Chapter 85 A Moment Of Peace

Alfonso became a solemn town. The boastful atmosphere disappeared within the night. The town's people together with the military and the mages were helping one another which was a rare sight no matter where one will go.

"I've already informed the capital of what had happened here but it will still take days before any help could reach us. So I've contacted some of the nearby towns for aid." Major Ginehart was talking to Cygnus who was inside the major's tent.

"So why are you telling me this?" Cygnus raised an eyebrow at the man. He did not understand why there was a need for the major to inform him of those insignificant things.

"Because I want to ask you, what is your next plan?" He did not hide his motive and directly asked the man.

After the chaos, which was technically caused by him, the master became idle. He sent his butler to provide things they were lacking. No one knew where those additional blankets and tents came from but the people were still thankful.

"For now, I'll let them have the moment of their lives as they bathe in the glow of fame and power. So, I'll be relaxing for now." Cygnus smirked at the man as he lounged on the couch then he used his arm as a pillow and made himself comfortable.

He was already tired because of the effort he needed to put in during the recent incident. For now, all he wanted to do was to laze around or just sleep if he could. Linius didn't know how to react to the response of the master. His actions were in contrast to his dangerous words.

"Then are you still going to the capital and register as a mage?" He asked once again as he also found a seat for himself.

Cygnus hummed and closed his eyes, "I don't know. I'm not sure since I don't really have the time to plan for now."

The major stayed silent for a while. He only stared at the man before he spoke again, "Why don't you enter the capital as a noble instead of a magic user. You can use my family's connection for that."

Cygnus opened his eyes then he sat up to face the man. His interest was piqued at the major's bold words.

"I thought, you hated me already because of what I did and yet here you are offering me a very tempting proposal," the master was now focused on the man's next words.

In all the worlds where he had been, this was the first time that he met a person who was willingly offering him help. He was truly interesting, one of the few interesting humans he had encountered.

"Yes, I did not like what you did and I really wanted to know why you did it but I'm sure that you won't tell me, so I won't ask. Despite that, since I am technically under your control, then I might as well offer my help." They were already in an unfavorable position so he might as well use this person's power for his benefit.

"Hmmm what should I do?" He leaned on the couch and draped his hand on the couche's back. He even crossed his legs while smiling at the major.

Linius did not react and just waited for the other person's answer. He didn't want to get provoked again and do something he'll regret so he chose to take the person's words seriously.

"I'd like to see why such a man like yourself has a tendency of creating destruction and chaos. I figured out that I wouldn't get bored while being under your power," he added when he saw that the man had yet to make a decision.

The master couldn't help but stare. After interacting with him for a while now, he had realized something about the man. He was a mirror of himself, terrifyingly so.

"I have been wondering for some time now and asking myself a question, 'why does this man seem so familiar?' Now I finally know the answer." Instead of giving Linius an answer to his proposal, Cygnus changed the topic.

This sudden shift in the mood and in the topic made the major a little bit uncomfortable. But he could not resist the urge to know the answer.

"That is something I didn't expect from you. So, if I may, what's the answer you found for that question of yours?" The man's curiosity made Cygnus chuckle.

He once again closed his eyes and pretended to ignore the man. Linius waited for almost five minutes before he heard an answer from 'the master' as his subordinates called him since they couldn't say his name.

"That's because you are awfully the same as me. Just like a mirror of myself." This simple answer from the master sent shivers to Linius's spine.

He did not know how to react to it because he was not sure if it was a good thing or not. The fire in the lamp flickered as the silence persisted within the room. The shadows on the walls danced as if coercing him from accepting the master's words.

The room suddenly felt eerie for a moment and if not for the lieutenant who came to call the both of them, he was afraid that he might have been swallowed by the darkness behind the master.

"I'll hear your answer later." He stood up and left without looking back. The master's presence was not something he could face. He went to the lieutenant and asked him what he needed.

From a dark corner of the tent a rustle came followed by a man with long dark hair and golden eyes. His brown toned skin glistened under the glow of the light. He went to sit beside the master and even had the audacity to look at him.

"He doesn't look anything like you though," the newly entered man spoke after a few minutes of staring at the master, "especially that temper of yours."

"Even if you say so, I still feel the same and what are you doing here?" Cygnus faced the man then scanned him from head to toe before going back to when he had his eyes closed.

"I was just checking on you and I came to complain. That really hurt you know, I thought I'm going to lose my eye because of that bastard!" He suddenly stood up and roared in anger. He could still feel the pain from his eyes being pierced by that damn holy sword.

"Well, suck it up. You did not lose your eye so there should be no problems so can you go already and leave me alone. If you want to bother someone, go ang look for the butler or that woman." Cygnus didn't open his eyes and he did not entertain the man any longer. Since he was being ignored, he decided to leave and look for the others.

It has been a while since he was out so he would take that chance to enjoy every minute of it because the master might stuff him again inside that awful dimension Cygnus called home. There was nothing in there, nothing fun to do and no one to talk to.