Return of the Legendary Runesmith-Chapter 77 - 76- Sudden meeting(1)

He was producing artifacts. How...weird it sounds.

However, it was a fact that using the Heartstone Adrian got as compensation, he was creating several artifacts/traps to protect himself and this school.

There were about twelve days left. The exams would start in five days.

About the bullets, Adrian couldn’t replicate them with the knowledge and tools he had. That’s why he has come to a professional blacksmith to ask for help.

But, "The material is...rare. I don’t think I have ever seen a material like this which absorbs runes...and the inside...the tiny powder is actually several orbs after I inspected it, which burns upon being hit."

The old man spoke after he handed the sectioned bullet back to Adrian.

"Oh...the material is not common, huh? What about alternatives?"

The blacksmith hummed, crossing his arms, contemplating.

After a brief pause, he asked, "In what exactly does it go? I have to assess the tool in which it is used."

Adrian paused, letting a blacksmith get their hands on a gun? Even if this world hasn’t reached the stage where they could mass produce it and they don’t have the materials used in the revolver, they surely could manufacture something similar using alternative materials.

And...this gun was the only thing that gave Adrian the advantage to surprise his enemy and have an upper hand.

"I am sorry, but I am not allowed to reveal." So, he made the decision.

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Returning to the Academy, he had to participate in the supplementary classes.

It would continue for three hours, that’s why he didn’t delay his arrival and hurried to the classroom.

"Good morning, Professor." Elana was also about to step inside, and upon noticing him, she greeted him with a soft smile.

"Morning." Saying so, he opened the door for her and said, "After you."

Elana’s cheeks reddened as she stepped inside the classroom and instantly gathered everyone’s attention.

Seeing the cold beauty smiling and blushing was a sight worth falling in love with.

However, the person who followed her instantly took their breaths away

Adrian wasn’t wearing his coat and waistcoat, just a shirt and trousers.

His sleeves were folded and his hair was framing his forehead.

With his hair tied in a low ponytail, he stepped on the podium and rested the book he was holding on the desk.

Standing behind the chair, he was about to start the class when suddenly,

"Sir," Adrian turned towards the class upon hearing the voice...and was shocked to see all of them standing.

Elana was in the front holding a bouquet. In the back, two boys were holding a board of ’You are the best!’.

Aries stepped forward and said, "We all would like to congratulate you on your achievement during the contest."

Adrian blinked in complete bafflement ...he was too stunned to say anything.

Elana stepped forward and, while extending the flowers to him, she said, "They are proud to be your students. Please don’t reject our feelings, Professor."

Adrian accepted the flowers, his shocked expression shifting as he smiled at his students.

"I...what can I say? I just did what I could...and thank you all." He was really speechless.

Aries grinned, "Our Professor can casually build a military class armament but can’t take a compliment~How cute."

Everyone chuckled at that. Elana just smiled at the man as she stepped back to stand with everyone and said,

"For your achievement and for helping us gain the respect which we desperately wanted, we all want to thank you, Professor Adrian."

The classroom was filled with the sound of their applause.

Adrian stood there, hugging the bouquet and foolishly smiling at them.

Just a month ago, he stood on the stage and gave proof of being a Runesmith. Some of these students were also there, ready to humiliate him for being a failure. Some were on his side that day and today as well.

...however, none of that matters now. He has long since gotten over the phase of proving himself.

Now, he was making a name for himself.

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There was a grin on Ariana’s face as she entered Adrian’s office without knocking.

"It’s rude. I could have been changing." Adrian spoke without lifting his eyes from the book he was reading.

Ariana ignored that and said, "I heard you received flowers and a standing ovation from your students. Must have been a moment of glory, no?"

Adrian heaved a sigh, "It has only been a few hours, and you already know? Do you not have any work?" He finally lifted his eyes from the book and took off his glasses.

Ariana sat on the table before him, resting her legs on his armrest as she said, "I heard you were blushing and all. I wonder how you look when you are embarrassed."

Adrian leaned back in his chair, eyes finally settling on the woman in front of him.

Ariana sat on the desk like she owned the place, her long silver hair spilling over her shoulders in soft waves, catching the warm light. Her slightly dark eyes held a playful glint, as if she knew exactly what she was doing—and loved every second of it.

The loose shirt she wore hung open at the collar, slipping just far enough to hint at the tattoo on her neck, drawing his gaze like a magnet. Her tight jeans hugged every curve of her legs, legs now stretched out over his armrest like she had no plans of moving anytime soon.

Confident. Carefree. Dangerous.

She smirked, and Adrian had to look away for a second.

Not only compliments make him blush.

"Did you need something from me?" Adrian asked after he removed her foot from the armrest and got up.

...she was dangerously close, and he didn’t want to let her know how much she was affecting him.

Ariana kept her gaze steady on his back, an unreadable expression on her face.

However, she soon broke out of her daze and informed him, "...the Tower Master would be coming here in the evening to meet you. It’s a secret meeting, so don’t let anyone else know."

Adrian was surprised, "Sir Albec?" What does he want now?

"Nope~the other one." She informed, much to his shock.

Adrian was stunned, "Tia?"

He turned to look at her with a shocked expression.

"Tia...huh. It seems you are quite close to her already." She teased as she stepped closer.

Adrian sighed, "Look...it’s really not the time. Just tell me...what does she want?"

Ariana shrugged, "I don’t know. But I guess it’s about the armament you left for them."

Adrian heaved a sigh of annoyance...he really doesn’t want a distraction right now.

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A/N:- Thank you for reading.