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Return of The 8th Class Mage (Web Novel) - Chapter 155 The Prelude to Counterattack (6)
Chapter 155 The Prelude to Counterattack (6)
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Now, the two highest officials of the Empire, the Lord of Ivory Tower Ian Page and the Emperor Terry Greenriver, were face to face. A long silence ensued between them before the conversation began. Ian was the one who spoke first.
“There’s a problem in the Eastern Plains.”
“What problem are you talking about?”
“All lives in the plains from natives to monsters have become the undead.”
“What? Are you telling the truth?”
“Without a doubt.”
The Emperor’s expression became complicated at this unbelievable report. He could not make himself believe that all lives in the massive plains had suffered the same fate. However, the Emperor supposed Ian’s account to be accurate and continued to question him.
“Lord, I trust your words more than anyone else’s, but I need to confirm your report.”
The Emperor believed Ian’s words, but the problem was what happened next. He needed confirmation to set countermeasures to act, whether it be personnel or other things.
“Of course.”
Ian agreed and created a massive magic orb in the office. The empty plains devoid of life were reflected in the semi-transparent sphere.
“Is this the state of the Eastern Plains?”
“Yes, while you cannot confirm by sight, they are in hiding underground. If you see the next scene…”
The scene reflected on the orb changed to where the ‘Immortal Troops’ came out of the grounds. The sights were information seen through Ian’s memories.
“Like this.”
“How could this be?”
The Emperor was astonished but quickly calmed himself down. It was one of his strengths and a method of ruling.
“Lord, I would not have believed such a thing if someone else had made the report. I would have considered that scene on the orb to be a manipulation. While I should be sending people to investigate according to the protocol, it seems that there might be a better way.”
Ian Page was the one who made the first report, and the Emperor’s fast and accurate decision-making skills shone based on the meaning the name of Ian Page held.
“You making this report means that this is not a problem you can handle by yourself.”
“You are correct. I have enough resources to only go against the evildoer’s plan, who had made the Eastern Plains a land of death. I want to assign the prairie to everyone else except me.”
“Can I know who or what that evildoer is?”
“Do you know about the first magician?”
“Yes. Haven’t there been rumors that you were his reincarnation when you first became famous?”
“That is true.”
Ian remembered the past, but the first magician had been his bloodline or himself who had gone back to the past. Of course, Ian could not say such things to the Emperor.
“The first magician is the evildoer in this case.”
“……”
While it was nonsense, the Emperor could not ignore this statement as Ian was the one saying it.
“That answer probably holds a much deeper background from what I can fathom now.”
“I will not refute that.”
“Is that so.”
The Emperor closed his eyes to think, and it did not take long.
“While I want to ask you many questions and there are things I should here, your face says that now’s not the time.”
“I apologize. However, as you have spoken, the issue is extremely urgent.”
“So, what do you want me to do? Say what you will.”
“I found an enemy of this city, of this state. They are in troops. I request your highness to make the decision when having discovered such an enemy.”
“The decision that I would make…”
The Emperor lightly stroked his beard. It was not a difficult decision to make, as the enemy existed with specific intentions. He even knew their location, and one could not wait in this situation.
“Subjugation is better than a war. What is your opinion?”
“I believe the same.”
The subjugation of the Eastern Plains had been canceled due to suspicious movements from the Coldwood Empire. A troop of a massive scale from the three nations were about to be called into action about now.
“How much time do we have?”
“We have six days.”
“The time is short. I want to request something from you. Summon all high-class officials within the city, military officials from general and above, high-class magicians, knights from leaders and above, and lords and deputies from each region to this office now.”
The Emperor had ordered a summons of the highest class who had the Empire in their hands.
“Would it be possible?”
It was not difficult for Ian, the Lord of Ivory Tower, to use the portal and teleport spells.
“Your wish is my command, your highness.”
***
“Your cooperation would be appreciated.”
The organization and preparation of the subjugation troops progressed as quickly as time passed. First, Ian requested cooperation from the Coldwood Empire and the Roe Kingdom. Coldwood was not difficult, as the Empire was ruled by someone who was scared out of his wits whenever he saw Ian.
