Kanorse was careful but dared to take risks to . He was a natural leader . Faced with this stranger with weird clothing and odd features, he didn't lose his temper despite the man's words . A few seconds later, Kanorse said, "The Ferde lord is busy . I'm afraid he doesn't have time to see you . "
"I know . " The person nodded and smiled . "He's busy making a magic arm for you . "
This made Kanorse furrow his brows . Not many knew what Link was doing . It was practically a secret . Thus, it put him on edge that a stranger said it like that .
"Who are you?!" Kanorse raised his voice . The Warriors beside him unsheathed their swords . If this mysterious guy answered incorrectly, they would behead him immediately .
The army wasn't a place for jokes .
This guy probably knew he was pus.h.i.+ng it . Wiping away his smile, he said seriously, "I am Magician Dylosen from the Aragu Empire . As for what I know… It isn't hard for a Legendary Magician to find out these things . "
When the man reported his background, the Warriors were all confused, especially at the word Aragu . However, Kanorse knew confidential matters . Heart jumping, he immediately ordered, "Leave us!"
"General, what about your safety?" One Warrior was worried .
Kanorse looked very clear headed . "Dylosen is a guest and means no harm . Plus, even if he did, you wouldn't be able to stop him . "
"Very wise," Dylosen praised . The belittlement in his eyes faded a bit .
When the soldiers all left and only Kanorse and Dylosen were left, Kanorse finally said, "Master Link is very busy . As a fellow Magician, you should know that Magicians hate being disturbed the most when they're fully focused on something . "
Dylosen smiled . "You're right . That's why I chose to come now . "
"What do you mean?" This raised alarms in Kanorse's mind . He interpreted it as the other coming to take advantage of loopholes . Then he felt a commotion from the Mage Tower's direction . Link seemed to have come out .
Dylosen seemed to know everything . "Congratulations, young general . " He smiled . "Your arm is here . "
Less than ten seconds after he spoke, Link appeared at the entrance . He looked as he always did . His hair was tied carelessly, he wore a dark silver battle robe, and a magic sword that looked normal but glowed faintly hung at his waist .
Link didn't come alone . Eliard and Princess Annie followed him . After entering, Link froze when he saw Dylosen, but joy flashed past his eyes afterward .
However, he ignored this foreign Magician for now . He tossed up two thumb-sized metallic b.a.l.l.s . They floated and flew to either side of Kanorse . At the same time, Link advised, "General, it may hurt, but don't fight back . Try not to move your body . "
Kanorse obviously trusted Link . Hearing this, he sat in his chair without moving . The two b.a.l.l.s flew to where his arm had been cut off and sped up, digging into the damaged flesh .
It was obviously very painful, but Kanorse just grunted and didn't move . After the spheres entered him, they expanded, grew, and transformed . The process was impossibly precise . After a while, two steel-gray arms actually grew out of Kanorse's shoulder . They were the exact size of Kanorse's original arms .
"Try moving them," Link said .
Kanorse tried moving his arms, but he discovered that he couldn't control them . He could only feel that his shoulder was cold . "I can't control it . "
"No, your finger just twitched . It means that it succeeded," Link said, smiling .
"Succeeded? So?" Kanorse smiled bitterly . This was only a bit better than before . At least he didn't look as pathetic anymore .
Smiling without speaking, Link looked to the foreign Magician .
Dylosen had been watching from aside . Now, he'd mostly figured it out . When Link looked over, he understood and explained, "General, the most powerful part about these arms is that it will grow according to your wishes . You can only control it a bit because it hasn't been long enough . If you don't give up and keep using them, they'll become stronger and more agile . They might even become stronger than your original arms!"
Kanorse understood now, but he still didn't dare believe it . He looked to Link for confirmation .
Link nodded . "Indeed . If you work hard, they will completely belong to you . "
He didn't create prosthetics that could be used immediately because those were too stiff and would greatly restrict Kanorse's room for improvement . These arms now used magic knowledge ten times more advanced than the other kind . He'd put in 100 times more effort too and it paid off . The effect was shockingly perfect .
Just as Dylosen said, the most critical thing was that it would grow like a flesh arm . It could keep strengthening and adjust to Kanorse's needs .
