The Legendary Mage (Alavin) novel Chapter 190

Alavin sat quietly in his wicker chair, without argument or rebuttal, awaiting the Commander's final proclamation.

Commander Kashann fell silent, and his expression was unreadable as he watched the Elders. Was he thinking too much, or...

The Elders looked perplexedly at the Commander. Why the silence? Was he reconsidering?

An odd hush fell over the Azure Hall, and no one spoke further.

After a lengthy pause, the Commander announced with an impassive voice, "Henceforth, Cobalt Strike formally absolves the Mallister family and Stormcast of all accusations. The citizens of the old city shall vacate Azure Mountain and return to Stormcast. The Mallister family will once again govern Stormcast, with Alavin as the new Lord."

"What?" All Elders were stunned. Why!

"Does anyone object?" The Commander's voice was heavy. His authoritative gaze swept across the faces of the Elders.

The Elders felt a tremor in their hearts, avoiding the Commander’s gaze as he seemed to have suddenly turned stern.

Alavin rose to his feet and, with a respectful salute, addressed the Commander, "Thank you, Commander!"

"When do you plan to set out for Azure Mountain?"

"Immediately."

The Commander cast a chilling glance over all the Elders present, but his tone softened slightly as he looked at Alavin. "Depart at dawn tomorrow. I'll arrange for someone from the Organization to accompany you."

In the dead of night, Cobalt Strike was once again abuzz with news. Alavin had not only been elevated to become a Golden Protégé but was also appointed as the Lord of Stormcast.

Why had the Commander suddenly changed his demeanor, showing such favor to Alavin? Wasn't the Commander worried that, once Alavin's power was fully grown, he might seek vengeance on Cobalt Strike? After all, Cobalt Strike had been the architect of Alavin's misfortunes for the past eight years.

Did the Commander not consider the Grand Elder's position? After all, the Grand Elder hadn't changed his attitude in eight years!