[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-bear-school-astartes":3,"chapter-bear-school-astartes-bear-school-astartes-chapter-452":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},1620132,2087,"Chapter 452. Golden Mountain Mahakan","bear-school-astartes-chapter-452",452,"\u003Cp>The architectural style of Hein Castle adheres to the stereotype people have about Dwarves—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sharp and rigid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems these stubby fellows never consider how painful it is to trip or bump into a corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its overall aura is heavy and solid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann, Regis, and Ged walked into the hall where the Elder was located.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were about a dozen Dwarves standing guard along the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they reached inside the hall, there was a throne cast as an integrated part of the sharp four-tiered staircase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Dwarf with a beard hanging to his thighs, vibrant and dense, divided into three braids, sat atop, coldly watching the three humans walking in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Lann saw this Dwarf, he understood why he could cooperate with the Bear School.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The coldness in this one’s eyes wasn’t born of disgust or annoyance... he was very rational.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a kind of rational indifference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a Dwarf, if approached with a cooperative mindset by the Bear School, would most likely succeed in negotiations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Welcome, welcome.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lence Ziva said the welcome words in a flat tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After decades of fleeing wretchedly from these mountains, the Bear School returning is truly making our little place here shine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann’s mouth twitched slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alright, this Dwarf may have a cold demeanor, but he still has emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your sarcasm won’t make the conversation proceed more smoothly, Elder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But it makes me feel slightly better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite saying ’better’, the Dwarf Elder’s voice and expression remained unchanged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You abandoned the contract, leaving a mess here for decades. I’ve been sickened by it for just as long.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing persuasion was futile, Lann shrugged indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let him be, after all, he’s cursing those Bear School old frosts, both he and Ged present don’t like them either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lence Ziva didn’t continue his ridicule, his sarcasm only amounted to that short segment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"On your way here, my clansmen should have told you, I won’t be kind to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dwarf Elder shifted on his throne and spread his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But that’s all nonsense. I feel neither fondness nor dislike for you, only mistrust because you didn’t complete the task I assigned you, nothing more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come, tell me. Why are two Bear Cubs returning to the Amel Mountains?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could it be you want to revive the School?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he finished speaking, even Lence Ziva’s normally flat tone couldn’t help but carry a hint of mockery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bullshit, I won’t busy myself to revive that inhumane School!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ged couldn’t help but curse under his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann reached out to calm the somewhat agitated Ged, calmly meeting the gaze beneath the Dwarf Elder’s dense beard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s unrelated to the so-called School; we came merely in search of equipment blueprints. I guess the series of Bear School’s specialty equipment were actually designed by you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You seem quite clever, young Bear Cub.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lence Ziva adjusted his three-braided beard and spoke calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That equipment was initially designed by my father, in collaboration with your Grandmaster Anahad, along with some meddlesome gnomes, undergoing several revisions before reaching my hands to be finalized.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is equipment without equal; wearing it could make even a coward dare to clash with a dragon! For its blueprints, you’ve embarked on a deserved journey.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seems that even with Lence Ziva being such a Dwarf, the typical Dwarven exaggeration is inevitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Precisely because of those unparalleled equipment blueprints, can we discuss business now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Discuss business? With a Demon Hunter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time during the conversation, the Dwarf Elder displayed emotion unexpectedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wondered when Demon Hunters acquired the financial strength to ’discuss business’ with them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Additionally, there was a sense of exceeding plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suspiciously scrutinized Lann, finally shaking his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Curious, your outfit seems freshly forged... you truly are wealthy?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yet, I don’t intend for you to merely pay and walk away with the blueprints.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man’s handsome eyebrows furrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can offer a high price, if that reduces some hassles.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"High price?\" Lence Ziva smiled at the Demon Hunter, like watching a child boasting to adults with his lollipop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young man, let me ask you a question: Where is the world’s largest source of gold?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kovir.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, indeed.\" The Dwarf Elder nodded and then supplemented. \"But you should add a qualifier, it’s the largest human source of gold.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And where is the true, world’s largest gold vein?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lence Ziva’s smile faded into an indifferent nonchalance under the gaze of the three.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me tell you, in Mahakan. To be precise, the iron mine in that mountain is negligible compared to the gold mine — the mountain is genuinely a gold mountain! Beneath a layer of rock, pure gold lies!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why has no human King dared to act on Mahakan, why is it only the Dwarven banks spread across the world, Demon Hunter?...have you pondered this question?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann’s mouth twitched unconsciously at the Dwarf Elder’s description, while Regis and Ged simultaneously had their mouths agape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If what Lence Ziva said is true, then it means...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As soon as Mahakan is threatened, should Dwarves feel their clan is to be utterly slaughtered, we’ll release all the gold dug up over the years into the market.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dwarf Elder spoke indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By then, even your human farmers’ hoes could be made of gold! It’s no secret, hence any ruler with even a hint of foresight never thinks about leading troops against Mahakan. Because Mahakan controls the gold outflow, safeguarding the continent’s financial system.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Should I further explain to you the disruptive impact large amounts of gold flooding the market would have on the current financial system, clever Bear Cub?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lence Ziva leaned forward on the throne, staring at the three humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The posture hinted: Are you sure you want to discuss money with me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Common Dwarves might lack funds, but a Dwarf Elder representing the entire Dwarven community can mobilize an unimaginable amount of gold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a \"snap,\" Lann’s glove-clad hand slapped his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demon Hunter’s expression was helpless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, give me the task, Dwarf sitting atop a gold mountain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t look at me like that, did you expect me to gawk like those two behind, mouths agape upon knowing your gold reserves? Your wealth means nothing to me; I only focus on what I want.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that I’ve realized my high price lacks persuasion before you. So why beat around the bush? Just spill out that mess.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bear School Demon Hunter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann pointed at himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then pointed at the Dwarf Elder upon the throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The mess you’ve repeatedly mentioned.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You practically want to slam what you intend onto my face.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1097,"2026-06-06T10:40:07.943Z",1,"novelbin.me","43c969444db60bdfa0d3a84b448414fb99279bcaf0e8aa5cbcc9c275fad45c8b","bear-school-astartes-chapter-453","bear-school-astartes-chapter-451",1043,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbear-school-astartes-cover.jpg"]