Return of the Legendary Runesmith-Chapter 56 - 55- Don’t push your luck

"Did you share the knowledge with him, Sir Albec?" Inside the meeting room, only the officials of the Tower were gathered.

One of them asked Albec with his brows raised, curiosity written over his face.

Others also believed that Albec must have told Adrian about the anvil of Sir Avirin; otherwise, the knowledge of it is so scarcely distributed that it was highly unlikely for any Professor to be aware of it.

Since Albec was not told what would be the final question, no one was blaming him, even if he had told Adrian about it.

However, "I never shared any information." He calmly stated, making many of them surprised.

"He knew it already?"

"How can that be..."

"Does he have any scripture or unregistered notes?"

"That may explain why he has such a unique way of Runesmithing. He must have found a source to learn things which are not accessible to us."

"So...should we ask him?"

Albec sighed; why didn’t he not expect this?

"Gentlemen, I suggest you refrain from questioning Sir Adrian at the moment. We have aggravated him plenty, and in order to maintain a good relationship with him, we need to learn where our boundaries lie."

The other Tower officials glanced at each other, unsure of the decision.

However, they didn’t have the power to go against a Tower Master, so they nodded in agreement.

However, there was one person who still hasn’t lost yet, "I understand that you don’t want to ask him questions, but sir, considering his knowledge alone, don’t you think he is wasted at the Academy? Won’t he be more useful to us?"

Albec hummed, "That’s true, Tristan, but as far as I know, Professor Adrian loves his job. So asking him to leave his passion to join us...I hardly believed he would agree to it."

Seeing the reluctance to accept that in the eyes of others, Albec followed, "But I will ask him on the last day. Until then, please refrain from unnecessarily disturbing him."

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"Hmm..." Adrian was in his room, reading a book about the Third Thread. Surely, this book was not something the system provided. It was the generally found book in the library which he brought along from the academy.

The Third Thread gives quite an overpowered ability to people. It allows the users spell up to tier four. If one has an element like flame or the two rare elements of Light or Darkness, then the Third Thread would be like a blessing of God to them.

He tilted his head in confusion, reading the part of the emotional factor in the book. A portion of the pen rested between his lips as he frowned.

’If the right emotions are not inscribed on the weapon, the runes would be useless...but isn’t it wrong?’ Every single wrong rune affects the armament. If it’s not effective it shouldn’t exist.

Although the Third Thread uselessly written in the armament might not directly affect the subject it surely would weigh down on the armament.

So, the knowledge is not complete.

*Knock*

"Hmmm." He hummed without removing his eyes from the book. He was expecting Ariana at this hour. She must have something to discuss about tomorrow.

However, when the door parted and the person stepped inside, Adrian was surprised, "Ah, Elana."

He instantly pulled out the pen from his mouth to not look childish in front of his student and rested his book on the table.

"Sorry to disturb you, sir, but I just couldn’t sleep right now and there wasn’t anyone to talk with."

Adrian’s brows elevated, "You are sharing the room with Aries, right? She sure is a talkative girl though."

Elana barely held herself from rolling her eyes, "She is reading...uhm...some kind of novel, sir."

"Hmm? Aries had such a hobby huh? Well, it’s better that way."

Seeing him smile, Elana hurriedly added, "I-I also have a hobby of knitting."

Adrian’s eyes turned crescent, "Very good, Elana."

She smiled in response.

A brief silence ensued before Adrian got up from the chair, and as he turned he found something moving from behind.

"Hmm?" He looked at Elana and she looked back at him. Her hands were still on the lap...but he did see something moving.

’Must be the stress ...’ blaming his overenthusiastic self who stayed seven hours in the time chamber, he advanced towards the teapot and asked Elana,

"You have done a good job in pushing our team through the two rounds. Is there anything you want from me? Any reward?"

He used the artifact, made by using the Heartstone on which the runes of flame were inscribed, to heat the pot.

He didn’t know what reaction Elana had to that suggestion...and it was better that he didn’t turn to look at the girl behind him.

After a brief pause, Elana voiced, "Just...don’t stop teaching us, sir."

Adrian’s brows elevated, "I was not planning on retiring so soon, but why did you suggest that?"

Saying so, he carried the two cups of tea towards Elana and saw her eyes filled with concern, "Considering your talent, I wouldn’t be surprised if the Tower Masters offered you a place here. And you deserve it."

Adrian was also expecting such an offer. But, "As I told you before, despite being a failure I came here only because I love to teach. And I won’t leave this job for anything."

Elana’s face brightened. Her aquamarine eyes locked with his hazelnut ones.

The duo shared a few more minutes, talking about the past and the upcoming exams.

Although there were several months left, Elana seemed rather enthusiastic about the final exams.

"You want to leave the academy that eagerly?"

Elana grinned at that. She can’t tell him that her ambition was to become a teacher and return to him.

"You can say my life goal holds great importance."

Adrian’s smile faltered at that.

Elana....as far as he remembers, gets engaged right after graduating. She doesn’t have any ambition in the canon and allows everything to happen naturally as if she doesn’t care.

On her wedding day, Allen goes to save her along with Sylvie and Olivia. They make her realize that her life hasn’t ended because a certain man abandoned her.

....then, if Adrian hasn’t left, it means Elana would choose a different path in this life?

"I should get going Professor. It’s getting late." Hearing the warning bell, Elana got up. ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com

Adrian nodded as he suggested, "Let me escort you to your room."

"No, it’s fine, sir. You need some rest too." She gave a polite bow and stepped out of the room.

Adrian heaved a sigh and decided to lay down on the bed and fall asleep while reading.

However, when he picked up the book...he realized that there was something missing.

’The pen....’

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A/N:- Thanks for reading.