The Imprisoned Dragon - Blade, Dan Heng IL

19. His Scent

"It's a pleasure to have an audience with the Lord of Aresta's city in his manor" a sorceress was smiling as she was sitting to then lock her dark eyes into Umi's one, who sat in front of her "and to meet the Great Mage Umi..."

"Syn, headmaster of the Illusion Guild" Umi bowed, even though he didn't even care to hide his annoyance to present her to Fenir, who of course knew her already.

The Illusion Guild was one of the ancient mage guilds, mastered in the arts of the mind games. Literally they were known as the dangerous ones because their forbidden arts were always about the influence of the human minds and their dreams, making them insane or the opposite.

Fenir smiled as he sat "What a lovely reunion, indeed" he laid the chin on the palm of his hand, looking at the woman who had long red hair almost covered by a dark robe, symbolizing one of the big guilds of the mages.

"It would have been lovely if I hadn't to come because my servants disappeared as they were patroling in your territory"

"Oh? So they were yours?" Fenir smiled innocently, making her smirk "Well, I can always givve your their bodies if my lady does wish to see them again"

Syn looked serious at Fenir "There are laws."

"The law of your Emperor doesn't apply in my city." Fenir said "Everyone who comes from different lands knows activities such as patrolling, treasure hunting, commissions, have to be first registered in the city" he tilted his head "It looks like my lady maybe didn't want us to discover her doings? Or... Your servants didn't know?"

Syn crossed her arms and looked at Umi, who couldn't help but feeling like the situation was getting a little fired up.

"The Law of your city says violence is not accepted, yet you just killed mages, servants of the Emperor, high titles that could lead to to the mage guilds to take revenge."

"Oh?" Fenir tilted his head as his red eyes were glowing "How interesting" he tickled his fingers on the table with a smirk "Are you trying to threat me in my house? We're very careful of outsiders coming from the Emperor's lands. They weren't registered..." he sighed "It's kinda sad, I gave them half a day to go away, but they probably haven't noticed... You surely gave me and my sister an interesting night"

Syn punched the table and Talon, who was guarding the room with his guards, felt the air almost getting heavy till making him lean down.

Fenir smirked as he could feel her magic to create a miasma that would make people kneel down and beg to get free.

"How reckless..." Fenir sighed to then look at Umi, who snap his fingers, showing fire crystals behind him, aiming at her

"It's forbidden to use magic unless you're part of the Academy, Syn, this is not the Emperor's territory... You shall respect it."

Syn sighed to then let the miasma, disappear "It's a pity to see you here, Umi" she smiled "But I am wasting my time, after all they were servants and I didn't think the Lord of the city would have taken care of them"

"I will take your servants blood as an apology even though I dislike mages'... That's why I haven't eaten him" Fenir pointed the finger at Umi, who looked puzzled at his teasing. Fenir was playful, because he knew he had the high ground, nobody could touch him in his manor.

And of course, his hatred towards the Emperor's slaves was enough.

"So" Fenir looked at her "Why are you here."

Syn looked at Umi "We're looking for someone. The Guilds are looking for an important member who surprisingly got awaken after a long sleep" her eyes locked on Umi, knowing he knew what she meant, but didn't want to say too much to Fenir "He looks like an half dragon, but his mana is different... I think he might have stepped in the city"