[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-bear-school-astartes":3,"chapter-bear-school-astartes-bear-school-astartes-chapter-42":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},1620117,2087,"Chapter 42. Alchemy Materials","bear-school-astartes-chapter-42",42,"\u003Cp>As dinner approached, Lann and Bernie steered the boat back to the village, ready to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a period of adjustment, they determined a more efficient work schedule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heading out in the morning, returning to the village by evening, taking advantage of the downtime before bed to repair and prepare equipment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything would be ready for use again the next morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The long-term hunting work was not only helping the villagers of Auridon, but Lann himself was learning the lifestyle habits of a Demon Hunter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the initial jobs, he wasted half a day just waiting for equipment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Details like scheduling are things that can’t really be taught, but must be experienced firsthand to truly grow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time equates to work efficiency, and in a self-sustaining \"service industry,\" inefficiency even makes eating a problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the boat was docked, a little boy with a large head and small body due to malnutrition dashed over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"White, have you been waiting long?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann carefully disembarked from the boat and greeted the boy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not long, not long.\" The boy quickly shook his hands repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the other side, he deftly took the sheathed silver sword Lann handed to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The usual routine - take the sword to Ivan’s place, feed Bopai, and then...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann said with a smile, flicking a shiny Oren into White’s palm with a snap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s your pay for five days’ work.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, sir! Thank you, sir!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>White’s big head bobbed up and down with the bouncing coin, his eyes sparkling with excitement like a cat eyeing a fish treat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy hugged the sword and joyfully skipped towards the village blacksmith’s shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, Bernie was tying the boat to the dock and stepped onto land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you going to Madam Donald’s place next?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, although slashing through Water Ghosts is satisfying and safe now, the cotton armor... \"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man raised the arm section of his school armor where he grabbed the \"Water Ghost Meat Shield,\" showing how the steel structure inside was intact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the outer layer of the cotton armor had become tattered from the Water Ghosts’ struggles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The work of a Demon Hunter is certainly costly... Alright, I’ll head to the tavern. Come find me if you want a drink.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, see you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Lann dropped off the cotton armor outer cover at Madam Donald’s place, he happened to run into White heading home after finishing his tasks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little boy smiled sheepishly at the young man, his fingers clutching the hem of his clothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann casually flicked an Oren from his hand with a snap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, here’s your pay!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy immediately forgot his embarrassment, scrambling to catch the hopping coin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking back, Lann was already heading towards the village tavern on his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensitivity, or the purity of a child’s heart at this age, can bring a sense of peace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Especially when you’re teasing them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Initially, White pretended not to know Madam Donald, attempting to get Lann to order more clothes from his mother to improve their family situation, at least sparing her from heavy work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as Lann managed the cotton armor cover, he repeatedly ran into the boy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling their second encounter, Lann couldn’t help but smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon entering, White saw Lann and was startled, as if he’d entered the wrong place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with cheeks blushing, he told Lann passionately about how \"my clothes are made here,\" \"look at the craftsmanship, won’t wear out!\" And \"buy a few more pieces because of this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Donald laughed so hard her hair fell from her headscarf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann just stood there watching him perform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What expression could he show?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A boy, under his strong and childish sense of shame, spun a small lie in hopes of improving his family’s environment, blushing furiously in the process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann smiled and followed his suggestion, ordering a few more casual outfits for spares.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, he needed to frequently change his underclothes inside the armor, so he might as well buy them here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is why White often looked embarrassed when he saw Lann.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With some time spent, Lann realized White didn’t harbor resentment toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s uncertain how Madam Donald raised him, but in a world rampant with racial discrimination, that boy could distinguish between hatred for the group and individuals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>White disliked, or was offended by, the Demon Hunter group that killed his father, which was inevitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But towards Lann, who helped the village, his attitude was quite friendly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s nothing unusual about that. Gulping—\" Bernie took a large gulp from his drink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since his father’s death, Little White seemed to mature and worked harder... Damn, seeing him like that makes me wonder if disappearing for a while would be better for my child.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Already having pink cheeks, the fisherman and Hunter tilted his head thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just let his mom say I got bitten in the neck by a Water Ghost, how about that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not so great.\" Lann wiped beer foam from his mouth, he grimaced. \"If Little White can let go of resentment, I’ll consider myself fortunate. I don’t want your child glaring at me like I’m a monster.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Allen chimed in: \"Lann is right, don’t overdo it, it’s a blessing from the Goddess if a child grows up, don’t expect anything more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, alright...\" Bernie waved dismissively, he was just saying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, Lann, you mentioned using Alchemy for some Magic Potion? What materials do you need, perhaps talk to Old Allen about it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Setting down his drink, Old Allen perked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lann, you can make Magic Potions? Are you a healer too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this era where medicine isn’t advanced, it’s hard to distinguish between the roles of Alchemists, Witch Doctors, and Physicians.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because they all overlap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What excited Old Allen about this was: If Lann was a healer, then his impact on the village would be even greater!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other villages wouldn’t dare to call on Demon Hunters for medical help... Auridon wouldn’t exactly dare either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if they were going to seek Lann out, none would refuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m just a novice in Alchemy.\" Lann hurriedly waved his hands to lower the village elder’s expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whether it works or not depends on practice; I collected some materials outside, and there are usable resources from the monsters, but what I can’t find by the lakeshore, I hope villagers can help look in the wild.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem, when you ask, they’ll be more than willing to help.\" Old Allen seemed more confident in Lann’s reputation than Lann himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"White Crape Myrtle petals, just that. I can find honeysuckle, feverfew by the lake but can’t find this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann spread his hands, stating his difficulty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Allen was about to assure him, but was interrupted by a sound from the tavern window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"White Crape Myrtle petals! No problem!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A big-headed boy poked his head in, the little face flushed red, showings its tension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet he resolutely looked at the surprised Lann.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, leave it to me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He finished, darting away in a blur before Lann could react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That kid...\" Bernie was now stunned, \"Was he eavesdropping?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it!\" Lann suddenly understood, widening his eyes and cursing reflexively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What did you say? No... \" Bernie didn’t understand Chinese, but quickly moved on, \"You can hear a Swamp Witch digging in the mud but not a kid crouching by the wall?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was drinking!\" To protect his reputation for being exceptionally perceptive, Mr. Lann immediately retorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pleading his case, \"I was in a safe place, drinking with my friend! This doesn’t count!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, shouting internally, \"Mentos! You’ve seriously failed your duty!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mentos thought he didn’t ask to stay vigilant, combat mode only activated when Lann said so, didn’t he?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it knew the best way to deal with Lann right now was to stay quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luckily, Bernie didn’t dwell on the issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, alright, picking petals doesn’t require going into the forest, at most it’ll be by the roadside, nothing dangerous. He’s made good use of that Oren coin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann had generously overpaid for Little White’s work, everyone knew it, and White himself knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s why he was eager to do more for Lann.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann shrugged, agreeing with Bernie’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Old Allen furrowed his brow slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In theory, there shouldn’t be an issue, but I’ve heard children gone missing from Midcops, and they’re not far from us... \"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t finish, shaking his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The village is near the white crape myrtle, those blasted kidnappers shouldn’t dare approach, let’s proceed like that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1421,"2026-06-06T10:40:07.661Z",1,"novelbin.me","0d0fd6b26fe4c72c3d45b1b0c67117b56a22b2b0e98a3faa60405316ac274803","bear-school-astartes-chapter-96","bear-school-astartes-chapter-41",1043,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbear-school-astartes-cover.jpg"]