[{"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-140":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},1562615,2026,"Chapter 140 139- Love","return-of-the-legendary-runesmith-chapter-140",140,"\u003Cp>Ariana sat quietly, her body wrapped in a blanket. She was still naked underneath, but since the second thread had been tied, she had covered herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian took a moment before moving on to the next step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at the armament and said, \"I've adjusted all the threads to match your mana flow. It might feel freeing—but don't push yourself too much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Freeing?\" Ariana asked, puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian paused, then explained, \"It'll feel like you had a cramp in your back all this time. And now that it's gone, you'll feel lighter, like you can move better. Just don't overdo it, or you might end up with a new kind of injury.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ariana gave a small nod, showing she understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian pulled up a chair and sat in front of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm going to tie the third thread now,\" he said. \"But before that, I need to warn you—I'll be diving into your mind. I'll search through your memories to find the one emotion that truly shapes your mana.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian seemed unsure. \"If there's something you don't want me to see, we can stick to the normal method,\" he offered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ariana understood what he meant. She wasn't just some ordinary subject. Letting him inside her mind would reveal everything she had worked hard to keep hidden from the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That included any past relationships—things she might not be proud of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's why Adrian looked hesitant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Ariana said calmly, \"There's nothing I want to hide from you. You might feel disgusted, though—so just be prepared.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian gave a short nod. \"That won't bother me,\" he replied. After all, he had seen horrific memories through the training doll. At this point, there wasn't much that could shock him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ariana gave a small shrug. \"Then go ahead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian let out a soft sigh and told her to lie down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She did, watching as he walked over to the cupboard and pulled out something unexpected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes widened. \"Wait—are you tying me up now?\" she asked, startled by the thick ropes in his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Memories can cause strong reactions,\" he explained calmly. \"I know you'd never hurt me on purpose, but I also don't want you to blame yourself if something happens while you're not in control.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without arguing, Ariana let him tie her wrists to the headboard. She didn't think it was necessary, but she didn't resist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he finished, Adrian sat back down in the chair beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now,\" he said gently, \"calm your mind, close your eyes, and take a few deep breaths.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ariana followed his instructions without a word, trying to clear her thoughts and focus on the center of her forehead—a spot that always helped her find peace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian placed his hand gently on her head. Through one of her mana pores, he sent a steady wave of his own energy into her body, allowing it to flow in sync with her magic. Their resonance made the entry smooth—no resistance, no backlash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once inside her mind, he searched for a memory—something strong enough to anchor him within her consciousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he found it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe because he already knew where to look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky was dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ariana was crouched by a dumpster, trying to disappear into the shadows. Her eyes shimmered with tears as she watched a boy—clearly younger than her—getting beaten mercilessly by a group of local thugs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, she had only just begun her combat training. Her mana control was shaky at best.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had been timid—so timid that even someone raising their voice could make her flinch and back away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When one of the goons brushed her hair aside and whispered something crude, she froze and tried to shrink away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the boy walking beside her wasn't the type to ignore such things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite being smaller and clearly outmatched, Adrian had slammed his boot into the thug's face without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What followed was a savage beating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was no match for them, and he knew it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet every time he hit the ground, he rose again. Bruised, bloodied—but standing. Clenching his fists in front of his chest, as if to say, \"I'm not done yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the moment Ariana truly realized how much Adrian cared about her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That memory became a turning point for her—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The day she stopped running.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The day she decided to change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The day she understood what strength really looked like… and what kind of person she wanted to become.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took Adrian a few quiet minutes before he finally pulled back and began writing the rune on the weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ariana remained calm, even after revisiting that memory with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She watched him in silence, eyes steady, until he finished. Then, she softly asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So? What is it… that influences me the most?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian looked up at her, then pointed his runic pencil at himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Love,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was rare. Most people were driven by grief… or anger. Pain made strong roots in the soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Ariana was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her strength came from her love—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A love that centered around Adrian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without saying a word, he climbed onto the bed and kissed her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ariana let out a soft moan. His lips were rough, yet filled with longing. She could feel everything in that kiss—his love, his hunger, his restraint slowly slipping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And she welcomed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She let him hold her, let herself melt into his arms, surrendering fully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every beat of his heart echoed against hers, and it filled her with warmth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her strength was tied to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that truth made her… happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He parted from her and then hugged her closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Softly, he breathed a few words, \"I love you, Aria...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I-I love you too...\" She said it, finally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian looked at her smilingly before he slowly uncovered her, revealing her naked form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shivered slightly, noticing his gaze as she asked, \"What about the walls?*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian assured her, \"I have artifact installed that suppresses the noise from leaking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ariana's eyes widened, \"Then previously you told me to keep my voice low...just to torment me?\" She tried to move her hand and grab him; but failed because of the ropes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian grinned, \"Not today, Aria. You are now at my mercy~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>°°°°°°°\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A\u002FN:- Thanks for reading.\u003C\u002Fp>",1041,"2026-06-06T07:53:02.436Z",1,"novelbin.me","e8b412e1b11a635801857324a830318ef1b7011e3b4a97d70803394ae0400ff7","return-of-the-legendary-runesmith-chapter-141","return-of-the-legendary-runesmith-chapter-139",595,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freturn-of-the-legendary-runesmith-cover.jpg"]