Novel Full Chapter 494:Gifts
Chapter 494:Gifts
The journey back to Blanks was much smoother than expected.
By the time Ethan and his group reached the territory, the tension of the past days had already faded, but the faint excitement in Ethan’s eyes had not. The massive gates of Blanks opened as soon as they arrived, and the familiar atmosphere of the estate welcomed them back like a quiet embrace.
Word spread quickly.
“Lord Ethan has returned!”
Within minutes, several people gathered in the main hall.
Sophia, Diana, Lia, Mira, and Selena all arrived one after another. Their expressions carried curiosity, relief, and a bit of excitement as they looked at Ethan standing calmly in front of them. Some of them glanced at Rathlos and Paul briefly, but their attention quickly returned to Ethan.
Ethan did not waste time.
A faint smile appeared on his face as he raised his hand slightly.
“Since I went out, I brought something back,” he said casually.
The next moment..
Swoosh!
Several items appeared one after another, placed neatly across the long table in front of them. Then more followed. And more.
The table quickly filled.Then it overflowed.
A small pile began forming beside it.
The moment everyone saw the growing collection of treasures they were shocked.
“…Did you just rob a tomb or what?” Sophia asked, her eyes wide as she stared at the glowing weapons, scrolls, and artifacts.
Diana blinked slowly, clearly stunned as she stepped closer.
“This… this is not normal,” she murmured, her fingers brushing lightly over a floating rune-inscribed scroll.
Lia walked around the table, her gaze fixed on a glowing crystal.
“These are all high-grade items…” she said softly, almost in disbelief.
Mira leaned forward slightly and picked up a weapon, examining its edge carefully.
“You didn’t just buy these,” she said, narrowing her eyes at Ethan.
Selena crossed her arms and gave him a long, steady look.
“…You definitely did something dangerous again,” she said calmly.
Ethan chuckled lightly but did not deny it.
Seeing the piles of things stacking one after another, Sophia made a shocked expression and asked, “Tell me, Ethan… you didn’t rob a tomb or someone’s house, did you?”
“Just took what was needed,” he replied.
That answer only made them more suspicious, but none of them pressed further. Instead, their attention shifted back to the treasures.
Ethan began distributing items one by one.
He handed Diana several high-level magic scrolls along with a refined magical staff core.
“These should help you,” he said.
Diana accepted them carefully, her expression turning serious.
“…This will help a lot,” she said quietly, holding them close.
To Lia and Mira, he gave enchanted accessories and supportive artifacts that enhanced their abilities. Both of them were clearly surprised, but their eyes carried quiet gratitude.
Selena received a set of defensive artifacts along with a sharp blade suited for quick combat. She tested its balance briefly, her wrist moving smoothly, and then gave a small nod.
“Good,” she said simply.
Sophia, on the other hand, looked at the pile and then at Ethan again.
“…You really went all out,” she said.
Ethan smiled slightly.
“Something like that.”
He turned toward Amber.For a moment, his expression softened slightly.
From his storage, he took out a massive greatsword.
The blade was elegant yet powerful, with faint runic patterns flowing across its surface. A deep aura surrounded it, and the air around it felt heavier just from its presence.
“This one is for you,” Ethan said.
Amber looked at the sword.
For a brief second, she did not move. Then she stepped forward and took it.
The moment her hand touched the hilt, a faint resonance occurred, and a soft hum echoed in the air.
Her eyes widened slightly.
“This…” she whispered.
The weight, the balance, the aura… everything matched her perfectly.
She lifted the sword slightly and gave it a light swing. A faint pressure spread across the room, making the others instinctively step back a little.
Amber looked at Ethan.
A small smile appeared on her face.
“I like it,” she said.
Ethan nodded.
“That’s enough.”
The room slowly filled with a warm atmosphere as everyone continued looking at their items and quietly testing them.
Despite the chaos, danger, and risks Ethan looked completely satisfied.
Then Sophia’s gaze shifted again.
“However, the remaining?” she asked, looking at the piling mountain of treasures still left on and around the table.
Her eyes narrowed slightly as she looked at Ethan.
That gaze made Ethan feel a bit embarrassed.He rubbed the back of his head slightly.
He might have really gone a bit overboard this time and taken out everything.
Seeing this, Sophia could only sigh softly and shake her head.
“For others… let’s deposit it in the treasury,” she said calmly.
“Our kids will need it once they start to go out.”
Ethan nodded without hesitation.
“That works.”
The treasures remained glowing softly under the hall lights, but now they carried a different meaning.
Not just spoils but they will serve as the foundation for the future.
Days later, inside a quiet forging chamber within the Blanks estate, Ethan stood in front of a long stone table.
One by one, he placed the materials down carefully.
Each item was handled with precision, as if even the slightest mistake would ruin everything.
At the center of the table lay the Star Dust Essence.
It shimmered faintly with a silver-blue glow, and a subtle energy pulsed from within it like a quiet heartbeat. Around it were neatly arranged pieces of refined ore, polished metals, and rare materials that Ethan had gathered over time.
Mithril reflected a soft shine.
Adamantite carried a heavy, dense aura.
Fire essence iron gave off a faint heat that lingered in the air.
The entire table looked like a collection meant for something extraordinary.
Ethan stood there silently, his eyes fixed on the materials.
A faint excitement slowly welled up in his heart.
He could already imagine it.
The weapon and the power it would carry.
The presence it would radiate once completed.
Just thinking about it made his chest tighten slightly.
His fingers tapped lightly against the table as a restless energy built inside him.
For someone like him, this was not just forging rather this was creation.
He was stepping into a new domain of power.
Behind him, Rina walked closer and looked at the materials laid out.
Her gaze lingered on the Star Dust Essence for a moment before she spoke.
“Now you just need a Draconic soul, right?” she asked.
Ethan nodded slowly.
“Yes.”
His eyes shifted slightly as he turned toward Amber, who stood nearby.
“Did father-in-law get any news?” he asked.
Amber shook her head gently.
Her expression remained calm, but there was a hint of helplessness in her eyes.
“Finding a dragon isn’t easy at all,” she said.
Her voice was steady, but the truth behind it was clear.
Dragons were not creatures that could be found casually.
Most of them had either disappeared, gone into seclusion, or simply did not exist in places accessible to humans anymore.
Ethan let out a slow breath.
“Haaa…”
He leaned back slightly, his gaze returning to the materials on the table.
“It seems we can only wait for now,” he said.
He understood the scale of what he was trying to create.
This was not something that could be rushed.
Not something that could be forced.
His hand moved slightly as he brushed his fingers across the Star Dust Essence.
The faint glow reflected in his eyes.
“Since the weapon I am going to craft is going to be God tier,” he continued calmly, “it won’t be bad to take it slowly, nice and steady.”
Rina nodded slightly at his words.
“That’s true,” she said.
Amber also looked at him quietly.