[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-magus-supremacy":3,"chapter-magus-supremacy-magus-supremacy-chapter-664":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Magus Supremacy",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1244046,1673,"Chapter 664: Can’t Reveal Identity Yet!","magus-supremacy-chapter-664",664,"\u003Cp>Chapter 664\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s just one of the effects of the shield. Not to toot my own horn, but I feel like I have outdid myself working on that shield, so enjoy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brook slowly lifted his head to stare at Grey, his mouth slightly agape for a moment before he hurriedly shut it again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wh...what other effects does it have?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can’t say,\" Grey shrugged with an indifferent look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I could check its effects, but I’m too lazy to bother. So it is left for you to figure out what it does.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’And that is your punishment for annoying me a bit yesterday. Honestly, I have become slightly petty. Something must be wrong with me.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But... but what if it turns out useless in battle?\" Brook asked, his grip on the shield tightening as uncertainty filled his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt a firm palm rest on his shoulder, stopping him from speaking further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this how little you trust him?\" Ash asked gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The gauntlets he crafted for Dame, we all heard how powerful they were. And I witnessed firsthand how strong and destructive the swords he made for Killian turned out to be. So have faith that your shield will also be epic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Ironic how that is literally the shield’s rank,’ Grey mused with a soft, amused smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brook released a slow breath, placed the shield on his back and bowed slightly towards Grey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Supreme Magus, for the shield. I truly hope it does not disappoint.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ash followed with a small bow of his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I also want to thank you for saving both mine and Killian’s lives. I know the problem happened because of you, but if you were not there, we would have all died without question. So thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re welcome,\" Grey replied, waving his hand dismissively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to eat and then freshen up. Leave me be.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ash and Brook straightened with soft smiles on their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They turned to leave and were almost at the exit when Grey suddenly recalled something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hold on. When I’m done eating, where do I meet you all? I need to see Alba.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry, I’m still around,\" Ash replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When you are ready, I will take you to her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright then. Shut the door behind you,\" Grey muttered as he waved lazily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud. Click.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of the door closing echoed in the quiet room. Only then did Grey release his tensed shoulders with a long sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted his hand to his mask, felt the rough surface and pulled it off. Shaking his head, his hair fell loosely as a relaxed smile crossed his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Honestly, I wanted to spend the whole week here,\" he whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He set the mask aside and glanced at the tray of food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I don’t think there is anything more I can do here. I have crafted weapons for the Crimson Lotus Clan, and I have secured them as allies too. With their strength added to ours, the coup coming up should be a little easier.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed deeply and sat on the bare ground before pulling the tray closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Staying here any longer won’t benefit me in any way. It’s not like I can magically grow far stronger in six days. The Ki I absorbed from those men increased my pool and that should be enough for now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he began eating his meal with a satisfied smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few moments later, he was done eating and freshening up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, Ash arrived to pick him up, and together they left the warehouse-like building and made their way to where the members of the Crimson Lotus Clan were gathered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as usual, they were in a bar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, they were not at the base floor where they had their meeting the previous day. Instead, the group had shifted to the upper floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The VIP area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ascending the stairs, Grey spotted the other clan members alongside Dame arranging a table with several chairs gathered around it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Numerous bottles cluttered the table while the clan members kept gulping the drinks without restraint. Killian appeared completely restored, his movements steady and calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His injuries from yesterday had vanished entirely, and he wore a relaxed, confident smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, Supreme Magus!\" Alba exclaimed the moment she noticed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn’t it too early to be drinking?\" Grey asked with a raised brow while dragging a chair closer and settling into it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rest erupted in loud laughter as they reached for more bottles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is never too early to drink. Who even said such a thing?\" Brook shot back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grey eyed the table with a doubtful look before shrugging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whatever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So... since you mentioned staying for a week, do you have any particular plans?\" Dame asked, wiping his mouth after finishing another drink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually, I am leaving tomorrow.\" Grey revealed casually, causing the entire group to freeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hands suspended in midair, confused expressions turning his way, silence filling the space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh? Why so fast? What is the rush? Did something happen?\" Alba asked rapidly, firing off questions without pausing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Need to prepare, nothing is wrong,\" Grey answered all at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He let out a wide yawn before continuing:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To be honest, I realized there is not much left for me to do here. I came to recruit allies and grow stronger. The first goal is completed,\" he said, pointing around the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But the second part is complicated. I am unsure how I should improve further, and it is not like I can achieve anything significant in just a few days here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So I decided to head back, think ahead about the coup, and maybe, who knows, I might grow stronger while preparing.\" He flicked his shoulders lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence settled again as everyone quietly considered his words. After a short pause, Alba spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, I cannot force you to stay or delay your plans, but I am curious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"About what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How do you plan to gather us on that day? Killian and I can reach the arena used for the tournament without attracting suspicion, but if all of us appear there together, people might notice something. It might raise alarms.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need,\" Grey responded immediately, flashing a grin at the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only you should head to the arena. I will bring the rest of the team once the battle begins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All they must do is remain together the entire day, and I will transport them to the arena safely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh? How will you even do that?\" Dame asked with a raised brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have my ways,\" Grey replied and pushed his chair back, the legs scraping against the floor as he rose and looked at the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As I said, I am leaving tomorrow. We will meet again in two months. I am counting on all of you.\" Without another word, he turned and began walking away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait!\" Alba shouted, making him pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tilted his head slightly, glancing toward her with a raised brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She cleared her throat quickly, then offered him a hopeful smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is... is it possible for me... for us to see your face? At least let us know what you look like.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grey did not respond immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head away for a moment before shaking it and continuing down the stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The day you see my face will be the day the Supreme Magus becomes too helpless to hide his identity,\" his voice echoed as he descended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But as long as I still possess strength, none of you can see it... unless, of course, I trust you. Bye for now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1267,"2026-06-05T15:21:40.823Z",1,"novelbin.me","3f637928280e062b8c86ae0aeab2997ffe0c681bb4392ee6a2e1bdf6aec5e30c","magus-supremacy-chapter-665","magus-supremacy-chapter-663",1068,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmagus-supremacy-cover.jpg"]