Supreme Magus - Chapter 517

Chapter 517: 517






Lith and Solus spent the next few days apart, each trying to find a way to cope with the sense of inadequacy the absence of the other caused . Where Lith was bordering on impassivity, Solus was too emotional .

He was as strong willed as she was indecisive . Even when Tista had brought her shopping, Solus worried more about what Lith would say after checking the prices or about Tista's opinion instead of focusing on her own needs .

Tista ended up buying her a lot of clothes that Solus wanted to return at first, only to then spend hours trying on each of them once they were back at the tower .

Lith was surprised when Jirni summoned him to house Ernas a few days before the party . He gladly accepted so that he could give her his gifts, but went to pick up Solus first . He was certain she would like to meet the Ernas girls again .

Also, he really missed her .

Neither of them shared the details about their days apart, and simply enjoyed the feeling of being whole again . Solus told him about her own room and the furniture she had chosen, but not bought, for it .

Since she could materialize almost anything within the tower's premises, window shopping had been more than enough . As for Lith, he told her about Kamila's issues with the gala and the presents they were about to offer Jirni .





'You really are a cheapskate to the bone . ' She sighed .

'Couldn't you just buy something for Kamila and Jirni instead of doing the gifts yourself? With all the money we have in our pocket dimension, it's not like we're poor . ' Solus felt a bit hypocritical, since she was borrowing Tista's words .

The difference between them was that Lith really was stingy, whereas Solus felt guilty at spending the money they earned without his consent .

'It's not being stingy so much as creative . ' Lith had been expecting her remark, so he had a rebuke ready .

'Anyone can buy a gift, but that's impersonal . My creations, instead, express how well I know the person who receives them . Besides, feel free to check the market prices . Be they jewels or enchanted items, what I make is worth a lot . '

Solus had to admit that thanks to Zekell's help, Lith was able to craft small masterpieces by using spirit magic as a mold . Yet it was his ability as a Healer that was truly priceless .

'I wonder why Jirni wants to meet you in person . ' Solus changed the topic, a bit sad at the idea that she couldn't take part in the gala . Even if she had a human form and everyone accepted her as a friend, there was no mana geyser nearby .





'We are about to find out . ' Lith replied as they walked through the Ernas's Gate . Jirni had never revoked the pass they had granted him back when he dated Phloria .

The room he stepped into was richly decorated for the incoming gala . A pleasant smell emanated from garlands were hung on the walls, but instead of being made of woven flowers or plants, they were made of gold and silver .


Several coat hangers were lined up against the walls along with sealed weapon racks for their esteemed guests . Most of them would only bring ceremonial weapons, but some members of the military would refuse to leave their arms home .

A single long carpet led from the Gate to the double doors of the main hall . It was blue and white, the colors of house Ernas's coat of arms . Lith found a handmaid waiting for him .

She was a petite woman in her thirties, with ashen gold hair and clear blue eyes who somehow reminded him of Jirni . Her uniform had been replaced for the occasion by a simple but stylish black day dress with white evening gloves .

'I don't think she's a servant at all . ' Solus thought with a stupefied tone .





'She is wearing so many enchanted hidden weapons that she glows like a chandelier to my mana sense . '

Lith checked her out with Life Vision the moment she turned around to show him the way .

'This woman is no mage, but no handmaid either . Unless since the last time I checked, house staff is required to have the strength of a professional athlete . She might really be Jirni's relative . Maybe she's part of the security . ' Lith thought .

"Lith, it's so good to see you again . " Jirni said with a radiant smile the moment the handmaid opened up the door to her dressing room . It looked like a five star hotel lounge, with white walls decorated with gold inlays and many silk covered sofas arranged around a small table .

Several mannequins dressed in Jirni's most beautiful evening gowns were orderly put on display in front of a huge mirror covering the center of the north wall . The mannequins lacked heads and arms, so that by standing right behind them Jirni could see her reflection like she was wearing the clothes they had on .

Lith remained amazed when he noticed that every single wall was actually a finely carved closet, each one filled with dresses, shoes, and hats for every season . The doors separating them were so smooth that he would have never realized their real nature if some of them hadn't been left open .

His surprise peaked when he managed to stop calculating how much money was that single room was worth and looked at his host . For a moment, Lith didn't recognize her .

Lady Jirni Ernas was a petite woman, barely 1 . 52 cm (5') tall, with blonde hair that extended mid way down her back and sapphire blue eyes . She wore a beautiful light blue day dress worthy of the Court, her hair was perfectly curled, framing her face like she had been taken out of a painting .

It wasn't the smile, the dress, or the stylish hairdo in place of her usual ponytail that left him dumbfounded . He and Jirni had attended several galas together, it wasn't his first time seeing her all dolled up .

Jirni was a woman in her early forties, but thanks to proper care and good genes she usually looked like she was in her mid thirties . Now, she would barely pass as older than Kamila, it was like she had suddenly got ten years younger .

"Lady Ernas, you're stunning . " He said with a little too much enthusiasm, making both his host and her maid giggle .

"Thanks, but remember that I'm a married woman, young man . " She hugged him as he bent down to give her a bow .

"You're among friends, drop the formalities and call me Jirni . You've already met my cousin Dyta . She'll supervise the security of the event . My maiden family always takes care of these kinds of events . "

Dyta was surprised by Jirni disclosing such details to a stranger, but she didn't let it show . She gave Lith a polite curtsy and left them alone .

"Where are the girls? I was hoping to say hi and catch up with them . I haven't seen them in months . " Lith looked around a bit disappointed . He liked Jirni, but she always had a hidden agenda .

"I asked you to come now precisely because only Lucky and I would be home . There are a few things we need to talk about before the gala . " She sighed .

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