Chapter 1913 Promotion

Chapter 1913 Promotion

The clan leader's words lingered in the air, painting a picture of limited choice for Emery in refusing the bestowed position. The genuine surprise that crossed Emery's face didn't go unnoticed by the astute eyes of the female grand magus.

"There is no need to be surprised; this is a promotion, an upgrade from a mere subsidiary outsider to a Count, a Nephilim second-class nobles," she explained with a reassuring smile, attempting to cast the development in a positive light.

With the clan leader having left the room, the female grand magus shifted her demeanor, signaling her readiness to address the situation more candidly. Emery, having some awareness the intricate workings of his promotion, perceived it as a shift from a faction member to a position that carried increased responsibilities, akin to some kind of employment.

Before responding, Emery exchanged a brief glance with Jinkan, whose silence indicated her acceptance of the situation, prompting Emery to express his genuine sentiments about the offered position.

"Elder, I wonder if I have any say in the matter," Emery inquired.

With a smile, she said, "Well, it's been granted, so if you are not fond of the reward, you could return them all." The grand magus spoke the words with a subtle indication that the other two rewards were intertwined with the title. Emery, however, found himself growing more annoyed at the implication that his compliance could be bought.

"Why would you return it, though?" she continued, "Being a second-class citizen is a great honor, one higher than your predecessor. Lord of Terra Castle Izta was still a third-rate citizen with much less benefit despite his great achievements."

Emery heaved a sigh, unable to shake off memories of how Jinkan had manipulated him into saving her fiancé by throwing him into the Demon's Pit. Despite the recent feeling of some indescribable bond with her, it was far from enough for Emery to accept becoming a Nephilim lackey.

With his decision final, Emery didn't feel the need to explain any further. He started to walk toward the door, leaving all the rewards behind. Once again, Jinkan tried to stop him. Her voice trembled as she said, "You can't refuse my father... we can't. He could do terrible things."

These words were enough to make Emery stop, standing silently in front of the door. Jinkan added, "You caretaker status... He can take away as easily as he gave" Still, Emery remained silent, prompting Jinkan to emphasize, "He also knows about the two primordial wisps in your planet... you... you don't want to anger him."

Emery, though, couldn't be easily intimidated. He turned, gazing at Jinkan, and calmly asserted, "No. No, I don't think he could. Maybe he could have last week, but not now, not after what I did for your family."

The recent expeditions had thrust him into the limelight, transforming him from an outsider to a renowned magus who had made significant contributions to the Amarhiks family. This newfound status, he believed, rendered him less susceptible to potential bullying from within the faction. Moreover, the watchful eyes of other factions and the presence of the other two Nephilim families added a layer of accountability, making it less likely for the Amarhiks to tarnish their reputation by mistreating a magus of Emery's stature.

Jinkan's silence acknowledged this perspective, but she persisted with another question, probing the depths of Emery's conviction, "What if you're wrong? Will you bet your planet, your friends for this?" It was a direct challenge to Emery's resolve.

Meeting her gaze with determination, Emery replied, "If I am wrong, me and my friends are ready to fight." The confidence in his voice did not waver. He pulled the door open and just before stepping out, he added "Besides... you still owe me... friend."

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