Kanorse laughed heartily . "I only need to work hard . That's easy!" To him, having arms again was the same as being reborn . Standing up from his chair, he bowed deeply to Link . "Thank you, master . "
Link accepted the grat.i.tude and said, "You deserve it and it was my duty… Alright . General, shouldn't you introduce this gentleman?"
He could feel deep and obscure Mana surge within the Magician . He was Level-14 and was definitely a powerful figure .
Kanorse nodded . "His name is Dylosen . He says he's from Aragu . "
"Oh . " Link grew more excited . If he was from Aragu, he must be related to the Fire Sect of the Aragu Realm . Judging from his att.i.tude, he wasn't a foe .
There was nothing better than finding a powerful ally right now .
By now, the disdain in Dylosen's eyes was gone . He smiled . "I heard countless stories about you along the way . I thought I had an idea about your magic, but seeing those arms, I realized I was wrong . Your accomplishments in enchantments, at least, are far beyond my imagination . "
Link already viewed this Magician as a future ally . Since he was praising him, Link returned the gesture . "We all have our specialties . For example, I don't understand your wand at all . It must be a masterpiece . "
"Oh no, no, no . Haha . " Dylosen had made this wand himself and it was his proudest work . Link's words. .h.i.t his sweet spot .
The exchange made the atmosphere very comfortable .
Having gotten new arms, Kanorse held hope for the future again and was in a great mood . "Your Highness," he said to Princess Annie, "The masters have things to discuss . I don't understand magic, so how about we go patrol the fortress?"
Annie had no objections . She smiled and nodded .
After they left, only the three Legendary Magicians remained .
Link composed himself and cast a soundproof barrier . Then he asked, "Did the Aragu Empire run into trouble?"
Dylosen had learned about Link and knew some things about Link's past with Milda, Holy Maiden of the Fire Sect . When Link asked this, he realized that Link already knew the basic situation of Aragu . Skipping the nonsense, he said, "It isn't trouble . It's that we're at the last juncture between life and death!"
Link was shocked . "It's that bad? What about the Snow Mountain Archmage?"
"He is old . Now, he is already 596 years old and can only live around 20 to 50 more years . Even if we use a Secret spell, it can only be pushed to ten years . He can't use spells easily either . If he dies, the Aragu Empire will collapse . By then…" Speaking of Aragu's situation, Dylosen's expression was serious .
"Why doesn't the Snow Mountain Archmage become a G.o.d?" Link asked .
Dylosen chuckled bitterly . "It's not that easy . The Fire Archmage became a G.o.d because he received the Divine Fragment from an ancient fire G.o.d when he was young and strong . Throughout history, one has always needed an outside force to become a G.o.d . No Archmage has done it alone . No one . "
From the side, Eliard said, "Since the Fire Archmage can't be defeated, it's useless to ask us for help too . "
Archmages were at Level-19 and this was an Archmage with a Divine Fragment . That made him a demi-G.o.d . Going against someone like that was suicide .
"It's obviously impossible with only you, but Firuman has what we need . To be honest…" Dylosen looked at Link, hesitating whether he should speak or not . In the end, he said it . "Firuman is a very old realm and had an era of G.o.ds in the ancient times . Countless G.o.ds had died here . There are obviously many Divine Fragments too . If we find one and give it to the Snow Mountain Archmage, we will turn the tides . "
"So you have a target?" Link asked directly .
"There's a Shadow Stalker in the South," Dylosen answered simply .
"Shadow Stalker Morpheus is Level-19 and a demi-G.o.dlike figure . What did you prepare? How do we benefit?" Link was more straightforward .
"I have Level-19 attack equipment from the Snow Mountain Archmage . If you help me defeat the Shadow Stalker and get the fragment, the Snow Mountain Archmage will do his best to stop the realms from fusing . You will also receive three pieces of Level-19 magic equipment . "
The reward was hearty . Link and Eliard met eyes . Eliard nodded in agreement, but Link still had doubts . "One last question . Why would the Snow Mountain Archmage give such an important mission to a Level-14 Magician?"
"Ha . " Dylosen chuckled wryly . "Because I'm the only one who was fortunate enough to escape from the Fire Archmage and his Magicians . Those stronger than me were all killed . I must thank them for attracting all the attention . "
Looking at the subtle marks on Dylosen's wand, Link decided to believe this explanation . "Alright . Let's sign the contract . "
He would trust Dylosen now . As for the truth, it would naturally be exposed while they worked together .
