[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-bear-school-astartes":3,"chapter-bear-school-astartes-bear-school-astartes-chapter-406":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Bear School Astartes",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1619786,2087,"Chapter 406. Armor Upgrade","bear-school-astartes-chapter-406",406,"\u003Cp>\"Well then, should I address you as the ’Great Dictator of Airetusa’ now, esteemed Ms. Lux Andelie?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side of the headmistress’s desk, the Demon Hunter sat relaxed in his chair, sending a teasing laugh towards the main seat of the desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Margaret listened expressionlessly, as a hefty tome floated into the air beside her hand and sailed towards Lann’s handsome smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But halfway through, the Demon Hunter easily caught it in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh ho, ’Academy Management Rules and Notices’... are you telling me you’re only starting to catch up now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The magic throw was indeed quite fast; an ordinary person probably wouldn’t have reacted before it smacked them in the face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unfortunately, Lann had the dynamic sight and reflexes to catch a Tree Spirit Arrow mid-air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So this kind of female warlock-style punishment between Margaret and Lann was just a harmless amusement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tishaya has been the headmistress of the Academy for centuries. With her departure, I suppose anyone would be unaccustomed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Margaret sighed disinterestedly, propping her cheek with her wrist in the chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But, you’ll do excellently as well, without a doubt.\" Lann spoke sincerely, setting aside his flippant attitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re a headmistress who entered the Velen Swamp on your own to investigate a missing student. There are very few teachers in this world who care more for their students than you do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And then, this ’headmistress who cares about her students’ got taken down by a bunch of ordinary criminals.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Margaret pouted, her white teeth biting her full, fiery red lips into an enticing shape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh...\" Lann was at a loss for words, \"It’s all about attitude! Attitude has nothing to do with ability!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mentos set off fireworks on his retina, with slogans forming: Keyword capture successful!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In most cases, women value attitude more than facts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, Margaret’s expression brightened suddenly, like a flamboyant rose in full bloom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her large, bright eyes fixated on the young man’s face, while her body slowly pushed the chair back step by step and squatted down into the space created.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this process, the scant fabric of her evening gown revealed much of the female warlock’s well-maintained figure in a subtle yet tempting posture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann felt something was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh... what are you up to?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man unconsciously leaned back against the chair, looking somewhat cringed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the second before Margaret’s eyes submerged below the desk, those doe-like enchanting eyes still locked onto the young man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That gaze was like a predator’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your comfort made me feel so warm, dear. And... I’ve been hungry for a long time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann felt his throat dry so he swallowed: \"Gulp - do I need to remind you? This is the headmistress’s office.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The female warlock had completely hidden herself under the desk, but even with that muffled sound barrier, her voice couldn’t cover its allure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is, the headmistress’s office, ’just for the two of us’.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hiss!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann, caught off guard, suddenly gripped the armrests of his chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-----------------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think Tishaya really left too early.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disheveled young man lay back in his chair, speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She should have at least seen what you look like after officially taking over before leaving.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t act like I forced you. Among female warlocks, I’m already on the very conservative side!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strong woman, the current headmistress of Airetusa, one of the most powerful female warlocks in the world. Margaret had a look of serenity as she levitated a bank deposit slip, handing it to the ragged young man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This scene was like a big brother in a gangster movie casually tossing a check to the girl he spent the night with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man reached out to take it, looking it over before his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twelve thousand Oren Coins!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with that, all exhaustion and panic vanished like morning dew, leaving no trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not a large amount, but it’s about what was expected.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like a business magnate, Margaret said nonchalantly to the Demon Hunter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Valerian steel business has just started out, although the promotion was well done, there are only so many people who can buy it; our output volume is only this much at present. Four months, a net profit of a hundred thousand is not bad for the initial stage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm.\" The Demon Hunter put the Giancardi Bank deposit slip into the alchemy pouch. \"But when you say ’not bad’, could you at least put away the smile?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hundred thousand Oren, if the costs were controlled well, could be enough to build a castle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this was just the four-month starting phase of the Valerian steel business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This excellent performance and relatively affordable steel had already started making waves in the international market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even for Airetusa, this was an income stream that couldn’t be overlooked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the headmistress, Margaret had already contributed greatly to the Academy even before formally taking charge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This had greatly boosted her prestige within the Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Margaret wasn’t much interested in fighting for power and profit, but who wouldn’t welcome the respectful gazes and whispered praises of students?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truth be told, with her personality, if there were a female warlock bragging group, she would have joined it without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, I still need a favor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Margaret looked at Lann curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demon Hunter then helplessly revealed to her his unprotected body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Armor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My armor was destroyed in my last mission; I need a new set.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, the Demon Hunter on the chair squirmed about uncomfortably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Without a suit of sturdy armor, I feel practically naked.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow... isn’t that great?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The female warlock exclaimed like a rogue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m serious! I don’t want to be fighting enemy blades and beast claws with my bare body.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon reaching this point, Margaret finally became serious. Her previously frivolous smile began to fade, replaced by rational contemplation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forging armor... isn’t it just about having the money? Master Tuer Butcher in town wouldn’t refuse money.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But he doesn’t have the Demon Hunter armor blueprints.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann said helplessly, the female warlock was undoubtedly an amateur when it came to armor, weapons, and such.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe he kept the blueprints while repairing and improving my previous armor. That would be ideal, so I could commission a set from him in the meantime.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, I’m not just looking for just the original armor now but wanting to advance further to more reliable armor. The previous set is starting to fall behind my pace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In other words, I want master-level, even grandmaster-level Bear School Armor. The blueprints for such armor likely only exist on the Demon Hunters of the Bear School. I need the Academy to help me track them down so I can negotiate for their blueprints.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Demon Hunters of the Bear School...\" Margaret said thoughtfully, propping her chin, \"Their traces are not easy to find.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1143,"2026-06-06T10:40:07.942Z",1,"novelbin.me","56edc4f58aaef120b735ba0afc957efbe278031f32110b688f4339f5603ca25a","bear-school-astartes-chapter-407","bear-school-astartes-chapter-405",1043,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbear-school-astartes-cover.jpg"]