Chapter 207
"I''ve no time for idle chatter. From this day forth, we of the Mallister family shall no longer be
hostages to the Cobalt Strike, nor shall my townsfolk of Stormcast be ves in the Azure Mountain
mines. This is a pardon written by the hand of the Commander himself." vin produced the
pardon.
The Cobalt Strike Protégés stirred restlessly but were silenced by Vandill, who frowned at vin.
"Where is Elder Connas?"
"They''re likely still traipsing around the forest and should arrive in a day or two."
"Hand me the pardon," demanded Vandill, reaching out.
"No thank you. I''m merely here to inform you. The rest is not your concern."
"Hmph, how do I know this pardon is genuine?"
"Are you thinking of reneging? That''s not very befitting of an Elder."
"vin, no matter what you''ve be or how you''ve changed, you''ve no right to be insolent in my
presence. Guards, seize him!" Vandill would not retreat from Azure Mountain easily; he needed to
ascertain the fate of those three hundred Protégés, await Elder Connas for the handover, and drive
the two hundred thousand ves into Cloudveil Woods.
"How dare you!!" Lucan bellowed as a thousand of his guards drew their swords, encircling Vandill
and his men.
"Ha! You think you stand a chance?" Vandillughed, and the Protégésughed with him. Did vin
and his people really think they were that capable?
The Mallister family''s guards looked at each other, their morale faltering. They truly dared not harm
a Cobalt Strike Protégé. The consequences would be dire.
The Mallister family looked on nervously, not understanding vin''s intentions. Even with the
Mallister family''s pardon, it wasn''t worth provoking an Elder. They couldn''t bear the cost.
"vin?" Oda approached vin timidly, gripping his arm and urging him not to be rash. If Vandill
was angered, who knew what punishment might befall them again? They''d finally been pardoned,
and it wouldn''t be smart to be punished anew.
"Fear not, I am here," vin reassured her, stepping towards Vandill and stopping ten paces away.
"Elder Vandill, have you truly grown old, or do you fail to understand the situation? Azure Mountain
is no longer under your rule, but mine."
"Pah, where''s your arroganceing from? Unless the Commander himself orders me, Azure
Mountain is still under my control. Put away your worthless pardon." Vandill truly did not see vin
as a threat, but he was still puzzled about what had happened to those three hundred men.
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"Since you don''t recognize the pardon, there''s no need for further words. Uncle Lucan, prepare to
fight. You''ve been suppressed for eight long years, and it''s time to end this. Show them the mettle of
men, and, with their blood, put an end to these eight years.” vin’s words cast a heavy silence
over the scene.
Lucan, shocked, turned to stare at vin. “y them? Am I hearing this right?”
“vin, don’t be rash.” Helna panicked. Was he about to kill a Cobalt Strike Elder? There were
surely other ways to vent their anger.
"My lord, think this through," Godfred and the others were astonished. Was this their young lord?
His words of violence made them tremble in fear.
"Ha!?" Vandillughed in disbelief. vin was just a Golden Protégé, a top contender in The sh
of Eight Orders. Was he so full of himself that he thought he was untouchable?
The Cobalt Strike Protégés exchanged looks of disbelief. Had vin lost his mind to suggest such a
ludicrous n?
Mari stood in the ranks, silent, as did Balder, though his gaze was peculiar.
vin watched Vandill quietly, then let out augh. “Many of you have lorded over Azure Mountain
for years, bullying women and children, andmitting untold atrocities. Today, we settle the score.
Do you not understand now?"
"My lord, stay calm. Killing them may feel satisfying, but how will we exin this to Cobalt Strike?"
Lucan whispered urgently. There were many ways to seek revenge without resorting to such
extreme measures. To harm a Cobalt Strike Elder was a crime more severe than any his parents
hadmitted.