[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-magus-supremacy":3,"chapter-magus-supremacy-magus-supremacy-chapter-922":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},1244254,1673,"Chapter 920: Karma (2)","magus-supremacy-chapter-922",922,"\u003Cp>Chapter 920\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Freedom! Freedom! Freedom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The officials repeated the word in their heads like a sacred mantra as they steadily approached the exit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was getting closer and closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With each step they took, they could see their salvation manifesting before them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Freedom from the staggering carnage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Freedom from the acrid scent of scorched remains permeating the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Freedom from the iron tang of blood flowing across the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And most especially, freedom from the demon wearing the skin of a human.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were incredibly close, but the slick, crimson coating on the marble wasn’t making their progress any easier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could almost hear the quiet murmurs of the conversation between Grey and Janet behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They breathed sighs of relief, knowing that they were finally within reach of the outside world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a bit more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Throughout their entire sprint toward the double doors, they had been plagued by worry, constantly glancing over their shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What if the boy appeared out of thin air to strike them down?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whole ordeal was mentally exhausting, but each time they peered back and saw him occupied, they felt a momentary surge of hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, they reached the threshold, and the six of them rushed forward simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of them wanted to be the one left behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They grabbed the handles and pushed the doors wide, causing the heavy wood to creak outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The brilliant sunlight hit their faces, forcing them to squint for a moment as their eyes adjusted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, they looked down to see even more devastation outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guards who had been standing watch earlier were gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no time to feel disgusted by the gruesome sight as they scrambled over the debris.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Freedom was right in front of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a few more paces and they would leave the terrifying youth in the shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before they could take another step, they froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes went wide as the hairs on their bodies stood on end immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt as if their skin were crawling with an unseen pressure, forcing their muscles to lock in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then came the chilling, ethereal voice they never wanted to hear again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh... where are you all headed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stiffly turning their necks around like rusted machinery, they saw the warrior mage standing there, looking at them with a look of feigned confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We—we—we... You said we could leave?\" one of the officials stammered, cold sweat cascading down his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others were similarly drenched in a cold perspiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The terror they felt for the individual before them was palpable, and it was entirely warranted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grey lifted a brow, appearing genuinely puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did I really say you all can leave?\" he asked while stroking his chin thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The officials glanced at one another in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was the youth truly toying with them at a moment like this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was maddening. This was infuriating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The men facing Grey were mages too, but unlike Bale, they had quickly realized they were no match for him, which was why they hadn’t dared to strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dozen men stared at him with mounting anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire situation was simply too much to bear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, one of the men snapped, his fear turning into a reckless, white-hot fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop playing with us, Kid! Let us GO NO—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The word hung in the man’s throat like a persistent bone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something else occupied his throat as well—a Ki sword protruding from his neck with a wicked, shimmering glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You all need to learn to respect your elders, really,\" Grey uttered with a tired, heavy sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining men froze, paralyzed as they watched their companion crumple to the ground, life fading as a dark pool gathered beneath his frame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And about your misconceptions, I never said you all could leave,\" Grey added, his gaze sweeping over the eleven men staring at him with wide, disbelieving eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it! Stop screwing with us already!\" one of the men screamed in a fit of rage, lunging forward with desperate intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others looked at him as if he had lost his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on, guys! He can’t take all of us on!\" the charging man shouted in a state of premium delusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, after taking only a few more steps, he realized he was alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He halted abruptly, looking around to see the other ten rooted in their positions, refusing to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wha—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was when the reality of his situation dawned on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His earlier boast was indeed foolish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>... Can’t take all of us?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warrior mage had already proven he could handle far greater numbers only minutes prior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hundreds of mages had stood no chance against his might; what could a measly ten survivors hope to accomplish?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The realization struck him with crushing force as he slowly turned to find that Grey had already closed the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a vengeful spirit, the blade Clara flashed forward, leaving a deep mark that signaled the end of the man’s struggle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes widened in a mixture of pain and horror as he reached for the injury before hitting the floor with a wet thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swinging his sword to the side, Grey cleared the blade of any residue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lifting his head, the weapon vanished as he offered a chilling smile to the remaining group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So... what are your last wishes? I might be kind enough to grant them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the older officials, whose hand had been lost when Grey first seized the wine goblet, stepped forward with a trembling resolve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let us go. That’s what we wish for.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grey shook his head slowly. \"Not a chance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why? You promised! You told us we could leave!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grey shrugged his shoulders. \"Well, I changed my mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, you can’t! We had nothing to do with Cedric’s death! Heck, the innocent people you took down in town had nothing to do with this either!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grey nodded calmly, acknowledging the point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"True. True. You all didn’t have anything to do with the act itself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well,\" Grey shrugged again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was furious. Besides, you all were here partying with Bale on account of Cedric’s passing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bu—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grey exhaled deeply, rubbing his temples as the weight of the day seemed to press down on him. \"I’m tired.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The men’s eyes widened as a dozen wind swords manifested, hovering directly before them in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before they had any chance to beg for mercy, the translucent blades surged forward with lethal precision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every strike found a vital mark, resulting in an instantaneous end to their resistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They collapsed to the floor with resounding thuds, while Grey surveyed the quiet hall with a stoic, calm expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few seconds later, he let out a long, weary sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Man... that was exhausting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1124,"2026-06-05T15:21:43.022Z",1,"novelbin.me","41736d037f178ebc9532f63f597f649c7120d4f8facefef22b8c798b48cfea9c","magus-supremacy-chapter-923","magus-supremacy-chapter-921",1068,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmagus-supremacy-cover.jpg"]