The Legendary Mage novel Chapter 155

Alavin had trained throughout the night, and his wounds had completely healed. Not even a scar was left behind, and his internal injuries had mostly mended as well. The miraculous power of the Restoration Mantra had been fully displayed.

Next, it was time to attempt a breakthrough. Whether or not he could ascend into the top five would depend on the success of this breakthrough.

"Grand Arcanum of the Blade, the second form... Fall of Eternity..."

Alavin took out the Grand Arcanum of the Blade, studying it with furrowed brows, and this time he finally could see the second form clearly.

Alavin took a deep breath, a smile spreading across his face. When he first advanced to Stage VIII, he could only see the words vaguely and thought that this stage wasn't meant for training. Yet now, he saw everything clearly.

"Fall of Eternity, aid me in breaking through to Stage IX." Alavin lifted his ancient sword, whispering with confidence.

"Alavin, I've brought you some healing potions..." Balder walked in with a cheery smile, but then he stood agape. Alavin was shirtless, radiant, without a trace of yesterday's near-death state to be seen.

"No need for potions. Today, you'll help me by keeping watch. No one is to enter," Alavin said, brandishing his ancient sword, preparing to seclude himself for training.

"Eh? Ah!" Balder exclaimed in surprise and delight. Had Alavin healed already? Could he still compete tomorrow? Was this a charge for the top five? By the gods, this was exhilarating!

"Thank you."

"What are you being polite for? We're friends, aren't we?" Balder quickly shut the door and took a seat on a stone stool in the courtyard, crossing his legs like a gatekeeper. Whatever Alavin asked of him, he would gladly do.

"What are you doing here?" Mariela had just opened her window to find Balder squatting in Alavin's courtyard, looking like a meatball with his round and plump figure perched atop a similarly shaped stone stool. The scene was comical, and even the usually aloof and proud Mariela couldn't help but ask.

"I'm standing guard for Alavin. Don’t want someone to come and harm him again," Balder chuckled, his heart brimming with joy. Heavens, how many secrets did Alavin possess? Even Balder couldn't see through them all.

Mariela suddenly asked, "What deal have you made with Alavin?"