The Legendary Mage (Alavin) novel Chapter 341

The Botanic Haven was in turmoil, stirring many a Cobalt Strike apprentice far and wide, their gazes turning towards the direction of the commotion. But it was more curiosity than concern, and none dared to approach. The Botanic Haven was a forbidden enclave, shrouded in mystery, where outsiders were strictly forbidden. A terrible roar echoed from its depths a year ago, and perhaps today's incident was related.

Hamund hesitated for a long time before ultimately deciding against venturing to the Botanic Haven. By the time he considered it, the tumult would nearly cease. Besides, with the likes of Lord Viperbane, Tobin, and a Grand Elder, all of whom were mightier than he, and hundreds of other formidable warriors present, even if he went, he would not be able to reclaim the Botanic Haven Elder and would likely perish in the attempt.

He carried the wounded Commander back to the villa that housed Celesse.

"What happened to you..." Celesse awoke with a start, surprised at the sight of the bloodied figure on his back. "Commander?"

"I need to ask you something, Celesse. Has Alavin received the legacy of Atlantis?" Hamund asked with gravitas.

Celesse hesitated before replying, "Yes."

"How long has he been gone?"

"He left at dawn. What exactly happened?"

"No time to explain, we must leave at once!" Hamund swept up Celesse, concealing their presence as they hurriedly retreated.

The battle at Botanic Haven started abruptly and ended just as swiftly.

Their original plan was to poison the Botanic Haven Elder using the same tactics, but no one expected the Elder, upon seeing them, to engage in battle immediately. He fought with the determination of one prepared to meet his end, disregarding Tobin's assassination attempt and Lord Viperbane's interception, brutally assaulting the Grand Elder until the end.

The Botanic Haven Elder lay in a pool of his own blood, barely clinging to life. Against the united might of three powerful foes, his aged form could not withstand even ten moves.

Lord Viperbane and Tobin stood by with grim expressions. The Grand Elder knelt on the ground, his left arm severed cleanly, blood gushing forth, cleaved by the Botanic Haven Elder in a fierce exchange.

"Ah!!"