The Legendary Mage (Alavin)

Chapter 217

Alavin gazed steadfastly at Elder Connas, a sudden smirk breaking across his face. "Are you afraid, Elder Connas?"

"Do I have reason to fear anything?" Elder Connas snorted, his voice betraying the uncertainty within. He knew Alavin had a ruthless streak, but he hadn't expected him to dare harm Vandill.

"Then give a little speech then."

"I'm only responsible for the handover. I don't deal with the mines. This time, the bandit attack on Azure Mountain is a severe matter. I must report back immediately."

"And what of Elder Vandill's body?"

"It stays for now."

"It'll take you ten days to travel back and forth. Who will oversee things here? How about this, Elder Connas, you return and leave Adirich and the others behind. There's still much to settle here."

"That won't be necessary! I will also return." Adirich shuddered inwardly and quickly gestured his refusal, truly frightened. He feared that once Elder Connas left, he too would become a corpse on the ground, with Alavin fabricating some wild excuse to cover up his death, leaving him to die in obscurity.

"If you leave, and we leave, these bodies will be devoured by wild beasts within days. Who will bear the responsibility then?"

"Could you perhaps stay a few extra days?" Elder Connas inquired tentatively.

Alavin laughed softly, and remained silent.

Elder Connas' eyes twitched, and through gritted teeth, he declared, "I will return! The others stay to guard the bodies."

"Elder!" Adirich cried out in alarm.

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"Alavin, I'd advise you that you're not yet in a position to be so arrogant. It's best to keep a low profile." Elder Connas cast a glance at Alavin before turning to leave.

"Wait!" Alavin raised his hand to stop him.

Lucan and the others stepped forward, blocking Elder Connas' path.

"What is it you want now?"

"I'm quite curious about what exactly happened eight years ago. I wonder if you would care to enlighten us."

"Hmph, ask your father." With that, Elder Connas shouldered past Lucan and the others, exiting the mining area.

His departure threw Adirich into a panic. The remaining Cobalt Strike Protégés were suddenly meek, hardly daring to breathe, for fear that with a mere gesture from Alavin, they too would join the over seven hundred corpses on the ground.

Alavin watched the direction in which Elder Connas had left, silent for a long time.

Adirich felt uneasy and cast surreptitious glances at Alavin's face, not daring to look more closely. He had never imagined he'd fear Alavin, who was a Freshman Protégé and a servant a few months

prior. However, at this moment, his heart trembled. Beneath his feet lay corpses, likely the result of this madman's orders.

"Uncle Lucan." Alavin signaled with his eyes.

Lucan nodded and retreated, heading deeper into the mining area.

"What's he doing?" Adirich couldn't help but ask.

"Fear not, Adirich, it will not harm you," Alavin said with a smile.

"Really?" Adirich wasn't convinced.

"What else could he possibly be doing?" Alavin shifted his gaze back, glancing at Adirich. "Can you all manage on your own here? There might be bandit Magi-Monsters in the surrounding mountains."

"We should manage." Adirich wished he could send Alavin away immediately. He'd rather face bandit Magi-Monsters than stay with Alavin any longer.

The other Cobalt Strike Protégés felt similarly. They couldn't understand what had transpired the previous night, but it was undoubtedly related to Alavin's ruthless and bold actions. They could imagine that Alavin would one day seek vengeance against Cobalt Strike because this madman held grudges.

"Should I leave some men to guard with you?"

"No, no, that won't be necessary." Adirich wanted to maintain his dignity, but he lacked the confidence.

"I've prepared a plaque to be taken back."

"A plaque?"

"A gift for the Grand Elder, wishing him boundless prosperity and long life!"

Adirich's eyebrows twitched, unable to utter a word.

"That's settled then, Adirich. Farewell." Alavin clapped Adirich on the shoulder and proceeded with his escort towards the mine.