Margrave’s Bastard Son was The Emperor

Chapter 301

“Ah…”

As if struck by a hammer to the back of his head, Romandro let out a gasp. He had finally realized something was terribly wrong.

He scrutinized the still-unsorted tribute gifts below him, examining each item carefully.

Ian was right. Though they had been introduced as precious items like diamonds and other valuable treasures, looking at their sources revealed they all came from Burgos nobles. Hadn’t they even received separate greetings from each one?

“Good heavens, why didn’t we…”

Why hadn’t anyone noticed this? There had been countless officials in the reception room.

Jin’s expression hardened as well. While it was concerning that the officials hadn’t caught on, Ian had at least noticed and informed him. The real issue was that he hadn’t realized it himself.

“Though there were issues with her attitude and approach, even Ruswena presented a bow crafted in the royal palace. Since Your Highness returned it, she will likely create a new one fitted to your physique. Clifford, without question, specially crafted three sets of traditional royal instruments. But Burgos?”

Nothing.

“There’s no need to be too disheartened about not noticing. It was thoroughly calculated on their part.”

It hadn’t been King Damon acting alone. While the king faced the prince, the nobles who stood back had engaged with the officials.

“The sheer number of items and the significance and stories behind each were substantial. If they weren’t from the nobles, the quality would truly be remarkable. Moreover, they brought in a noble for each introduction, increasing the number of participants in the conversation, and above all, they showed perfect courtesy to Your Highness without any room for criticism. From breaking down barriers to every little detail – it was all a calculated move.”

And seeing through it was likely another test. How arrogant of them.

Ian’s lips curved upward as he dusted the powder from his hands. Though he was smiling, there was something genuinely deadly about it.

“Your Highness.”

Beyond mere disrespect, it was provocation, and beyond provocation, it was a declaration of war. Would they notice the significance of nobles presenting tribute gifts to the prince? As Ian posed the question with his eyes, Jin lowered his head and sighed. It was a self-deprecating, self-loathing breath.

“To think I smiled, not knowing any of this.”

“…Your Highness.”

“I smiled, thinking they had prepared well enough.”

“Your Highness. Please look at me.”

Ian knelt before Jin and met his gaze.

“Shall I tell you something interesting?”

“…Something interesting?”

“Mistakes, you see. We call them mistakes because they can be recovered from. While failures are unforgiving, mistakes allow for second chances. Your Highness has merely made a mistake, one that can be fully rectified. You said you didn’t know just now. That you smiled because you didn’t know? But King Damon won’t know either. The true meaning behind your smile.”

Just as King Damon’s exterior and interior differed, couldn’t Jin’s be different as well?

Catching Ian’s meaning, Romandro clapped his hands excessively and moved closer. He too knelt to match Jin’s eye level.

“Exactly, Your Highness! What does it matter if you didn’t know? What’s important is that you know now. Though you smiled like that earlier, we can say it was actually a calculated action to observe and seek an opportunity. Consider it that way. What would King Damon know of it?”

“So you’re saying the banquet is our opportunity?”

“Of course.”

A gathering of all three nations’ leaders. If he cleverly checks and attacks Burgos there, King Damon will interpret Jin’s earlier smile as calculated.

But if he shows no special behavior at the banquet? He’ll consider him a foolish young prince who couldn’t grasp the meaning behind the tribute gifts.

“How could we let a mistake remain a mistake when an opportunity presents itself?”

Jin rolled his eyes between Ian and the tribute gifts. Then suddenly, before he could stop himself, he asked:

“Has Lord Ian ever experienced something similar?”

“Something similar meaning…”

“Having to cover up a mistake as if it wasn’t one.”

From what he’d seen so far, Ian was someone who had navigated countless difficulties without making a single mistake.

Finding it quite an interesting question, Romandro too subtly turned his gaze toward Ian. The same went for Xiaoshi. Though no one said a word, they were all waiting for his answer.

“I have.”

Ian answered with a bright smile. When Romandro’s eyes sparkled as he tried to ask more, Ian shut him down immediately.

“But it’s a secret.”

“Ack. Why?”

“Now then, Your Highness. Let’s return to the beginning. The King of Burgos presented tribute gifts through his nobles. Please point out what this means.”

“Ah, if only Beric were here at a time like this.”

There was no doubt that if Beric were present, he would have persistently pressed Ian for answers. Pushing aside his regret, Romandro brought paper and pen to present before Jin.

