Chapter 137: The Demon God of Investment (3)
For a while, Karnak and his companions remained at their residence in Drunta. When Karnak mentioned delaying his duties with the King's Order, Serati tilted her head in curiosity.
"Are you waiting for Elezar to send her lackeys after us?"
"It's not that."
Even if Elezar decided to deploy her forces, it would take considerable time for them to track Karnak and his group. First, the news of Hudel's capture would have to reach Elezar, a process that could take days. After that, she'd need time to strategize, select someone to carry out her orders, and assign the task.
"And then, they'd have to cross the Baracant Mountains from the empire all the way to the Eustil Kingdom. That alone would take at least a month."
He couldn't waste that much time idly waiting for enemies to arrive. He had responsibilities to attend to. The reason he stayed in the capital had nothing to do with Elezar.
"I need to earn the gold I was paid."
As per the agreement, Karnak was responsible for passing on the knowledge of Redeemer of Necromancy, particularly to Deltros and the other mages. Magic wasn't something that could be learned just by skimming a few diagrams on parchment. While a ninth circle mage could usually grasp most spells at a glance, Redeemer of Necromancy was an entirely different case.
The spell relied heavily on intuitive understanding, requiring Karnak's consistent guidance to help practitioners refine their technique. This led to a rather humorous scenario: a young mage, barely in his early twenties, instructing elder high-circle mages. Yet Karnak showed no sign of intimidation.
"This spell may seem straightforward, but applying it against necromancy is an entirely different matter."
His confident demeanor even impressed the seasoned mages.
He’s a remarkable young man.