[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-adventures-of-hulim":3,"chapter-the-adventures-of-hulim-the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-279":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Adventures of Hulim",{"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},1882330,2498,"Chapter 279: The One-Year Return","the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-279",279,"\u003Cp>Boom——!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next moment, nine Dragon Breaths were unleashed simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staring at the nine incoming attacks, the giant dragon felt as if the long-dead previous Fire Dragon King was beckoning to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive fireworks-like explosion bloomed in the sky, marking the end of the battle between the girl and the dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hulim slowly descended onto a mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The original inhabitant of the mountain, spotting her arrival, fled immediately without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Hulim paid it no mind, her gaze fixed on a newly formed crater ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, I’ve beaten you up. Now it’s time to ask why......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lifted her right foot, about to walk toward the crater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before her foot touched the ground, she sensed something and glanced in a certain direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whoa, you really caused a ruckus!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dwarf carrying a warhammer—who had been missing for a long time—appeared there and walked toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yo, long time no see, Hulim. You look like you’ve recovered well—well, more than well, actually!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Charkin......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hulim felt a vein twitch slightly on her forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, hold on a second——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charkin turned his head toward the crater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, Ignir~, you still alive?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hulim: \"......?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sound came from the crater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The red dragon, who had been playing dead, climbed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh...... Still kicking. But if you’d come a little later, it would’ve been over for me......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha! You’re joking, right? You’re the Fire Dragon King! But hey, you did great—looks like you led Hulim to that magic pool like I asked~.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course! When I, Ignir the Fire Dragon King, take on a task, I get it done! You told me to keep an eye on this little girl, and I did exactly that!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he said \"keep an eye on,\" Ignir emphasized the words and sneakily glanced at Hulim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That glance sent a chill down his spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh no, oh no, oh no...... That’s a super bad look!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Charkin hadn’t noticed Ignir’s subtlety, nor did he realize the gravity of the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, thanks a bunch!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need for thanks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignir leaned close to Charkin and sniffed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you come across this story on Amazon, it's taken without permission from the author. Report it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......You shameless bastard, you used more Fire Dragon Stones than we agreed on again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charkin looked embarrassed,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>holding up his fingers and gesturing faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just a little—only a tiny bit! Don’t be so stingy~!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past, Ignir would’ve argued with him over that \"tiny bit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But today......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cough, forget it this time...... Since it’s rare for you to ask me for a favor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? \"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charkin looked surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s not like you. Why are you being so easygoing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cough! Don’t talk nonsense! I’m not being easygoing—I’m just stating the fact that you hired me! And everything I did was——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly what you told me to do!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"???\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, even the slow-witted Charkin realized something was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, Ignir, what the hell is wrong with......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish, Charkin saw Ignir stepping back in terror, every movement preparing for an escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He made me do it! It’s all his fault! Nothing to do with me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charkin spun around,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>locking eyes with Hulim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze was as cold as a winter glacier, sending shivers down his spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Charkin~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hulim smiled a terrifyingly \"kind\" black smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you two prepared your last words~?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hum——!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Layers of magic circles unfolded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-Wait! Hulim, calm down! Calm down! Let me explain!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not my fault! He’s the mastermind! He’s the one who planned it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?! You bastard, Ignir—you’re betraying me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Excuses won’t work——! Nine-Layered Magic Circles——!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom——!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Mirnabith Mountains, which had just returned to peace, a mushroom cloud rose into the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On a vast plain with extensive farmland,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>farmers were working in the fields.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh——!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a strong wind blew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The farmers, their clothes fluttering in the wind, looked up instinctively, wondering if a storm was coming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then they witnessed a scene they would never forget.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive red dragon,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>soaring past the sky above them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its outstretched wings were larger than any creature they had ever seen, and the white air currents stirred by the wingtips were faster than anything they had witnessed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar——!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragon’s roar shook heaven and earth, announcing its presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl, holding a silver wand and carrying a pitch-black demon sword on her back, stood on the dragon’s back. The strong wind blew past her temples, only gently rustling her hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl stared quietly at the land ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Langard, I’m back......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dear Father and Mother,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hope this letter finds you well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After nearly a year of traveling, I have returned to Langard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It has been an unforgettable journey. Along the way, I saw many things I had never seen before—beautiful scenery, ancient ruins, and creatures only depicted in illustrations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I also heard and witnessed many fantastical stories: the rise and fall of past civilizations, the end of giant beasts and innate beings, and the legends of heroes long forgotten by the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this journey, I grew beyond measure. Now, I am fully capable of standing on my own!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Will Father and Mother be proud of my growth?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In any case, there are too many stories to tell here. Please allow me to share them in person once we meet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, please pass my regards to my friends and elder siblings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>May the blessings of the gods be with you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——Hulim\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lilia, we got a letter from Hulim!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the Heyerar residence in Menter Town, Razelian shouted loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What? Hulim? Has Hulim finally written?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia dropped what she was doing and rushed out of the house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, here it is. Look.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Razelian opened the envelope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The couple read the letter Hulim had sent after a year of silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......Our daughter has truly grown up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing the letter, Razelian said slowly, his eyes filled with relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew his youngest child would never exaggerate when she said she could stand on her own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia stared at the letter, speaking softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Razelian gently hugged her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cheer up, Lilia. Be proud of Hulim—she’s become an incredible person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......Mm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilia nodded, folded the letter carefully, then clasped her hands and looked toward the horizon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"May the gods protect our child.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, may the gods protect her......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two stood in the courtyard, gazing at the horizon for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is an unknown past......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the distant Chaotic Era,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fairy Queen Semiris Pan Genin and Merkphis—who sought to become a god—fought a great battle near the World Tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I refuse to accept this! I am a god! The god of the new world......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, the battle concluded with Merkphis’s body shattering and perishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, the fragments of Merkphis’s shattered body scattered in all directions. Most of them turned to ashes soon after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only one fledgling Divine Crystal survived the Fairy Queen’s power, sent flying far away by the final explosion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Divine Crystal flew through the sky for a long, long time,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>finally crashing into an ordinary mountain forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A human youth wielding a Dragon Tooth Blade witnessed the falling meteor and walked toward the crash site......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Much later, the youth—covered in blood—sat atop a mountain of creature remains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was the final victor of the battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holding the crystal as his trophy, he raised it above his head in the sunlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crystal emitted a dazzling glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The curtain of a new era had risen......\u003C\u002Fp>",1260,"2026-06-10T06:36:37.918Z",1,"novelbin.me","95f6bef1a92842496d5d37bb6e41e82512ca3c4680887fb004447e461a636d1c","the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-280","the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-278",528,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-adventures-of-hulim-cover.jpg"]