“First, they’ve shown disrespect to me and degraded Bariel.”

By daring to entrust tribute gifts meant for the empire to nobles, it was tantamount to not recognizing the great nation as such.

But thinking further beyond this-

“Correct. Additionally, with an alliance of the three nations likely, we had anticipated there would be a force taking the lead. Initially, since Ruswena was connected to Hayman, we suspected their side, as they would know Bariel’s internal affairs better than the other two countries. Remember?”

There was no need to try to remember. It was a conversation they’d had before meeting Queen Eripony. Jin muttered thoughtfully:

“You mean Burgos is the driving force behind the alliance?”

“Yes. Not recognizing Bariel as a great nation – while this degrades us, it simultaneously elevates Burgos’s own status. Moreover, it sends a message to Ruswena and Clifford.”

Look here. The alliance of three nations can stand against Bariel, and Burgos is taking the lead. Having drawn the bowstring first, the two nations behind them should undoubtedly follow.

Romandro, who had been quietly listening, carefully added his thoughts.

“Ah, Your Highness. Come to think of it, the Burgos nobles are quite extraordinary as well. No matter what the king’s orders might be, these aren’t offerings to their own country but to another nation’s prince. Family heirlooms and crops so precious they themselves couldn’t use them – to send so many, so easily… Now that I realize it, I can see it clearly.”

Nobles are beings who calculate gains and losses like demons. For them to offer family treasures means they’ve anticipated equivalent profits, but there’s no apparent way to determine what those might be.

Just as Ian was about to add an explanation-

Xiaoshi, who had been quietly maintaining his position, raised his hand.

“…Xiao?”

“Your Highness, I apologize, but might I dare offer a word? Though it’s a humble experience, I truly wish to share it.”

“How can experience be divided into humble and noble? Tell me.”

Ian was somewhat surprised. He had never seen Xiaoshi offer commentary before. Given how natural Jin’s response was, this probably wasn’t the first time.

‘You’re doing far better than I thought.’

It seemed Xiaoshi had been fulfilling his role admirably at Jin’s side in Ian’s absence. Ian gestured for him to come closer, signaling his agreement.

Carefully taking a seat on the sofa with the three others, Xiaoshi began cautiously:

“It was long ago, when I was very young.”

“How young exactly?”

“As I don’t know my age, I can’t say precisely. But I was shorter than the reeds then, so quite some time ago.”

Hup. Romandro closed his mouth, wondering if he’d touched upon a painful memory. Though Xiaoshi didn’t seem particularly bothered.

“My master at the time was a loan shark. Even to my young eyes, he would readily lend large sums to those who clearly had no ability to repay, and would even help find and arrange property for them.”

He couldn’t remember which master this had been. But through the long years, certain words remained etched in his mind.

“One day, that master’s child must have harbored the same doubts as me, for they asked their father. Why he would lend money and goods even to such people. And the man answered thus.”

“…What did he say?”

“It will all return eventually.”

He had lent so freely because he was confident in recovering it all. This psychology would likely apply to the nobles of the Kingdom of Burgos as well.

“Could it be they presented these tribute gifts because they’re certain they can recover them? And before that, we can guess the king’s power must be strong enough to propose such matters.”

“Right. Even a king can’t easily raid the storehouses of nobles in distant provinces. I heard he hasn’t been on the throne long, but while demonstrating his considerable influence…”

“While demonstrating? What is it, Romandro?”

Jin urged Romandro to continue, but he only opened and closed his mouth without readily producing sound.

The confidence in recovery and strong royal authority.

For the correlation between the two to be established, there was only one assumption needed.

“Your Highness.”

Romandro seemed unable to speak, merely swallowing repeatedly. Ian spoke in his stead.

“The three nations haven’t formed an alliance until now because they were mindful of Bariel. Being mindful meant there was tension between nations, which in turn implies national sanctions across various fronts.”

“Then…”

“Political, economic, and cultural sanctions. Or war.”

War.

Assuming that made it much easier to guess the nobles’ calculations.

If the imperial palace falls, not only could they recover their family treasures, but wouldn’t they be granted wider territories and wealth in terms of contribution? Besides this, there was no proper profit worth an equal exchange.

“…War?”

“No need to be surprised. If the three nations form an alliance, physical conflict, large or small, is unavoidable.”

