The Legendary Mage novel Chapter 357

Grima, with the gravely injured Commander in tow, together with Mariela, Celesse, and Eyla, managed to safely escape the treacherous Cloudveil Woods and return to Stormcast.

Eyla left in the dead of night, making haste toward Bloodlore. It was certain that the situation was escalating and bound to spiral out of control. What unforeseen events would arise was anyone's guess. She needed to rush back to Bloodlore and summon her grandfather ahead of time. Any assistance he could provide would be invaluable, and if all else failed, they would have to take Alavin into hiding.

Commander Kashann's injuries were severe, but fortunately, within the walls of the Mallister family stronghold, there was precious Water of Life. They carefully tended his wounds. Truth be told, the Mallister family held little affection for the Commander. They even harbored a trace of resentment. But with the sudden turn of events, they had no time for grudges. They did everything possible to revive Commander Kashann, hoping he might hold the key to a solution.

After conferring with Celesse, Mariela dispatched five hundred guards into the night to spread the word. The remaining citizens were instructed to hasten the construction of the city walls and then retreat to the inner stronghold. Beyond that, they could only leave their fate to the gods.

Overnight, a sensational piece of news shook the nearby ancient cities and villages, and with astonishing speed, it spread to more distant lands.

"The true secret housed in Atlantis is not the ancient treasures, but the legacy of the Kings."

"It was Cobalt Strike that unlocked the chaos of Atlantis, secretly stealing away the Kings' Acceptance."

"The rightful owner of the Kings' Acceptance is not the Cobalt Strike Commander, but the Cobalt Strike's Golden Protégé, the Shadowlord's Messenger, Alavin!"

"The Grand Elder conspired to seize the Kings' Acceptance, covertly aligning with Lord Viperbane and Amber Valley to plot against Cobalt Strike. The Cobalt Strike Commander was grievously wounded and fled to Stormcast to protect Alavin, seeking aid from the seven Organizations of the Northlands!"

This explosive revelation sent shockwaves through the Northlands. Initially, the news was deliberately propagated by the Mallister family, but as more people were alarmed, a mere five hundred messengers became five thousand... fifty thousand... a hundred thousand. The news spread like wildfire to the royal courts and Organizations and to even more powers, causing a tsunami-like sensation.

The recent events in Atlantis had not yet settled, and the fervor had not diminished, even reaching the Midlands and other realms. Now, with the emergence of even more astonishing news, one could only imagine the level of commotion it caused.

In recent times, many who had obtained treasures from Atlantis had deciphered powerful secret arts, to the surprise and delight of many. And now, it turned out that the real treasure was not these artifacts but the legacy of the Kings.

What could this legacy spanning thousands of years possibly be?