Supreme Magus novel Chapter 3919

Chapter 3919: Poison and Antidote (Part 2)

’I’ll be damned, Ripha.’ Baba Yaga’s thoughts oozed bitterness. ’Your tower came up with my same solution.’

’Yes, but it didn’t think about using the Dread Flames, and I’m sure no other mage could conduct such a delicate procedure with your skill.’ Menadion said in an attempt to appease her friend’s wounded pride.

’That’s because the Infirmary doesn’t know about the Dread Flames and never scanned a patient struck by them.’ The Red Mother countered. ’Let’s see what happens if I input Leegaain’s explanation and my observations about Zoreth’s life forces after Elysia treated her.’

A few seconds later, another telepathic chime signaled that a new treatment identical to the one suggested by Baba Yaga had been found.

’I knew it.’ She grunted.

’You are still the best Healer I know.’ Menadion replied.

’That goes without saying.’ The Red Mother grunted. ’I mean, you couldn’t build a decent cooking device to save your life. There is no way in Mogar that you can build a Healer.’

’That’s a low blow!’ Seven hundred years had passed, yet Menadion’s stomach was still scarred by the terrible cooking of her creation. ’Nobody is perfect.’

’I can cook.’ Baba Yaga said with a smug smile.

’And now so can I!’ Menadion retorted. ’Sort of.’ 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

’Nice save, Mom.’ Solus chuckled.

’Enough with my cooking skills!’ The First Ruler of the Flames blushed in embarrassment. ’Do we have a treatment for Zoreth or not?’

’We do.’ Baba Yaga studied the data provided by the Infirmary and supplemented it with her own observations, brainstorming with the tower core for the optimal solution. ’How much longer do you need to recharge the Elemental Storage, Lith?’

’A few hours, if we shut down all the floors that are not necessary to keep Zoreth alive.’ He replied. ’The Spirit Magic, however, would take days.’

’We don’t have days.’ She replied. ’Luckily, we also shouldn’t need much Spirit Magic. We can get to work the moment the light and darkness tanks are filled. It should leave us enough time for a second attempt in case of failure.’

***

Lilax and Aryk had been guests in Salaark’s palace for two days and were this close to regretting their escape from Raum’s clutches.

They were well-fed, safe, and surrounded by wonders beyond their wildest dream, but also utterly humiliated. The two youths ate like famished trolls, had negligible conversation skills, and asked questions about everything.

Their ignorance baffled even Rena’s triplets, but the children were always happy to explain the simplest things, like their siblings had done for them in the past. For teenagers like Lilax and Aryk, relying on someone so much younger than them was a crushing experience.

’And the worst part is they still don’t know I can’t read.’ The two youths inwardly whined. ’The only silver lining is that when Leegaain brought us here, he fixed our teeth and hair.’

If not for Aryk’s and Lilax’s thin build and sheer ignorance, it would have been impossible to guess their humble origin.

"This is Onyx." Teryon introduced the two youths to a massive black-furred feline. "And this is Abominus." The huge crystal wolf answered with a polite nod.

"They are Aran’s and Leria’s loyal steeds." Lenart said. "Every Verhen gets their own magical protector, and we’ll get to choose ours for our next birthday."

"Of course, ours will be much cooler." Falco said with a matter-of-fact attitude. "My Emperor Beast will be the most powerful of all."

"Dream on!" His siblings said in unison.

"Guys!" Aran put an end to the quarrel before it escalated. "Magical beasts are not pets, they are friends. And you don’t choose your friends based on what they can do for you, but because they like you and you them."

"Well said, Aran." Leria nodded. "Keep up with that attitude, and no magical beast will like you."

’I’m tired of feeling left out.’ Lilax thought. ’Everyone already knows how stupid I am, so there’s no harm in telling the truth.’

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