Supreme Magus novel Chapter 3791

Chapter 3791: Debts of Gratitude (Part 2)

"I also have to thank you, Ryla." Ryman said. "I know that being stuck in the Mansion is a curse to you, but it’s a blessing to me. I can keep my children safe and receive your golden lightning at any time."

"I’m glad I was useful." The Fomor gave him a curtsy. "I’m thinking I should find a name for my abilities."

"Ryla’s Thunder!" Garrik yelled in enthusiasm.

"Gods, no!" Ryla shuddered. "It’s not just my bloodline ability, dear. It belongs to all Fomors and you."

"Fomor Thunder?" Garrik proposed. "No, it sounds lame."

After a few botched attempts to find a proper name, Garrik brainstormed the issue with the Hatis and the Skolls.

"Divine Punishment!" Xagra said.

"Heavenly Strength!" Lilia said.

"Seconds!" Fenrir said while showing Selia her empty plate.

Lith just watched from the sidelines, chuckling at the kids’ antics. He didn’t mind paying for the food.

’I’m glad Garrik is making friends.’ He thought while holding Valeron’s small hand. ’That poor kid went through a lot, and if I can bury the grudge the Hatis have for Glemos with meat, it’s a small price to pay.’

’Dya!’ Valeron said via a mind link, proud of his father.

The baby boy had no idea what Thrud had done, but he had no doubt that she and whoever Glemos was, weren’t so much different.

’Thanks, son. I-’ A sudden pull at Lith consciousness cut him short.

"Dam-" The memory of Dripha’s first word had him bite his own tongue.

’If the children learn it too, Kami will kill me.’

"Damascus! What do the Royals want now?" Lith moved to his office to pretend he was swamped with work and give himself a plausible excuse to turn down any non-crisis-level request. "Your Majesties, to what do I owe this pleasure?"

He raised his eyes from the sheet of paper where he had just jotted down a nursery rhyme in English.

"Supreme Magus Verhen." King Meron nodded. "We are sorry to disturb your work, but the Kingdom needs you."

"Is it Meln again? What did he do this time?" Lith checked his amulet but found no alert or notice that required his attention.

"No, this is not about the Dead King. This is about the commitment you made when you accepted the role and title of Supreme Magus." Sylpha replied. "With the constant flow of resources we receive from Jiera, it’s finally time to usher in the second civilian Train."

"Another civilian Train?" Lith gave the Royals a quizzical look. "I thought the Tablets would come first since they are much less expensive."

The first civilian Train served the area surrounding the city of Valeron, connecting the neighboring villages and cities with the capital and giving them access to its Warp Gate. The Royals had taken part in the maiden voyage and made the Train a popular means of transportation.

"Indeed, but we are still collecting data about the Tablets’ side effects." Meron sighed heavily. "Productivity has declined in a few areas, and people spend too much time staring at the damn thing.

"We expected the obsession for the Web of Knowledge to fade with time, yet that doesn’t seem to be the case. Trains, instead, are just a means to an end. They require no further study."

"I see." Lith nodded. "And what am I needed for?"

"For the maiden voyage, of course." Sylpha replied. "The second civilian Train will serve the Distar region. Your region. As the Supreme Magus, White Griffon’s alumnus, and inventor of the Trains, it’s your duty to lead the people of your region by example."

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