บท 57: Artifacts

The region that lies to the northernmost part of the Miatian continent is a place that is famously known as the Northlands.

Since ancient times, the Northlands have always had red soil. Some say that it is the natural color of the soil in the region, others argue that the soil was dyed red by the blood of countless fallen.

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When Hade asked his question, Professor Tanaka was taken aback. His eyebrows arched and his mouth opened slightly.

"A way to increase one's aptitude," Hanzo repeated after a while whilst scratching his beard.

"What an interesting question," he said.

"Young man, I won't lie and say that no one has ever asked me that question before. In fact, it is one of the most common questions I receive from first years such as yourself."

"However," He continued. "I have to also say that this is the first time I have been asked that question by someone of your uhm, how can I say this… standing."