[-In the Tavern-]

As tension arises, the other henchmen positioned themselves to attack the king of mages.

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But Ingrid stopped them.

The moment she gestured for them to stop.

Raising her hand half way through.

Made each henchman stop from their tracks.

Each henchman hissed at King Magnus while their fellow henchman kept struggling for his own life.

"King Magnus, forgive my fellow henchman for his insolence. He forgot to show some manners." Ingrid apologized in behalf of her fellow henchman.

King Magnus released the henchman from his predicament.

"Next time … show some manners before running your mouth. I hope this serves as warning to any of you." King Magnus informed the group of henchmen in front of him.

Trying his best to contain his nervousness.

Between them, King Magnus was in a disadvantageous position but he was also hopeful that he could eliminate more enemies with Ingrid only as the survivor based on his calculation.

The female henchman knew this as well.

-Coughing-

Their fellow henchman was being comforted by his fellow henchman.

Despite the warning of King Magnus, Ingrid issued her own warning as well.

A chilling breeze of air was felt by the king of warlocks.

Behind King Magnus, all of his followers was frozen into solid ice.

"I also hope this time, King Magnus … this would serve as your warning to never provoke any of us. Because not only your precious life will be at stake, this entire city will be destroyed and there will be no legacy left for you." Ingrid was highly confident with their exchange of warnings.

The other henchmen sneered at the king of warlocks upon hearing the words from Ingrid.

A sigh of defeat from King Magnus was witnessed by Ingrid and the other Henchmen of King Lionel.

"Let us get over with this unpleasant greetings! Why did you come here? For sure it is not to eliminate us because the mere fact that I am still talking … meaning, you want us alive and you need something." King Magnus directly asked and was straightforward with Ingrid.

"PRECISELY!" Ingrid's short reply.

Another henchman arrived with two headless corpse respectively on his both hands.

Ingrid continued,

"We already took care of your messengers that you tried to discreetly deploy while we waited for your arrival."

Definitely, it took King Magnus by surprise that even his messenger were discovered and intercepted by the henchmen of King Lionel.

Indeed, the henchmen were living up to their reputation.

They could see the king of warlock get disappointed and clenched his fist in frustration that the henchmen were one step ahead of him.

"We were sent here by King Lionel to inform you … that starting today you would serve his cause and join him whenever you are needed." Ingrid coldly conveyed the message of their king towards the warlock king.

The message of King Lionel was truly insulting and demeaning the existence of the king of warlocks.

It was not received well by King Magnus at all.

"And if I refuse to cooperate at all?" a hint of defiance could be heard from the voice of the king of warlocks.

"Okay … if that is the case then …" Ingrid did not finish her explanation.

She just looked at the henchman on her right.

Which gave a signal for him to do what she wants him to do,

Understanding completely the situation.

The male henchman on Ingrid's right side stepped forward.

He shook both of his hands and clapped with full swing.

Sound waves and vibration caused by the clap released sharp and quick lance that chopped the head of those followers of King Lionel behind him.

"Blood will rain in this city with no survivor! Ashes and flame will become the new sight for everyone to behold. My advice? Take the offer and value your own life. Being a martyr will not serve any good outcome for you and to everyone you care about." Ingrid's convinced the king of warlocks.

His silence and agony from the thought of the destruction and death that it will cause if he does not comply or accept the offer.

There was no other way but to accept.

"What else does the king of vampires need from me?" King Magnus wondered.

"As expected from the great, King Magnus … Since the previous Alpha King has lost his throne and serves no more benefit to our king. King Lionel intends for you to be his new pair of eyes and ears within the Altum Council. Thus, the previous role of the former Alpha King has now been transferred to you." Ingrid smiled at King Magnus.

"Do you understand, King Magnus?" Ingrid reiterated the significance of the role of King Magnus.

It was like a bitter pill to swallow.

"Y-yes … consider it done! But I have one request from the king of vampires himself." Reply from King Magnus.

Since the king of warlocks would be in a tough position.

Better as well to take advantage of the situation.

"What is it, King Magnus? I will surely relay it to our King." Ingrid reassured the king of warlocks.

"Great then! I want a young female seer on my door step. I bet it will be a small request that will be granted by your king." King Magnus shamelessly requested from Ingrid.

For a moment, Ingrid assessed the request of King Magnus.

Eventually, she accepted and confirmed to the king of warlocks that she would relay his request.

Knowing that if she does not comply with it, there will be no cooperation and no deal will be made between the two kings.

"Absolutely, I would ask our king regarding with your request!" Ingrid once again reassured to the king of warlocks.

"Send my regards to King Lionel. May long he may reign!" King Magnus mockingly requested from Ingrid.

Ingrid only turned around before removing the ice surrounding the surviving followers of King Magnus.

"Everyone, let's go!" Ingrid commanded other henchmen to leave the premises.

One by one they swiftly left.

Leaving King Magnus and his followers perturbed.

Completing her own errand given by King Lionel.

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