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Emperor Ian Veroshion, the first noble mage, was betrayed and executed. Cursed to never be reborn, he awakens a century later as the illegitimate son of a disgraced ducal line, destined to be a hostage in a barbaric land. Stripped of his magic and his throne, he must navigate a world vastly different from the one he ruled, facing political machinations and a resurgent monster threat. But the embers of his past life still burn, and Ian will not surrender his legacy. He will reclaim his name, his magic, and perhaps, even his empire.

A Mage Reborn: Legacy of the Fallen Emperor

"Are you sure those guys are really knights?"

Erica reflexively questioned Ian's words. Of all people, Ian shouldn't be asking that question right now. They were in the midst of suspecting the Cheonryeo tribe! For Ian to say that was practically a confession.

"Do you even realize what you're saying?"

"Of course. I do. When we captured Derga, I thought we had dealt with all his knights in the forest. But now, suddenly, knights appear out of nowhere?"

'This little…' Erica's breath hitched, a humorless laugh escaping her lips. But the moment passed quickly.

"Is it possible there's a traitor among your own men, Lady Erica?"

It felt as though a hammer had slammed into Erica's skull. Not because she believed Ian's words about a traitor, but because she understood the implication.

"Rumors that Mary and Chell escaped the estate are widespread. With talk of an accomplice, everyone will assume they're fleeing safely."

Chapter 48. Derga's Secret Letter