If war was being considered, everything about Burgos made sense. From their provocative attitude to not spending a single coin of the kingdom’s wealth.

“Hmm. Makes sense. The tribute gifts are too extravagant to say the king had no money and had to beg from his nobles. It’s not the kind of loyalty you’d show to a penniless king.”

Romandro clicked his tongue with his arms crossed. Various thoughts and calculations seemed to be mixing in his head. But how could they fathom King Damon’s true intentions while just sitting here?

Ian closed the lid of the tribute gift box and addressed Jin.

“Your Highness.”

The cold smile that had seemed to fade during their conversation returned to his lips.

“Rather than staying here, you should return. It would be best to prepare something to return to Burgos along with the banquet.”

To dare such an impudent act against the great empire of Bariel, and at Jin’s appointment ceremony no less – a historical turning point. Ian, stating this wasn’t something he could easily overlook, unconsciously took the child’s hand. Jin didn’t refuse. Suddenly, he realized it had been a while since they’d held hands like this.

“…Very well. We’ll do this properly.”

“Of course. You can do it, Your Highness. It’s time to change the meaning of that smile.”

That he would help. The mind of one who could see the future was as good as his own.

Ian nodded and rose from his seat.

Navigate to Other Chaptersn/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

• MBSE Chapter 01 - Emperor's End
• MBSE Chapter 02 - The Bastard of House Bratz
• MBSE Chapter 03 - The Marquis Estate
• MBSE Chapter 04 - Shackles
• MBSE Chapter 05 - Plans
• MBSE Chapter 06 - A Stroll
• MBSE Chapter 07 - Illiterate
• MBSE Chapter 08 - Intentions
• MBSE Chapter 09 - The Second Luncheon
• MBSE Chapter 10 - The Brooch
• MBSE Chapter 11 - Alcohol and Water
• MBSE Chapter 12 - The Proposal
• MBSE Chapter 13 - The Flower Pot
• MBSE Chapter 14 - The Training Ground
• MBSE Chapter 15 - Beric
• MBSE Chapter 16 - The Mage Knight
• MBSE Chapter 17 - Enemy
• MBSE Chapter 18 - Preparation
• MBSE Chapter 19 - Informant
• MBSE Chapter 20 - The Door
• MBSE Chapter 21 - Diamond
• MBSE Chapter 22 - The Tutor
• MBSE Chapter 23 - The Warrior
• MBSE Chapter 24 - Nersarn
• MBSE Chapter 25 - Proof

• MBSE Chapter 26
• MBSE Chapter 27
• MBSE Chapter 28
• MBSE Chapter 29
• MBSE Chapter 30
• MBSE Chapter 31
• MBSE Chapter 32
• MBSE Chapter 33
• MBSE Chapter 34
• MBSE Chapter 35
• MBSE Chapter 36
• MBSE Chapter 37
• MBSE Chapter 38
• MBSE Chapter 39
• MBSE Chapter 40
• MBSE Chapter 41
• MBSE Chapter 42
• MBSE Chapter 43
• MBSE Chapter 44
• MBSE Chapter 45
• MBSE Chapter 46
• MBSE Chapter 47
• MBSE Chapter 48
• MBSE Chapter 49
• MBSE Chapter 50

• MBSE Chapter 51
• MBSE Chapter 52
• MBSE Chapter 53
• MBSE Chapter 54
• MBSE Chapter 55
• MBSE Chapter 56
• MBSE Chapter 57
• MBSE Chapter 58
• MBSE Chapter 59
• MBSE Chapter 60
• MBSE Chapter 61
• MBSE Chapter 62
• MBSE Chapter 63
• MBSE Chapter 64
• MBSE Chapter 65
• MBSE Chapter 66
• MBSE Chapter 67
• MBSE Chapter 68
• MBSE Chapter 69
• MBSE Chapter 70
• MBSE Chapter 71
• MBSE Chapter 72
• MBSE Chapter 73
• MBSE Chapter 74
• MBSE Chapter 75

• MBSE Chapter 76
• MBSE Chapter 77
• MBSE Chapter 78
• MBSE Chapter 79
• MBSE Chapter 80
• MBSE Chapter 81
• MBSE Chapter 82
• MBSE Chapter 82
• MBSE Chapter 83
• MBSE Chapter 83
• MBSE Chapter 84
• MBSE Chapter 85
• MBSE Chapter 86
• MBSE Chapter 87
• MBSE Chapter 88
• MBSE Chapter 89
• MBSE Chapter 90
• MBSE Chapter 91
• MBSE Chapter 92
• MBSE Chapter 93
• MBSE Chapter 94
• MBSE Chapter 95
• MBSE Chapter 96
• MBSE Chapter 97
• MBSE Chapter 98

