219 Visiting The Archmage Kozak (2/2)

I comment casually. It is a semi-truthful and semi-bullshit for I am not of the third-circle or higher. But if I was, that amount of magical energy would instantly vaporize Kozak, turning him comatose.

Being first-circle with unlimited magical power is like having unlimited number of grenades. Being one at third-circle of magic with the same power is like having countless nuclear bombs. Huge different.

And Kozak knows this. Everyone who has any kind of power knows this.

”Yes. Thank you for your leniency, Great One. May I please know your name, so I can address you with deepest respect and sincerity.”

Kozak requests humbly. None of his arrogance demeanor remains from before, and since he has learnt from his mistake, there is no need to troll him any further.

I am interested in recruiting him as one of my potential allies, and if he refuses to serve, I will just put him on ice, so he does not cause any problem for me in the near future.

”You already know my name, Kozak. We have met before. Maybe more correctly to say that you would meet me this afternoon, but only if nothing changes this time around.”

His eyes widen in fear.

”Master Maxwell?”

Kozak utters. He sweats even more than before, now knowing what kind of monster that I am in term of magical energy. No one has that much magical power. It is not possible.

But then again, what is truly possible with magic? No Azulian knows for sure, and since Terra Discordia herself still uses magic as a mean to get things done, it must be exceedingly useful even for an Aspect.

”Yes, Kozak. You might have known by now that it is not a dream or premonition. I merely reverse the time of this world, giving you a second chance in life. I hope that you will not squander this new life of yours for something so foolish.”

I warn him.

Kozak nods repeatedly. There is no way in hell that he would want to face someone like me.

It is better for me to serve me rather than against me, at least until he has found what he is searching for on Azula. His soulmate, I am assuming.

”I will not do such a thing, Master Maxwell. Um. Is the spell to your liking? If not, I will give you any of the spells you desire.”

Kozak offers while trying not to look at me in the eyes. Matching my gaze is a sign of defiance here on Azula. Also, it is hard to match my gaze while the dark hood is shrouding my face.

”Everything that you know, I have already known, Kozak, so there is nothing you can teach me in term of magic. I am here to see one of my newest apprentices. Students if you prefer, and while I am doing that, I wish you to heed my advice on the matter of demons.”

I tell the man and pause for effect.

”Opening a dimensional rift into Hell just to capture a demon so you can make some uses of the spells you learn in Hell is a bad idea. Yes, I am aware that you retain your memory after you reincarnated. It is not important right now. What is important is that I do not wish to deal with Hellions at the moment, so do not invite them into this universe.”

I tell the man, forcing him to blink. He has no clue how I know about what I know, but he doesn't need to. He just kneed to know that I do, and he is in deep shit if he takes my warning lightly.

”I will cease it immediately, Master Maxwell.”

Kozak responses.

”Do not think that I am pressuring you into doing things that you do not want to. It is for your wellbeing as well as the wellbeing of this world. You have given a special gift that very few people have, and you should not squander it by chasing after the past, especially when you have a lifetime here on Azula to pursue your goal. Do not be too hasty.”

I tell the man, trying to make him understand my point of view.

It might not get through to him, but I will allow him to think about it. He is not an idiot, at least I don't think so. He manages to become one of the youngest Archmage to ever exist. That forces him to have a brain, at least some of it.

”Thank you for your advice, Master Maxwell.”

Kozak responses before taking a moment to speak up again.

”If I do not assault the forest in an attempt to take down the barrier, the Kingdom will definitely enlist another Archmage for the task, and the result will mostly be the same in the end, forcing you act once more, Master Maxwell. Perhaps, it is better for me to pretend to take down the forest and then failing at it?”

He questions thoughtfully, and I smile in response.

I try not to smile, but it could not be helped. I like people like him, who can think beyond the immediate problem. He also did not need to tell me that fact, but he did so, meaning he can think ahead.

Whether that is a good thing or not, I will find out soon enough.

”Do what you must, Kozak, but whatever happen to my cute pet and her people, I will personally hold you accountable. As for the army, you do not need to worry about it, as they will have a problem that they have to contend with themselves.”

I tell Kozak and then ponder what I should do with the human army encroaching onto the forest. With the barrier protecting the forest still active, there is very little they could do.

They could try to assault the barrier to wear it down, but that would take months.

Months that they do really have, considering how much it costs to keep an army active. Also, to have an army active means other nearby Kingdoms and Queendoms are getting a lot uneasy.

And as much as humans hate other races due to their nature, they also hate each other as much. War is also within their nature, especially on Azula with the current state of civilization.

It is feudalism society after all.

When the people do not have anything better to do, they start conflict with each other all just to show off or in an attempt to annex some better territory. Getting some slaves here and there too.

Humans are as good as slave as elves or dwarfs or werebeasts.

In any case, it is a good thing to leave them like that as a unified humanity is a force to be reckon with here on Azula. Once they make up with each other, every other race on the planet will probably head towards extinction.

Humans are just good at killing things.

Kozak takes a moment to nod in acceptance. He has no choice in the matter, and it is not as complicate as it sounds. Eliana should have remembered who he is, so a little chat with her with the best intention should be enough to solve the problem.

No need to get violent, but they can get a bit violent if they prefer just because I want to watch them fight.

Legion fails to record the battle from orbit, and since I had already reversed time, I cannot view it in a temporal bubble. I could get them to fight, but there is no point really when there are plenty of fights waiting to happen.

”Now, please call Sapphire Solare to your office. She is one of your students, is she not? You have seen her potential, so why haven't you taken her as your direct student?”