Supreme Magus novel Chapter 3800

Chapter 3800: Ruugat of the Earth (Part 1)

"Then, as soon as I find the next Tree, I will pass on to them everything I learned and am. I’ll go back to being a World Sapling and forfeit my powers and knowledge. This way, the new Yggdrasill will be untouched by madness and filled with the optimism of youth.

"I trust them to follow my example and learn from the mistakes of our ancestors. I owe you much, Lord Verhen. Not only my life, but also the future of the Yggdrasill bloodline. As I see it, you’ve saved us. You saved Mogar."

"That’s it?" Solus turned to Aalejah, who once again confirmed the sincerity of those words. "Well, then. You’re welcome. You can leave now."

She had agreed to participate in the meeting to face her fears and not let her trauma dictate her actions, but the mere voice of the Yggdrasill made her stomach twist into a knot.

"I also came to apologize to you, Lady Verhen." The Tree/Chronicler lowered his head further. "And to offer you my help against this foe. Or rather, the help of my Chroniclers. World Trees are not supposed to interfere with the course of history, but true apologies require actions, not cheap words."

Everyone looked shocked, but Lith more than the others.

"Has relinquishing the power of the World Tree and reverting to a Sapling always been an option?" He asked.

"No one has ever tried to reverse the process, but yes. I’ll do it, even if it costs me my life." The Tree/Chronicler nodded. "Why?"

"Because that means that the lineage of the World Tree is even madder than I thought." Lith replied. "I appreciate your effort, but that’s not enough for me to trust you, let alone erase the pain you inflicted upon my companion.

"I don’t need or want your help. Your presence is enough to trigger Solus’ trauma, and I won’t compromise her mental health, no matter how helpful you might be. Solus at the top of her game is worth a thousand of your Chroniclers."

"If that’s your will, I will respect it." The Yggdrasill replied. "Lady Verhen?"

"I couldn’t have said it better." She swallowed hard, glad that Lith had taken that burden off her hands.

"One last thing." Lith said as Zak’Nar stood up and the vines started retreating into the wooden staff. "If I spot a single Chronicler anywhere near the battlefield, I’ll consider them hostile and react with extreme prejudice.

"This is my final notice. You and your people are not allowed to spectate the fight. Stay away from Solus and I."

***

Vladion’s Headquarters, a few minutes later.

The First Vampire had arranged a large tent to host the leaders of the allied forces and share his attack plan with them.

"First of all, let me explain the powers at the disposal of our enemy." He looked his guests in the eyes one by one. "All lost cities are dangerous, but Ruugat of the Earth poses a threat to Jiera like no other.

"I know because I was there when he rose from the ground for the first time and contributed to sealing him. The mad mages who built him based their work on the assumption that an indestructible body was the key to achieving both immortality and invincibility.

"Ruugat was made of stone when he was Forgemastered, but he quickly turned into something more. He possesses the power to refine the materials that comprise his body infinitely.

"Given enough time, Ruugat can turn the most porous of stones into gold-veined marble and any metal into Davross. Think of him as a giant, living mine. Of course, to do it, Ruugat’s enchantments need a stable power source.

’I didn’t know about this.’ She said via the mind link. ’It’s the first time I heard of this Ruugat.’

’Then why the smirk, Mom?’ Solus asked.

’Because your mother is such a genius that in less than 300 years, she achieved the same on her own and without Forbidden Magic. That’s why.’ Menadion replied, puffing her chest out with pride.

’And I’m willing to bet your version is even faster since you employed modern magic and split the task among several specialized floors.’ Lith nodded. ’The word genius doesn’t make you justice, Ripha.’

’Keep going.’ Menadion’s smile had become so wide that everyone stared at her in confusion.

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