The Legendary Mage (Alavin) novel Chapter 133

On the second day, the Skyborne Rivers and the Starlit Echoes arrived successively at Warriors' Vale.

Late that night, a solemn gathering commenced as the Eight Orders Commanders began their meeting. The Eight Orders Elders were stationed outside the hall, on high alert.

The true purpose of the so-called championship was actually a high-level meeting among the Eight Orders Commanders. They convened to discuss the interests and development of the Eight Orders, aiming to secure their position in the Northlands and form a counterbalance to the influence of the Five Lords of the Northlands.

In recent years, the Five Lords of the Northlands had become increasingly assertive, often suppressing the Eight Orders and forcing them to unite more closely.

The Cobalt Strike Commander even raised the matter of a strategic marriage alliance with Lord Viperbane, reminding each organization that the Five Lords might try to sow discord among the Eight Orders and to be prepared.

As the Commanders' secret meeting progressed, a list of Eight Orders Protégés participating in the competition was officially announced. There were eleven Advanced Mage Protégés. The Stellar Precepts alone boasted three, Bloodlore two, and the remaining organizations each had one Advanced Mage Protégé. Such a lineup put pressure on all the Protégés of the Eight Orders, as this year's championship seemed much stronger than previous ones.

The Eight Orders Protégés began to meet each other frequently, each trying to gauge the others' strengths and preparations. After all, every Protégé who came was aiming to make a name for themselves and to showcase their abilities at the championship.

The list also included a simple ranking of the eighty Protégés, with Alavin unsurprisingly placed at the eightieth position.

The top rank was held by Darron, the number one prodigy of the Stellar Precepts—a legend already renowned across the Northlands.

Other notable names high on the list included Bloodlore's Eyla, the Earthbound Spirits' Orland, and more.

Among the Novice Mage rankings, the Stellar Precepts' Jackar and Bloodlore's Arus were among those at the forefront.

Despite a formidable lineup, Cobalt Strike did not stand out in the Eight Orders' preliminary rankings. Roald and his peers felt the pressure, as this simple leaderboard was actually a prediction list.

From beginning to end, Alavin never showed his face, hiding in his room and diligently practicing his magic. He did not underestimate the Eight Orders Protégés, nor did he assume he could easily break into the top ten. His strategy was to surprise everyone, making full use of his own advantages.

He not only wanted to earn the recognition of Cobalt Strike but also of the Eight Orders, to lay the foundation for his future path!

On the morning of the third day, the Clash of Eight Orders martial competition commenced as scheduled, held in the depths of the city fortress' training grounds.