[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-divine-path-system":3,"chapter-divine-path-system-divine-path-system-chapter-209":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Divine Path System",{"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},1563693,2028,"Chapter 209: An Old Friend","divine-path-system-chapter-209",209,"\u003Cp>Varian appeared in front of Kyle and frowned. Without delay, he took out a 6-star healing potion and poured it onto his friend's frail back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyle was taken aback by an intruder and was about to open his mouth. But as the cool liquid seeped into his skin, a soothing sensation assaulted his senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyelids turned impossibly heavy and despite himself, he dozed off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard on the side felt his heart stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Varian opened the healing potion, he sniffed a bit of its aroma and felt his blood rumble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'This is a 6-star healing potion!' He recognized and stared at the discarded vial with glittering eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A 6-star healing potion was expensive, to say the least. It was mainly used to treat deep injuries for level 6 Awakeners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as a side effect, it could rejuvenate and soothe one's mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite being a Level 5, the guard could only afford three potions with his monthly salary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he was still reeling in the shock, a white sphere flew towards Varian flashing green light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the caretaker bot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For some passionate students that just wanted to drown themselves in research, the caretaker bot would help them sustain themselves alone for months.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The specific performance depended on the setting. Looking at the young student that resembled a thin branch, it looked like his condition was 'survival'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Varian, the bot will inform the authorities of intruders.\" The guard suddenly said, his voice growing weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, since Kyle included Varian as one of the close people in his forms, Varian had legal permission to visit him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But entering the home still needed Kyle's permission…which they conveniently neglected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now the bot would inform the higher-ups, the guard could only hope things would smooth out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I thought Kyle was in a normal state. Once this Young Master sees his friend, I could simply go back. Who knew…' He rubbed his forehead, already foreseeing a turmoil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eh?!\" Contrary to his expectations, the bot paused midway and returned to its position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'How did he do that? Or did Kyle program the bot to allow this Young Master's arrival?' He wondered but did not ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian, on the other hand, had no intention to reveal it was Boo's doing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He ordered the caretaker bot to give Kyle a thorough cleaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the bot carried Kyle to do its thing, Varian knit his brows and scanned the basement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its walls were coated with a special white alloy—Dokium, 20mm of which was said to withstand the blows of even peak Level 5 Awakener.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Why are there so many cracks on the walls?' Varian glanced around and spotted at least forty such cobwebs like cracks on the Dokium coated walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever Kyle was doing, it was a destructive weapon. Varian found a few full-body armors and it only reinforced the idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked to the living room and sat on the couch, tapping impatiently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bot was sure taking its time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does the academy know?\" Varian asked the guard who was sitting in front. Despite trying to hold back, dissatisfaction was evident in his tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this was the best this academy cared for its students, then one might as well not join it at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard replied as he leaned forward, clearly anxious. \"I'm sure the management is not aware of his condition. No one here is stupid enough to watch a Cista prize winner wither away, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian closed his eyes and took a deep breath before he fell back into the couch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Why?' As he hunted for the possibilities, Varian saw a discarded comm at the other end of the couch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fuck!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It clicked!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian held the comm and tried to control his breath. 'Boo, check out the last time it was opened.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he couldn't access others' comm, Boo would.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next instant, Boo replied. \"Master, it was four weeks ago.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I knew it!\" Varian slammed his fist into his palm and said, startling the guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the gaze of the guard, Varian stood up and walked to and fro along the corridor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian's excited face was soon under tension as he rushed out of the home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stay here and look after Kyle.\" With those words, he disappeared into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few minutes, Varian returned with a relieved face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is everything alright?\" He couldn't help but inquire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian halted for a moment before nodding. \"More or less.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He went to check on Maya. Well…they were really made for each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least the caretaker bot in her home maintained her like a human. But she too was on the verge of collapse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like Kyle, Maya too didn't open her comm for four weeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'They fought because of me? Is that it or am I being too narcissistic?' Varian tapped his chin and waited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Sir, Kyle is—'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian ignored the bot and stormed into the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Purr…Hum…\" He was greeted by the snoring sounds of Kyle who curled up on the bed, in fresh clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Sir, Kyle is sleeping.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian heard the complete sentence and took a deep breath. Kyle probably didn't sleep well for a long time. His body must be yelling at him for sleep, so he might as well let him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'It's just a few hours.' Varian walked back to the living room with a calm face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He chatted with the guard to kill time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What if an intruder enters the academy with a badge? Wouldn't you be in trouble for allowing him?\" He asked with crossed arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard shook his head and smiled. \"Even though I'm not privy to all information, I know that such badge is very rare, even among the major powers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only important candidates who are to carry the power forward get those badges.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So I got in a pass because of the badge?\" Varian raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your relationship with Kyle is clear in his admission forms. The badge allowed you in despite you not having specific permission for the meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I know you're worried about security, but trust me, every movement of ours is under surveillance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you were not Kyle's relative, we would have not let you in despite the consequences.\" The guard explained seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian secretly sighed in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Boo's voice sounded in his mind. 'Mater, I've found a relevant video taken by the surveillance near your tomb.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian closed his eyes and a video started playing in his mind's eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyle knelt in front of his tomb as he presented a set of full body armor pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am making a weapon. It will be super powerful.\" He said with a resolute face before embarrassment crept in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's…not working now. But soon, it will.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varian watched as the conversation shifted to Kyle and Maya's relationship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I cannot spend time with you like before. I don't want to drag you.\" Kyle said slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maya covered her mouth and took a step back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So if you want to stop our relationship, you can.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kyle!\" After slapping him, she stormed out of the cemetery with tears streaming down her cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyle looked at the sky and returned to his dormitory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then they both indulged in their madness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'So…I am the one responsible?' Varian's face twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>",1212,"2026-06-06T07:58:11.288Z",1,"novelbin.me","2caf877c59a8fde5203cab2941e1f140e1446062923aabb1c345a3c4c3e04402","divine-path-system-chapter-363","divine-path-system-chapter-208",1773,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdivine-path-system-cover.jpg"]