Summoned Celestial Divine BeastC438: The Price of DistanceThe conference hall fell into a thoughtful silence after Vivian finished outlining the framework of the agreement.No one interrupted her.No one immediately objected either.The representatives seated around the massive table exchanged glances, each of them weighing benefits against risks, profits against concessions, and influence against control.Vivian observed every reaction calmly.She already knew what most of them were thinking.From an outsider's perspective, it might appear foolish.The magic weapon industry that Ryan had created possessed enough potential to generate a mountain of wealth that could influence entire kingdoms for generations.Countless nobles would have fought wars over such an opportunity.Countless merchants would have sacrificed anything to monopolize it.Yet neither Ryan nor Vivian c

C440: The Whisper of the Sleeping MountainCold wind swept across the estate grounds, carrying countless tiny snowflakes that danced through the air before settling over rooftops, fences, and stone pathways. The winter season had arrived with unusual force this year, and the snow was already beginning to stack higher than expected despite the season only recently settling in.Sera stretched her arms while staring toward the darkening sky above.“Ugh... this snow is getting ridiculous,” she complained while watching another layer of white settle over the courtyard. “At this rate, our house is going to disappear beneath a mountain of snow before winter is even halfway finished. I swear it's snowing harder than last year.”Her breath formed a white mist in front of her face.The cold didn't seem to bother her much, but the amount of snow clearly did.Ryan glanced toward Chaollete Ashley.“Did you leave enough funds behind f

Summoned Celestial Divine BeastC442: Echoes Beneath the Sleeping MountainThe village was still in chaos when Ryan and Chaollete finally reached the center of the settlement.Cracked stone roads stretched between damaged houses, frightened villagers moved back and forth carrying supplies, and the occasional tremor beneath their feet reminded everyone that whatever was happening was far from over.The atmosphere was tense.Nobody knew whether the next shake would be the last one.Amid the crowd, an elderly man suddenly raised his hand above his head.“I am the village chief!”Ryan immediately shifted his attention toward him while Chaollete followed closely beside him.The old man looked exhausted. Dust covered his clothes, and the deep lines on his face made him appear older than he probably was.Ryan stepped forward first.“We are students from Frexia Academy. We accepted t

Summoned Celestial Divine BeastChapter 444: A Heart Drawn Toward WarmthThe temporary clinic established inside the village remained busy despite the late hour. The scent of medicine mixed with the smell of heated water and burning firewood, creating an atmosphere that felt far more alive than it had a few days ago. Outside, the cold wind continued to sweep across the snow-covered settlement, but inside the clinic, warmth and activity filled every corner.Ryan stood beside a treatment bed while Anubis remained nearby with his arms crossed. A village doctor carefully examined a young boy who had suffered severe injuries during the disaster that struck the mountain settlement.Just as the doctor prepared his tools, the door opened."Ryan, we're finished over th—"Chaollete Ashley stepped inside together with Amphitrite, only to stop midway through her sentence after noticing that treatment was still underway.Th

Chapter 446: The Secret Behind the StormThe village chief stared blankly at the empty space beside the road before turning his head left and right as if Boris might suddenly appear from behind a house.“Wait... where did Boris go?” he asked, completely confused.One of the younger villagers immediately pointed toward the distant mountain covered by mist and snow.“Not long ago, two women came looking for him. They said they were from Frexia Academy and wanted someone familiar with the area to guide them up the mountain. Boris agreed and left with them.”The moment those words left the young man’s mouth, Ryan and Chaollete Ashley exchanged a glance.Neither of them looked surprised.In fact, both of them immediately knew who those two women were.A small smile appeared on Ryan’s face.Chaollete could not help shaking her head.“Those two really couldn’t wait, huh?”Ryan laugh