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As for the other guards who had just mocked Machima, thinking that Machima's desire to meet the 'Magic King' August was pure fantasy, they wished they could travel back in time to five minutes earlier and stab their past selves to death.

Well, from today onwards, if these guards encounter any injustice in the army, they will feel that it is their own fault, that it is retribution for mocking a powerful figure they cannot afford to offend.

"Please wait here for a moment while I go and fetch Lord Auguste."

Captain Tomson led Machima through the palace without any obstruction until he had explained the layout of all the rooms. Only then did he lead Machima to a high-class reception room, where he bowed respectfully before turning to leave.

"Dong dong dong."

After saying goodbye to Machima, Tomson went straight to the study of the 'Magic King' Augustus and gently knocked on the door. Yes, Augustus was also working in the palace.

"Please come in."

Augast said without looking up as he reviewed the documents in his hand.

Chapter 168 'Magic King' August: Igor, you tricked me?! (Part Two)

"Lord Ogast, Lord Machima invites you."

After Captain Tomson pushed open the door to Auguste's study, he gestured for him to enter and introduced Machima.

"Oh?"

"So it's Tomson?"

"Who is this Lady Machima you're talking about?"

August put the documents in his hand in a row, then took off his glasses before looking up at Captain Tomson in front of him.

The moment August's gaze fell on Tomson, his expression froze for a moment, then he chuckled and said, "Interesting, you actually let a little mouse in."

"Buzz!"

With that thought in mind, August instantly left his seat and appeared in front of Tomson as if by teleportation. Before Tomson could react, he extended his finger and gently tapped the other's forehead.

"Boom!!"

Tomson's pupils dilated sharply, then he seemed to snap out of a drowning daze, his eyes wide with a startled, almost imperceptible, light.

"Are you Lord Auguste?"

"What...what's wrong with me?"

After catching his breath for a while, Tomson finally noticed the 'Magic King' Augustus standing in front of him. His expression changed drastically, and he immediately knelt down on one knee in front of Augustus, his eyes filled with confusion and doubt. He had no idea how he had gotten here.

"No problem."

"Go back to your post."

After leaving those words to Tomson, 'Magic King' Auguste immediately vanished from the spot. He planned to meet this little mouse who had dared to trespass into the 'Alvares' Empire's palace and had even sent someone to provoke him.

"Thank you for your black tea."

When the 'Magic King' August arrived at the meeting room where Machima was staying through Tomson's last memories, he was so angry at the scene inside that his eyes twitched.

Machima was sitting on a comfortable sofa. Behind the sofa, a maid was massaging her shoulders, and to her left, a male maid was constantly pouring her red tea. In front of her, four or five dancers were performing for her, while in the corner, several musicians were playing instruments and singing.

"Outsider, you really know how to enjoy yourself."

Augast was amused by Machima's lazy attitude. He leaned on his staff, strode over to Machima, pulled up a chair, sat down, and said coldly.

"Look at what you're saying. You should enjoy your youth as much as possible, otherwise life would be too boring."

Machima smiled smugly, looked at August in front of her, and asked, "Am I right? Lord August, the 'Magic King'."

"Alright, enough with the small talk. What brings you here?"

Without responding to Machima's words, 'Magic King' Auguste asked directly.

"I need your help to deal with 'Dark Mage' Jeff."

Machima smiled and tilted her head as she spoke.

"ridiculous."

'Magic King' August snorted coldly, and the instant Machima finished speaking, his finger was already pointing at the center of Machima's forehead.

"Oh?"

"This is actually a clone?"

The moment 'Magic King' August's fingers touched Machima's forehead, an incredulous look flashed in his eyes, and he muttered to himself, "Interesting. The exquisite nature of this clone has even made me misjudge it for a moment."

"hehe."

"If it's a clone, then everything makes sense."

"No wonder you dared to infiltrate the capital of the 'Alvares' Empire alone, and even dared to provoke me by yourself..."

"But you still underestimate me! If I couldn't even handle magic of this level, I wouldn't deserve to be called the 'Magic King'."

"Then let me take a good look and see where you, little mouse, are hiding."

As 'Magic King' August said this, his consciousness immediately followed the connection between Machima and Ig, crossing thousands of miles of ocean, and landed directly on the continent of 'Ishgar' from the continent of 'Aragidasia'.

"Om!!"

Augustus's consciousness first targeted Igor's first clone, 'King of the Destroyed' Samuel Colt.

Is that you?

"I never imagined that the demons my father created would actually establish their own organization on the continent of Ishgar."

"So you're the mastermind behind it all?"

'Magic King' August's consciousness fell on Samuel Colt, his eyes turned cold, then he slowly shook his head, a look of astonishment flashing in his eyes: "Incredible, this is also an avatar?"

"interesting!"

"I refuse to believe I can't find your true form..."

'Magic King' August gritted his teeth, and as if in a fit of pique, he continued to search for Machima's true form by following Samuel Colt's internet connection.

"Boom!"

This time, August's consciousness came to a spaceship. When August's gaze fell on Lesse and Precito standing behind Lesse, a complex look immediately flashed in his eyes.

