Chapter 307


    Five days hence.


    In the woods surrounding the Cobalt Strike Order, numerous Protégés were scattered about, most


    of them middle-aged. They were honing their skills while bearing the responsibility of patrolling the


    area. They kept a vignt eye out for any mercenaries, Magi-Monsters, or other threats lurking in


    the forest.


    As vin and hispanions drew near to Cobalt Strike, three dark figures emerged from the


    woods, blocking their path. Many more silhouettes flitted through the depths of the forest, swiftly


    appearing nearby and lurking in the dense canopy. Godfred and Grima were immediately on guard,


    confronting the figures.


    vin called out, "Cobalt Strike, Golden Protégé, vin, requesting to return to the Order."


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    Carlys also spoke up, "Cobalt Strike, Elite Protégé, Carlys, requesting to return to the Order."


    The other two female Protégés stated their names as well.


    vin had returned? The middle-aged Protégés rxed their guard. "Who are these three?"


    "These two are guards from the Mallister family, and this is E of Bloodlore, a guest visiting Cobalt


    Strike."


    E? They were slightly stunned by the name, being well aware of the events that had transpired


    during The sh of Eight Orders. They certainly knew who E was. They took a longer look but


    did not hinder their passage, gesturing for them to proceed.


    However, one of the middle-aged Protégés stepped forward. "Lady E may enter, but the guards


    must stay outside."


    vin walked straight toward him. "Not only am I a Golden Protégé, but I am also the Lord of


    Stormcast. I have the right to bring my guards."


    Before the man could speak, Grima''s spear was pointed at his throat with the speed of lightning.


    The tip quivered ever so slightly, its keen edge threatening his Adam''s apple.


    The middle-aged Protégé felt a chill run through him, hesitated for a moment, and then slowly


    stepped back.


    Grima''s gaze was sharp, her expression stern. Her golden spear held the Protégé at bay for over


    ten meters, and it wasn''t until she opened a clear path that she withdrew her weapon. Grima was no


    mere Mage. She had once been a war-hardened Guardian General of Stormcast, with a fierce and


    warlike spirit in her bones.


    The middle-aged Protégés all retreated back into the forest, no longer obstructing their way.


    When vin and his party arrived at the Order, the Protégés guarding it were astonished. vin


    had returned?!


    Since the day he left, vin hadn''te back, and it had been three months already.


    They watched vin enter the Order withplex expressions, offering no resistance, no words,


    just a sense of wonder. vin''s name had been etched into the memory of all the young Protégés


    within Cobalt Strike. Though many were reluctant to ept it, they had to acknowledge him as a


    legend. Who could have imagined that a mere championship would change his life, or that he would


    rise to such strength, earning the respect and admiration of Protégés from the Eight Orders?


    They found it hard to ept that vin had secured a ce among the top five at the


    championship, but they had to admit that such an achievement required undeniable strength and


    resilience.


    "vin has returned!"


    "He''s brought with him the granddaughter of the Bloodlore Commander, one of the top five of the


    championship, the Blood Elf E!"


    "vin has returned with two Master Mage guards!"


    Cobalt Strike was abuzz with excitement!


    Since the championship had ended, vin had kept a low profile, not unting his victory or


    seeking to humiliate those who had scorned him. He had left the Order the following day, and many


    had not had the chance to see him. Though he had departed, discussions about him within Cobalt


    Strike had never ceased, and many had been eagerly awaiting his return. Finally, after three


    months, he reappeared at Cobalt Strike.


    But this time, vin didn''t return alone. He came back with two Master Mage guards and the


    granddaughter of the Bloodlore Commander, E, who was also among the top five of the


    championship—a beauty said to captivate souls!


    Guards, and a beauty, this was certainly a disy fitting for a Lord.


    Many Protégés sighed in admiration. vin truly stood apart. Yet, what surprised many even more


    was how vin had brought E back with him. Was he unting his rtionship with E, or did


    he intend to make a statement about severing his ties with Cobalt Strike and his consideration of


    joining Bloodlore?


    Commanders, Elders, Mari, Roald, Semar, Niks, and many others received the news.


    Perhaps vin himself had not anticipated that his return would cause such a stir. Upon his return


    to the Order, he didn''t rush to visit the Commander but first went to the warehouse where he had


    lived for over eight years.


    The warehouse had be his ''manor'' as a Golden Protégé, his personal domain, off-limits to


    other Protégés without his permission. Despite being away for three months, the warehouse was


    clean inside and out, free of weeds.


    "I''ve been looking after this ce," Carlys said with a smile as she walked into the warehouse. She


    had cleared out many of the useless items, created a spacious area, added some nts, and


    ced some simple furniture.