[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-return-of-the-legendary-runesmith":3,"chapter-return-of-the-legendary-runesmith-return-of-the-legendary-runesmith-chapter-116":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Return of the Legendary Runesmith",{"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},1562591,2026,"Chapter 116 115- Strongest?","return-of-the-legendary-runesmith-chapter-116",116,"\u003Cp>The strongest being in the world had awakened the two mightiest elements—Light and Flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Allen was that person. With those unmatched powers, strong weapons, and the help of his loyal friends, he managed to defeat the fallen God in the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People envied him. Many felt his \"cheat awakening\" made him too powerful from the start, leaving no room for real struggle or growth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if Allen was considered overpowered… what could anyone say about the person Adrian was assessing right now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone who had an affinity with every element—except Light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian sat frozen for a while, unable to process it fully. The power level was too much to take in. That's when the other person spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Valor: If it's too much, you can take a few weeks.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"N-No, it's okay. I'll do it.\" He quickly picked up his pencil and began writing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This being had a connection to all the parent elements. But the strength of that connection—its frequency—varied. He had a high affinity with water and air, which made Adrian pause for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He asked the person, \"Do you want me to engrave runes for all elements? Won't they clash with each other?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Water and flames didn't mix well. Earth and air were also opposites. It made Adrian wonder if it was even a good idea to place all the elements into one weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Valor: I've faced this issue before too, but I always managed somehow. Still, do you think I should only stick to the elements that are more compatible with each other?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His question made Adrian think.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about the previous Runesmiths who worked on your weapon?\" he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Valor: My last Runesmith engraved all the runes. You, on the other hand, only gave me one before.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian frowned slightly. That strange sense of familiarity again… like they had met before. But he didn't press it. Instead, he shifted his focus back to the task at hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell me—what element do you usually use? And will anything bad happen if you can't use all of them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a short pause before the reply came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Valor: I don't need every element right now. The battle I'm preparing for will mostly require a few large-scale attacks. As for the element—I prefer flames the most.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian's eyes drifted toward the flame rune. The flame affinity on the insignia was so faint, it looked like it was barely hanging on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Adrian didn't bring it up. He gave no advice, no doubts. Instead, he simply said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I'll tune it for flame and earth. Is that alright?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Valor: You're the boss. Go ahead.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blind trust in those words… it unsettled Adrian more than he expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless, he pressed the bridge of his glasses and began to work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he had a low affinity with flames, Adrian used the Whisper Dialect, and because of his balanced connection with Earth, the Core Dialect was utilized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn't take long before Adrian voiced, \"Done with the first thread. Should I continue or do you want to check the weapon?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[No, it's okay. I trust you, XXXX.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian sighed and picked up the training doll in his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While he placed the training doll on the ground he asked the system, 'Will there be any disconnection of mana pores since I am looking at the person through the training doll?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>System responded,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[There could be, host.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian grumbled, 'My reputation is at stake...can't you send the person here or let me go to them?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[For now, the Host is not permitted to use the feature of the dimensional chat group.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So there was indeed a feature. But the question was, 'When will I be able to unlock it?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Upon learning the fourth thread.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\" Why didn't he not expect this? Whenever Adrian asked something significant from the system, it always told him to learn a thread. Just great.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'What about my EXP? I should be close to unlocking the Shop, no?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[EXP: 4892\u002F5000]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'So, binding the second Thread should be enough to fulfill the requirement?' He asked, almost requested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Yes, host.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian heaved a sigh of relief and sat down before the training doll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Removing his gloves, he touched the doll, and instantly, many mana nodes appeared before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Woah...' He was baffled...there were more than thirty mana nodes. And the training doll was basically restricting more than a few, so this was not the full capacity of the man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then again, as mentioned earlier, dual awakeners normally have higher mana levels compared to an average. And here, this dude has awakened five times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't make Valor wait for long and got to work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't use the technique of third thread or he would have used the same technique over which Ruby has been working for a few years now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to just tie the thirty-five nodes to the five runes he had built on the blade, connecting them efficiently and without making any errors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took ten minutes and unwavering focus from the man before all the thirty-five nodes were connected to the runes, making the blade glow with energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian gave a final check before saying, \"It's done. You can inspect it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade gave a faint glow before it disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no message for the next one minute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian checked the list to see who was online... and of course, Idiot was still there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why is she always so free, even though she's the strongest Warden?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It still hadn't fully sunk in—that the person who always waited for his messages was none other than Annabelle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was infamous across the world. Just her presence on the battlefield was enough to make enemies drop their weapons and surrender.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her bond with her homeland had once shaken the balance of power so badly, she had no choice but to sever all ties and become a wanderer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, she doesn't belong to any clan or nation. She never officially took the title of Warden, and yet, whenever a crisis broke out and hundreds of lives were at risk, she appeared—like a ghost answering a silent call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If anyone could be said to have a connection with her, it was the fourth-ranked Warden—Ruby Vermillion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian thought for a moment before asking, \"Do you not have work to do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Idiot: [Me? I finished all my work. Promise. Now I just want to see you talk.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't see her but he felt she was smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian didn't know how many people were there who knew that Annabelle possessed this side, too. Maybe not more than one more person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People call her with many names, she is infamous all around the world. She is an entity with no nation want to trifle with unless there is a real national emergency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was about to say something when suddenly, Valor's message popped up,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I'm honestly in awe. The way you breathe life into a weapon... it's nothing short of beautiful.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian smiled, \"I am glad you like it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief pause, Valor asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[So, what do you demand in exchange? Ah, just so you know, there are various talented blacksmiths and engineers around me.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian hummed...thinking for a bit before he asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>°°°°°°°°\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A\u002FN:- Thanks for reading.\u003C\u002Fp>",1210,"2026-06-06T07:53:02.436Z",1,"novelbin.me","194cfb943b96caf6e63512be2d0db709251b0a5fce574e672a6185c282142055","return-of-the-legendary-runesmith-chapter-117","return-of-the-legendary-runesmith-chapter-115",595,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freturn-of-the-legendary-runesmith-cover.jpg"]