Supreme Magus

Chapter 2699  Talent and Mana (Part 1)

”I beg your pardon?” Solus became a deep shade of purple.

”Well, you and Lith share one body and one life, itʼs also natural to share the wife.” Morok shrugged.

”No, itʼs not!” Solus and Quylla said in unison while Lith laughed his ass off.

”No need to be such a prude. I know that youʼve been just a voice in Lithʼs head. You were there while he checked the goods and took the test rides with his previous girlfriends. Yes or no?”

”Yes, but-” Solus regretted having ever left the stone ring.

”So when he decided to wife Kamila up, you must have given him your approval. Their relationship wouldnʼt have lasted that long if you constantly nagged against it.” Morok pointed out.

”Thatʼs true but itʼs not like that. I have my own body now, see?” She waved her pink hand in front of his eyes and grabbed his hand to let him feel her warmth. ”We donʼt share Kamila, okay?”

”I see.” Morok nodded. ”So itʼs you and Kamila who share Lith.”

”Excuse you?” Kamila joined the fray.

”I mean, heʼs legally married to one and magically married to the other. Thereʼs nothing to be ashamed of. Lucky bastard.”

”What did you say?” Quylla glared at him.

”Hey, my heart has space only for you, sweetie, but Lithʼs is clearly more spacious.” Suddenly Lith wasnʼt laughing anymore. ”Just out of curiosity, are you three exclusive or itʼs more like the more the merrier?

”It would explain why yesterday all those chicks wanted a piece of Lith, or better of his d-”

”Morok!” Lith, Quylla, Kamila, Solus, and even Friya yelled in unison.

”Okay, fine. Great Mother almighty, no need to ruffle your feathers like that. I was just asking for a friend.” Morok shrugged and left.

”Iʼm sorry.” Quylla bowed and then turned around to chase him. ”I need to make sure he doesnʼt get himself killed!”

their homage before allowing themselves to disturb the party with their chirping.

14:33

”Whereʼs Tezka?” Salaark still found the quarrel hilarious but for Kamilaʼs sake she giggled instead of guffawing.

”I didnʼt bring him today, Overlord.” Zinya gave her a curtsy. ”I know you two have your differences and thereʼs no need for him today.”

She waved at the Guardians and the Divine Beasts present. Even the crickets paid their homage before allowing themselves to disturb the party with their chirping.

”Do you mind calling him? I need to talk with Tezka.” Salaark said. ”Our conversation will be peaceful and under the rules of hospitality. You have my word that no harm will befall him unless the Suneater strikes first.”

”I can ask him, but I canʼt promise more.” Zinya stuttered.

”Thatʼs more than enough, thank you.” The Overlord gave her a nod of the head yet it was enough to make Zinyaʼs hands quiver for the honor given to her.

”Whatʼs up, little sparrow?” Tezka Chaos Warped, this time wearing no clothes.

His silver and black fur shone under the sunlight, both reflecting and absorbing its rays in equal measure.

”I have an offer for you, old fox.” Salaark didnʼt mind the teasing but the same couldnʼt be said about her children.

They didnʼt like the disrespect nor that the Eldritch often remarked that he was the older of the two.

”Iʼm listening.” Tezka took a flute and a steak.

”I want to resume our fight from where it was interrupted millennia ago. I want to see how much stronger we both have become.” She said, plunging the garden into a shocked silence.

”It would be a non-lethal spar.” Salaark quickly added after seeing how pale Zinya and her children had become. ”We go all-out but we stop before the bitter end. I swear it on my warriorʼs honor.”

”Why should I accept?” Tezka sounded more curious than worried. ”Whatʼs in it for me?”

”The same thing thereʼs in it for me.” The Overlord replied. ”Donʼt think that Iʼm blind to the Masterʼs machinations. Your little pack is preparing for something big. Something that might even put you against the Guardians.”

”And?” The lack of care in the Suneaterʼs voice was astounding.

If he felt threatened by the presence of Salaark and her Nest, it didnʼt show. Those like Crevan who had met Tezka in the past could feel that he had changed deeply but they couldnʼt understand how or how much, no matter how long they studied him with their mystical senses.

”And itʼs very hard finding a decent challenge. Especially for you. Am I right?”

”Gods if I wish you werenʼt.” Tezka sighed, showing the first emotion since his appearance.

Annoyance.

”No matter how powerful they are, people like Thrud are like kids to you.” Salaark continued. ”They are young, inexperienced, and boring. To understand how truly powerful you have become and spot the areas where you are still lacking, you need a true opponent.

”Someone like me. We both get to learn something new about you and we work up some sweat. Itʼs been a long time since my last spat with Zagran and our fights are getting kind of repetitive. I need a real challenge as well.”

”Okay.” Tezka finished his drink and finished his steak. ”State your terms and conditions. Iʼm not falling for any trap or loophole.”

”My terms are as simple as my laws!” Salaark flared up in anger. ”I follow the spirit of my promises. I donʼt nitpick with wording. Weʼll meet on my turf in two days so that we both have the time to prepare.

”Our fight will be no holds barred, but also non-lethal. If either of us understands the other has lost, we stop. If the other surrenders, we stop. Also, I promise you safe passage in and out of my territory, no matter who wins and who loses.

”Whoever stands on your path once we are done will face my wrath. I will stop at nothing and no one until you are safe. Do we have a deal?” Salaark extended her hand to him.

”Yes, but I have a few conditions of my own.” Tezka opened his hand but he didnʼt take Salaarkʼs.

”Like what?” The Overlord furrowed her brow in confusion.

”I want the kids to watch our fight.” The Suneater pointed at Filia and Frey. ”I want them to enjoy the same protection you offer me.”

”Why?” Both Zinya and Salaark asked.

”Because I care for them.” Tezka replied. ”Because even though their mana core is weak, thereʼs talent in their small bodies. Because I have no heirs nor disciples and I want to leave behind a few lessons in case something were to happen to me.

”Last, but not least, I want them to witness the full scope of my powers. I want them to see their Uncle Tezka as a cool warrior instead of a bloody murderer for once.”

”Donʼt say that, Uncle.” Frey grabbed the Fylgjaʼs massive leg. ”You are one of the good guys. You saved me, my sister, and Mom countless times.”

”Sure thing, buddy.” Tezkaʼs hand was so big that its palm alone matched the boyʼs head. ”Sure thing.”

Salaark looked at the scene in utter disbelief. She knew the Suneater and she knew how sensitive to evil kids were. Yet the love Filia and Frey radiated toward the Suneater was blinding to the point of making her envious.