• MBSE Chapter 99
• MBSE Chapter 100
• MBSE Chapter 101
• MBSE Chapter 102
• MBSE Chapter 103
• MBSE Chapter 104
• MBSE Chapter 105
• MBSE Chapter 106
• MBSE Chapter 107
• MBSE Chapter 108
• MBSE Chapter 109
• MBSE Chapter 110
• MBSE Chapter 111
• MBSE Chapter 112
• MBSE Chapter 113
• MBSE Chapter 114
• MBSE Chapter 115
• MBSE Chapter 116
• MBSE Chapter 117
• MBSE Chapter 118
• MBSE Chapter 119
• MBSE Chapter 120
• MBSE Chapter 121
• MBSE Chapter 122
• MBSE Chapter 123

• MBSE Chapter 124
• MBSE Chapter 125 - The First Noble Mage
• MBSE Chapter 126 - Arsen and Jin
• MBSE Chapter 127 - The Hidden Oracle
• MBSE Chapter 128 - The Morning Guest
• MBSE Chapter 129 - Behind the Scenes
• MBSE Chapter 130 - New Magician, New Swordsman
• MBSE Chapter 131 - Imperial Palace Training Grounds
• MBSE Chapter 132 - Meeting a Worthy Opponent
• MBSE Chapter 133 - Joining Ceremony
• MBSE Chapter 134 - The Mayor's Letter
• MBSE Chapter 135 - Love is Crazy
• MBSE Chapter 136 - Proving in the Midst of Chaos
• MBSE Chapter 137 - To Gale First
• MBSE Chapter 138 - I Swear
• MBSE Chapter 139 - I Swear Again
• MBSE Chapter 140 - Dogs are Best at Finding People
• MBSE Chapter 141 - Love and War
• MBSE Chapter 142 - Black Smoke
• MBSE Chapter 143 - Fall from Grace
• MBSE Chapter 144 - Forbidden Magic
• MBSE Chapter 145 - Ashes
• MBSE Chapter 146 - It Really is a Curse
• MBSE Chapter 147 - Truth Serum
• MBSE Chapter 148 - A Secret Deal

• MBSE Chapter 149 - Candidate Registration for the Next Minister
• MBSE Chapter 150 - A Sloppy Letter
• MBSE Chapter 151 - Fakens Slave Caravan
• MBSE Chapter 152 - Illegal Slaves
• MBSE Chapter 153 - Whole Pig Party
• MBSE Chapter 154 - Between Threat and Negotiation
• MBSE Chapter 155 - Balance Through Checks
• MBSE Chapter 156
• MBSE Chapter 157
• MBSE Chapter 158
• MBSE Chapter 159
• MBSE Chapter 160
• MBSE Chapter 161 - Mother
• MBSE Chapter 162 - Because You are like a Wildflower
• MBSE Chapter 163 - Proving the Truth
• MBSE Chapter 164 - Signal Flare
• MBSE Chapter 165 - Xiaoshi
• MBSE Chapter 166 - Assassination Attempt
• MBSE Chapter 167 - The Emperor's Seal
• MBSE Chapter 168 - That Night
• MBSE Chapter 169 - A Mess
• MBSE Chapter 170 - Neutral Forces
• MBSE Chapter 171 - Spreading Spark
• MBSE Chapter 172 - The Fate of the Twins
• MBSE Chapter 173 - Jin, A Precious Child

