Chapter 220.

PART 1.

Victoria notes the expression of Justice and Alan. Both of them are unhappy with what is going on in the world. true, they expected their project of bending the world to their whims to be hard, but they did not expect such difficulties when they started.

Victoria looks at her brother. “Looks like things are not working out,” she told him.

“What do you expect?” answered Justice. “Despite fanning the flames, nothing seems to work. It is as if someone is fighting against us. perhaps, this very world?”

“The world has no consciousness.” Reminds Alan. He was one of those mages who worked on that proof in recent times.

The theory states that the planet on which humans have evolved is more than just rocks and water. it has its own mind. Despite attempts to find this mind in different eras, the theory has remained a theory, with no proof. They even consulted with Dwarves, the closest race to the humans, even they did not have any records about this. Not on their own world, and the worlds outside.

“Guess we have to use Albus once again.” Grumbled Victoria. Now that Emmeline is dead, the responsibility of keeping him under control falls on Victoria, something which the Succubi does not like to remember.

She would rather remember the persecution against her, constantly fanned by Pours and the late Zuo Chi. The hoard which was supposed to bow down to them hunted them like rogue animals, and they barely survived after arriving on the continent of Europa. Mostly because the rulers saw their plight, and felt sorry for them. which turned out to be a mistake, as they soon learned during the previous mage war.

As a result of these experiences, she might have thought of killing Alan once their plan was complete, but over the years, the man has proved himself. She has developed a soft spot for him. now that Emmeline is dead, maybe she could enjoy him for herself?

“Given that the Zhongguo’s civil war has remained contained in their border, that is the only choice we have.” Said Alan.

“Did anyone claim to be the new emperor?” asked Justice.

“Not from the old line. There will be a new dynasty, I ensured of it when I killed anyone related to Zuo Chi.” Said Alan.

“Fine. We’ll wait for them to get their shit together.” Said Victoria. “Meanwhile, I’ll go manipulate an old fool.”

PART 2.

James has returned to the Academy. Now that Hatori is out, and his healing services are not required, he feels that he can do the best from here. there are still people coming here, who need a healer. The war has just increased their numbers.

“James,” said Ramya, “The fire damage is all healed up. I’ve assigned these potions. Can you check them for me?”

James glanced at the list. “Those are right potions.” He confirms.

Of course, working with the daughter of the late general is a surprise. In his absence, she took some of his own duties.

PART 3.

The sounds of hammers hitting the metal fill the room, while Ravina carves the runes on the recently finished equipment.

Due to the war, they have a lot of orders for weapons and armor. When she started her apprenticeship under Professor Krodhatma, she did not expect to use it like this. But Ravina considers herself luckier than Daphne.

Her father has locked her in the house. It is one thing to fight in the duels, but he refuses to let her out during the war. ‘I should visit her when I have the time.’ thinks Ravina.

“Are you done with your enchantments?” asked her father.

“Yes, just a few more.” Said Ravina, carving the runes, and making sure she was not sloppy with her work.

“Take some time off, girl.” Said Lohar. “It would not do you any good if you work when you are tired.”

“I suppose you are worried about the complaints you might need to handle?” Ravina said in reply.

“Maybe.” Said Lohar, going back to his work.

Realizing that her father is not going to say anything beyond that, Ravina goes back to her carving and enchantment.

PART 4.

There’s a problem in front of Avinash. Now that they are solidifying their position, they are facing the mages from the lower class who took the power in the chaos. But now that they have the power, they are unwilling to give it up, and live under the heals of the upper-class mages.

Naturally, the upper class demands their position back. This quickly devolves into another violent situation, and Raven and Avinash have to handle this as well, apart from some warlords who refuse to give up, and some occasional naval invasions.

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Avinash has an idea while discussing the problem with Raven. “What if we give them someone who represents them in a way?”

“What do you have in mind?” asked Raven.

Avinash explains his plan, and Raven nods. “It might work. Though I wouldn’t put my hopes on it.”

“I know. Just recall Shin for now. We’ll think about the rest later.” said Avinash.

Once Shin returns, he is told why he has been recalled. “Are you sure I am the right guy for this?” Asked Shin. “I’m not exactly their representative. I am even lower than them.”

“Maybe.” Said Raven, though it burns him from inside to admit that. “But that seems to be the only solution for us.”

Shin sighed. “Fine. I’ll try my best.”

Shin is sent to the troubled area, to speak with the people. Raven is hoping that he will be able to solve this peacefully. However, just like Shin feared, his words fall on def years. though not for the reasons he thought.

Rather than disliking him for being a nameless orphan who is even lower than them on the social ladder, they don’t want to listen to him because they consider him as a mouthpiece of the throne and high-class image.

Avinash’s idea was great in theory, but it failed in the practical test. The sad fact is, that even though they are not willing to listen to him, they do treat him nicely. “Don’t be disappointed boy,” said the old man with whom he has been speaking in the official capacity. “We all have to do the jobs on which we are likely to fail.”

“Speaking from experience?” quipped Shin.

“Wouldn’t you know it?” said the old man with a riley smirk of his own.

Suddenly, loud noises come to them. “Dammit. They are back again.”

“Who?” asked Shin.

“The men of the families. Since we did not listen to them nicely, they have been trying to use force against us. they threatened to take our children last time, guess they are back to fulfill their threat.” explained the old man.

Shin gets up and brings out his violin. Though Raven tells him not to get involved in any violent situation, he decides to follow what he thinks is right. he will think what to say to the general later.

‘The old man was right.’ he thought, looking at the sobbing families, and the children being taken away with force.

He plays some notes, which causes the forces of the high-class families to go into a stupor. “You should run while you can,” he suggested to the children.

They go to their parents, and then the real battle begins. On one side, the conventional magic. on the other side, emotion, and music. Waves of fire are countered by snakes made of water. The steam was cleared up with the wind. More fire was countered by depriving it of the oxygen, after which Shin choked the breathing of the enemy group, and played a loud note which was amplified by his wind powers. they are all knocked out with their ears bleeding.

‘Can’t wait to try this on Hatori.’ he grinned in delight.

The people cheered him. After this display, they no longer consider him a mere mouthpiece. Though they are still proving to be stubborn, they will hopefully see that cooperating with the throne is in their best interest. For the king will not tolerate their tantrum for too long.

As Shin prepares to go back to Avinash, the old man comes to him. “Tell him that we support the king, and look forward to his long and glorious reign.”

“I’ll let him know.” Said Shin with a smile. Waving goodbye to the old man, he leaves for the City of Throne.

PART 5.

While Shin is busy dealing with his own task, Raven is making his own preparations. The king has assigned him a mission, and he will be going to the northeast for the second time.

The tribes there are fighting with the families who fled to that part. Now those tribes are requesting the king to put these invaders out of their land since the king is finally present on the throne.

Avinash decides to keep Zeko around and send Raven to deal with this with some of his forces to accompany him. Raven takes this as a test. ‘I’ll see whether I deserve the hat of Master Sundar or not after this.’ He thinks to himself.

PART 6.

In the camp of the nobles who are invading the northeast, Suresh receives the news of Raven’s arrival. He cursed explosively, before leaving to meet with the commanders and his employers.

Preparing for an attack, he puts everyone on alert. “Why are you panicking? He is some jumped-up low-class brat.”

“He is a general for a reason,” said Suresh, barely keeping his anger in check. If it weren’t for the money, he would have left these people to die in this area. “We cannot underestimate him.”

“Feh.” Said the young noble. “I’m sure he’ll go back with his tail tucked sooner or later.”