The Crimson Magister Chapter 70: V2-C51: The Aftermath

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V2-C51: The Aftermath Somah leaned back into his seat as the throne room cleared. The witnesses who had beholden the brutality Aqua had used to deal with Lira were left speechless. The spymaster was a powerful caster that would be difficult for anyone to deal with, yet the ‘Servant’ had killed her in the blink of an eye. While he wanted to ask and possibly recruit her into their war, the glare his wife gave him told him everything he needed to know. Do not dare say anything now. He smiled as he repeated to himself that he was grasping for straws, but his queen knew something he did not. His daughter and the duo of servants that followed her left, leaving him and Soleah alone at long last. With a wave of his hand, the remaining guards stationed around the throne room made their way out. Finally alone… He wanted to hold his wife, yet he needed to discuss the powerful entity she had managed to ensnare. “Soleah…” “I know what you want to ask, it’s about Aqua, right?” He nodded; there was no point in hiding anything from his dear wife. Soleah turned to face the king with a mischievous smile and jumped into his lap with her hands wrapped around his neck. “Don’t you even think about ensnaring her into our army with your tricks.” Her face turned serious, and her brows furrowed; if her husband made a wrong move, he would have ended up like Lira. Their lips got closer yet just as he was about to taste them, Soleah pulled back, “You may ask why~” “Why?” “Because you would die.” The king’s eyes widened. The Queen stared into his eyes, making sure that her words struck deep. “But…” “No buts. When I first talked to her, she almost burned me alive for even suspecting that I would attempt to use her for our goals.” Soleah wiggled slightly, allowing herself to adjust on her dear’s lap. Somah’s eyes widened as he reeled back, “She is that dangerous?” “Incredibly so, but don’t be afraid of her. The only thing you must avoid is trying to make it seem like you want to use her; all she wants is to be left in peace.” “I see…” His head slumped slightly, and he understood his wife’s warning, yet a risk was worth it if he could obtain some kind of leverage… Slap “I can read you like a book!” She grabbed his cheeks as she forced him to look at her. “I tell you, do not do anything stupid, what will I do if I lose you?! Do you think I would want to live without you?! Aqua could become a bigger threat to us than Savages and Lira if you try to pull your underhanded tricks.” His cheeks flushed as Soleah’s eyes teared up. A droplet of tears hit his face as she hugged him tightly, “I love you, please, for me, do not attempt to use her for our gain. We will manage the war on our own, trust me!” He groaned for a moment before cracking his neck, “Sure… I can tell you are scared of her, and for a good reason.” The image of Aqua brutalizing Lira with such speed made him shudder. “You don’t even know the half of it, my dear Somah. Also, I am not afraid of her despite being cautious of anyone powerful like her; she is rather sweet.” “Like the fact that you lied that she worked for you before?” “Hah~ I knew you caught me.” “Some lousy husband I would be if I couldn’t see when my beloved is lying to me. I would guess you had befriended her?” The Queen nodded. That means that even if I don’t do anything, that woman would feel some sympathy for us if we are on the verge of defeat. A relaxed sigh escaped his lips. Not all was lost; while losing Lira would cripple them for a while, Soleah’s befriending of a powerful entity like Aqua was a step toward recovery. “How powerful is she?” He brought his face closer. Soleah grinned as she gave him a quick peck on the lips, “Powerful enough to swipe away our kingdom with a single move if my suspicion is correct…” “What?!” He snapped away from her. His hand planted on his face, “Why did you not tell me before?” “Yes, I could have, but I doubt you would have believed me. My love~” She giggled for a moment, “Also, it was better to le