Home / Greatest Legacy of the Magus Universe / Chapter 914: Provocation

Read free on Ficlyn

Greatest Legacy of the Magus Universe

Chapter 914: Provocation · Oct 18, 2026

Prev Chapter Novel Info Next Chapter

Chapter List (2118)

Page number / 43

901 Chapter 901: Invitation 2026-10-18
902 Chapter 902: Long Way 2026-10-18
903 Chapter 903: Europan Royalty 2026-10-18
904 Chapter 904: Worldly Affairs 2026-10-18
905 Chapter 905: Rapid Progress 2026-10-18
906 Chapter 906: Ideologies (Ko-fi Bonus Chapter) 2026-10-18
907 Chapter 907: Mantle of Pride 2026-10-18
908 Chapter 908: Dark Forces 2026-10-18
909 Chapter 909: Resistance 2026-10-18
910 Chapter 910: Strange Feeling 2026-10-18
911 Chapter 911: Farewell 2026-10-18
912 Chapter 912: Confirmation 2026-10-18
913 Chapter 913: Trap (Super Gift Bonus) 2026-10-18
914 Chapter 914: Provocation 2026-10-18
915 Chapter 915: Survive 2026-10-18
916 Chapter 916: Wrath of Ignisra 2026-10-18
917 Chapter 917: Rowan, run! 2026-10-18
918 Chapter 918: Drastic Change 2026-10-18
919 Chapter 919: Forgive Me 2026-10-18
920 Chapter 920: Finality (Super Gift Bonus) 2026-10-18
921 Chapter 921: Rowanʼs Conviction 2026-10-18
922 Chapter 922: Violent Clash 2026-10-18
923 Chapter 923: Immortal Flame 2026-10-18
924 Chapter 924: Proud Princess 2026-10-18
925 Chapter 925: Vengeful Fury 2026-10-18
926 Chapter 926: Charging Bull 2026-10-18
927 Chapter 927: Last One Standing 2026-10-18
928 Chapter 928: Fortune (GT Bonus Chapter) 2026-10-18
929 Chapter 929: Deception 2026-10-18
930 Chapter 930: A Promise 2026-10-18
931 Chapter 931: Soulmark (GT Bonus Chapter) 2026-10-18
932 Chapter 932: Relief (Super Gift Bonus) 2026-10-18
933 Chapter 933: Pursuit of Arcana 2026-10-18
934 Chapter 934: Attachments 2026-10-18
935 Chapter 935: Irony (Ko-fi Bonus Chapter) 2026-10-18
936 Chapter 936: Unexpected Visitor 2026-10-18
937 Chapter 937: Cruel World 2026-10-18
938 Chapter 938: Trap (Ko-fi Bonus Chapter) 2026-10-18
939 Chapter 939: Mockery (Ko-fi Bonus Chapter) 2026-10-18
940 Chapter 940: A Safe Place 2026-10-18
941 Chapter 941: Resonance 2026-10-18
942 Chapter 942: Cult Spy (Ko-fi Bonus Chapter) 2026-10-18
943 Chapter 943: Inner Circle 2026-10-18
944 Chapter 944: Discussion 2026-10-18
945 Chapter 945: Planning (Super Gift Bonus) 2026-10-18
946 Chapter 946: By Himself 2026-10-18
947 Chapter 947: Invitation Letter 2026-10-18
948 Chapter 948: Formality 2026-10-18
949 Chapter 949: Undying Loyalty 2026-10-18
950 Chapter 950: Priceless (Super Gift Bonus) 2026-10-18

Chapter 914: Provocation

The carriage continued to roll down the dirt road, its passengers completely unaware of the immense danger to their lives.

As they moved further and further away, the surroundings got emptier, with barely any carriages or people moving down the road.

Hayes Ballard and the crooked man from the cult maintained a safe distance of at least a hundred meters as they scouted their surroundings.

No stone was left unturned as they tried to search for any hidden dangers or enemies waiting in ambush.

But…

They found nothing.

Hiding behind a mound, the two Magi had extremely dark expressions on their faces. The hunched-back old man turned to look at Hayes and murmured, ”What is… happening?”

Hayes remained silent, his brows furrowed as he watched the carriage slowly make its way along the dirt road.

The auburn-haired man sitting at the front, steering the horses, appeared laid-back. No, he was laid-back.

It was as if… he was not even expecting any attack!

”Could this really not be a trap?” Hayes muttered under his breath.

His nerves were stretched taut, and a drop of sweat trickled down the side of his forehead.

Despite the landscape being free of any hidden dangers, for some reason, he had this feeling that something ominous waited for him on the other side.

Things seemed far too easy!

The crooked old man fell silent, deep in thought for a long time, before answering, ”Let us scout the area one more time. The road cuts through a narrow valley a few miles ahead.”

Hayesʼs expression turned grave as he gave a firm nod. ”If there is indeed an ambush waiting for us, it is likely to be there.”

