Chapter 315


    On the second day at dawn, Roald, Semar, Admus, and Felis, the four valiant members of the


    Golden Protégés, all gathered at the 5th Arena, eagerly awaiting vin''s challenge.


    Young Protégés awoke early, forgoing their usual training to flock in groups to the 5th Arena.


    Everyone chattered excitedly, filled with anticipation for the day’s showdown.


    Niks, Myke, Adirich, and many other Elite Protégés flowed into the Arena in session. Even


    many middle-aged Protégés and Elders made their way to the Arena.


    vin had caused a stir throughout the city with his performance at The sh of Eight Orders. His


    enigmatic swordsmanship, formidable physique, and the eerie power of the Shadowlord''s Wrath


    had all caused a sensation. The Eight Orders had bestowed upon him the title of Shadowlord''s


    Messenger, and his fame had spread wide across the Nortnds. Yet most within Cobalt Strike had


    not witnessed his prowess firsthand and were curious to see just how mighty vin''s strength truly


    was. Would the reality live up to the legends that were whispered in awe?


    Moreover, public duels between Golden Protégés were a rarity, and the spectacle itself was worth


    the anticipation, perhaps even offering a chance to glean some experience.


    As the sky began to brighten, the 5th Arena was already brimming with people, bustling and


    buzzing with conversation. Many traveled from all directions to converge upon the Arena.


    Such amotion was rare indeed.


    vin left his lodgings early, but instead of heading to the Arena, he ventured to Botanic Haven.


    "Botanic Haven is sacred ground. You may enter, but she cannot!" a guardian Protégé barred vin


    and E from entering, for Botanic Haven, as the most secret ce of Cobalt Strike, could not


    allow Protégés of external organizations to enter at will.


    "Please inform Mari," vin said politely. "She will know if E should be allowed in."


    The guardian Protégé looked at vin and was about to ascend the mountain when he suddenly


    asked, "Shouldn''t you be at the 5th Arena? What brings you here?"


    News of the challenge issued to vin by the four Golden Protégés had spread far and wide, and


    even though Botanic Haven seldom concerned itself with organizational matters, such a significant


    event had reached its ears.


    vin smiled and replied, "I''ll be there shortly."


    Another Protégé piped up with interest. “Are you that confident?”


    “Let’s just see, shall we?”


    After the guardian Protégé informed Mari, she personally descended the mountain to greet them.


    She emerged from the mist-enshrouded woods like a goddess stepping out of an enchanted realm,


    her purity and sanctity radiating from her. d in a snow-white gown with her flowing hair and


    exquisite beauty, her eyes sparkled like stars, and her lips were red as plum blossoms. Since


    bing an Advanced Mage, her aura had grown colder and even purer.


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    "Do you really need to bring E up the mountain? Are you afraid?" Mari asked coolly, her veil


    unable to conceal her otherworldly beauty. Only her icy, ethereal demeanor could counterbnce


    E''s bewitching and seductive allure.


    One was frosty and divine; the other was enchanting and sensual. Their contrasting auras shed,


    stirring even the hearts of the Botanic Haven Protégés, who dared not openly gaze upon them,


    instead stealing furtive nces with bowed heads.


    "Fear is appropriate. If I weren''t afraid, that would be a lie. Your mentor''s realm is nearly on par with


    the Commander''s. If either of them wanted me dead, there''d be nowhere to run."


    Mari was speechless. Must he speak so bluntly?


    "I must bring E with me, or I shan''t go at all."


    E snuggled up to vin. "Don''t worry, I''ll protect you."


    "Please, my mentor is already waiting for you." Mari gestured for the guardian Protégé to allow


    them through and personally led them into the mountain, heading toward the summit.


    "Botanic Haven, the purest sanctuary of Cobalt Strike''s magic," E observed curiously. Mist drifted


    about, and ancient trees stood like mighty beasts, their massive roots were bursting from the earth


    in a tangled array, and branches cascaded down like smaller trees adorned with delicate flowers.


    The ce was ancient and shadowy, the potent Restoration Aether intoxicating.