[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-magus-supremacy":3,"chapter-magus-supremacy-magus-supremacy-chapter-950":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},1244282,1673,"Chapter 948: Impossible Quest","magus-supremacy-chapter-950",950,"\u003Cp>Chapter 948\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh? What do you mean by I have already met your son?\" Grey questioned, looking at the Emperor with a thoroughly confused expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius chuckled softly as he turned to face Amir, who appeared equally lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nobody seemed to know the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps the Emperor’s deceased subordinates held that secret, but currently, not even Amir or the high-ranking Captains knew anything about the Emperor’s offspring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the boy was born, or if an heir truly existed, no official announcement had ever been made to the public.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was all kept under wraps, silenced as if the heir’s very existence was a fact that shouldn’t be whispered aloud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why Julius had chosen such a path—and his ultimate reasons for the secrecy—remained entirely unknown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, with the claim that Grey had already crossed paths with his son, Grey felt totally adrift in the conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cough... cough.... Cough...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius’ chuckling transitioned into a heavy, deadly cough, leaving fresh specks of crimson on his silk handkerchief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You see...\" The Emperor began, a pained, weary look clouding his features.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".... My son is something of a monster on the battlefield. Ever since he could walk, he was forced to do only two things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius paused for dramatic effect, letting the weight of his words sink in before continuing:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Train and learn everything about the Kingdom. Being the Emperor’s son, he possessed so many privileges that he could go anywhere or do anything he liked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless of that power, he wasn’t arrogant like some of the entitled nobles in this world. But there was one specific flaw he had—one I still didn’t know how to properly combat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grey lifted an eyebrow, his curiosity piqued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Which is?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius looked at the table, a distant gleam in his golden eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His annoying, relentless drive to fight. Every single moment, he just wants to engage in combat. And not just any skirmish; he sought out opponents far stronger than himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was constantly putting his life at risk in search of powerful adversaries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, he had already challenged every single one of my guards in this palace. Heck, he even challenged one of my personal subordinates and lost.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grey blinked, absorbing the information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s not necessarily a bad trait, though.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius looked up, his gaze sharpening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It wouldn’t have been if he wasn’t roaming everywhere looking for a fight at constant intervals and without any breaks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only time he truly managed to calm down was after his defeat at the hands of my subordinate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even then, he was too eager. Because of that, I was given a suggestion, and after a not-so-careful consideration, I agreed to it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amir was now fully intrigued by the tale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And what was the suggestion?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I sent him to one of the academies. Knowing how desperate he was for a challenge, I figured that enrolling him in an academy would satisfy his hunger for growth—and it worked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Going on missions, battling fierce beasts, and competing with peers allowed him to grow both more powerful and more disciplined.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grey was more than curious now, his mind racing through the faces of everyone he had met during his time in the ranks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well? Who is he? You said I have met him before. What is his name?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius lifted a brow, then coughed a few more times before waving his hand dismissively, the moment of personal revelation passing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s not the primary reason I called you here. I requested your presence to provide you with all the intel I possess regarding the Otherworlders.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the mention of the ’Otherworlders,’ Grey’s demeanor shifted instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He calmed down, his eyes narrowing into slits of pure focus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting up properly, he pushed the mystery of the Emperor’s son to the back of his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing a prince’s identity wouldn’t help him defeat the entities from beyond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those were his true enemies, and he would do anything to dismantle their influence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every single drop of information would be a weapon in his quest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m all ears.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius nodded solemnly and tapped the center of the heavy table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, a small, inconspicuous orb embedded in the wood—one Grey hadn’t even noticed—began to spin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within seconds, glowing holograms began to manifest in the room, illuminating the dim space with flickers of data and ancient maps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holographic images flickered to life—strange, abstract shapes that Grey couldn’t immediately make sense of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor remained poised, ready to explain the visual data.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Otherworlders first appeared during the era of the Originals.\" Julius paused for a second, a deep frown etching into his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know who the Originals are, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grey nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The first generation of mages.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius smiled faintly and continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"... They didn’t make an entrance in previous centuries. They didn’t launch an offensive here before humanity awakened as mages; in fact, there were no reports of conquered worlds anywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But a few years after the Originals revealed themselves, the Otherworlders made their first terrifying appearance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grey listened attentively as the holographic projections cycled through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, he could see five distinct individuals clad in heavy robes, their visages concealed behind deep hoods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were the same five people he had spotted in one of the grand paintings in the room earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These were the Originals. The first five supreme mages in existence. Each possessed devastating affinities. Some were versatile multi-elementalists while others were single-elemental masters, yet all were uniquely powerful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grey took notice of each of their features with a calm, analytical gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spotted one mage who, judging by his physical build, appeared quite young—almost exactly Grey’s own age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing his focus, Julius added:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is the mage Armin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grey paused, his breath catching in his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes widened in sudden recognition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Tha—That’s Thalos’ master? The legendary creator of the Waterfall Clan?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius coughed once more, the harsh sound drawing Grey back from his racing thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyway, theories which remain unconfirmed even by the Imperial records suggest that one of these five did something strictly forbidden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He acquired a taboo power that caused him to view the world through a twisted lens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some historical articles claim he simply descended into madness; having become so immensely strong, he began perceiving himself as a god on earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After attempting to sway the others to his cause of world domination and failing, they reached a bitter impasse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius took a shaky breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He vanished. Then, five years later, the Otherworlders were born. Their very first target? Our world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amir frowned, his voice low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is far too close to be a mere coincidence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s because it isn’t,\" Grey chimed in, his expression becoming thoughtful and grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One of the Originals is the leader of the Otherworlders.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly.\" Julius nodded solemnly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unfortunately, his initial strike was so devastating that one of the remaining four Originals lost their life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The survivors managed to hold their own, eventually repelling the Otherworlders, but only after suffering catastrophic casualties.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius sighed, the weight of history resting on his slumped shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Luckily, the four academies had already been established by then, as more humans began awakening their elemental affinities at the age of twelve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To ensure they were trained on the proper path and ready for the encroaching darkness, the institutions were solidified.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amir rubbed his temples, trying to process the scale of the betrayal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, it was just one Original gone rogue that started this entire mess?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grey’s eyes darkened as he stared at the hologram of a man clad in obsidian robes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The figure’s face was obscured entirely by the shadow of his hood, projecting an aura of absolute malice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius sighed and then looked directly at Grey, his gaze piercing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The main reason I called you here is to tell you to drop your plan of attacking the Otherworlders. You cannot defeat their leader.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\" Grey looked at the Emperor with a sharp frown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor stood up from his seat with great effort, tapping the table with a trembling finger to emphasize his point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unless you are as strong as they are, the Originals cannot be killed, Grey Dawn. They are, for all intents and purposes, immortal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1363,"2026-06-05T15:21:43.022Z",1,"novelbin.me","fe210401622dc6ed639639a9b7a551baf10b4b565f28fbcee7864994dfb8e4f2","magus-supremacy-chapter-1051","magus-supremacy-chapter-949",1068,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmagus-supremacy-cover.jpg"]