Supreme Magus novel Chapter 4292

Chapter 4292: Hidden Pieces (Part 2)

"One moment." Friya closed the door and made sure that the Hush enchantment of the Ernas’ apartments was at full power. "It’s not a personal matter, but it’s very sensitive, and I’m afraid of how you might react.

"Please, don’t be mad at me. I never meant to deceive you or keep this a secret from you for so long." She gave her parents a deep bow, her voice cracking. "After what happened to Phloria and the Gernoff coming after you, you already had too much on your plate.

"I didn’t want you to-"

"It’s okay, child." Jirni stopped Friya before she burst into tears. "I’m not angry with you, and I promise I won’t hurt you as long as you tell me who you are and where my real daughter is."

The person who looked like Friya froze at those words, while Orion’s eyes flared up with mana to activate Life Vision.

He needed but a glance to notice that even though the life force of the person in front of him was a perfect replica of his daughter’s, down to the Hydra’s blood running through her veins, their energy signatures were different.

"How did you know?" The Friya-thing’s voice became cold, and its eyes reabsorbed the tears. "I have copied your daughter’s appearance down to the smallest details. There should be no way of telling us apart without using mystical means of detection."

The creature straightened up, its expression mildly annoyed at being exposed so quickly.

"Don’t test my patience, child." Jirni opened her hand, and Skywarp appeared in her palm with a threatening screech. "Where is my daughter, and what did you do to her? I won’t ask a third time."

Orion was already holding Grimlock in a two-handed grip and casting his best spells as fast as he could.

"Calm down, Mom!" The door opened again, and this time the real Friya stood behind it, along with several overly attractive people that the Ernas had never met before. "I’m fine, and these people are our allies. They are here to help us."

A quick look with Life Vision confirmed Friya’s identity, yet Jirni didn’t lower her guard until Skywarp Blinked Friya to her side, and Orion’s Forgemastering spells confirmed she wasn’t wearing a slave item of any sort.

"You called them allies." Jirni echoed. "Interesting choice of words. They are not friends you trust, only people who have a common goal with us."

"Seriously, Mom, how did you spot Protheus? I instructed him about what to say and how to act. He’s such a quick learner that after the third rehearsal, it was like looking in a mirror." Friya asked.

Orion moved his eyes from his real daughter to the Doppelganger, and he found no difference between them. The way the light reflected on the elemental streaks in their hair, the shape of their noses and chins, everything was identical as if Friya had found her lost twin.

"Never heard of someone named Protheus." Jirni pondered. "To answer your question, he looks like you, but he doesn’t behave like you. Maybe it’s because of your troubled relationship with your biological mother, Drenya, but when you have to give us big news, you do more than tense up.

"You act ashamed because even after all this time, you are still afraid of disappointing us. Moreover, ever since you discovered that you were pregnant, you move your left hand over your womb whenever you get nervous.

"Your friend Protheus did neither thing. He acted like you do when you speak with your friends, not your parents."

"Interesting." The Doppelganger nodded. "I’ve learned a lot from you. Thank you, Lady Ernas."

"I’ve answered your question, child, now stop fidgeting and answer mine." Jirni looked at the real Friya. "Who are these people and why did you attempt to deceive us?"

"After everything..." Friya realized she was about to repeat Protheus’ words and stopped herself. "Do you promise to listen to me until the end before getting angry?"

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