[{"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-480":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},1562705,2026,"Chapter 480 - 478- Combat examiner","return-of-the-legendary-runesmith-chapter-480",480,"\u003Cp>It had been two days since the confession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, Ariana had to return to her duties, as the final assessment of the third-year students was set to begin the following day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Annabelle had recently gone to meet Ruby. Not only because she missed Papa and Mama Vermillion, but also because a public exhibition hosted by Borodicus Clark was scheduled to take place in a few days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian had informed her that he would join them during the exhibition. After all, he was both curious and wary of what that man intended to present to the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At present, however, Adrian’s attention was fixed on the meeting being held among the senior Professors regarding tomorrow’s assessment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Things have gone awry. We never anticipated the ambush, nor the attack on the Headmistress. However, postponing the third examination is no longer an option.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Ariana still needed to rest her throat, Adrian had taken on the role of spokesperson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from him and Ariana, six other instructors and Professors were present in the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gilbert released a tired sigh. \"We should have already begun with the second-year students by now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose followed up, \"I have been receiving complaints. Mostly from those who had already booked teleportation prior to all this mess.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rylie scoffed. \"It’s not like we invited the disaster. If they are so desperate to return to their hometowns, they can skip the exams and repeat a year.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blunt as it sounded, he was not wrong. The delay was caused by circumstances beyond the administration’s control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a low voice, Ariana muttered, \"The most we could do is reduce the time between each segment to zero.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Norma asked, her voice tinged with anxiety, \"Wouldn’t that aggravate the situation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gilbert nodded. \"I agree, but not out of concern for the students’ sentiments. From the standpoint of physical recovery, this is risky.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second and third examinations relied entirely on physical capability. With no interval between them, students would be heavily affected, leading to unfair judgments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian spoke up, \"We can manage that by sequencing them in a way that allows at least four to five days of recovery.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rylie groaned quietly. \"Sounds like too much work,\" he muttered under his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ariana looked around the room before asking, \"Is everyone in agreement?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gilbert nodded. \"That should resolve our problems.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose, Norma, and the others followed with nods of agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian continued, \"For tomorrow’s assessment, we will need Instructor Rylie to take charge.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The short-haired man grinned. \"Don’t worry. I’ve got it, Professor Adrian.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ariana frowned. \"He alone won’t be enough,\" she pointed out. \"We need to assess at least fifty students a day if we want to finish within a week.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were three hundred students in total, and time was running short before the second-year assessments would also need to begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if a battle only lasts three minutes, these are third-year students. Elana, Ralph, Aries... it cannot be guaranteed that an instructor would remain uninjured.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gilbert voiced the truth. It did not offend Rylie, since he had trained them himself and understood their strength better than anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about the other instructors? We need at least five,\" Ariana said, her fingers interlaced atop the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rylie replied, \"Instructor Issac and Instructor Mollie are available.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were six instructors in the academy, but the remaining three had been injured during the ambush and were in no condition to walk for more than a minute, let alone conduct assessments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ariana leaned back in her chair and muttered, \"I would have volunteered, but...\" She glanced at her fiancé. The smile on his face sent a shiver down her spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shaking her head, she continued, \"What about you, Norma? If I recall correctly, you once aimed to become a Warden.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The redhead squealed softly before offering a sheepish smile. \"Ahaha... you’re right, Headmistress. But I’m not sure I would be enough to challenge those students.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian hummed thoughtfully. \"We have sparred several times. I can say with confidence that you are capable, Miss Norma.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Norma blushed faintly and lowered her head, tapping her index fingers together shyly. After a moment, she nodded. \"Alright... I’ll do it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ariana rolled her eyes just as Rylie spoke up. \"Then it’s settled, isn’t it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gilbert hummed. \"We’re still one staff member short.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rylie tilted his head. \"Instructor Issac, Instructor Mollie, myself, Professor Norma, and Professor Adrian. That makes five.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gilbert leaned back in his seat. \"Professor Adrian as well?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Adrian was taken aback. \"When did I agree to that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rylie offered a wry smile. \"We’ve all seen what you’re capable of. If anyone deserves to be named a combat instructor alongside me, it’s you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ariana grinned. \"I agree.