The Vastness of Magical Destiny
Chapter 517: Volume 12: Blazing Demonic Flames - 8: I Am Willing

Chapter 517: Volume 12: Blazing Demonic Flames Chapter 8: I Am Willing

Lome tactfully hid herself in another room. Although she was reluctant to have Komer spend time with this graceful priestess, her intelligence allowed her to perceive from the great sage’s slightly exhausted but serious expression that there must be some important matter the great sage needed to discuss alone with the female priest.

Under Komer’s profound and bright gaze, Eve appeared somewhat uneasy. Of course, she understood that at this point, it was necessary for her to have a good talk with this new ally who was trying to save them from disaster. The enemy’s power was unprecedentedly strong. Inside the borders of the Bohemia Kingdom, their presence had been reduced, but they hired assassin groups to eliminate her party, which indicated that the adversary was resorting to unscrupulous means.

"Eve, do you think we need to seriously discuss our itinerary?" His gentle smile always carried a trace of implicit mockery, as if reminding the female priest that it might be time to reveal the true situation.

Biting her lip lightly, Eve casually brushed back the strands of hair that had fallen onto her face, steadied her emotions, and then slowly said, "Komer, I’m sorry, I did not tell you everything at first. Uh, there are some things that I intended to share once we escaped danger. I didn’t expect the enemy to pursue us so closely; it seems they are determined not to give up until their goals are achieved."

A wistful smile appeared on Eve’s face, as though she was worried about the fate of her companions.

"Our Black Rose Mercenary Group paid a heavy price and in the end, we did discover some information. I was a witness because I studied White Magic and Light Magic. Hence, I also had the opportunity to study in Marco. When the last group of mercenaries from the Black Rose Mercenary Group was silenced, I personally saw two mages from the Church of Light involved, although at the time, I happened to avoid their attack. Moreover, possibly, there were also court warriors from the countries of the Northern Alliance involved in the attack. I don’t know why they would collude, but one thing is certain: this all relates to the mission that left our home decimated."

"After that mission, our Black Rose Mercenary Group never stopped investigating this incident, but we were subjected to several assassination attempts. The investigators paid a heavy price, and eventually discovered that the client was a weapons broker, but this person was assassinated three days after commissioning the task. Prior to approaching our mercenary group, the weapons broker had frequent dealings with a bishop from the Church of Light. When we learned of this, misfortune continued to plague us until the Black Rose Mercenary Group was completely annihilated."

Facing Eve, who was now almost sobbing, Komer offered her a silk handkerchief in silence and didn’t join the conversation until finally asking indifferently, "Are you saying that you suspect this weapons broker of acting as a go-between for the weapon dealings between the Church of Light and the Beastmen?"

"This weapons broker was quite famous in the Northern Alliance and very powerful, connected with the courts and upper echelons of the Church in various countries and with dark forces within those countries, as well as with foreign tribal powers outside the boundaries. However, he mysteriously died in his villa three days after this particular deal, and all of his bodyguards and two mage friends perished with him; it’s not something an ordinary person could manage. From what we gathered, the day before the weapons broker was killed, three mages from the Church of Light were seen in the region where his villa was located—it’s a rare occurrence. Furthermore, we learned that court warriors from the kingdom of Noxus of the Northern Alliance were also seen there at that time."

Gently wiping the tears from the corner of her eyes, Eve did not directly answer his question, but rather recounted what she knew.

Heaving a deep sigh, Komer felt a headache coming on. This situation possibly matched his suspicions about the weapons components being orders from the Beastmen, and obtaining these orders obviously had the approval of certain countries of the Northern Alliance and the Church of Light. What the Beastmen offered in exchange for such a risky move by the Mortals’ side, and how the Mortals’ side could restrain the Beastmen, was beyond Komer’s knowledge.

However, now wasn’t the time to uncover the true nature of these events, but rather to consider how to shake off the relentless pursuit of the assassins. The further south they went, it could be said, the weaker the influence of the Church of Light and the Northern Alliance became, so their actions would be more restricted. But this wasn’t a long-term solution. Unless they reached a place completely under their control, it seemed only Caucasus was a choice.

Komer had not overlooked the risks, but he also believed that this could not possibly be the intention of all the high-ranking members of the Church of Light, as not everyone was audacious enough to engage in such clandestine dealings. It was highly likely that this was a gambit by an ambitious individual within the Church of Light, aiming to expand their influence and power.