• MBSE Chapter 174 - Moving Forward, Bit by Bit
• MBSE Chapter 175 - Variable
• MBSE Chapter 176 - Mana-Sealing Stone
• MBSE Chapter 177 - The Black Moon
• MBSE Chapter 178 - Dark Side of the Moon
• MBSE Chapter 179 - The Third Imperial Palace, Now
• MBSE Chapter 180 - Surrender
• MBSE Chapter 181 - Angel's Eyes
• MBSE Chapter 182 - The Day Ends
• MBSE Chapter 183 - Emergency Meeting
• MBSE Chapter 184 - The Next Emperor
• MBSE Chapter 185 - The Chronicle of Roberside
• MBSE Chapter 186
• MBSE Chapter 187
• MBSE Chapter 188
• MBSE Chapter 189
• MBSE Chapter 190 - The Grand Council Meeting
• MBSE Chapter 191 - Restricting Parental Rights
• MBSE Chapter 192 - Blood That Taints the Truth
• MBSE Chapter 193
• MBSE Chapter 194 - Trust
• MBSE Chapter 195 - Merry Daily
• MBSE Chapter 196 - Extra! Extra!
• MBSE Chapter 197 - Opening the City Gates
• MBSE Chapter 198 - Amidst the Commotions

• MBSE Chapter 199 - The Atan, Tribe of Blood
• MBSE Chapter 200 - Wound Me Too
• MBSE Chapter 201 - The Emperor Mage
• MBSE Chapter 202 - For the Sake of Position
• MBSE Chapter 203 - D-7
• MBSE Chapter 204 - Rainy Days
• MBSE Chapter 205 - D-6
• MBSE Chapter 206 - Imperial Guard
• MBSE Chapter 207 - Breaking the Black Armor
• MBSE Chapter 208 - Chatur Zone 3
• MBSE Chapter 209 - Premium Grade A+++
• MBSE Chapter 210 - D-5
• MBSE Chapter 211 - The Trial Begins
• MBSE Chapter 212 - The Defense
• MBSE Chapter 213 - The Verdict
• MBSE Chapter 214 - The One Who Was the First Prince
• MBSE Chapter 215 - In the Greenhouse
• MBSE Chapter 216 - I Object
• MBSE Chapter 217 - A New Prophecy
• MBSE Chapter 218 - D-4
• MBSE Chapter 219 - One Step Back
• MBSE Chapter 220 - One Body, One Mind
• MBSE Chapter 221 - A Trap Script
• MBSE Chapter 222 - Push
• MBSE Chapter 223 - Stamp Thud

• MBSE Chapter 224 - D-3
• MBSE Chapter 225 - The Voice of God
• MBSE Chapter 226 - Little Devil
• MBSE Chapter 227 - A Silent Response
• MBSE Chapter 228 - D-2
• MBSE Chapter 229 - The Demon's Whisperer
• MBSE Chapter 230 - D-1
• MBSE Chapter 231 - What are You?
• MBSE Chapter 232 - Of Royal Blood
• MBSE Chapter 233 - D-Day
• MBSE Chapter 234 - The Owner of the Voice
• MBSE Chapter 235 - The Last
• MBSE Chapter 236 - Consider it an Honor
• MBSE Chapter 237 - Leaving Behind
• MBSE Chapter 238 - Without Ian
• MBSE Chapter 239 - Three Hours Ago
• MBSE Chapter 240 - Whispering
• MBSE Chapter 241 - Calling Names
• MBSE Chapter 242 - Ruswena Delegation
• MBSE Chapter 243 - Purge While on Bed
• MBSE Chapter 244 - This is the Bloodwind
• MBSE Chapter 245 - Central Nobility
• MBSE Chapter 246 - A Secret for Ruswena
• MBSE Chapter 247 - Melania's Plea
• MBSE Chapter 248 - Jin's Request

• MBSE Chapter 249 - Pat-pat and Bicker-backer
• MBSE Chapter 250 - Opposition Noble's Signatures
• MBSE Chapter 251 - Leaving the Palace
• MBSE Chapter 252 - Mud Pit
• MBSE Chapter 253 - Rumors
• MBSE Chapter 254 - Pillars
• MBSE Chapter 255 - Caught in a Trap
• MBSE Chapter 256 - The Trial of the Seven Families Begin
• MBSE Chapter 257 - Jin's Bariel
• MBSE Chapter 258 - The Verdict
• MBSE Chapter 259 - Side Effects of the Mana Amplification Stone
• MBSE Chapter 260 - Before Preparing the Appointment Ceremony
• MBSE Chapter 261 - Introduction of Three Countries' Figures
• MBSE Chapter 262 - The Reason for Remembering Timothy
• MBSE Chapter 263 - Each Person's Thoughts
• MBSE Chapter 264 - A Side Branch
• MBSE Chapter 265 - Emancipation
• MBSE Chapter 266 - The First Secret Inspection
• MBSE Chapter 267 - Secret Eater
• MBSE Chapter 268 - Pretending to Know
• MBSE Chapter 269 - Each Other's Well-being
• MBSE Chapter 270 - Underground Brawl
• MBSE Chapter 271 - The Best Banquet
• MBSE Chapter 272 - The King's Circumstances
• MBSE Chapter 273 - What Only Ian Knows

