Chapter 2996: Scorched Earth (Part 2)

'After all, Pharek was the closest thing to a Ruler of the Flames they had.' Lith thought. 'This fucker has learned everything Pharek knew and also possesses the Ears of Menadion.

'By letting him live, the Council would gain a powerful Forgemaster at its service as a willing slave. The death of Pharek's shadow apprentice doesn't benefit the Council, only me.'

"Then how did he orchestrate such well-coordinated attacks?" Unanna asked.

"The same way I killed everyone here and sent him a nasty surprise." Lith replied. "His throne is connected to the world energy's maelstrom that fuels the Garden but it does much more than that.

"The throne acts like a filter and a safety measure to ensure the output doesn't exceed what the Redcap can bear. The real secret of his strength is a… unknown device embedded in the throne." He said while looking everyone in the eyes in turns but lingering a bit longer on Bytra.