Chapter 306
"How fortuitous to meet you here." vin recognized the man as Ond from the Guild of the
Earthbound Spirits!
"Haha, it is quite the coincidence! Lady E? You two..." Ond nced from vin to E with a
mischievous grin on his face.
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"Do we make a good pair?" E asked, leaning affectionately toward vin.
"A perfect match! There''s no one better suited for each other than you two." Ondughed, though
a hint of wistfulness tinged his voice. Had these two dangerous individuals of the new generation of
the Eight Orders reallye together? A Shadowlord''s Messenger and a Blood Elf.
"Don''t get the wrong idea. We''re just good friends."
"Hey! A man should take the initiative!" Ond actually admired vin. He had wanted to make his
acquaintance since the championship and had regretted missing the chance.
From behind Ond, in the clearing, came several robust men. Familiar faces like Nelsor and Ziros
appeared. Seeing vin, they were happily surprised, but after spotting E, they were somewhat
taken aback.
"Have you be an Advanced Mage?" Nelsor gazed at vin in astonishment. It had been
several months since theyst met, and yet vin had another breakthrough.
"Just recently managed to break through with a bit of luck," vin said with a chuckle.
A group of burly men shook their heads in disbelief. His progress was unparalleled – at the
championship, he had just advanced to Stage VIII; during the championship, he reached Stage IX,
and now, after a few months, he had be an Advanced Mage! His pace made these self-
proimed geniuses blush with shame.
Ziros said heartily, "We brothers were all fired up to spar with you, but it looks like we''ve missed our
chance."
After exchanging a few warm words with them, vin asked, "What brings you to Cloudveil
Woods?"
"The business in Antis," they replied. "We just heard about it recently and regret not being able to
make it in time. The Commander said Cloudveil Woods will be quite chaotic for a while, so we''re
here for some trials and perhaps hope to find some treasures. What about you?"
"I''m heading back to Cobalt Strike. Care to visit the Organization?"
Ond replied without hesitation, "Sure! Once weplete our trials, we''ll swing by your
Organization. Remember to have some ale and feast ready for us, haha."
"Absolutely! I''ll be awaiting you all in Cobalt Strike."
"Farewell then!"
"Wait. The royal family has also sent a team from the Blessed Citadel, led by people of Lord
Viperbane, to Cloudveil Woods. If you cross paths, be cautious." vin warned them. Ond was
also one of the top five contenders at the championship, and the current team from the Blessed
Citadel was seething with frustration. A run-in with Ond could lead to a challenge. A fair duel was
one thing, but there was fear that the Blessed Citadel might not take a loss well and resort to foul
y.
"Oh? You''ve encountered them?" Ond''s brows furrowed. The name Blessed Citadel carried
weight throughout the Royal Realm.
"They came to Stormcast to challenge me, aiming to take the title of the Shadowlord''s Messenger."
"And the oue?"
"I was fortunate to prevail, but they may not easily ept defeat. Be vignt if you meet them."
"How strong are they?"
"They are all Inner Protégés of the Blessed Citadel, quite formidable!" vin gave a fair
assessment. Thebinedbat magic of the Phoenix siblings was indeed strong, and one
could easily find themselves in peril if not careful.
"Thanks for the warning!" Ond and hispanions saluted with sped hands and plunged into
the dense forest. The group of more than ten men was robust and imposing. Their presence was
wild, like charging goris, exuding a thick aura of battle.
Godfred watched them disappear into the woods and said, "Master, are they from the Earthbound
Spirits? I''ve heard that the Earthbound Spirits are tough and not easy to deal with. Howe
they..."
"The Earthbound Spirits are full of straightforward folk. Earn their respect, and they''ll treat you
warmly. But to those they dislike, they might not even spare a second nce."