• MBSE Chapter 274 - Selection Exam
• MBSE Chapter 275 - Who Rigged the Tournament Bracket?
• MBSE Chapter 276 - Each Other's Purpose
• MBSE Chapter 277 - Criticism
• MBSE Chapter 278 - Their Own Reasons
• MBSE Chapter 279 - A Different World
• MBSE Chapter 280 - Head-on
• MBSE Chapter 281 - Beric Goes Forth
• MBSE Chapter 282 - After Victory
• MBSE Chapter 283 - The Award Ceremony
• MBSE Chapter 284 - The Half Moon Rises
• MBSE Chapter 285 - Time to Trade Secrets
• MBSE Chapter 286 - Damon Runkvis
• MBSE Chapter 287 - Forgotten Page
• MBSE Chapter 288 - The Guests are Coming
• MBSE Chapter 289 - Young Lion Cub
• MBSE Chapter 290 - A Queen's Provocation
• MBSE Chapter 291 - A Peculiar Taste
• MBSE Chapter 292 - Things to Endure
• MBSE Chapter 293 - A Private Talk with Jeirutt
• MBSE Chapter 294 - The Carriages Stop
• MBSE Chapter 295 - Pointy Ears
• MBSE Chapter 296 - And Then, This and That Happened
• MBSE Chapter 297 - Examination
• MBSE Chapter 298 - The Fox Prince

• MBSE Chapter 299 - The Variable
• MBSE Chapter 300 - Inner Thoughts
• MBSE Chapter 301 - Time to Change the Meaning
• MBSE Chapter 302 - The Taste of Magic

• 🔒85MBSE Chapter 303 - Banquet of Kings
• 🔒85MBSE Chapter 304 - The Whereabouts of the Jewels
• 🔒85MBSE Chapter 305 - According to Plan
• 🔒85MBSE Chapter 306 - This is an Opportunity
• 🔒85MBSE Chapter 307 - Noah Gets Drunk
• 🔒85MBSE Chapter 308 - The Appointment Ceremony
• 🔒85MBSE Chapter 309 - Don't Look Down
• 🔒85MBSE Chapter 310 - Just Ten Steps Please
• 🔒85MBSE Chapter 311 - There are No Eternal Secrets
• 🔒85MBSE Chapter 312 - Who Knows?
• 🔒85MBSE Chapter 313 - Three Passes
• 🔒85MBSE Chapter 314 - A Bond Woven by Secrets
• 🔒85MBSE Chapter 315 - The Dilemma
• 🔒85MBSE Chapter 316 - Through Alenara
• 🔒85MBSE Chapter 317 - I Want to Go
• 🔒85MBSE Chapter 318 - A Small Engagement Ceremony
• 🔒85MBSE Chapter 319 - The Child with a Mask
• 🔒85MBSE Chapter 320 - Time to Return
• 🔒85MBSE Chapter 321 - Break of Dawn
• 🔒85MBSE Chapter 322 - Formation of the Investigation Team
• 🔒85MBSE Chapter 323 - Harboring Thorns
• 🔒85MBSE Chapter 324 - Before Crossing the Border
• 🔒85MBSE Chapter 325 - Stop
• 🔒85MBSE Chapter 326 - Before the Border
• 🔒85MBSE Chapter 327 - Secret Contract

• 🔒85MBSE Chapter 328 - Discovering Ian
• 🔒85MBSE Chapter 329 - To Meet the King
• 🔒85MBSE Chapter 330 - Entering Clifford
• 🔒85MBSE Chapter 331 - Those Who Hold Idgal
• 🔒85MBSE Chapter 332 - On the Brink of Explosion
• 🔒85MBSE Chapter 333 - The Mages' Grand Council
• 🔒85MBSE Chapter 334 - Magic Amplification Drug
• 🔒85MBSE Chapter 335 - We're Going Too
• 🔒85MBSE Chapter 336 - Those Mages in the Vineyard
• 🔒85MBSE Chapter 337 - Laughter Gathered in One Place
• 🔒85MBSE Chapter 338 - An Unexpected Target