The Legendary Mage (Alavin) novel Chapter 235

Dainis was a delicate lady. Her body was too frail to withstand Alavin's savage blow, and she fainted from the sheer pain. Alavin, with a grip on her neck, dragged her into the room and roughly threw her onto the bed. All of this went unnoticed.

When Dainis awoke, dawn had broken. The doors and windows of the room were shut, leaving it dimly lit. There sat three figures: Alavin, Helna, and Grima.

"You...?" Dainis was momentarily confused, then suddenly came to her senses.

"The Shadow is dead," Grima said with a stern glare. How could someone who seemed so gentle and beautiful on the outside harbor such darkness within? She was of such a young age, and what would she become as she grew older?

Dainis tried to remain calm, curling up at the far end of the bed. "I don't understand what you're talking about. The Rocke family came to aid you. Is this how you treat your benefactors?"

Alavin held a throwing knife in his hand. "I don't want to resort to vigilante justice, so you'd better tell me the truth."

"Tell you what?"

"Was it the Golden Scorch who ambushed my parents all those years ago?"

"I understand you're upset, but you can't just accuse the innocent. Let me go, and I assure you that none of this ever happened, and we will still help you rebuild the ancient city."

"Save it. I was already wary of you the day you tried to ensnare my soul, and tonight, you sent someone to capture Helna! The Rocke family pretends to be virtuous, but inside, you’re full of such vile schemes—a true wolf in sheep's clothing! This is your last chance, tell me everything you know, and don't force me to extract it by force!"

"Alavin, enough! I have no idea what you're speaking of," Dainis insisted, feigning composure. Was Alavin’s unaffected by her spell? Impossible! Dainis had full confidence in her soul-binding magic, and it had never failed before.

Alavin slowly rose, his gaze icy as he looked at Dainis.

"What are you going to do? Don't mess around! The Rocke family's people are all around outside." Dainis clutched her garment tightly and shrank back against the wall.

"You've missed your chance. I'm sorry," Alavin signaled to Grima and left the room with Helna.