He turned to the crooked man and said in a grim voice, ”Weʼll check the valley. If everything is clear, weʼll strike as soon as the carriage exits the pass.”

”Yes.” The crooked old man smiled maliciously. ”Perfect. Weʼll eliminate the Mana Vortex Magus and the rest of the vermin, seize the woman, and vanish before anyone realizes what happened.”

After having come to a decision, the two Mana Vortex Magi vanished from their hiding spots, streaking toward the distant narrow valley, swift and silent as specters.

***

Uptown Quarter, Ravenfell.

Standing at the edge of the rooftop, the Master waited silently with his hands clasped behind his back.

The hems of his dark robes fluttered in the wind, while his hood concealed his face in shadow, rendering his expression unreadable.

He emanated no aura whatsoever. No one would realize his presence even if they were standing right in front of him.

Whether this was the result of a spell or an otherworldly artifact remained a mystery.

The Master cast a contemplative gaze at the Dark King, thinking to himself in dismay, Why did you do it?

Why now?

I didnʼt think youʼd be so ruthless that youʼd use your sister as bait.

Adam…

The Masterʼs eyes narrowed.

I have underestimated you!

It was precisely because of this reason, and the fact that it would risk incurring suspicion from the cityʼs security forces, that the Master didnʼt send more Magi to abduct Anna.

He was almost certain that this was a trap.

Otherwise, why else would Adam send Anna away now of all times?

Why would she leave through the southern gates so conspicuously?

Why would she only have one Mana Vortex Magus protecting her?

Everything reeked of deception!

The Master couldnʼt help but frown. He didnʼt like to be put in this sort of passive situation at all. He liked to be in control of things. He liked to be several steps ahead.

But Adam…

He had truly surprised him.

That is why the Master only sent two Mana Vortex Magus this time.

If they succeeded in abducting Anna, all the better. That meant half the battle was already won, and they would have leverage against Adam.

However, if they failed… the loss of two Mana Vortex Magi was a price he was willing to pay.

Although the Master could play another hand.

That was to send a Mana Core Magus after Anna Fireborne! After all, all of them were patiently waiting outside of Ravenfell.

Mobilizing them would not arouse much suspicion. Moreover, they could also act swiftly, completing the mission before anyone even noticed.

But then, the risks would far outweigh the benefits.

The Master already knew this to be a deliberate exposure, a provocation trap intentionally set up by the Dark King to invite action.

But he would not fall for it…

The more the Master thought about it, the darker his expression became.

What if Adam wants me to send a Mana Core Magus in pursuit of his sister?

Maybe this has been his plan all along…

Perhaps, heʼs trying to reduce our numbers before the battle begins?

He thought to himself solemnly.

What if thereʼs a Mana Core Magus from the Twilight Brotherhood lying in ambush?!

In the Cult of Bones, the Master was regarded as the right hand of the Cult Leader—his most trusted and powerful subordinate.

As such, he naturally knew about Adamʼs connection with the Twilight Brotherhood.

In fact, he knew more about Adam than Adam himself could possibly imagine.

For example…

The Master knew Adamʼs relation to Berger!

It seems the deceitful gnome has raised a pupil every bit as treacherous as himself… How fitting, he thought to himself.

The more he thought about it, the more he became certain of it.

It was an open trap.

Bold and deliberate.

It was as if the Dark King was daring him to make a mistake.

What happened next only confirmed the Masterʼs suspicions...

Adam, who was lounging by the pond with a cup of wine in hand, slowly turned his head.

The raven-haired youthʼs gaze pierced through the concealment, landing directly on the Master.

A mischievous, taunting smirk formed on Adamʼs lips as he raised the flat cup in a silent toast.

***

After thoroughly scouting the area around the valley, Hayes and the crooked old man still found no traces of any hidden ambush.

Though a hint of unease lingered, they knew what had to be done. They were already here and couldnʼt afford to let such a golden opportunity slip away.

Standing atop the valleyʼs edge on either side of the narrow path below, the two Mana Vortex Magi exchanged a solemn glance and nodded.

Soon, the carriage emerged from the narrow pass.

The coast was clear.

The time had come.

In the next instant, Hayes and the crooked Magus lunged toward the carriage!

Prev Chapter Novel Info Next Chapter

Recommended Novels

Greatest Legacy of the Magus Universe Esenel

Versatile Mage Chaos

My Vampire System JKSManga

Supreme Emptiness Heavenly Overlord

Shadow Slave Guiltythree

Gourmet of Another World Li Hongtian

Invincible Shen Jian

Reincarnation Of The Strongest Sword God Lucky Old Cat

Ancient Godly Monarch Jing Wu Hen

Martial World Cocooned Cow

The Almighty Ring Primodial Saint

Immortality Through Array Formations Observing the Emptiness

Dimensional Keeper: All My Skills Are at Level 100 ShinGotLost

Release that Witch Er Mu

Gravity Mage with Level-Up System Aravind_S