Chapter 187

Chapter 187

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Chapter 187

Yuder leaned back slightly in his chair, deftly steering the conversation back on track.

"Regardless, if there are any further developments or changes regarding yesterday's incident, I will report to you immediately."

"Please do."

Although Yuder found Kishiar's tiny smirk, indicative of an expected response, rather displeasing, he continually reminded himself of Kishiar's poor health, striving to regain his composure.

"Speaking of which, did you hear why Thais Yulman is so insistent on meeting me first thing in the morning? He said he had something to say about the power of the Red Stone, so I thought I would listen to him later."

"Ah, yes. That's..."

The reason for Thais Yulman's excited departure suddenly sprang to mind as he opened his mouth to reply without a second thought.

'Right. I should have reported about Alik's awakening first.'

He had forgotten, taken aback at the sight of Kishiar lying in bed. Gét latest novel chapters on nov(e)lbj/n(.)c/om

"I apologize. I should have mentioned this sooner, but Alik became an Awakener this morning. That's why Mr. Yulman sought you out."

"The young mage who fainted yesterday? He became an Awakener?"

The news seemed to startle even Kishiar. Rising from the cushion, Kishiar questioned him with a serious face.

"Are you certain? What's his ability?"

"I am certain from what I observed. He has the ability to summon water, and given that he couldn't use elemental magic before, there doesn't seem to be room for doubt."

"If you saw it that way, then it must be certain."

Accepting Yuder's answer, Kishiar leaned back on the large cushion again.

"A mage awakener... I thought such a case might exist, but I never expected it to appear so close to home."

"Mr. Yulman seemed to think that Alik's awakening was due to the environment he was in, which was heavily exposed to the power of the Red Stone."

"That makes sense. There was also the rise in the rate of awakenings among the imperial soldiers during the Red Stone retrieval operation."

"I thought the same and informed him of this."

Kishiar rubbed his chin lightly and nodded.

"Good job."

"Mr. Yulman, after hearing the story, thought of a few new hypotheses linking that incident and this one. It might be best to discuss them once you're feeling better."

"I was planning to do that... But hearing you say this, it might be better to meet him right away."

Before Yuder could protest, Kishiar had fully risen.

"I'm sorry, but could you bring me the clothes I left over there?"

"Commander, you don't need to push yourself to meet him right away."

"I'm fine. Talking with you seems to have healed me more than ten revitalizing incense sticks could. It was a conversation more invigorating."

"What are you..."

"Of course, it's acceptable. It... will ease our minds as well."

"That's good."

A soft yet threatening smile briefly swept over his red eyes.

"We'll discuss the details later. You may leave now."

Thais Yulman promptly rose, said his farewell, and hastened out of the office. Yuder watched his retreating figure, apparently shell-shocked, and felt relieved that he probably wouldn't be reckless as he had been before.

"Commander, then I shall also..."

"Ah, you stay here a moment."

Kishiar, who had been quietly watching the door until Thais Yulman disappeared, finally exhaled deeply and leaned back on the sofa.

"Nathan, bring that along with the water."

'...That?'

Seeming to notice his puzzlement, Kishiar slightly opened his previously closed eyes. The gaze that had been so stern when dealing with Thais Yulman had entirely softened.

"You'll understand once you see it. It's for you."

"Here you are."

Nathan Zuckerman returned, placing a glass of ice water in front of Kishiar, and a paper bound with string in front of Yuder. After a moment of hesitation, Yuder untied the string and promptly read the written contents.

I, Cavalry Commander Kishiar La Orr, grant Assistant Yuder Aile the authority to continuously appoint five subordinates and allies directly under his command. Appointments are limited to Cavalry members and exclude anyone in a Deputy Commander position. Apart from this, it is left to Yuder Aile's discretion.

No matter how many times he read it, the content was the same. It was an order giving him the power to have colleagues and subordinates to assist him in his work under Kishiar.

"Commander, this is..."

"Didn't I say I would reward you if you rested well for three days? Although there was an incident yesterday, I thought I should give it now, as a form of praise."

He had promised a reward, but Yuder never expected it to be something like this. As Yuder blankly stared in surprise, unsure of the intention, Kishiar chuckled softly and waved his hand.

"You always strive to go beyond what you're commanded. After some thought, I decided it would be better to give you extra hands to assist you."

"I am fine without such authority."

His objection was promptly overruled.

"You don't have to decide immediately, just accept it for now. Also, there is actually another reward."

"Excuse me?"

"You'll find out when you return to your quarters from the medical division."

“You will probably like that one better,” Kishiar mumbled, a mysterious smile on his face. Seeing this, a strange sense of unease stirred within Yuder.

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