[{"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-595":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Return of the Legendary Runesmith",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":12,"novelImage":21},{"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},1562970,2026,"Chapter 595 - 594- Be careful","return-of-the-legendary-runesmith-chapter-595",595,"\u003Cp>\"Are you really going to resort to that tactic right now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian’s voice carried none of its usual warmth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are so desperate to secure your freedom that you’re willing to corner us during our most difficult hour.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere within the garden shifted instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A torrential surge of mana erupted from Adrian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air grew heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oppressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every breath felt thicker than the last.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the killing intent was directed solely at Nytharos, it was impossible for everyone else to remain unaffected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Forgelet, who had been lost in the haze of that murderous pressure, jolted back to reality the moment he sensed the dreadful force pouring from Adrian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grass flattened beneath his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cracks raced across the earth in every direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian’s fingers tightened around his weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A trident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An armament forged from the highest quality of all five threads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Combined with the astronomical amount of mana radiating from his body, the weapon seemed less like an artifact and more like a natural disaster waiting to be unleashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pressure alone caused Ariana and Annabelle to tremble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither of them had ever experienced such a dense aura before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And what unsettled them most was its source.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Adrian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same man who was almost always calm, patient, and gentle in their presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet at this moment, he felt like an enraged god standing at the edge of judgment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across from him, Nytharos remained utterly unmoved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He neither stepped back nor changed his expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing calmly amidst the storm of mana, he looked directly at Adrian and spoke in an even tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You may kill me if you wish.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not a trace of fear entered his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But my answer will remain the same.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze sharpened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you wish to prevent the catastrophe, then you must visit the Deep Sea Prison.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And why is that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian’s gaze remained locked onto Nytharos, his aura showing no signs of weakening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What information can that fragment of yours provide that this one cannot? Aren’t all your fragments connected through the same mental network? You said so yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the anger simmering beneath his words, his reasoning remained clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Forgelet in this state tore at his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted nothing more than to undo what had happened. To bring back the people she had lost. To erase the pain carved into her soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that was one thing even he couldn’t accomplish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dead would not return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The past would not change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What he could do, however, was protect what remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could save her home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter the cost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And to achieve that, he needed the cooperation of the being standing before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nytharos met his gaze without flinching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not that I don’t wish to provide an answer,\" he said calmly. \"It’s simply beyond my capability.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice remained steady despite the overwhelming pressure surrounding him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To extinguish the Eternal Flames, you require something that can only be obtained after defeating the Sentinel guarding the prison.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian’s brows drew together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The answer was not what he had expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You mean to say...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His grip tightened around the trident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...that your other fragment doesn’t possess the solution to this crisis either?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nytharos slowly nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice remained calm, devoid of any attempt to defend himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those flames were created by burning the soul of a divinity. They used my fragment to create a catastrophe that I myself cannot extinguish.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brief pause followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, the essence of the guardian responsible for protecting the prison can easily suppress any unending phenomenon, including the Eternal Flames.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His explanation caught everyone off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, it was Ariana who spoke first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then why did you tell us that freeing your other fragment was the only way to stop the flames?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nytharos let out a self-deprecating smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I took my chance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His answer was shamelessly honest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wish to become whole again. My strongest fragment remains imprisoned, and I desired its liberation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The admission caused Annabelle to click her tongue in disgust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As expected.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She folded her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re as despicable as ever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nytharos didn’t argue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He merely inclined his head slightly before adding,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But this time, I am telling the truth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ariana’s eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why should we believe you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe this is just another one of your schemes. You already saw what happened when you tried convincing us to free your fragment directly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took a step forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So who’s to say this isn’t simply a more indirect approach? A roundabout method to achieve the same goal?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The garden fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Adrian remained quiet, waiting for Nytharos’s answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the creature standing before them had already admitted to manipulating the situation once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trust was not something he could reclaim with a few words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nytharos, however, responded with an explanation that immediately undermined her suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Defeating the guardian alone would not be enough to free me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze swept across the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are three more stages one must overcome before reaching the deepest vault where my strongest fragment remains imprisoned.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those words caused Adrian’s aura to gradually recede.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crushing pressure that had dominated the garden began to dissipate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already suspected as much, but hearing it directly from Nytharos confirmed the prison’s structure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crossing his arms, Adrian fell into thought before asking,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So the guardian possesses the answers we’re looking for?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nytharos nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brief silence followed before his expression grew more serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I must warn you, Adrian.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You will not encounter the Sentinel unless you search for the prison alone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The statement immediately drew everyone’s attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nytharos continued,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fortunately, your affinity with the water element gives you a significant advantage. It allows you to fight effectively beneath the sea, where most others would be severely restricted.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even so, do not underestimate it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time, genuine caution entered his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That creature is known as the Demon of the Deep Sea for a reason.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The garden grew quiet once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coming from a being like Nytharos, such a warning carried far more weight than any threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever guarded that prison, it was not something that could be approached carelessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If a deity had truly been imprisoned there, then the guardian protecting that prison could only be a monstrous existence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought alone was enough to make him cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief pause, Nytharos turned his attention toward Forgelet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression softened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Adrian somehow succeeds in saving you, my advice is simple.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forgelet slowly raised her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Run.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The single word struck harder than anyone expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hide yourself somewhere far away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nytharos’s voice remained calm, but there was an undeniable gravity behind it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you try to reconnect with your people again, if you attempt to help them or remain near them...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze lowered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...they will target you and everything around you once more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The garden fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evilyn bit her lower lip and lowered her gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pain in her eyes was impossible to miss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This assh—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Annabelle growled, already taking a step forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked ready to plant her foot directly into Nytharos’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Ariana caught her wrist and gently shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Annabelle clicked her tongue in frustration but ultimately stayed where she was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As much as they hated hearing it, Nytharos wasn’t wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The truth was simply cruel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evilyn had become the center of the chaos not because she had done anything wrong, but because the deities against her were petty, jealous, and vindictive beyond reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as they remained offended with her existence, anyone standing beside her would inevitably be dragged into the storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Nytharos’s gaze settled on Adrian before he said, \"I wish you a safe venture ahead. Whatever happens, never forget you belong here, with these people. Don’t give in to your rage, Adrian.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrian frowned at those words but somehow couldn’t bring himself to dismiss the advice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, he just nodded and watched Nytharos vanish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>°°°°°°°°\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A\u002FN:- Thanks for reading.\u003C\u002Fp>",1349,"2026-06-06T07:53:17.228Z",1,"novelbin.me","9548efb51a5d4afe272e51577cc60bbccf2a69f46f74fd42813b3634ce916a00","return-of-the-legendary-runesmith-chapter-401","return-of-the-legendary-runesmith-chapter-594","https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freturn-of-the-legendary-runesmith-cover.jpg"]