Whether Augustus admits it or not, Precht was his midwife, and without Lapp, he would most likely have rotted in his mother's womb.

Although, sometimes Augustus wondered if his very existence was a mistake?

"So the mastermind behind this is Prechter?"

As Augustus pondered this, his gaze fell upon Leisei, then a look of astonishment flashed across his eyes, and he exclaimed in surprise, "Incredible, this is actually an avatar?"

"This person's picture is childish."

In a short while, August broke out in a cold sweat. Although he had not yet seen the person behind the scenes, he was already very familiar with their intentions.

After all, this person had placed his clones in the 'Gates of the Underworld' and the 'Heart of the Demon,' and both of them held high positions.

This indicates that this person harbors ambitions to unify the dark magic world of the continent of Ishgar.

"I will find your true form."

August's gaze was resolute. This time, his continued search for Machima's true form was no longer out of mere curiosity, but to help his father, Jeff, eliminate a major threat to the 'Alvares' Empire.

Otherwise, once this person unifies the dark magic world of the continent of Ishgar, his father's original plan will likely be greatly affected.

"Ok?"

"Is it just my imagination?"

At the same moment when August's consciousness shifted again, Precht, who had been dozing on the throne, suddenly opened his eyes. He stared intently at the direction from which August's consciousness had descended, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes.

"You're awake, Master? Did you discover something?"

At this moment, Rese walked up to Precito and asked with a smile.

"No! It's nothing..."

Prechter shook his head and said no more.

At the same time.

The Magic King August finally found Machima's true form, and his consciousness followed the clues from Machima, Reese, and Samuel to the Fairy Tail guild.

After entering the Fairy Tail guild, August's consciousness passed through all obstacles without hindrance and finally entered the basement.

However, the moment August entered the Fairy Tail guild's basement, his expression changed drastically when he saw the figure sealed in the crystal. His eyes twitched uncontrollably, and he thought to himself, "Damn it, I've been tricked."

“Oh, you’ve finally arrived, August. I’ve been waiting for you here for a long time.”

Standing before the crystal, Igor seemed to sense something and turned his head with a smile.

Chapter 169 Igor: Lord Auguste, you wouldn't want to hurt your mother, would you? (Part 1)

"you……"

The moment August entered the basement, he knew he had fallen into a trap, especially after seeing Igor standing calmly in front of the 'Magic Crystal,' which further confirmed his suspicions.

"Are you the original entity?"

Augustus sighed, trying his best to calm himself down and ignore the 'magic crystal' behind Igor. He walked coldly in front of Igor and questioned him.

"Eh."

"I am the entity."

Igor nodded, readily acknowledging his identity.

"It's good that you've admitted it..."

Augustus sneered, preparing to question Igor about his provocation.

"You should have seen it by now, right?"

Unfortunately, Igor didn't respond to August's words at all. He gently moved half a step to the side, revealing the full view of the 'magic crystal' behind him, and said with a smile: "The thing sealed in this 'magic crystal' behind me is the 'fairy's heart,' the infinite source of magic that your 'Alvares' Empire has always dreamed of."

"..."

Augustus's expression changed; the moment Igor opened his mouth, he knew he couldn't escape it.

"What?"

"As one of the two pillars standing at the pinnacle of the 'Alvares' Empire, Emperor Spriggan's most trusted confidant, and the Regent of the Empire, do you not wish to seize the 'demon's heart' within this crystal and offer it to your Emperor?"

Igor didn't give Auguste time to think; he pressed him with a smile.

"What do you know?"

Augustus frowned slightly and interrupted Igor in a cold voice.

"Or is it that you are simply too ashamed to face your birth mother, and therefore don't even have the courage to raise your head?"

Before August could continue speaking, Igor laid his cards on the table.

"you……"

Augustus seemed to have no idea that Igor, who had lured him into the basement of the Fairy Tail guild, actually knew the identity that Igor had kept hidden for so many years.

After all, even King Spriggan of their 'Alvarez' Empire, also known as 'Dark Mage' Jelf, was unaware of August's true identity.

"What else do you know?"

Augustus was startled by Igor's words and took a half step back. His voice trembled slightly as he questioned Igor.

“I also know that your father is the ‘Dark Mage’ Jeff.”

Igor smiled slightly and revealed August's identity one by one: "I also know that you are in a difficult position, caught in the middle. One side has the grace of 'giving birth' to you, and the other side has the grace of 'raising' you. You are so confused that you don't know what to do."

"Young man, give up."

“I would never betray my King.”

After a brief moment of panic, Auguste gradually calmed down. He narrowed his eyes and looked coldly at Igor, stating his position seriously.

"But Jeff abandoned you and your mother when you were born. He can't be considered your father at all! If it weren't for Fairy Tail, the Mage Guild, and Precito, you wouldn't have been born..."

Igor had to admit that he was indeed a bit shameless and had engaged in some form of moral blackmail...

But for the sake of the Fairy Tail guild's future, he had no choice but to resort to this drastic measure.

To deal with the invincible 'Magic King', he had no choice but to resort to underhanded tactics.