The Legendary Mage novel Chapter 351

In the grandeur of the ancient throne room, a majestic statue of a King towered over the diminutive figure of Alavin. For a long moment, it stood silent before its thunderous voice filled the chamber, "The Kings... awaken..."

With a firm grasp, it took hold of the chains that adorned its stone form and, with a slow, deliberate strength, began to pull, dragging a massive boulder from the altar.

The scene unfolded once more. The altar shook, and a myriad of stone steps extended in disarray, triggering other chains and stirring the slumbering statues of the Kings.

Clang and rattle!

Chains linked the statues to the altar, vibrating intensely, taut with the force. One by one, the statues of the Kings opened their eyes, radiating a divine authority. They bore the presence of the ancient monarchs themselves. Their formidable auras filled the Royal Mausoleum like a tide, unsettling every Magi-Monster within.

They were awake! Truly awake! Alavin let out a breath he hadn't realized he'd been holding. His eyes darted excitedly around at the Kings.

Eighteen statues, each as imposing as a mountain. Their collective revival was a sight to stir the soul.

From a high ledge, the Ivory Turtle stretched lazily, its tiny eyes blinking open to observe the awakening below. It spotted Alavin, aloft on the altar with the Immortal Edge held high. "Am I dreaming?" it thought. "Such a beautiful dream, the lad has come to rescue me. Oh, woe is me, even in dreams, I yearn for freedom."

The turtle wiggled its little paws and twisted its head, rolling onto its back and sprawling out to resume its slumber. But suddenly, a cry rang out from the altar, "The Kings, accept my invitation, leave the Royal Mausoleum, and descend upon Stormcast with me!"

Jolted awake, the Ivory Turtle scrambled to its feet, chains clinking as it stumbled forward, eyes fixed on the altar. "Am I not dreaming? Has he returned?!"

Rubbing its eyes vigorously, the turtle hesitated to scratch itself with its paws. Perhaps it feared pain, because he awkwardly lowered them. "Ha! It's him! It's true! Oh, heavens and earth, you finally answered my prayers."

"I will be free! He has come to save me!"

"You there, lad, yes, you—I've fallen for you! Mwah! A kiss, mwah!"