The Legendary Mage (Alavin) novel Chapter 356

Alavin was in excruciating pain. He was pierced through by eighteen chains. These were not simply embedded within him. Rather, they transformed into countless tiny links, thousands upon thousands, binding his entire skeleton. Even the smallest joints were entwined and fused with the chains.

Alavin and the chains had become one. His bones felt as if they were corroded, and the unbearable pain nearly caused him to faint, as if countless ants were gnawing at his bones. It was a torment beyond words.

This was judgment, this was the ultimate trial!

"Eh..." The Ivory Turtle, suddenly hanging limply in front of Alavin's chest, was stunned. It turned its head to look behind at the glaring ivory chain on its shell. “What's going on? Am I dreaming? Why would I dream such a thing? Am I addicted to suffering? No, this is real, these are chains.”

It glanced at its shell, then at the chain around Alavin's neck, and after a moment, let out a hoarse cry of despair, "Curse you all! Can't you leave me be?"

The little turtle's spirit sank. It slumped, hanging from Alavin's neck. Its eyes were vacant, and its expression was one of utter sorrow.

In the chaotic forest, all eighteen royal effigies descended, enshrouded in a light so strong it was like a cluster of proud suns, illuminating the land. Thick chains stretched out from within, extending into the deep forest ahead, where Alavin was half-kneeling, drenched in cold sweat. His expression looked pained, and his body trembled slightly.

The chains went from thick to thin as they burrowed into his back, fusing into his entire skeleton.

"My lord!" Godfred flew into the forest. His shock was inexplicable as he watched the tormented Alavin and the chains protruding from his back. His gaze followed the chains to the light beyond, where many terrifying beasts seemed trapped. Their presence shook the earth and startled the night. The dreadful aura made his heart tremble. What was this?

"Godfred..." Alavin's voice trembled as he slowly rose.