Chapter 212:

Chapter 212:

TL: Etude

In the Southern Armys main camp, four people continued their discussion about future military affairs in a slightly tense atmosphere.

The middle-aged man was extremely annoyed with the unruly behavior of the mage Scott, but he had no way to deal with it and could only strive to maintain a calm facade.

The meeting ended on an unhappy note, with Samar and the middle-aged man leaving the room, while the young man with earrings and Scott stayed behind.

They needed to have some internal discussions among mages.

Sigh Scott.

The young man sighed, his frivolous expression disappearing from his face.

The higher-ups are already displeased with you. Theyve known for a while that it was under your influence that Samar initiated the attack.

Hmph! Those old fogies, I dont care about their opinions.

But why did you seek credit earlier? Wasnt it to improve your standing in the eyes of the lords?

You

Scott, hit where it hurt, became a bit flustered and infuriated.

Hmph! Anyway, youve already made a great contribution by burning the granary at Crystal Shine Fortress, so its easy for you to talk.

The young man smiled, walked over to Scott, and patted his shoulder.

Be patient. If youre gold, youll shine eventually. Dont you have confidence in your enchantment spells that youre so proud of?

How could I not? Ive always prided myself on being an enchanter.

Right, thats the spirit. When Jars clashes with the main forces of the Kingdom of Ordo, enchanters like you will be very useful.

I didnt expect you to take responsibility earlier.

I disdain doing things without owning up to them, and I wont stoop so low as to let an ordinary person take the fall for me.

Persuaded by his companion, Scott regained his confidence.

Ill be more careful in the future and wont interfere in Samars military decisions. How are things going in other places?

The Witch Hunt in Horn Bay its actually fueled by our Arcane Society, isnt it?

Hearing Scotts words, the young mans expression turned serious.

Where did you hear that?

Its common knowledge among us! Is that true? Why? Why would the Arcane Society persecute their own kind?

Shut up!

The young man suddenly shouted.

Its all rumors! Just rumors! How could the Arcane Society possibly persecute fellow mages!

His roar silenced Scott, who was a few years older.

Both fell silent, and the room was engulfed in a prolonged silence.

Elsewhere in the camp, Samar was taking a walk with the middle-aged man from earlier.

These mages, each one more eccentric than the last!

The middle-aged man complained, recalling Scotts behavior, which made him infuriated.

Mr. Envoy, you

His arrogance, although well-concealed, was apparent.

But they do possess powerful and mysterious forces! Once during an interrogation of prisoners, it was an eye-opener. No matter how perfectly the enemy wove their lies, they could see through them. And their enchantments are miraculous, turning a regular soldier into a force of ten. If it werent for the legendary Greek fire, we would be walking in Thorn Fortress now.

Yes, the Duke still needs them, and we subordinates have to tread carefully around them. Speaking of that Greek fire, Ive heard about it too.

Samar recalled that days scene with a shiver of fear, Thats a weapon as powerful as magic. How did Duke Dodge acquire it? Ive never heard of it before.

The middle-aged man looked hopeful, General Samar, if you could find out how to make Hellfire and present it to the Duke, that would be a great achievement! Its a weapon that even mages fear, and it could also take down Scotts arrogance.

Samar nodded gravely, Yes, I understand that.

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