Chapter 190


    vin sat quietly in his wicker chair, without argument or rebuttal, awaiting the Commander''s final


    promation.


    Commander Kashann fell silent, and his expression was unreadable as he watched the Elders. Was


    he thinking too much, or...


    The Elders looked perplexedly at the Commander. Why the silence? Was he reconsidering?


    An odd hush fell over the Azure Hall, and no one spoke further.


    After a lengthy pause, the Commander announced with an impassive voice, "Henceforth, Cobalt


    Strike formally absolves the Mallister family and Stormcast of all usations. The citizens of the old


    city shall vacate Azure Mountain and return to Stormcast. The Mallister family will once again


    govern Stormcast, with vin as the new Lord."


    "What?" All Elders were stunned. Why!


    "Does anyone object?" The Commander''s voice was heavy. His authoritative gaze swept across the


    faces of the Elders.


    The Elders felt a tremor in their hearts, avoiding the Commander’s gaze as he seemed to have


    suddenly turned stern.


    vin rose to his feet and, with a respectful salute, addressed the Commander, "Thank you,


    Commander!"


    "When do you n to set out for Azure Mountain?"


    "Immediately."


    The Commander cast a chilling nce over all the Elders present, but his tone softened slightly as


    he looked at vin. "Depart at dawn tomorrow. I''ll arrange for someone from the Organization to


    apany you."


    In the dead of night, Cobalt Strike was once again abuzz with news. vin had not only been


    elevated to be a Golden Protégé but was also appointed as the Lord of Stormcast.


    Why had the Commander suddenly changed his demeanor, showing such favor to vin? Wasn''t


    the Commander worried that, once vin''s power was fully grown, he might seek vengeance on


    Cobalt Strike? After all, Cobalt Strike had been the architect of vin''s misfortunes for the past


    eight years.


    Did the Commander not consider the Grand Elder''s position? After all, the Grand Elder hadn''t


    changed his attitude in eight years!


    Many were not just shocked, but also found it hard to ept.


    Protégés like Galos had been discussing just that day whether to form an alliance, with Golden


    Protégés such as Semar and Roald at the helm, to trip up vin in the future, create trouble, and


    hinder his growth, making his tenure as a Golden Protégé ufortable. But now, vin was not


    only a Golden Protégé; he was a Lord!


    Being a Lord didn''t just signify a rise in vin''s status; it also meant that he might not stay long at


    Cobalt Strike and spend more time abroad. More importantly, vin could now raise his own army.


    Throughout the night, Cobalt Strike was filled with whispers and murmurs, but no matter what, the


    Commander had made his decision. vin was not only a Golden Protégé but a Lord, his status not


    inferior to themon Elders, and his future growth set to surpass all other Protégés of his time.Material ? N?velDrama.Org.


    vin stood in the courtyard, quietly gazing in the direction of Azure Mountain, without the


    excitement others imagined. The more he thought about it, the more suspicious it seemed. The


    Commander had been reluctant even to pardon the Mallister family; how had he suddenly dered


    vin a Lord?


    "Was this a decision made in consultation with the Grand Elder, or does the Commander have other


    ns?


    "Stormcast is the lifeblood of the Mallister family. Of course, I am its Lord! Do I need his


    appointment?


    "The current Stormcast has be a deste town. How easily can it be restored to prosperity?


    How shall the two hundred thousand townsfolk be settled?


    "Winter ising. What about food? Clothing? How will these be solved?"


    vin frowned deeply. The Mallister family had finally been pardoned, but the road ahead seemed


    more difficult than he had anticipated. He needed to carefully consider his next steps, and every


    move had to be deliberate because he could not afford to lose.


    "There''s nothing to fear."


    The voice of the Chained Spirit suddenly echoed in vin''s mind, deep and hoarse, reverberating


    with resonance.


    "If you are strong, who dares to be recklessly against you?


    "Always remember, you are the heir of the Shadowbringer!


    "In this world, strength is supreme, an eternal and unchangingw. Once you''ve settled your affairs,


    head to the Watcher''s Coast, and unlock the secrets of the Ancient Kings."