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian crossed his arms. \"It’s not that I’m reluctant, but I’ve never served as a combat assessor before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gilbert smiled. \"You had never managed a team before either,\" he said. When Adrian and the others turned toward the oldest Professor, he added, \"Yet you performed that role exceptionally well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rylie grinned. \"Exactly. Don’t worry. I’ll share the key points you need to properly examine a student.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian let out a slow sigh before yielding. \"Very well. If you all believe I’m capable, I’ll take on the role of an examiner.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in their room, Adrian and Ariana were having dinner together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had preferred eating in the room ever since Annabelle began living with them. Naturally, she could not go out on campus often.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ariana’s throat had improved significantly, which was why she was eating solid food for the first time in a long while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it feels uncomfortable, tell me immediately,\" Adrian reminded her as he sat across from her and picked up his spoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ariana was fully focused on savoring the meat. Even so, she nodded in understanding, her head bobbing gently as she continued eating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they ate, Adrian asked, \"What will you do tomorrow?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ariana tilted her head slightly, consciously limiting her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I mean,\" he added, \"will you stay in your office, or will you come to watch the examination?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ariana did not need long to think. \"Of course, I’ll come to see the examination.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She did not have much work waiting for her in the office. And with so much combat happening nearby, how could she possibly keep herself glued to a chair?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ll be showing everyone who the real daddy is,\" she added with a wink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian shook his head, a chuckle escaping his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really? You think I’ll dominate the battlefield?\" He looked amused. \"Have you forgotten? I was eating dust against you just a year ago.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ariana told him, \"And that alone tells me how monstrously you’ve grown in just a year.\" She met his gaze and continued, \"It’s true that you couldn’t hold your ground against me in the past, but now, I believe you could defeat me, Adrian.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The brown-haired man leaned back in his chair. \"Now you’re exaggerating.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ariana’s eyes went blank. \"Are you serious?\" She shook her head. \"You’re being unbelievably modest right now. I mean, you nearly defeated a being I stood no chance against. If you became a Warden today, I’m certain you’d reach the top three instantly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian hummed, \"Well, I have no interest in that field. I just keep improving for something much more important than any rank or fame.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ariana heaved a sigh, \"Sometimes I wonder if you really are a twenty-three year old guy or someone close to his retirement.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian smiled and told her, \"Now, don’t speak and finish the food.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm...\" Adrian hummed, his arms crossed as he stood near the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft breeze brushed against his face, white curtain flowing freely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze landed on the bed where a beautiful woman slept, her eyes closed and relaxed, breathing soft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He kept looking at her for a few moments before suddenly, a sudden voice broke his attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He frowned and focused on the sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was distant but since it was late night he could hear it clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several dull thuds reached him but no human sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Who is this?’ He glanced at Ariana once before jumping out of the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body fell freely before his figure disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Thud*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Softly, he landed on the ground, showing his mastery over teleportation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the sound, he sprinted through the campus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So late...he could only think of a few names who would dare break the rules and use the gymnasium.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within seconds, he reached the destination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just for safety, he summoned his dagger and entered the building...only to sigh upon seeing platinum silver flowing freely in the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elana froze mid-punch as she felt a pair of eyes watching her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heart, which was already beating fast, suddenly began to skip beats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t need to turn to tell who it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft smile adorned her lips as she said, \"Am I going to get punished?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian hummed, \"You don’t sound scared?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elana turned, an elated smile on her face as she muttered, \"Of course, I am.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>°°°°°°°°°°\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A\u002FN:- Thanks for reading.\u003C\u002Fp>",1508,"2026-06-06T07:53:02.438Z",1,"novelbin.me","ec908cadd0539071069f181687270b744b17b9d8c56e1d611a50072904a71474","return-of-the-legendary-runesmith-chapter-481","return-of-the-legendary-runesmith-chapter-479",595,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freturn-of-the-legendary-runesmith-cover.jpg"]