Mage's Profound Truths

Chapter 30: Honored Guest

The captain of the City Defense Corps’ knights immediately stepped forward and shouted loudly at the approaching group in the distance, “Which noble lord is arriving?”

Knights could not be assembled by just anyone; only nobles had the right to form a certain number of knights to safeguard their territory. As for merchants, tycoons, and the like, they were only allowed to hire some powerful swordsmen at most.

The knight squad in front also gradually slowed down. Leading at the front was a middle-aged man around forty years old. He wore a helmet shaped like flames, heavy armor, and rode a sturdy black horse. He slowly advanced and said indifferently from above, “I am Baron Wengulite Borry. Today I have come to visit the lord of the city with an honored guest.”

“So it’s Baron Wengulite. Please wait a moment, I’ll go report to the lord right away.”

The knight captain of the City Defense Corps naturally knew of Baron Wengulite, a noble lord of Blackwater City. But before he went to report, he took a deep look at the carriage situated among the knights—it must be someone of great importance to have Baron Wengulite personally escorting them.

So, the knight captain dared not delay and hurried into the city lord’s mansion.

Baron Wengulite gazed at the tall city lord’s mansion, a trace of fervor flashing in his eyes. Then he softly called out behind him, “Tilafa.”

Tilafa, who was also among the knight squad, heard Baron Wengulite’s voice and quickly stepped forward a few paces, respectfully saying, “Father, do you have any orders?”

Baron Wengulite narrowed his eyes slightly and said in a low voice, “Later, Augdin will surely not let you all enter. Just stay here with the knights and wait for me to come out.”

Tilafa narrowed his eyes slightly and asked worriedly, “Father, will there be danger? What if Augdin refuses...”

“Refuse? If he refuses, that would be even better. After it’s done, perhaps the owner of this city lord’s mansion will have to change. As for danger... with that lord present, what danger could there be?”

Baron Wengulite looked toward the carriage behind him, and there was even a trace of fear on his face.

Soon, the knight who went to report returned. He respectfully looked at Baron Wengulite and said, “The city lord has instructed that only you and the honored guest in the carriage may enter.”

Baron Wengulite nodded and said, “Lead the way!”

With that, Baron Wengulite and the mysterious carriage slowly followed the knight into the city lord’s mansion.

Inside the reception hall of the city lord’s mansion, the current city lord of Blackwater City, Baron Augdin, was sitting in a chair, his brows slightly furrowed and his sharp eyes staring outside.

“Lord City Chief, Baron Wengulite has arrived.”

Baron Augdin quickly waved his hand and said, “Invite Baron Wengulite in.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Baron Wengulite strode into the hall laughing, giving Baron Augdin a slight bow with the courtesy befitting nobles.

Baron Augdin’s expression did not change. He merely glanced at Wengulite and calmly said, “Baron Wengulite, is there something important that brings you to my city lord’s mansion today rather than staying at your castle?”

Although Augdin’s tone was cold, Wengulite didn’t mind. His expression remained unchanged as he lowered his voice and said, “Baron Augdin, this time I am not here for myself, but for an honored guest!”

As he spoke, a man in a white robe, with a silver cross sword embroidered on his chest, walked in from outside.

Upon seeing the white-robed man, Augdin’s expression changed drastically. He immediately stood up and said sternly, “Mage Jason, didn’t you already eliminate the evil heretic last time? Could it be that there are still heretics in Blackwater City?”

This white-robed man was none other than Mage Jason, who had previously come from Grand City to Blackwater City to slay the old man Aita.

Mage Jason's eyes were very clear, as if they could see through people’s hearts. He did not answer Baron Augdin’s question, but instead said with a half-smile, “Baron Augdin, it’s time for you to make your choice!”

Upon hearing this, Augdin could no longer remain calm. He slumped into his chair, head drooping, his face as dark as water.

Mage Jason’s goal was not some evil heretic, but to make him choose!

“The Church is finally making a move? Can’t they wait any longer?”

Ogden asked, his face pale.

But Mage Jason’s expression was somewhat cold. He sneered and said, “Baron Ogden, we have already given you enough time to consider. Once we make our move, the previous promises will be void!”

Ogden’s lips were somewhat dry. He glanced at Wengulit beside Mage Jason. He knew that if he refused again, the one to benefit in the end would probably be the Wengulit family, while the Ogden family might completely decline due to his wrong choice.

Such a huge price was something he could not bear!

After a long silence, Ogden slowly raised his head. He took a deep breath and said solemnly, word by word, “Mage Jason, my City Guard knights will follow your command at any time!”

“Haha, Baron Ogden, since you are willing to return to God’s embrace, you are still God’s most faithful believer. God will never abandon His loyal followers. Don’t worry, we won’t act immediately, but we will still need the Lord's cooperation for what comes next.”

“Mage Jason, please tell me what to do. The Ogden family has always been the most devout followers of God!”

Now that the decision had been made, Baron Ogden actually felt relieved.

“It’s very simple. The lord only needs to invite all the nobles of Blackwater City to the lord’s mansion to discuss the recent string of robber attacks on the towns. I believe they will all come. At that time, those nobles who are willing to believe in God and become His followers will be treated well. As for the stubborn ones, I will personally eliminate them!”

After hearing Mage Jason’s plan, Baron Ogden felt a chill in his heart. If this plan succeeded, it would capture all the nobles of Blackwater City in one fell swoop.

Seeing Mage Jason look toward him, Ogden quickly said, “Please rest assured, Mage Jason. I will notify all the nobles of Blackwater City in the name of the lord.”

Just as the matter was about to be settled, Baron Wengulit suddenly stepped forward and said in a low voice, “Mage Jason, Wilson is currently not in Blackwater City. He went to his territory and hasn’t returned. If we don’t get rid of him, his heavy cavalry might bring us great trouble.”

“Wilson? Lord, what do you think we should do?”

Mage Jason narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze icy as he looked at Baron Ogden.

Baron Ogden glanced at Wengulit. The feud between Wengulit and Wilson was common knowledge in Blackwater City.

After thinking for a moment, Ogden said in a deep voice, “Wilson served in the army for twenty years and earned his barony through accumulated military merits. He is a veteran of countless battles! The nearly two hundred heavy cavalry he trained are the elite of the elite. Even my City Guard knights probably couldn’t withstand their charge. Moreover, Wilson himself is a level two elemental swordsman with formidable strength—very hard to deal with!”

“However, if we want to control Blackwater City, we must get rid of Wilson. With his temperament, it’s impossible for him to betray the royal family and join the Church, so he must be eliminated. We can delay the meeting a bit, give Wilson time to return from his territory, and when he does, with Mage Jason here, what storm could he possibly stir up?”

Mage Jason nodded in approval and smiled. “Not bad, not bad. Wilson must indeed be dealt with. But there’s no need to delay. The lord should still send invitations to all the nobles, including Wilson’s castle. As for Wilson—he’ll never return...”