[{"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-13":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},1562538,2026,"Chapter 13 12- Repay","return-of-the-legendary-runesmith-chapter-13",13,"\u003Cp>\"I can't seem to understand...you need a bodyguard to return home?\" The next day, early in the morning, Ariana found her cousin raising an unexpected demand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was sipping her coffee when he came in and said he needed a bodyguard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, I need a guard once I reach home.\" Adrian cleared her misunderstanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't the journey that threatened him, rather, the destination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ariana frowned, \"I know you don't get along with your mother but suspect her this much...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ariana might be the daughter of Count's elder brother, she was well aware of Adrian's family situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She has been visiting his house since they were a child, and after Count Lockwood remarried, the family has been divided into two parts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On one side was the whole family, and on the other side was Adrian. He was disqualified to be called a Lockwood, or so what his stepmother assumes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian heaved a sigh, as he sat down on the chair and rested his hands on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his eyes on the table, he said, \"You know how my relationship is with her, and this time, I have taken a few steps that she surely won't like.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are those few steps?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian shrugged as he leaned back and rested his arm over the armrest, \"Not apologizing to the Princess. Breaking the engagement with Olivia without asking them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You broke up?\" Ariana seemed surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah...just liberated her from this burden. But forget about that and tell me, how much will it cost to hire a strong warrior?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ariana was in the business before becoming the headmistress, so she must be aware of whom he could contact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ariana was shocked about the engagement annulment since she knew that her cousin liked that girl. However, she didn't question him further about it, seeing him being so nonchalant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting on her chair, she told him, \"Any Warden below rank one hundred would be good for you. And to hire them, you would need a thousand gold coins every day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian shivered, \"A-A thousand?\" Isn't that too much?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ariana shrugged, \"Although they won't be able to earn that much in a day by hunting when it comes to escorting someone, they feel like lowering their standards. So yeah, the fees are more about dignity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian clenched his fists, \"Damn such dignity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He recently got three thousand gold from Olivia, and he has around five thousand gold coins in his savings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Considering how many things he needs to buy for his Runesmithing and to create a perfect weapon for himself, he needs a lot more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ariana sighed, \"If I had time, I would have accompanied you. But I can't leave school right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian smiled, \"That thought is enough...well, do you know what the current market value of mithril is?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ariana was surprised, \"Why would you want to know that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mithril is the most versatile and affordable material to make weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only is it lightweight and strong, but it can also absorb runes up to the third Thread easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are other rare materials as well, which are stronger and more versatile than mithril, but mithril can be found easily in mines; as such, its demand is high in the market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to make a weapon,\" Adrian confessed without much thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ariana was confused, \"Aren't you awfully bad in combat? Why do you need a weapon?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was something of the past. Adrian might not be a combatant, but this new him has to learn a few tricks if he wants to survive in this unpredictable world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I envisioned a life out of the academy without the support of my family. Turned out, I would become good for nothing. That's why, I want to learn a few things about hunting so I can afford a living even without this job.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ariana turned gravely silent upon hearing that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although what he said was true and she shouldn't feel responsible for it, she felt guilty that he had to worry about his life even though she ensured a comfortable life here in the Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With her thumb rubbing over the back of the other hand, she asked, \"Adrian...are you planning on quitting this job?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-haired male raised his brows, \"Why would I do that? I like this job and the pay is hefty. However, it was you who taught me to have a backup plan always ready, no?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The older one couldn't refute that. She, indeed, told him to always have another plan if the primary one fails.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like how being a Warden was her secondary plan. She always wanted to be a teacher and if she had failed, she would have continued to hunt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heaving a sigh, and after leaning back in her chair, the Headmistress asked, \"Do you wanna get taught by me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian's brows rose, \"Getting taught by the Seventh-ranked Warden? I'd be an idiot to deny that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ariana's ears turned a little hot in embarrassment, which she dispelled by coughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Getting up from her seat, she said, \"What kind of weapon do you prefer?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian didn't need to think for long to answer, \"A spear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ariana nodded, \"I will have the weapon prepared by the time you return.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian soon asked, \"And about the cost?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ariana glanced at him over her shoulder, \"Pay me by working hard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian went from disbelief to elation pretty instantly as he got up from his seat and smiled at the woman, \"Thanks, Aria. I will definitely repay you one day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying those words, he was about to turn around and leave, when suddenly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh, Adrian.\" The said man turned towards his cousin, before he heard her saying, \"Two weeks later, the Arcane Anvil Cup would begin. I want you to be the Supervisor of our team.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....eh? But why me? I am not that good and hold so little experience....\" Adrian wasn't underestimating himself, rather, he believed, Ariana was overestimating him\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure, he has a unique Runesmithing style, but he was still a newbie. While, on the other hand, the other teachers in the same subject have not only passed the AET with excellent grades, but they hold years of experience under their belt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From any perception, sending the youngest professor who failed his AET was a bad decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, \"It's not my decision, Adrian. The Tower Master Albec has requested you to be present during the contest as a Supervisor. It seems, this year, they are going to force the teachers to participate as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a grin, the lady added, \"Good luck with that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>°°°°°°°°°\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A\u002FN:- Thanks for reading. Add the book to your collection and drop some PS.\u003C\u002Fp>",1109,"2026-06-06T07:53:02.152Z",1,"novelbin.me","cf272499e0105e00da4ee0bee80a78a1be6f1605c572acb8fd154ec95f69235c","return-of-the-legendary-runesmith-chapter-14","return-of-the-legendary-runesmith-chapter-12",595,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freturn-of-the-legendary-runesmith-cover.jpg"]