Chapter 395


    The Starlit Echoes Commander, stepped forward with a proposal. “With the Hidden Essence and the Skyborne Rivers'' Commanders fallen, both


    orders are in disarray. They might dere their gates closed or fall under the control of the Ster Precepts. The demise of Lord Viperbane and Lord


    Skyveil won''t be overlooked by other Lords. They will either forge an alliance with the Ster Precepts or seek aid from the Minds. For a long time


    toe, the Nortnds will be rife with uncertainty. Should we not consider an alliance of our own?”


    Bah suddenly felt a wave of mncholy. “The alliance of the Eight Orders has shattered, bing a farce for all the realm to witness. Is it the


    burden of legacy that was too great, or have the Eight Orders truly lost the essence of their former glory?”


    Jarad scoffed lightly. "The Eight Orders’ alliance was never meant to endure. It was bound to crumble sooner orter. You were the only one who took


    it seriously.


    “What did you just say?” Bah’s eyes zed with anger, his ire rising swiftly.


    m eighteen years your senior. I do not bully the young.” Jarad dismissed with a wave of his hand


    The Starlit Echoes Commander quickly intervened to calm the two. “Between our five organizations, there''s no need for formal treaties. We stand and


    fall together, united against the royal courts and the Ster Precepts.”


    The Commander of the Floral Enchantress had hoped to remain neutral, but after careful consideration. she decided to join the alliance. After all, the


    situation had escted too far, and there was no telling how the Minds would deal with the Nortnds. Should they send more formidable


    champions, the Nortnds would be thrown into chaos once again. It was unlikely that the Floral Enchantress could remain untouched by these


    events.


    After much deliberation, Bloodlore, the Earthbound Spirits, the Floral Enchantress, Starlit Echoes, and Cobalt Strike — along with the formidable


    power of Stormcast — formed a new alliance.


    Having settled the details, dawn was breaking as the Earthbound Spirits’ Commander stood up to leave. “It’s about time I prepared to depart.


    “Commander Bah, I am eternally grateful for your assistance,” vin offered his thanks once more.


    Bah smiled. pleased with the young man''s good nature and gratitude. “Think nothing of it. Visit the Earthbound Spirits when you have a chance


    and spar with Ond and the others. Who knows, if I''m feeling generous, I might gift you a couple of powerful Combat Magic spells, ha!”


    The patriarch of the Iron family also rose to leave. "We should be on our way too. We''re moving the Iron family’s shrine here. Once the affairs of the


    Nortnds are settled, you should venture out. The world beyond the Nortnds is wondrous, and with your talent, you''re bound to carve out a wider


    destiny.”


    vin escorted the Iron family procession to the city gates. They waved farewell and ventured into the wilderness, carrying their dark des


    Cedrick did not linger either. He left with his family, determined to seek his own Energy in thends beyond the Nortnds, to find greater strength,


    and perhaps one day surpass vin.


    The Commanders of Starlit Echoes and the Floral Enchantress also rose into the sky, vanishing amidst the clouds.


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    depart,” Jarad said, hands behinchis


    back, Isoking at vin with a light


    chuckle. “l''ve done you a great’


    service. How will you repay’me?”


    “Twill...”


    Jarad waved him off, interrupting. “Treat my granddaughter well. Your happiness with her is the reward I seek.”


    “Ah?”


    ‘Engagement, it''s settled then. I''m


    off. No neéd for farewells.” Jaradleft


    no roor for argument, soaring i into


    the sky ewith three Elders, who‘cast


    pproving nces at vin before


    disappearing. Content bigs to


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    vin managed an awkward smile.


    Helna, standing nearby. beamed with joy and hurried back to the city to discuss the wedding arrangements with E.


    ‘I, too, should xeturn,” Commander


    Kashann sighed softly, opening his


    mouth but finding himself at a loss~.


    for words. vin no longer needed


    Cobalt Strike. It was Cobalt Strike


    that néeded vin to maintair its


    prestige. He felt aplexsmix of


    efotions.


    “Commander, I remember our agreement. For five years, I remain Cobalt Strike’s Protégé.”


    “Visit us when you can,” Commander Kashann nodded, saying no more