As for the Alliance members who had joined them, it was even simpler. With the support of a powerful figure of the Church of Light, the power and influence of that country would be significantly enhanced, and not everyone could maintain composure in the face of such temptation.

If he managed to hold this secret in his grasp, he would certainly become a thorn in the side of the Church of Light, but he would also possess a weapon formidable enough to make the Church of Light wary. Perhaps it was a risk, but it seemed worth it.

Seeing the Female Priest’s hopeful expression as she looked at him, Komer’s heart couldn’t help but warm. For the trust of his companions, he felt he should take this risk. Moreover, in Bohemia and the next stop, the Rosenborg Kingdom, Komer believed that their assailants wouldn’t dare to launch a second attack so soon; as long as they could successfully return to Caucasus, everything would be much easier to handle. In Caucasus, anyone looking to stir up trouble would first have to contend with his approval.

Instinctively brushing back a lock of hair that had fallen across the Female Priest’s forehead due to her emotional stirrings, Komer’s deep eyes shone with a hint of self-assured brilliance.

"Don’t worry too much, Eve. There’s no river in the world that can’t be crossed, at least for me. For the next two days, let’s rest easy and enjoy the sunshine of the Magic City. I believe they won’t cause any more trouble in Prague. Our next stop is Rosenborg Kingdom, where I have friends. If they want to cause trouble in Rosenborg, then I will make sure they taste the bitterness of pain," he said with an unwavering confidence that almost caused Eve’s heart to soar and melt in the brilliant sunshine streaming in from outside the window. Even in the face of the most perilous journey, he would show no shrinkage or fear. This was a true knight, a true man. Komer’s calm gaze and broad chest seemed like a safe harbor from any storm. If she could nestle in the arms of such a man, she would fear no roiling wave or raging tempest. At that moment, Eve was almost bewitched.

Seeing the mesmerized look on the Female Priest’s face, Komer realized that once again, he had unconsciously reverted to the behavior he had exhibited before his exile. Winning over a woman’s heart had always been a basic tactic of the debauched nobility, and when combined with his own formidable strength, it was nearly always invincible.

Gently lifting Eve’s chin, her crimson lips were dazzling in the sunlight. Her eyes, intoxicated and slightly closed, exuded a pitiful yet seductive charm that made it almost impossible to control oneself. Although Komer knew that this wasn’t the best time to indulge his feelings, under such circumstances, if he could still suppress them, he thought that perhaps life wasn’t worth living.

Pressing his lips gently against Eve’s, the faint fragrance was intoxicating. Komer found it hard to control himself, as she leaned into his embrace like a body devoid of bones. Her subtle trembling, even the beating of her heart, seemed to be conveyed directly into his body with no reservations. Komer almost gritted his teeth to keep his hands from descending upon her firm and burgeoning peaks, not wanting to spoil the wonderful atmosphere, and instead gently embraced Eve’s slender waist.

The sunshine, air, fragrance, and tranquility were all so enchanting, making one forget the passage of time, until the heavy local accent of Bayezid from outside the door brought them back from their intoxication. Like a startled rabbit, Eve quickly wriggled free from Komer’s hold and dashed to the door, her cheeks even more flushed than the sunlight.

Seeing Komer as if he wanted to say something, the Female Priest’s hazy eyes suddenly cleared, and shaking her head slightly, she nibbled her red lips and said, "Don’t talk. I’m willing."

Although the greatest crisis seemed to have temporarily passed for the group, this didn’t mean they could now fully enjoy the sunshine and comfort in Prague as Komer had said.

The Dark Night Angel Mercenary Group’s paperwork and Komer’s Stone Pendant were still missing, and Havier’s keen sense seemed to have vanished. Although he wandered daily among the terrace district of Morsonas, he never caught sight of that former companion, leaving a weight in Komer and his companions’ hearts as they observed performances by the mages gathered from all over the Continent.

Rebry, Solonberg, and Hayreddin, although not sure why Komer had suddenly joined an obscure Mercenary Corps, had all witnessed Komer’s capabilities and knew that the Lord of Caucasus always had deep meaning in his actions; they were not surprised.

Moreover, the magical conference was indeed worth pausing to watch, so the group stayed in Prague, peacefully enjoying themselves, hoping that the competition, which gathered famed mages from every corner of the Continent, would broaden their horizons and expand their knowledge.

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