[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-bear-school-astartes":3,"chapter-bear-school-astartes-bear-school-astartes-chapter-464":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},1620144,2087,"Chapter 464. Distinction","bear-school-astartes-chapter-464",464,"\u003Cp>Lence Ziva personally conducted a simple farewell ceremony with a strong Dwarf style for the \"sacrifice\" Regis at the mouth of the mine cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They skipped all the complicated rituals, keeping only the essence—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each Dwarf poured a small sip of their flask onto the ground where Regis was buried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I remember Regis didn’t drink much?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing at the back, posing as if in silent mourning and heavy hearted, Ged whispered to Lann, tilting his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann’s lips twitched slightly as he spoke impassively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It should be... alright? It’s poured on the ground, and he won’t even need to breathe in the soil, so the liquor won’t flow into his mouth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm... let’s hope so.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mourning was quickly completed; the Dwarf Elder commanded his guards to haul the vampire creatures and the traces in the mine onto the cart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needed to show these corpses to the Dwarf residents of Hein Castle to let them know the crisis was resolved, allowing them to live and work in peace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hein Castle thanks you for your contributions, Demon Hunters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in the hall where they first met the Dwarf Elder, Lence Ziva solemnly said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann and Ged, following traditional etiquette, slightly bowed to the Dwarf Elder, acknowledging the gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know, verbal gratitude is cheap and dull. We Dwarves won’t mistreat those who help us, especially as you have made sacrifices.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, the Dwarf Elder picked up a small cloth bag from beside his one-piece cast iron throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pulled out a stack of trimmed parchment from it, gesturing to the two Demon Hunters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the compensation we agreed upon before, gentlemen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides the body parts already given to you, there are two Longswords—one steel, one silver—and the remaining armor component blueprints.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lence Ziva unfolded each parchment and turned to display them to the Demon Hunters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandmaster level armor blueprints; their combined effect is: after casting the Quen Rune, if the seal is shattered, there is a fifty percent chance to regenerate a Quen Rune without consumption.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the most fitting effect for your Bear School—hardy, resilient, and durable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demon Hunter’s Quen Rune is essentially equivalent to another life, and the Bear School’s Grandmaster set has a fifty percent chance of spontaneously creating another ’life’ after the first is consumed... This effect is undeniably powerful!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lence Ziva said, specially pulling out several other blueprints.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also, aside from this traditional set, I made customized improvements as per your request. New arm guard structure, along with new armor plate parameters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was made specifically for Lann.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Additionally, this blueprint is to commemorate the sacrifice of your esteemed Mage friend. I’m sorry, I originally intended to personally fire up the forge and create fine swords for you both, but seeing as you seem busy and won’t stay long, I could only provide you with the blueprints.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dwarf Elder pulled out the very last sheet from the stack of blueprints.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a sword blueprint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Havier Sword, it is detailed with all the key points to pay attention to in the forging process, and there is a chance for it to set enemies on fire upon successful creation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A steel sword blueprint, Havier Sword holds quite a position in the market. Even some renowned large Knight Orders have few members who can afford such a sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kind of blueprint, if managed well, can even become the heirloom or signature product of a high-end forge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this blueprint is not very useful for Lann and Ged because neither of them are blacksmiths or intend to open a forge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But on second thought, Lann realized that Belengar was worried about not having high-level blueprints outside of Demon Hunter gear—this steel sword blueprint could just help him with his certification.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Old Demon Hunter had been displeased for quite some time about not having certified blacksmith levels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old guy wasn’t short of money now, instead, he was seeking social recognition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ged was grinning broadly, but Lann still maintained a solemn and sorrowful expression as he stepped forward to receive the reward for this mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even acting required perfection; otherwise, it would gnaw at Lann from within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After receiving the compensation, the Dwarf Elder politely invited the two Demon Hunters to stay in Hein Castle for two more days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, neither of the Demon Hunters intended to stay, and by noon that day, they had packed their things and left the Dwarf Settlement in the Amel Mountains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once they verified that there were no Dwarf Patrol Teams, they quickly hurried back to that mountain hideout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon arrival, they saw Regis’ body emerging from the soil, with Dilaf patting off the dirt nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was once dry land had turned muddy due to the Dwarves’ liquor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regis dug into his satchel, took out a bunch of strong-smelling herbs, crushed them, and applied them to himself, trying to mask the smell of alcohol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I never thought a Dwarf funeral would take this form.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regis spoke unhurriedly, his alcoholic scent contrasting sharply with his rational and wise tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regis opened his arms, turning to face the two Demon Hunters who had descended from the hillside, his expression helpless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Lann and Ged, with perfect comprehension, they rushed over to offer greetings and tended to Regis along with Dilaf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a flurry of activity, they finally managed to mask the alcohol scent on Regis with the coriander seed aroma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We still need to properly bury this hero’s grave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the commotion, Lann strictly suggested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who knows, maybe Dwarves will come to pay homage to the hero in the future!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next to Lann, even Regis couldn’t help but twitch the corners of his mouth despite his decent composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though silent, they were all efficient workers, and soon they had refilled the hero’s grave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two Demon Hunters descended the mountain together with the two higher vampires.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By nightfall, they had reached Theodora Pass, a passage that traverses the continuous Amel mountain range, using their far superior abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was here they would part ways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regis shook hands with Lann and Ged, one by one. He would continue traveling with Dilaf, crossing the highest peak of the Amel Mountains—Gao Gong Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, they would enter Toussaint, the Land of Wine and Knights, where the \"Ancient Creatures\" they spoke of reside within the borders of Toussaint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regis would witness Dilaf make his vow not to seek revenge in front of the Ancient Creatures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can almost foresee...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regis said with a sense of loss after releasing Lann’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That I will greatly miss this journey—interesting experiences, interesting friends... Ah, I’m getting a bit sentimental now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You make it sound like we’re all people who can live for hundreds of years, yet we’re all going to die tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann seemed light-hearted and carefree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Though this is a disgusting world, I believe we should be ’good people rewarded’, right? We can meet again in the future, my friends, and you know where to find me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, under the gaze of the Demon Hunters, the two high vampires turned into two plumes of black smoke, swiftly fading away across the moonlit snowy terrain.\u003C\u002Fp>",1192,"2026-06-06T10:40:07.943Z",1,"novelbin.me","c92c8c99a6b62e650de1fa47c20aa9aa73c9ea570698f1db2227ded3f004069b","bear-school-astartes-chapter-465","bear-school-astartes-chapter-463",1043,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbear-school-astartes-cover.jpg"]