Chapter 169
All members of the Eight Orders had returned to the castle after the championship concluded.
Although the matches had ended, the Commanders would remain for a few more days, allowing
their Protégés to recover from their injuries before setting off on the long journey back to their
respective Organizations. Traveling from Warriors'' Vale to each Organization posed risks, and there
was no rush to depart until they were well-rested.
The old lord was a gracious host, attending to the Eight Orders Commanders with great hospitality.
Generous gifts were prepared, including special rewards for the Top 5 Protégés.
Some Protégés were healing, others were making friends at gatherings, and some wandered the
ancient streets of the city.
Now that it was over, there was no need for further worry. After many tense days, it was time to
rx.
Many of the city''s young nobles eagerly extended invitations to the Protégés in hopes of making
their acquaintance.
In his room, viny on his bed practicing the Restoration Mantra to heal his wounds when he
suddenly detected an intoxicating fragrance. He felt a presence nearby. Opening his eyes, he was
startled to see E seated on his bed!
Her perfect silhouette, glowing and smooth skin, and shapely legs were clear in his sight.
vin nearly had a nosebleed; he felt his body heat up at the sight of this enchanting girl. "How did
you get in here?"
"The window was open," E said casually, her legs draped over the bed as she leaned back.
Speechless, vin wondered why she hadn''t used the main door.
"The sh of Eight Orders is officially over, and the top five are decided," E said with a teasing
smile. Up close, vin really was quite attractive.
"Who made it?"
"Darron, Ond, Jackar."
"Who else?"
"Me, my good sir." E kicked off her dainty shoes, revealing delicate feet as she yfully wiggled
them.
"Lady E, this is quite improper," vin said, shifting ufortably to the side.
E giggled. “You’ve been pierced through, and you can still move?”
“It’s just a flesh wound, nothing serious.”
“Let’s discuss something.”
“Go ahead.”
“Tell me the secret of how you absorb the Restoration Aether."
"That''s a personal secret."
"Come on, be a gentleman."
"Is this about being gentlemanly? We''re hardly acquainted."
"We''ll get to know each other in time. Feelings can be developed."
"Forget it."
"Are you not afraid I might use a charm spell on you?" E tilted her head toward vin, exhaling a
seductive scent.
"Aren''t you afraid I might cast a hex of spite?"
"Haha, how could I bear to?" E yfully lifted vin''s chin.
"Tell me, Lady E, what exactly do you want?" vin protested, shifting further away. If not for his
serious injuries, he would have fled the room.
Creak! The door suddenly opened, and Mari entered the room, holding a scroll of Combat Magic,
a prize for the Top 5 Protégés from the Lord of the City. But the scene before her eyes was rather
shocking!
"Lady Mari, what brings you here?" E nonchntly swung her feet and nced over without
much concern.
"You guys carry on," Mari said coldly, tossing the scroll onto the table and shutting the door
behind her with a bang.
"Is there something between you two?" E inquired.
"You''re thinking too much. I was but a servant beforeing here."
"That makes sense."
"What did she throw?"
"A reward for you, from the family of Doramon. True Thunder, a Master Combat Magic."
"Oh?" vin''s eyes lit up. Master Combat Magic? "Hand it here."
"You''re too injured; rest now and trainter.”
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“I’m not going to train.”
“Then what will you do?”
“I’ll hide it away. It’s a treasure and not safe just lying about.”
E passed him the scroll, which he tucked away with satisfaction. It was a fine prize indeed.
E couldn''t help but smile. "Let me ask you seriously, would you consider joining Bloodlore?"