Tale of a Hedonistic wizard

No matter how many questions he asked, he would get only silent answers.

Jaegar turned to Kaeso as he rose to his feet, his expression unreadable. The events that had transpired in the cavern still weighed heavily on his mind. With a terse nod, he gestured towards the horse, indicating that they needed to depart.

"We need to get out of here," Jaegar replied curtly.

Kaeso didn\'t object and just followed Jaegar silently. He didn\'t know why his instincts were telling him not to cross him.

Kaeso had seen a lot of fighters in his life and seen many strong gladiators fall, but Jaegar seemed like no ordinary man, and from the moment he discovered that Jaegar might be holding a special identity, he started seeing him differently and wanted to use him as much as possible, even if it meant listening to a slave\'s words.

As they made their way along the narrow path, Kaeso couldn\'t shake the feeling of unease that settled over him in Jaegar\'s presence. There was an unmistakable shift in Jaegar\'s demeanour, an aura of power that seemed to radiate from him, instilling a sense of fear and apprehension in Kaeso\'s heart.

As Jaegar approached the end of the canyon, his keen eyes caught sight of a massive boulder obstructing their path out into the forest. Without hesitation, he stepped forward, observing the boulder.

Kaeso watched with a furrowed brow, unsure of Jaegar\'s intentions. Then, to Kaeso\'s astonishment, Jaegar unleashed a powerful kick, propelling the boulder with such force that it soared through the air before crashing to the ground some distance away.

Jaegar just casually shook his leg, watching the boulder disappear from the path. He was amazed at the rate of change in his body after immersing himself in the pool. The pool really did wonders and was like a boost to his already stronger physique. He was like a modified version of his old self.

Kaeso stood frozen in disbelief, his mouth agape, as he witnessed Jaegar\'s remarkable display of strength. A whirlwind of thoughts raced through Kaeso\'s mind, grappling with the sheer magnitude of Jaegar\'s power. He knew Jaegar was strong but didn\'t expect it to this extent. He couldn\'t help but wonder: What other feats was he capable of?

As Jaegar continued on his path, Kaeso trailed behind, his mind still reeling from the awe-inspiring spectacle he had just witnessed. Despite his shock, Kaeso couldn\'t help but feel a sense of relief that he had chosen not to challenge Jaegar. It was clear now that Jaegar wielded a power beyond comprehension, and Kaeso knew better than to provoke him.

The forest, once teeming with the sounds of creatures and the rustle of leaves, now lay silent and deserted, as if the very earth itself held its breath in anticipation of what was to come. Jaegar and Kaeso pressed forward, the weight of their recent ordeal hanging heavy in the air between them.

Suddenly, Jaegar\'s voice cut through the silence like a blade, causing Kaeso to startle in surprise. "Kaeso," Jaegar called out, his tone commanding yet strangely calm.

Kaeso, caught off guard, responded instinctively, "Yes." And he wasn\'t in the mood to bother about how Jaegar spoke to him.

With a measured gaze, Jaegar continued, his words carrying a weight of authority that brooked no argument. "I know you have questions, and what you suspect is true. I will remain by your side for now and offer my assistance if needed. But you must keep silent about the cave and me," Jaegar\'s eyes bore into Kaeso\'s, demanding his compliance. "Do you understand?"

Kaeso felt a shiver run down his spine as he met Jaegar\'s unwavering gaze. There was a sense of inevitability in Jaegar\'s words, a silent command that Kaeso dared not defy. After a moment\'s hesitation, he nodded slowly, a silent acknowledgement of the pact between them. Deep down, he knew that Jaegar\'s warning held true and that to cross him would invite consequences beyond his wildest imaginings.

They continued moving towards the place where the soldiers were, and soon the familiar sight of the campsite where they had faced the giant crabs came into view. Soldiers bustled about, tending to the wounded and assessing the aftermath of the skirmish. There seemed to be a few losses, but not a significant amount, the soldiers were able to defend themselves against the giant crabs and persisted.

Kaeso\'s men rushed to his side, their faces filled with relief at the sight of their unharmed lord. They recounted their frantic search for him throughout the night, expressing their concern for his well-being. Kaeso assured them that he was fine and quickly set about organizing their departure, mindful of the urgency to meet with Drasus.

Meanwhile, Jaegar was provided with a horse to ride, a silent acknowledgement of his newfound status and prowess. Kaeso issued strict orders to his men, instructing them to give Jaegar space and refrain from disturbing him. Though puzzled by their lord\'s directive, they obeyed without question, sensing the gravity of the situation.

But that didn\'t stop them from wondering what happened between the two of them.

As they resumed their march, Jaegar focused his thoughts inward, grappling with the remnants of the magical restraints that had plagued him. The bracelets had disrupted his internal flow of magic, but he found solace in the fact that his lightning and purple mist abilities remained intact. With time and patience, he knew he would regain his full strength.

Jaegar rode alongside Kaeso, a silent and imposing figure amidst the bustling activity of the army. As they journeyed towards the campsite where the lords of the kingdom had assembled, Kaeso couldn\'t help but steal glances back at Jaegar, his mind still grappling with the enigmatic power the gladiator possessed.