Supreme Warlock System : From Zero to Ultimate With My Wives-Chapter 323: Testimony

Warlock Ch 323. Testimony

Damian, who had been watching the battle mage sway slightly on his feet, let out a long sigh. "Alright, before we go playing hero, how about you start by drinking the goddamn potion first?" He motioned to the vial still clutched in the battle mage's trembling hands. "You are one step away from collapsing, and I really don't feel like carrying your ass."

The battle mage blinked down at the vial, like he had completely forgotten he was holding it. "Right… yeah."

He pulled the cork out, tilted his head back, and downed the whole thing in a single go. The magic kicked in almost immediately, a faint glow spreading through his veins as the potion started repairing his wounds. His shoulders sagged with relief, the tension in his body easing just slightly.

Evelyn crossed her arms. "Better?"

The battle mage exhaled. "Still feel like I got chewed up and spit out by a chimera, but… yeah. Better."

Cedric studied him carefully, arms crossed over his chest. "Do you have the strength to explain everything now? Just a short testimony before we leave."

The battle mage straightened slightly, rolling his shoulders. He still looked like hell, but the potion was doing its job. He nodded. "Yeah. I can do it."

Cedric nodded back. "Alright. Let's move."

Damian gave a lazy wave. "Be careful of assassinations."

The battle mage paused mid-step, blinking at him. "That's… oddly specific."

Damian smirked. "Just saying, people who know too much tend to die mysteriously. And in this case… they might try to kill you openly."

Cedric shot Damian an unimpressed look. "Thank you for the motivational speech."

Cassius snorted. "Nah, he's got a point."

Victoria chuckled. "They did just try to wipe out an entire exam's worth of participants."

Evelyn hummed. "Wouldn't be surprised if they had more contingency plans."

The battle mage exhaled and turned back to Cedric. "Noted. Let's just get this over with."

With that, Cedric, Alric, the battle mage, and the fae soldiers made their way toward the center of the arena. The audience, already restless, immediately took notice.

Murmurs started. Whispers spread like wildfire.

Cedric walked with purpose, his presence commanding, his soldiers flanking him in perfect formation. They weren't sneaking. They weren't hiding.

They were making a statement.

When they reached the center, Cedric's voice rang out loud and clear. "We have found a survivor from segment one."

The arena erupted. Gasps. Yells. Shock spread across the crowd like a shockwave.

The council members and examiners froze. Pale.

Their faces drained of color like they'd just been hit with a death sentence.

Damian, still watching from the stands, smirked. 'Oh yeah. They weren't expecting this.'

Cassius let out a low whistle. "They look like they just shit themselves."

Victoria smirked. "Serves them right."

Evelyn's eyes flickered with amusement. "I love a good public humiliation."

Meanwhile, down in the arena, Cedric let his words settle before continuing. "This battle mage was left behind. He was not teleported out of the exam. He was not given a chance to surrender. Instead, he was left to fight for his life in what should have already ended."

More murmurs. More outrage.

One of the council members stood abruptly. "Prince Cedric, I don't know what you're trying to—"

Cedric raised a hand. "Silence."

The councilman actually shut up.

The battle mage stepped forward, inhaling sharply before speaking. His voice wasn't loud, but the weight behind it made the arena go dead silent.

"I failed segment one," he started. "Usually, when you fail, you get teleported out. That never happened." He glanced up, his exhausted eyes scanning the crowd. "Instead, the monsters kept coming. The exam didn't end. We fought until we ran out of mana, out of strength. And when we thought help had arrived…" He clenched his fists. "They killed us."

The air felt thick. No one breathed.

He continued, voice shaking slightly. "Three people arrived. We thought they were reinforcements. My friends went to them. They didn't even hesitate. They cut them down right in front of me."

A few gasps broke out from the audience.

The council members looked like they were about to collapse.

The battle mage exhaled. "I only survived because I found a hiding crystal and stayed out of sight. I watched as they walked through the field, making sure no one was left alive." His eyes locked onto the council. "You said there were no survivors." He took a step forward. "You lied."

The audience, already teetering on the edge, exploded.

"WHAT?!"

"They killed them?!"

"This is a goddamn cover-up!"

"This was never an exam! This was a massacre!"

The crowd roared with outrage, voices clashing together into a chaotic storm of anger and disbelief. People stood from their seats, some pointing accusing fingers at the council, others shouting accusations, their rage uncontrollable.

The council members looked like corpses—pale, frozen in place, their faces unreadable yet terrified.

One of the examiners moved forward, raising his hands as if to calm the crowd. "Everyone, please—"

"SHUT UP!" someone from the audience yelled.

Another voice joined in. "We want answers!"

The examiner visibly flinched.

Damian leaned back in his seat, watching it all unfold with a smirk. "Welp. There it is."

Cassius crossed his arms, grinning. "That's a full-scale riot in the making."

Victoria exhaled, tapping her fingers against her armrest. "The council's done for if they don't handle this properly."

Evelyn smirked. "I'd love to see them try."

Meanwhile, in the center of the arena, Cedric took a step forward, his presence commanding as his cold, piercing green eyes locked onto the council. "You have one chance to explain yourselves."

The head council member, an older man with silver-rimmed glasses and an air of forced authority, quickly stepped forward. "Prince Cedric, I assure you, we had no knowledge of—"

"Don't," Cedric cut in, his voice sharp as a blade.

The councilman shut his mouth immediately.

Cedric's gaze burned. "You knew. You all knew."

The council members shifted uncomfortably. Some of them looked like they were about to bolt.

The battle mage, still standing tall despite his exhaustion, clenched his fists. "You told everyone there were no survivors. If I hadn't been found, you would've buried the truth."

One of the council members finally snapped. "That is an outrageous accusation! You have no proof—"

Evelyn let out a low chuckle from the stands. "Oh, that's cute."

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Cassius smirked. "They really just said that, huh?"

Victoria sighed. "I almost feel bad for them."