Dukun nodded contentedly.
- I wanted to talk about the future. I have an idea how to make his majesty less angry so that you and I can have more time to storm Zalon," Alexander emphasized the 'we' on purpose, watching the archmage's reaction, "and I would like to discuss it with you.
- I'm listening to you, Magister.
- At the Battle of the Cursed Bridge, my men captured Archmage Godius.
If Alexander had poured a bucket of ice water on the archmage, the effect would have been less impressive.
- You have the best martial artist in the world in your custody? Archimage Godius?
- Yes.
- But how?
- Even archmages can just get hit over the head with something heavy, Your Excellency.
- And how do you manage to keep him prisoner?
- He sleeps.
- What?
- Ever since he was captured, he's been asleep and doesn't even know he's a prisoner. We have not awakened him.
The Archimage laughed out loud.
- Who to tell... Formidable Godius the Fire Sledgehammer! The best battle mage in the world! For a year now, he's just sleeping in captivity! And everyone wonders what happened to him.
The vampire didn't interrupt, just let the commander talk and laugh. The situation did look comical from the outside. If Alexander had not been a part of it, he would have laughed heartily at what was going on.
- What do you suggest, Master?
- A blood oath. To the King of Elur.
Dukun frowned thoughtfully and walked from one side of the tent to the other.
- 'This is a bad precedent. An archmage serving the king through a ritual of submission. Many will want to repeat it.
- But not many will succeed. All the more reason not to publicize the fact. The archmage has decided to change lords. All questions should be addressed to him personally.
- Knowing Godius, I can imagine how happy he will be with such questions," Dukun laughed again.
- If we give the king such a priceless gift, Zalon will fall to the wayside. You can easily become Viceroy there when the rebellion is put down.
- And what good does all this do you, Magister?
- I can deal with you, Your Excellency," Alexander shook the box in his hands, "And I need calm. I don't like fuss and chaos around me.
- Like any explorer! You probably dream about getting to the Cursed Forest with its secrets and not having to be distracted by the war anymore?
The vampire only bowed his head uncertainly and smiled at the corner of his mouth.
- All right," the archmage waved his hand, "That's your business, I'll stay out of it. Though I expect to cooperate with you when I become Viceroy.
- I'll do my best, Your Excellency.
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