and piles of priceless magical resources laying around unprotected with the risk of the Council members stumbling into them? Thanks, but no thanks.” Syrah cut Morok short.

”Even if I lift the space-compressing array, our dimensional amulets are already filled with food and I have no way to procure enough to hold such a massive collection.”

”Or you can trust me. After all, until you learn the basics of Forgemastery and Warden magic, you have no use for the ingredients stored inside the vaults. Also, if you donʼt let me take Ryla with me, she has no reason to give you access to my legacy. Youʼll be locked out anyway.”

The Fomor put a hand on the latch of her Harmonizer, ready to open it and destroy the only key to reach Glemosʼ lab.

”Fine. Whoʼs the other one?” Syrah raised her hands in surrender.

The books were written in a code that made them worthless and without the Fomorsʼ cooperation, the deal with the Council would break down.

Ryla disappeared past the wall of white marble and crystals while Lith and the others prepared for the fight of their lives. He had requested Zorethʼs presence not only to protect Bytra, but also to buy the time he needed to bring Garrik to the tower and Warp him away.

Solus, is everything ready?” He asked via the mind link.

”Yeah. I just need your signal to form the tower. She replied. The only thing I donʼt like about this plan is that Bytra and Zoreth might see the tower and discover our secret.

”I donʼt like it either, but without their help, we could never hold so many enemies at bay while defending a childʼ

Solus nodded, inwardly hoping that they wouldnʼt need the contingency plan.

By the time the Fomor returned, everyone was full to the brim with mana and spells. The black-violet aura of the hybrids flooded the palace of the senate with a thick fog that made it hard to breathe for the monsters and also alerted the guards outside.

Syrah had called everyone to arms, channeling the power of hundreds of warg and twice as many spells. Brʼey and Urhen had charged arrays just like mine. Why didnʼt you bring your son away in secret?”

”Because heʼs not like us. Garrikʼs life force should become perfect once he grows up, but only if he never steps out of a geyser” Ryla replied. ”Also, Glemos didnʼt give me control over the space compressing arrays just like he didnʼt give you access to his lab.

”He split our privileges to pit us against each other. I couldnʼt bring you to the lab without endangering my son but at the same time even if I wanted to take him away, I couldnʼt do it without exposing his existence.

”Before doing something stupid, know this. Only Garrikʼs Harmonizer can operate the labʼs arrays. If anything happens to him, they will be lost forever.”

The Hati Queen clenched her fangs at the cruel ingenuity of Glemosʼ ploy. With a single move he had driven a wedge between the only people who could fight his tyranny.

Even the rites of passage now made sense. Glemos had established them so that Garrik would never be safe without his father. The hatred that built up with each new generation of monsters was meant to keep his offspring prisoner and the high priestesses obedient.I think you should take a look at

”Drop the arrays for one second.” Faluel said, breaking the standstill. ”Itʼs all I need to activate my Warping array”

Syrah moved her eyes from Garrik to the Hydra. The rage he felt for Ikaraʼs death demanded compensation and even though she knew that Glemos was already dead, harming the child was the closest thing to revenge she could get.

”Think about it this way.” Ryla said. ”I didnʼt tell the Council about Garrik because I didnʼt want them to experiment on him like Glemos did. If Raagu knows about him, sheʼll demand to add my son to the terms of the deal.

”You keep my secret and I keep yours. Garrik is both the key to the labs and your guarantee that I wonʼt try anything funny.”

”You-”Syrah yelped in surprise when something caught her tail.

”Wow. Your fur is really soft and warm.” The boy was holding it with one hand while with the other he was attempting to comb the fur that was bristled in outrage. ”My name is Garrik. Are you a friend of my Mom?”

Syrah just glared at the child who due to the lack of social interactions and the excitement from meeting new people was oblivious of her hostility.

”No, sheʼs not.” Ryla pulled him away, putting herself between the Hati and the child. ”Now be quiet for a second.”

”Mom, is he my brother as well?” Garrik was now focusing on Lithʼs seven open eyes that were brimming with elemental power like those of his mother and brother. ”When do I get my horns?”

”Iʼm not your brother, little man, but I might as well be. I have more in common with you than Moron here.” Lith used his tail to grab the kid and put him on his right shoulder.

”Itʼs Morok!” Both brothers said in unison, making the Tiamat smile.

”Heʼs my brother, though.” Xenagrosh opened her second set of eyes and turned into her hybrid form, gaining a striking resemblance with Lith as she shielded him with his body.

The black scales, the long tail, and the membranous wings typical of the Dragon race gained Garrikʼs immediate admiration, making him squeal with joy.

”Thatʼs so cool. How does it feel to have a tail? Can I get one too?”

Despite the deep grudge she held for Glemos, Syrah couldnʼt bring herself to hate a child.

Everything from his naive questions to his excitement over trivial things told her many things.

That kid must have never gotten out of his room his whole life. She thought. ʼGlemos robbed Garrik of many things but from what I can see, Ryla managed to protect at least his innocence.ʼ

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