“However…”
“If you cooperate as much as you can this time, I will promise to stop coming to your bedroom and office whenever I want.”
“Are you serious?”
“Do you have anything to lose?”
“That’s true, but…”
“I won’t press.”
“It’s great to work for the survival of mankind! We will do our best to contribute to the cause!”
Also, it was nearly impossible for the Roe Kingdom to refuse, as whatever placations and suggestions Ian would make, they would consider them threats. Ian handed a communication device each to the Coldwood Empire and the Roe Kingdom.
“Discuss in specifics by using this device.”
It was an artifact that allowed communications between nations. Artisan Siram had made it, and while he had refused at first saying that the timing was early by at least a thousand years, Ian managed to rent it by promising the artifact would be used for this incident and then returned.
“That’s that.”
Ian next headed to Siram’s underground workshop, the immense space where the ‘Dragon’s Heart’ was stored. Ian could not hide his admiration as he entered. He had witnessed something massive and heavy under the aircraft lifted in the air by a huge dock.
“Has it been already completed?”
Siram tapped his chest at Ian’s question. While his face, arms, and clothes were covered in all kinds of oil and stains, his expression was bright.
“Of course. While we cannot check its performance due to its scale, it is not faulty nor the error range of its off by any chance.”
“Of course, you have made it.”
Ian could not help but stare at the oval-shaped object under the aircraft, designed to be dropped in mid-air during flight.
“Then, I humbly ask you to continue with the things I have asked.”
Ian politely said good-byes and came back to the manor. Ledio and Douglas’s lab was his last stop for today, and their research would decide Ian’s plans. It was at that moment when he heard a familiar female voice.
(Human.)
Ian welcomed the voice since it belonged to the Fairy Queen, who had come back from meeting with the dragons as Ian had told her.
“Queen, you have come.”
(Hm, I feel a familiar aura from you. Has Atar Haka given you his grace?)
“He has given me some help.”
(He has always preferred to stay in the shadows. He must have taken quite a liking to you.)
“You can say that.”
It was not a lie, since Atar Haka had said words to that effect.
(That means you will welcome an alliance with them?)
“It differs from the answer you have come with here.”
Ian concentrated on the answer from Reseesee Radenju that the Fairy Queen had brought with her.
(She has officially announced her alliance with you to all members. She will not harm or observe you and those around you after this situation has been remedied.)
“Is that all?”
(What more do you need?)
“How can I be sure with only a few words?”
(My life.)
The Fairy Queen answered in a determined voice at Ian’s resistance.
(If she breaks her promise, I will gladly forfeit my life.)
“It is not enough.”
(You’re saying that my life is not enough?)
“Yes.”
However, Ian’s voice was firmer. Saying that one would forfeit her life showed will, but it was not important to Ian. What would it matter if he killed the Fairy Queen after a problem occurred?
“I want a sure device. Your life cannot secure the situation, and you know it.”
(……)
The Fairy Queen fell silent since she knew that betting her life meant nothing and would not convince Ian.
(However, there isn’t a way. I beg you to trust them by thinking of what I have done for your family.)
A plaintive came after determination, and it was a rare sight from someone who was always arrogant.
“I am grateful for everything you have done now and in the future.”
(That is why I am asking you to trust my words. If you consider them your enemy, you and your family will become my enemies. Isn’t that true?)
The Fairy Queen kept speaking as Ian remained silent.
(I…I don’t know. I have spent only a few years with you, your family, and those who will not live a century, but I cannot abide that we might become enemies like this. So, please trust me, Ian Page.)
It was the first time the Fairy Queen had called Ian by his name. She had always referred to him as ‘human’ or ‘you.’
“……”
Ian could not find words to say at Fairy Queen’s desperate plea. A severe quake occurred in his firmly set values. Ian had promised himself that he would trust no one when he had turned back thirty years after being poisoned by Ragnar and had repeated pledge countless times in his mind.
‘However…’
Was distrust the right attitude for this moment? Would refusing the Fairy Queen’s plea bring forth a better result? Ian could not be confident.
“I…”
Ian slowly opened his mouth after a long silence.
