[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-greatest-legacy-of-the-magus-universe":3,"chapter-greatest-legacy-of-the-magus-universe-greatest-legacy-of-the-magus-universe-chapter-871":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Greatest Legacy of the Magus Universe",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},160415,309,"Chapter 871: Celebration","greatest-legacy-of-the-magus-universe-chapter-871",871,"\u003Cp>Adam’s brows furrowed a little. He expanded his Sphere of Resonance, enveloping the approaching figures in its invisible web.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, his expression eased, and he retracted the Sphere of Resonance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’re from Ravenfell, Val,\" he said, shifting his attention back to the book in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew he’d get very busy from now on, so he wanted to finish studying everything he could about ritual magic while he still had time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or at least, that was his current goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who knew what would happen in the days leading up to the tournament? Or during the tournament? Or perhaps... even after the tournament.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one knew what tomorrow would bring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So why not finish all the work while peace still lingered?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing his brother’s words, Valerian, too, calmed down. He thought he was going to have to fight another aerial battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truth be told... he was quite looking forward to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bored, he continued to fly ahead, and within a minute, he finally closed the distance and arrived right before the figures clad in armor, proudly displaing the sigil of Ravenfell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All three of Mana Liquefaction Magi were mounted on enormous ravens, their dark eyes gleaming with intelligence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one in the middle nudged his mount to fly a little further. Now, levitating only a few meters away from Valerian, the man was able to get a clear view of the terrifying and majestic flying beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A black-winged panther?The Magus’s heart suddenly skipped a beat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being a resident of Ravenfell, he naturally knew all the important things about the Dark King—one of them being, he had a cat familiar who could transform into an enormous winged panther!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It can’t be!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought incredulously,Is this really the Dark King?!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man craned his neck, trying to get a better view of the rider sprawled leisurely on Valerian’s back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But from his angle, all he could see was a figure dressed in black, right leg crossed over left knee, calmly reading a book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No way...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s dressed in all black, too!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it really be?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard’s mind was a mess. While the two other remaining guards also slowly started to realize what was happening when they glimpsed the majestic, flying black panther.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valerian grew frustrated. These people were neither communicating with him nor allowing him to pass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All they did was gawk at his supreme majesty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph! You dare to block the Great Valerian’s path?\" He snapped, his tone arrogant. \"You mongrels must be tired of living!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three Magi were taken aback. They exchanged awkward glances with each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Were they hearing things?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was this Mana Foundation creature speaking so arrogantly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where does his confidence come from?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one in the lead cleared his throat and solemnly stated, \"You cannot fly beyond this checkpoint. You must travel by land. And...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused for a moment as nervousness gripped his heart, \"My Lord, please... state your identity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three Magi truly hoped that it was the Dark King.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just them, but the whole of Ravenfell was awaiting his arrival!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he had been the one to lead their armed forces to victory in the Blackshore Incident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was the pride of Ravenfell!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was the hero of Ravenfell!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, how could these people not be eager to see him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valerian wanted to angrily retort, but seeing as how the Magi were trying to look past him and identify the person on his back with hopeful eyes, he reconsidered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, can you show your face or something?\" He turned his head around and whispered, allowing the wind to carry his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it, Val?\" Adam put away the book and sat up. He turned around and looked at the three Magi in armor, riding giant ravens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is something the matter, gentlemen?\" He asked, brows slightly raised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the Magi laid their eyes on him, they trembled. Although Adam looked slightly different with the stubble on his chin, he was unmistakably the Dark King!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every Magus working for the city’s security forces had seen his portrait, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recognition was immediate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the moment the Magus at the forefront confirmed Adam’s identity, he hurriedly turned around and barked out orders with urgency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You! Fly to Council Keep and inform the Lord Marshall of the Dark King’s return this instance!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he turned to the other guard and continued, \"And you! Head to Saratoga Castle and inform Professor Whitaker of the same. Quick! Quick!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, sir!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two Magi thumped their armor with their fists. They cast a secret glance at Adam mounted atop Valerian’s back and then turned around, flying into the distance and soon vanishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the interaction between the three, Adam was utterly confused. He couldn’t help but ask, \"What’s going on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My Lord, the Lord Marshall and Professor Whitaker have given us strict instructions to inform them of your arrival,\" the Magus respectfully answered, his eyes flashing with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adam’s lips twitched. \"Are you serious?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was dazed for a few moments, wondering what these old ladies wanted from him. In the end, he sighed, \"Alright, step aside now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Magus gulped loudly. \"M-my Lord, I’m afraid... I c-cannot do that!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adam’s eyes narrowed. \"So you’re not going to let me through?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Magus’s entire body trembled. The Dark King’s simple gaze seemed to have hurled a thousand needles at him, piercing every part of his body and freezing him in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Y-your arrival must be grand, my lord!\" the Magus blurted out. \"You are the Dark King! Your homecoming has to be a grand celebration! The Lord Marshall has instructed me to accommodate you until everything is ready. My Lord, please... please be understanding!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My homecoming?\" Adam was even more perplexed. \"A grand celebration?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Y-yes, my lord!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Adam thought it was a waste of time and money, somewhere deep down in his heart, he was quite looking forward to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Alright then.\" He nodded. \"So, where am I staying until all the preparations are complete? And how long is it going to take? The preparations, I mean.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Magus breathed a sigh of relief. He truly did not know what he would have done if the Dark King hadn’t complied with the Lord Marshall’s instructions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My Lord, please follow me,\" said the man humbly. \"Your quarters have already been prepared in advance in the border outpost.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused for a moment before answering the second question, \"And I’m sure the preparations shouldn’t take more than a day. That is to say, your homecoming celebration should begin as early as tomorrow!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well.\" Adam gave a small smile. \"Lead the way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he and Valerian descended towards the outpost, less than a hundred miles from Ravenfell, rumors exploded like wildfire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through alleyways, taverns, inns, and market stalls...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dark King had returned!\u003C\u002Fp>",1139,"2026-05-29T04:45:00.825Z","2026-06-01T04:29:11.309Z",1,"novelbin.me","b7b3860361e5d8a839f92be6a27dee2204870b5f234cc50c22c4672d19455c7a","greatest-legacy-of-the-magus-universe-chapter-872","greatest-legacy-of-the-magus-universe-chapter-870",1765,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgreatest-legacy-of-the-magus-universe-cover.jpg"]