Supreme Magus novel Chapter 3944

Chapter 3944: The Next Level (Part 1)

"My answer is no." Lith’s tone brooked no argument.

"Why not?" Yet with no other option left, Silverwing tried nonetheless.

"Because you tried to kill me on our first encounter."

"So did Dawn!" Silverwing countered.

"True, but I also tried to kill her." Lith pointed out. "When Solus needed help, Dawn overcame our past grudge first and offered her help for Baba Yaga’s sake, no strings attached. She and Dusk are the reason Solus resisted the World Tree until we rescued her."

"And I took part in the rescue mission!"

"Yes, but you got paid for it." Lith replied. "I know you took plenty of Yggdrasill wood and books after I killed the Tree. You are a mercenary who got paid for her job. I owe you nothing.

"What little I’ve learned about my human side took me time, sweat, and discipline, and I have no reason to share the fruits of my labor with you. Solus, however, thinks of you as a friend. If she’s willing to help you, I won’t stop her."

"Solus?" Silverwing turned to the petite girl.

"I’m sorry, Aunt Loka." Solus shook her head. "If my life force had reached a similar degree of evolution and I learned something, I’d be glad to help you. Yet we are talking about Lith’s life force and efforts.

"Those are not mine to share. Neither of us has ever exploited our bond, and I’m not going to start now."

Silverwing was about to point out that Lith had already taught Zoreth, but pursed her lips and remained silent.

’I would just make a fool of myself.’ She thought. ’The Shadow Dragon helped Lith and Solus to retrieve the Mouth and Ears of Menadion. Zoreth is often the first to answer Lith’s call when something bad happens.

’I can’t even compare to Dawn since she’s Yaga’s beloved child, and Yaga is the only person who helped Lith and Solus more than Sally did.’

"I admit I have wronged you in the past." Silverwing gave Lith a bow deep enough to express contrition. "I hope that won’t stop us from becoming friends in the future."

"I accept your apologies, but about the rest?" Lith shrugged. "Would you become friends with someone you know is acting nice because they need something from you?"

Silverwing opened her mouth to reply, but Lith didn’t let her answer.

"I don’t think so, or there would be countless magical academies across Garlen founded by the many people who in the past begged you to take them as your disciples. Yet there is no academy that carries your name.

"You had nothing to gain from those people and turned them all away, just like I’m doing now to you. The best I can do for you is give you a piece of advice. Don’t waste your energy on me and focus on yourself.

"This way you have little chances of success, but still more than zero."

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