[{"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-510":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},1563030,2026,"Chapter 510 - 509- Help","return-of-the-legendary-runesmith-chapter-510",510,"\u003Cp>The first thing Adrian saw when his vision cleared was a vast hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was wide and long, almost as large as the gymnasium back at the academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next thing he noticed was the sheer number of people. Hundreds of them, all busy with their work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were crafting tools, some weapons, some not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The temperature was not what he had expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his eyes fell on the cooling artifacts embedded into the walls. They were familiar, designs he himself had created in the past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks to you,\" a voice came from behind, \"we can provide a workable environment for the backbone of our society.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian turned and saw a beautiful woman in her early thirties, perhaps even younger, walking toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her flame-like red hair spilled over her shoulders like a burning curtain. Sharp gray eyes were fixed on him, assessing him without restraint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She exuded a commanding presence, the kind that could not be ignored in any room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Scarlette,\" Adrian said, extending his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman smiled, brushed past the formality, and pulled him into a hug. \"You are finally here, Avirin. And please, call me Iris.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian returned the hug, a little taken aback by the familiarity. \"You can call me Avirin or Adrian, whichever you prefer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iris soon stepped back and said, \"Then I will call you Adrian. That is who you are now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian smiled politely and nodded. Turning his attention to the crowd, he asked, \"These are your runesmiths, I assume?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iris hummed in acknowledgment. \"Yes. They have been preparing artifacts and armaments nonstop for the past four days to build shelters for the citizens.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian blinked in surprise. \"Shelters? You mean...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iris nodded grimly. \"It has become impossible for non-awakened people to survive in the natural climate. We are building shelters like these across the world to keep them safe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian’s expression hardened. \"You cannot possibly save them all, can you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iris bit her lower lip before shaking her head. \"No. But we have to try. We have to do something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian let out a slow breath, realizing how heavy the burden must be for her, watching her people die while being unable to change everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief pause, he asked, \"What about the awakened ones?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iris nodded. \"They are managing to survive somehow, though they are unable to do physical labor, especially the non-combatants.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, she added, \"In this time of crisis, all seven great nations have gathered here in Baleheria, and Dolneim, the two nations farthest from the disaster.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian crossed his arms. \"And what is the total population this nation is holding right now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iris hesitated before answering. \"Twenty million.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number was small when compared to the world’s total population, yet when packed into a single nation, it felt suffocating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian asked, \"How many shelters have you arranged for the non-awakened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At the moment, three thousand,\" Iris replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian hummed in understanding before saying, \"I prepared an artifact a few days ago that might help.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he pulled several items from his inventory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost instantly, a small pile of objects resembling lamps formed before them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Adrian... this?\" Iris murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He explained, \"A single one of these can regulate the temperature of a hall this large. There are only a hundred right now, but I can make more. For that, you need to assemble a team of skilled runesmiths for me, immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iris’s gaze wavered, her heart swelling with emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped forward and hugged Adrian once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her shoulders trembled as she spoke, \"Adrian... thank you. Thank you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an entire year of conversation, he had never seen her this emotional.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian gently patted her back. \"If I cannot be of help in a time of crisis, then what is the worth of our friendship?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iris sniffled before stepping back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian wiped her tears with his thumb and said, \"Now, now. Do not appear weak before those who depend on you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iris nodded. \"You can trust me on that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then turned toward the crowd and said, \"Issac, bring your men here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the corner of the room, a guard flinched, snapped to attention, and marched out of the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, she added, \"Nathan, bring your team here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the runesmiths slowly turned toward Iris, his dull eyes blinking as he noticed the man standing beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who... is that, commander?\" he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iris grinned. \"The man you have been idolizing these past few months.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young boy’s eyes lit up as he looked at Adrian again, this time with sparkles in them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian chuckled. \"I have created nothing more than these small artifacts for you. What is all the hype about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fufu. They admire what they cannot compete with or replicate,\" Iris said. \"Your creations are like a towering mountain to them, something they wish to conquer before they die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian shook his head. As he thought, in worlds where survival was the only thought drilled into one’s mind since childhood, crafts like runesmithing rarely flourished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like in Raven’s world. They had suffered famine for so long that runesmithing had never developed beyond a very early stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Adrian could not blame them. Under such circumstances, even he would have focused on survival rather than honing his skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the two spoke, Nathan gathered his people. A small team of seven assembled and stood before Adrian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on, introduce yourselves,\" Iris urged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One after another, they gave brief introductions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One thing Adrian noticed immediately was their shared nervousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stared at him as if he were some sort of celebrity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian did not know what had earned him such recognition, but he hoped it would not interfere with their work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Iris said, \"You will be working under him. Listen carefully to his instructions. Ask Issac for any materials you need, and stay focused on the task.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last part was delivered in a firm tone, snapping them out of their daze as they straightened up at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian then turned towards Iris and said, \"I want to inspect the site. When can we leave?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iris’s expression turned sober as she said, \"Adrian...it would be dangerous approaching that place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The brown-haired man told her, \"All these things these people are doing and the support I brought is just a temporary measure, Iris. If we don’t remove the problem from the root, no artifact in the world could save your people from their doom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iris lowered her gaze. The harsh reality never left her head but his words reminded her that this relief she felt would not last long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief pause, she gave him a firm nod and said, \"In an hour, I will come and pick you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1119,"2026-06-06T07:53:16.650Z",1,"novelbin.me","d9c7d0aa07ff692b44cd0b24d48adb8454f1cc39479064be6d517add7afb3028","return-of-the-legendary-runesmith-chapter-511","return-of-the-legendary-runesmith-chapter-509",595,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freturn-of-the-legendary-runesmith-cover.jpg"]