[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-greatest-legacy-of-the-magus-universe":3,"chapter-greatest-legacy-of-the-magus-universe-greatest-legacy-of-the-magus-universe-chapter-949":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Greatest Legacy of the Magus Universe",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},160293,309,"Chapter 949: Undying Loyalty","greatest-legacy-of-the-magus-universe-chapter-949",949,"\u003Cp>In the vibrant backyard of the opulent state, a middle-aged man with dark brown hair and blue eyes stood by a pond, with his hands behind his back and a gentle expression on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man wore ostentatious white and gold silk robes that shimmered gloriously under the light of the sun. The light accentuated his handsome features and regal presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was no ordinary noble. This was the Prince of Acadia himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cedric Acadia, a formidable Mana Vortex Magus!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the sound of footsteps coming toward him from behind, he turned around. He saw two figures approaching him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One was his stalwart aid, a man who had not only protected him since childhood but had also raised him and taught him everything he knew about magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hunchbacked old man’s bond with Cedria Acadia mirrored that of Kasper York’s with Anna.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And beside him was the man he had been wanting to meet...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adam stood tall in his pristine white robe, the silk fabric shimmering faintly under the afternoon sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The high collar framed his sharp jawline, while the flowing sleeves gave him an almost ethereal grace. His raven-hair was short and wavy, combed neatly to the sides, revealing piercing dark eyes that held both intellect and... savagery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every inch of his appearance spoke not only of elegance but of a man who had earned the right to wear such dignity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief moment, Cedric had this vague illusion that he was looking up at a towering monolith... a monument of strength and magic!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was right!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought to himself, carefully masking the flicker of jubilation that threatened to reach his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I can get him to my side... then, everything will fall into place. I already have the backing of most of the nobles, but with him, I will have the people as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the common folk will rally behind me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He truly is hope reincarnate!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although neither Cedric Acadia’s expressions nor body language betrayed even a hint of excitement at meeting Adam, how could Adam not see through it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his eyes, the Prince was practically a big, white ball of barely-contained glee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this did not make Adam happy. No, he would be a fool to take that as a positive sign.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the contrary, he became extremely vigilant of the Prince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy... definitely wants something from me,he thought as he approached the man and stood a few steps in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I refuse to believe he’s like one of those crazed fanatics!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man stood beside—no, a step behind the Prince—and bowed with his hand pressed against his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Highness, please allow me to introduce to you the Count of Ravenfell, Adam Constantine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the man threw a furtive glance at the raven-haired youth, his eyes glaring threateningly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adam had the sudden urge to retrieve a gourd of wine and furiously gulp its contents just to spite the hunchbacked old man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he knew better...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pressed his hand against his chest and gave a light bow. \"Greetings, Your Highness. It is an honor to meet you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, even this caused the old man to glare with intensity. He was seemingly screaming at him to bow even lower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adam, of course, ignored the man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cedria Acadia, on the other hand, did not mind it at all. He deeply looked at the raven-haired youth and said with a faint smile, \"Count Constantine, I’ve heard much about you. It is a pleasure to meet you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The pleasure is all mine, Your Highness.\" Adam offered a polite smile as he stood straight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At his height, which was a little more than two meters, he was staring down at the Prince—a fact that the hunchedback did not like.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, even the Prince of Acadia felt slightly uncomfortable having to look up at the raven-haired youth while speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he gestured to the seating area by the pond and smiled. \"Let’s take a seat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure.\" Adam smiled. Then, he felt a piercing gaze aimed at him. His lips twitched a little, and he added, \"...Your Highness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An assortment of fine tea and delicately prepared snacks was served by the maids and attendants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adam sat silently as he watched the Prince gracefully sip tea from a porcelain teacup. He had a feeling that the cup and the tea in it were among the most expensive to be found anywhere in these lands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew a few Magi, like Professor Whitaker and Lady Benton, who were connoisseurs of tea. It seemed that Cedric Acadia was one of them as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alas, Adam had never cared much for tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also thought it would be rude to drink liquor in front of this man of royal blood, so he refrained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In many places, the consumption of alcohol was frowned upon, looked down upon, even. Magi believed it to be something that only mortals did. It was a habit unworthy of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their words carried the air of superiority, as if they were too refined to indulge in something as crude as wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the truth was simpler.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alcohol dulled the mind, clouded perception, and made it nearly impossible to channel spiritual energy and mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he silently pondered on the hypocrisy of those Magi, Cedric Acadia looked at him and said with a light smile, \"Aren’t you curious as to why I’ve invited you here, Count Constantine?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adam snapped out his thoughts. He turned to him and asked with a polite smile, \"May I speak frankly, Your Highness?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cedric arched an eyebrow in surprise. Then, he let out a chuckle. \"Please, by all means,\" he said. \"To be frank, I’ve grown weary of hearing nothing but polished words from Magi whenever they address me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adam’s smile brightened. \"Great! This will make things easier then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused for a moment, then with the same friendly smile, added, \"You’ve most likely called me here to win over my support for some inheritance of the throne, yes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cedric leaned back in the chair, his expression one of intrigue. \"Is it that obvious?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adam let out a soft chuckle and leaned forward. \"Oh, Your Highness, I’m flattered, truly. Being courted for royal succession support? I almost feel noble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slowly straightened up, putting on an overly solemn expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I must politely and most humbly, yet with every fiber of my being...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised a finger and shook it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Decline.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned back in his chair, glancing at the clouds drifting in the sky lazily, and said with a mischievous smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You see, Your Highness, I’ve already promised my undying political loyalty to a dragon disguised as a cat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lowered his head, gazing back at the Prince of Acadia, and added:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, I refuse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1131,"2026-05-29T04:45:01.800Z","2026-06-01T04:29:11.309Z",1,"novelbin.me","5279614b3998c69d007cb486d3436ddec6e2e10df928a6a7229e3d036ff74095","greatest-legacy-of-the-magus-universe-chapter-950","greatest-legacy-of-the-magus-universe-chapter-948",1765,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgreatest-legacy-of-the-magus-universe-cover.jpg"]