Kanorse was careful but dared to take risks to . He was a natural leader . Faced with this stranger with weird clothing and odd features, he didnt lose his temper despite the mans words . A few seconds later, Kanorse said, The Ferde lord is busy . Im afraid he doesnt have time to see you . I know . The person nodded and smiled . Hes busy making a magic arm for you . This made Kanorse furrow his brows . Not many knew what Link was doing . It was practically a secret . Thus, it put him on edge that a stranger said it like that . Who are you?! Kanorse raised his voice . The Warriors beside him unsheathed their swords . If this mysterious guy answered incorrectly, they would behead him immediately . The army wasnt a place for jokes . This guy probably knew he was pus.h.i.+ng it . Wiping away his smile, he said seriously, I am Magician Dylosen from the Aragu Empire . As for what I know… It isnt hard for a Legendary Magician to find out these things . When the man reported his background, the Warriors were all confused, especially at the word Aragu . However, Kanorse knew confidential matters . Heart jumping, he immediately ordered, Leave us! General, what about your safety? One Warrior was worried . Kanorse looked very clear headed . Dylosen is a guest and means no harm . Plus, even if he did, you wouldnt be able to stop him . Very wise, Dylosen praised . The belittlement in his eyes faded a bit . When the soldiers all left and only Kanorse and Dylosen were left, Kanorse finally said, Master Link is very busy . As a fellow Magician, you should know that Magicians hate being disturbed the most when theyre fully focused on something . Dylosen smiled . Youre right . Thats why I chose to come now . What do you mean? This raised alarms in Kanorses mind . He interpreted it as the other coming to take advantage of loopholes . Then he felt a commotion from the Mage Towers direction . Link seemed to have come out . Dylosen seemed to know everything . Congratulations, young general . He smiled . Your arm is here . Less than ten seconds after he spoke, Link appeared at the entrance . He looked as he always did . His hair was tied carelessly, he wore a dark silver battle robe, and a magic sword that looked normal but glowed faintly hung at his waist . Link didnt come alone . Eliard and Princess Annie followed him . After entering, Link froze when he saw Dylosen, but joy flashed past his eyes afterward . However, he ignored this foreign Magician for now . He tossed up two thumb-sized metallic b.a.l.l.s . They floated and flew to either side of Kanorse . At the same time, Link advised, General, it may hurt, but dont fight back . Try not to move your body . Kanorse obviously trusted Link . Hearing this, he sat in his chair without moving . The two b.a.l.l.s flew to where his arm had been cut off and sped up, digging into the damaged flesh . It was obviously very painful, but Kanorse just grunted and didnt move . After the spheres entered him, they expanded, grew, and transformed . The process was impossibly precise . After a while, two steel-gray arms actually grew out of Kanorses shoulder . They were the exact size of Kanorses original arms . Try moving them, Link said . Kanorse tried moving his arms, but he discovered that he couldnt control them . He could only feel that his shoulder was cold . I cant control it . No, your finger just twitched . It means that it succeeded, Link said, smiling . Succeeded? So? Kanorse smiled bitterly . This was only a bit better than before . At least he didnt look as pathetic anymore . Smiling without speaking, Link looked to the foreign Magician . Dylosen had been watching from aside . Now, hed mostly figured it out . When Link looked over, he understood and explained, General, the most powerful part about these arms is that it will grow according to your wishes . You can only control it a bit because it hasnt been long enough . If you dont give up and keep using them, theyll become stronger and more agile . They might even become stronger than your original arms! Kanorse understood now, but he still didnt dare believe it . He looked to Link for confirmation . Link nodded . Indeed . If you work hard, they will completely belong to you . He didnt create prosthetics that could be used immediately because those were too stiff and would greatly restrict Kanorses room for improvement . These arms now used magic knowledge ten times more advanced than the other kind . Hed put in 100 times more effort too and it paid off . The effect was shockingly perfect . Just as Dylosen said, the most critical thing was that it would grow like a flesh arm . It could keep strengthening and adjust to Kanorses needs . Kanorse laughed heartily . I only need to work