Chapter 126


    "With The sh of the Eight Orders only three days away, where shall we stay?"


    "We''ll all be housed within the Lord''s Keep, separated into eight different gardens. The


    championship will also be held there."


    Myke was curious about vin. "What promise did you make to the Mollen family?"


    "Merely forged a friendship," vin replied, gazing out at the bustling city and reminiscing about the


    imagery of Stormcast.


    "Why are you so set on participating in The sh of the Eight Orders?" Myke admitted that vin


    had strength and talent, and a fierce determination. But The sh of the Eight Orders brings


    together the top scions of each Order, each more formidable than thest. vin had gone to the


    lengths of striking a deal with the Mollen family to secure his ce. What was it all for? If he didn''t


    win a single match, he’d return only to be scoffed at. If by some fluke he won one, at best, he’d be


    freed from servitude. Was it worth it?


    Myke didn''t understand, nor did the others.


    vin let the curtain fall. "I''ve heard that the top five will be granted titles, and there are rich


    rewards within the Organization. That''s what I''m after."


    This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org.


    Myke was taken aback, Niks raised an eyebrow, Cedrick turned his head, and Mari lifted her


    gaze. The atmosphere inside the carriage was strangely tense for a moment.


    vinughed. "One should have aspirations, right? What if theye true?"


    The others were speechless, not knowing what to say.


    Niks suddenly spoke, "I feel... you''re nning something."


    vin chuckled lightly. "Don''t think of me as soplex. I''m a simple man."


    Again, speechless, they thought. You? Simple? You''re simply mad.


    At the entrance of the Lord''s Keep, a procession awaited, and a venerable elder with white hair


    hastened to greet them. "Commander Kashann! It''s been two years; have you missed your old


    friend?"


    The Cobalt Strike Commander lifted the curtain, stepping out with five Elders to meet him. "The


    Lord of the Keep, as grand as ever."


    The man appeared old but was vigorous and full of presence. He grasped the Commander''s arm


    with enthusiasm. "You, my friend, should visit your oldrade more often. Please,e inside!


    Commander of the Earthbound Spirits has just arrived."


    "Please, after you." The Cobalt Strike Commander smiled and walked hand in hand with the elder


    into the Lord''s Keep, while Marthew and the other Elders also greeted the host''s other venerable


    friends withughter and conversation as they entered.


    "Is that the Lord of Warriors'' Vale?" vin stepped down from the carriage, watching the old man''s


    retreating figure, which at a nce seemed no different from that of an ordinary man.


    "Don''t underestimate him or the Doramon family. The reason Warriors'' Vale can remain neutral


    between the Eight Orders and the Five Lords is because of the Doramon family''s profound heritage


    and strength, as well as their vast and intricatework of alliances," Cedrick said, dismounting the


    carriage.


    An old man approached with a warm smile, leading them towards the keep. "Please, follow me. We


    must register at the keep first to make the arrangements."


    The Lord''s Keep of Warriors'' Vale was, in truth, a ssic garden estate, divided into many distinct


    gardens, each featuring a differentndscape style and upying a vast area. There were secluded


    old woods, crystal-clearkes, winding pavilions and paths, as well as a variety of elegant and


    refined cottages, and even several spacious training halls.


    The elder led them into a delicate garden shaded by green trees with a clear stream running


    through. The air was filled with a refreshing scent that made one want to take a deep breath and


    calm their heart.


    As they entered the garden, a troop approached them head-on. These men were not only tall and


    robust with noble features, but they also radiated a powerful aura, were d in heavy armor, and


    strode with the confidence.


    They were thepeting team from the Earthbound Spirits! All male protégés!


    Within the Eight Orders of the Nortnds, two Orders were quite special, recruiting protégés and


    practicing Combat Magic of a singr type. These were the Earthbound Spirits and the Skyborne


    Rivers.


    The Earthbound Spirits recruited protégés with an extraordinary sensitivity to Terran Power,


    practicing earth, stone, and dust-based Combat Magic. As a result, each Protégé was especially


    burly, exuding a strong masculine charm, and possessing astonishing explosive power.