The Legendary Mage (Alavin) novel Chapter 394

"Can you control these stone statues?" Banneth asked again.

"It's not a matter of control; they are here to protect me."

"How powerful were these statues of kings ten thousand years ago?" asked the head of the Iron family. Although he had not personally witnessed the strength of the statues, judging by their performance in pursuing the Stellar Precepts Commander and slaying the Skyborne Rivers Commander, their power must’ve surpassed anyone present. Moreover, they felt no pain, had no emotions, and were true weapons of war. With their protection, Stormcast would become the most formidable stronghold in the Northlands, as well as the safest.

Alavin shook his head, unclear of the precise strength. When he received the legacy, his consciousness had fused with that of the Kings, and he had relived their lives in a hazy trance. But upon awakening, the memories were not clear, just vague impressions.

Everyone had a multitude of questions they wanted to ask, but upon careful thought, they weren't sure what exactly to inquire about. What comforted them was that Alavin's current demeanor was humble and respectful, unlike his earlier cold-blooded and icy gaze. This suggested he was not truly bloodthirsty and cruel, but rather, he believed in clear-cut enmities and had the courage to face his enemies head-on.

After all, he and his kin had been oppressed for years and had almost been slaughtered; it was reasonable for them to vent their frustrations.

"The Northlands will be lively for a time," the Starlit Echoes Commander mused with relief. He felt fortunate to have aided the Cobalt Strike Commander, to have chosen to stand with Stormcast, and to have persisted until the end. Otherwise, the dead commanders today would not be just two, but possibly three, and he could have been among them!

Jarad asked Alavin, "What are your plans? Will you lead your statues of kings to assault the three great royal houses?"

Alavin shook his head. “I’ve obtained what I wanted. There’s no need for total annihilation.”

The necessary proclamations had been made, and the intended deterrence was achieved. From now on, nobody should dare to bully the Mallister family or commit evil in Stormcast. That was sufficient, and Alavin was not so cruel as to destroy all the royal houses and Organizations, which would likely backfire. Moreover, the Kings had made it clear that their purpose was to guard the new kingdom and deter powerful foes, and unless someone invaded again, they would not awaken.