hard . Thats easy! To him, having arms again was the same as being reborn . Standing up from his chair, he bowed deeply to Link . Thank you, master . Link accepted the grat.i.tude and said, You deserve it and it was my duty… Alright . General, shouldnt you introduce this gentleman? He could feel deep and obscure Mana surge within the Magician . He was Level-14 and was definitely a powerful figure . Kanorse nodded . His name is Dylosen . He says hes from Aragu . Oh . Link grew more excited . If he was from Aragu, he must be related to the Fire Sect of the Aragu Realm . Judging from his att.i.tude, he wasnt a foe . There was nothing better than finding a powerful ally right now . By now, the disdain in Dylosens eyes was gone . He smiled . I heard countless stories about you along the way . I thought I had an idea about your magic, but seeing those arms, I realized I was wrong . Your accomplishments in enchantments, at least, are far beyond my imagination . Link already viewed this Magician as a future ally . Since he was praising him, Link returned the gesture . We all have our specialties . For example, I dont understand your wand at all . It must be a masterpiece . Oh no, no, no . Haha . Dylosen had made this wand himself and it was his proudest work . Links words. .h.i.t his sweet spot . The exchange made the atmosphere very comfortable . Having gotten new arms, Kanorse held hope for the future again and was in a great mood . Your Highness, he said to Princess Annie, The masters have things to discuss . I dont understand magic, so how about we go patrol the fortress? Annie had no objections . She smiled and nodded . After they left, only the three Legendary Magicians remained . Link composed himself and cast a soundproof barrier . Then he asked, Did the Aragu Empire run into trouble? Dylosen had learned about Link and knew some things about Links past with Milda, Holy Maiden of the Fire Sect . When Link asked this, he realized that Link already knew the basic situation of Aragu . Skipping the nonsense, he said, It isnt trouble . Its that were at the last juncture between life and death! Link was shocked . Its that bad? What about the Snow Mountain Archmage? He is old . Now, he is already 596 years old and can only live around 20 to 50 more years . Even if we use a Secret spell, it can only be pushed to ten years . He cant use spells easily either . If he dies, the Aragu Empire will collapse . By then… Speaking of Aragus situation, Dylosens expression was serious . Why doesnt the Snow Mountain Archmage become a G.o.d? Link asked . Dylosen chuckled bitterly . Its not that easy . The Fire Archmage became a G.o.d because he received the Divine Fragment from an ancient fire G.o.d when he was young and strong . Throughout history, one has always needed an outside force to become a G.o.d . No Archmage has done it alone . No one . From the side, Eliard said, Since the Fire Archmage cant be defeated, its useless to ask us for help too . Archmages were at Level-19 and this was an Archmage with a Divine Fragment . That made him a demi-G.o.d . Going against someone like that was suicide . Its obviously impossible with only you, but Firuman has what we need . To be honest… Dylosen looked at Link, hesitating whether he should speak or not . In the end, he said it . Firuman is a very old realm and had an era of G.o.ds in the ancient times . Countless G.o.ds had died here . There are obviously many Divine Fragments too . If we find one and give it to the Snow Mountain Archmage, we will turn the tides . So you have a target? Link asked directly . Theres a Shadow Stalker in the South, Dylosen answered simply . Shadow Stalker Morpheus is Level-19 and a demi-G.o.dlike figure . What did you prepare? How do we benefit? Link was more straightforward . I have Level-19 attack equipment from the Snow Mountain Archmage . If you help me defeat the Shadow Stalker and get the fragment, the Snow Mountain Archmage will do his best to stop the realms from fusing . You will also receive three pieces of Level-19 magic equipment . The reward was hearty . Link and Eliard met eyes . Eliard nodded in agreement, but Link still had doubts . One last question . Why would the Snow Mountain Archmage give such an important mission to a Level-14 Magician? Ha . Dylosen chuckled wryly . Because Im the only one who was fortunate enough to escape from the Fire Archmage and his Magicians . Those stronger than me were all killed . I must thank them for attracting all the attention . Looking at the subtle marks on Dylosens wand, Link decided to believe this explanation . Alright . Lets sign the contract . He would trust Dylosen now . As for the truth, it would naturally be exposed while they worked together .