"Who the hell are you?! Such arrogance!" exclaid one of the magus emissaries, their expressions betraying a mix of shock and indignation. Another emissary turned a gaze toward Queen Soonhee, who appeared as surprised as he did. In reply the emissary shifted his gaze to Kasim, the sole magus of the Alvanic Kingdom, saying, "Don't bla for this!"
Without hesitation, the emissary launched a powerful lightning punch at Ery. To his astonishnt, Ery was able to block the attack.
"A magus!" he exclaid, realizing that there was another magus present, and a young one at that. The other two emissaries shared in the revelation.
"Huh, a new moon and an old magus don't scare us!" declared one emissary, attempting to mask his unease.
Ery, maintaining his composure, wore a quiet smile. If he hadn't concealed his true strength, the three crescent moon magus would likely have fled in fear. With asured confidence, Ery calmly stated, "Did you say... two magus? Guess again."
To the emissaries' astonishnt, another figure materialized, walking toward the throne with a thunderous voice that echoed through the hall.
"You three dare to co and make trouble in my ho,"
It was none other than the supposedly ill King Jongsuk. Contrary to the information provided, the king not only displayed robust health but also exhibited magus-level strength.
The sudden appearance of the king prompted concern from Queen Soohee. "Father… you shouldn't be here… your health—" "Huh!! I am healthy enough to kick these three out of here!" King Jongsuk interjected, dismissing his daughter's worries with a confident wave of his hand.
The emissaries, now facing not one but three magus, found themselves in an unexpected predicant. In a mont of hesitation, they took a step back, only to realize that the young, arrogant magus was already standing behind them, undetected. The emissaries, seething with rage, departed the Alvanic Kingdom with their entourage. The whole 10,000-strong army, a looming threat that had cast a shadow over the subterranean domain, began to march away from the Alvanic outskirts through the snowy plains.
"What are you doing!! Do you dare to attack an emissary? Do that, and you will beco the enemy of the whole six kingdoms!" one of the emissaries warned.
Ery, displaying a calm and collected deanor, took a step away, opening a path for them. However, before they left, he delivered a ssage that hung in the cold air. "Kindly convey my ssage to others. I, Ery, will co to visit."
The emissaries, seething with rage, departed the Alvanic Kingdom with their entourage. The whole 10,000-strong army, a looming threat that had cast a shadow over the subterranean domain, began to march away from the Alvanic outskirts through the snowy plains.
As soon as the emissaries and their army left, King Jongsuk approached Ery with a respectful bow. "Savior, please accept my gratitude once again for your help," he expressed sincerely.
Ery had spent the last few days healing the king and aiding him in advancing to the magus realm. Now, with Ery willing to stand against the enemy and force them away, the king's gratitude deepened. Ery, ever modest, replied, "It's not a big deal at all."
However, the king's next words caught Ery off guard. "Savior, there is no need for such courtesy anymore. I have understood your intention and fully support your request."
Ery, still puzzled, asked, "You are?" The confusion lingered as he hadn't spoken a word about the orb. His bewildernt turned to panic when the king, smiling, added, "Of course, I agree to your request. I think Soonhee would not mind at all. I can see you are a very good match for her…"
"...."
Ery was left speechless. The king's assumption was a result of Ery's bluff to the emissaries about being betrothed to Queen Soonhee. Realizing the implications, Ery hurriedly explained with an apologetic tone. This unexpected revelation prompted the queen to excuse herself in embarrassnt, while Morgana's gaze conveyed a mix of hundreds of judgnts.
The king took the misunderstanding with good humor, laughing off the unintended consequences. Amid the lighthearted mont, the king posed a question regarding Ery's last words to the emissaries. "You plan on visiting them?"
Ery nodded, maintaining his casual deanor. "Just give them a few days."
With his commitnt to help, Ery envisioned a comprehensive strategy that involved leveraging the existing tensions and dynamics among the kingdoms. Understanding the intricate history of the realms, he believed uniting the seven kingdoms would be the best solution, essential for their collective survival. The king, aware of Ery's intentions, was prepared to offer full support, mobilizing the Alvanic army of 5000 strong n. However, Ery had no intention of spilling a single blood in this endeavor.
As expected, three days later, the emissaries successfully rallied other magus powerhouses from the various kingdoms. Information was revealed about Alvanic possessing three magus figures, thereby tipping the power balance and establishing them as the strongest force in the seven kingdoms. A total of 10 magus convened to discuss the matter.
"We cannot allow this to happen!!"
A few quickly agreed out of fear, their apprehension evident in the furrowed brows and uneasy glances they exchanged. So, unsure of the reliability of the information, hesitated in expressing their stance. Others outright rejected the idea, considering it unwise, especially since trust among the magus was a rare commodity, with so being more untrustworthy compared to the Alvanic.
In a surprising turn of events, Ery arrived unannounced at the eting, using a spatial gate to bring King Jongsuk and Magus Kasim alongside him. The sudden appearance of the trio alard the assembled magus. Ery, maintaining his calm deanor, remarked,
"A eting between magus but not inviting us… this is not nice at all."
One of the strongest magus, a burly half-moon magus, rose to his feet, ready to display his strength. However, with a simple gesture, Ery effortlessly compelled him back to his seat.
"Gravity spell!!"
The rest who resisted found themselves similarly restrained by an unseen force, leaving the magus assembly in a state of montary shock.
"You… you are not just a half-moon… who are you?!"
Ery, maintaining his calm deanor, responded, "I will tell you all about shortly. For now, I want to ask your opinion about uniting the seven kingdoms."
"What!? No! Never!" Four of the ten magus quickly rejected the idea, seemingly resigned to face whatever consequences lay ahead. Ery, however, calmly remarked,
"Good… honesty is the first step of trust." With a simple gesture of his hand, four more spatial gates opened, each revealing one of Ery's powerful allies. The intimidating presence of these reinforcents further unsettled the magus.
With a subtle smile, Ery continued, "I am optimistic that you all will eventually see reason."
The dance of diplomacy, persuasion, and the dynamics of power played out within the confines of the eting chamber, setting the stage for the future of the seven kingdoms.
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