The Legendary Mage (Alavin) novel Chapter 240

"Where is it going?" Lanard saw the Immortal Edge streak across the night sky, leaving the city. He couldn't care for resisting the pervasive sword's energy or aiding the citizens, frantic in pursuit. The ancient sword he'd guarded for eight years could not escape from his grasp.

Lucan and his allies reclaimed the Immortal Edge, dashing into the wilderness under cover of darkness, long gone before Lanard could chase them beyond the city walls.

Was this the magical treasure that had destroyed the Mallister family? It felt heavy in their hands. A single blade had ruined the Mallister family and laid waste to a city. Had the lord of Stormcast of that time hesitated when taking on this mission?

But from now on, all debts would be settled. “The Rocke family, the sword belongs to us now, your eight years of effort were for naught. Weep and wail, and prepare for the wrath of Cobalt Strike.”

Lanard chased the whole night, never again finding a trace of the Immortal Edge. It had vanished, completely.

Standing in the dark before dawn, he was lost in a long daze, a bone-chilling cold creeping from his heart. He had guarded it for eight years, and it had left without a sign. Who had called it forth? Who knew of its presence in the Golden Scorch?

It was over! The commotion was too great, and the events of the past would be revealed!

Lawren hurried back to Golden Scorch before sunrise, finding the city abuzz with talk of the night's events.

Returning to the fortress, Lanard collapsed in the ruined chamber, a picture of desolation, his aged face looking even older.

"Father! Father!" An anxious voice called from afar. Lanard slowly lifted his head, looking toward the approaching Lawren.

"Father, what has happened?" Lawren gazed upon the tattered remains of the secret chamber, an ominous feeling washing over him. Could the strange events of the previous night be linked to that ancient sword?

Lanard sat in stunned silence for a moment before rising and approaching Lawren.

"Father?"

"What have you been up to in Stormcast?"

"I've been conducting investigations."