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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

"They're saying it's difficult to control the output."

"I was hoping we wouldn't have to. Looks like we'll have to go with the backup plan."

Kakantir and the others nodded in agreement. Beric spoke up.

"They said there is some funding, right?"

"Yeah. They didn't give a firm answer, but there's something. I'd guess around 3,000 gold coins."

That was enough to cover two months of expenses, give or take. Even with the Imperial Palace aiding in the reconstruction, a solid operating fund was essential for normal operations.

"It seems we'll be meeting with Mereloff soon. We need to be prepared."

Romandro's gold. Mereloff's food. And Ian, brokering the deal between them. If they played their cards right, a very satisfactory deal could be struck.

Chapter 57. Mereloff