He was imprisoned in Nibelungen for a thousand years, only to find out upon his release that he was

Surprisingly, such a conspicuous commotion didn't attract even a single enemy.

"It seems the guys left behind are already on guard, so we have no choice but to..."

Ishtar raised an eyebrow. "Another all-out assault?"

"Assassination, of course!"

Lu Ming's tone was resolute, "Break down the door directly, don't let any enemy in sight get away... Remember, everyone, we are going to carry out a perfect assassination!"

"Hehehe, charge! Charge!" Francesca raised her hand high in response.

She's always the first to respond; in this team of geniuses, she's definitely a sycophant.

Ishtar was speechless; this was clearly a full-on assault!

However, she was too lazy to say anything more. The first time she met Lu Ming, he had the same tone in his mouth.

So, at Lu Ming's insistence, they made thorough preparations, everyone fully armed and ready, and with Lu Ming leading the charge, they stormed into the medical facility...

"Hey, that's weird, nobody's here?"

After careful confirmation, the girls were overjoyed.

There's even an extra surprise—

Several large warehouses full of precious weapons and equipment!

Only Lu Ming sensed something was deeply wrong. Instead of relaxing, he became even more tense.

How could such an important treasure trove not be left unguarded and protected?

Unless this place doesn't need any guards at all!

"So many! Oh, judging from their exquisite craftsmanship and rich aura, some of them are weapons that are rarely seen even in the mythical era, right?"

Francesca's eyes lit up.

No wonder they chose a location with the densest earth vein energy and the best environment.

With just a little renovation, without the need for additional rare materials, a vast array of weapons would be enough to construct an unparalleled high-standard temple!

"I'm seeing things..."

Ereshkigal felt a little dizzy. Even if she had searched the entire Underworld back then, she wouldn't have found so many magical artifacts.

The only thing they can really boast about... is the countless dead people and all sorts of monsters like Garura Spirits.

"How ignorant! Humph, this is nothing compared to the Babylonian Treasury (Golden Gate)!"

Ishtar scoffed at her teammates' poor, country bumpkin-like appearance, a strong sense of superiority welling up within her.

However, although it couldn't compare to the treasures of the King, Ishtar wasn't too disgusted with it. Looking at its appearance and quality, it seemed to be comparable to the treasures in the Babylonian treasury.

It seems that staying in this team won't always lead to bad luck!

Well, how should I put it? Maybe we should put the matter of leaving the team on hold for now?

"You all need to calm down."

Lu Ming pointed to the runes, "Those were left by Odin..."

He tapped his finger lightly, and a faint light lit up with the touch.

Everyone then suddenly realized that the walls and floor were covered with runes! They were densely packed, like an esoteric script!

Ishtar, who was about to reach in, broke out in a cold sweat.

Lu Ming, however, remained calm, having finally confirmed the protective measures left by Odin.

It turned out to be just a few dragon patterns.

Be greedy when others are fearful. Spend more time understanding, and he'll make rapid progress in the field of runes!

Volume 1: Chapter 33 Though Late, It Arrives: The King's Cannon

Lu Ming knew that his talent in alchemy was limited.

Not to mention comparing him to Odin, who is considered "second best in the world," Lu Ming is at a complete disadvantage in terms of accumulated time.

Odin was ahead of him by countless millennia, so how could he be imitated and surpassed in a matter of minutes by a beginner who had only been around for a few days?

The most direct evidence is his two duels with the fake Odin.

Whenever the opponent displays a brand-new alchemical dragon rune, the first attempt to imitate it on the spot only results in a clumsy imitation, far inferior in performance and power.

That's a huge difference!

Therefore, he does not aspire to overly ambitious goals, but chooses to be down-to-earth, taking one step at a time. Although slow, his progress is solid and powerful, and his steps are firm.

Diligence can make up for lack of talent, and practice makes perfect!

If he can further comprehend and master the dragon runes inscribed here, the gap in strength between him and that fake Odin will likely narrow. Little by little, accumulation leads to qualitative change, and it will always bring rewards.

Even a small step forward every day will not be in vain!

"Wait, you mean you plan to stay here and spend your days figuring out how to break these rune seals left by Odin?"

Ishtar felt a sense of absurdity.

How could you possibly break the rune seal that Odin specially used to protect the treasure vault in a short time by yourself?

Don't think that just because you've studied Einzbern alchemy for a short time, you can figure out Atlas alchemy in a few hours.

Then, after secretly learning a few bits and pieces of primal runes in front of the enemy on the battlefield, he became arrogant and thought he was incredibly awesome...

Wait a minute, something's not right!

After considering all this, Lu Ming's actions seem quite outrageous. From the very beginning of his studies, none of his actions have conformed to common sense in the mystical world.

She struggled to suppress her twitching eyes, bringing her somewhat chaotic thoughts back into the realm of reason.

Spending a lot of time with this eccentric guy inevitably makes you quite annoyed by his crazy thoughts, and it takes up a lot of your attention.

But now, as I suddenly recall the details, I'm starting to feel a chill run down my spine.

Ishtar was secretly alarmed.

Even from the perspective of a god, it would be difficult to see through what kind of thing Lu Ming really is.

To avoid being slapped in the face again, Ishtar carefully chose her words and advised in a more tactful tone:

"Cough cough... Alright, alright! Even if you're so capable, even if you can break all the seals here in a few days, what about us?"

Yeah, what should we do?

Let alone a few days, those dark figures will be here in a few hours, right?

Within a few days, that endless army of shadowy figures would have been able to flatten this place many times over!

What can we use to protect you as you focus on breaking the seal?

Could this medical institution be some kind of formidable fortress in the Nibelungen?

Lu Ming's reaction was very direct. He immediately sat down cross-legged and, while making conversation, lowered his head to examine the strange runes, demonstrating that he could multitask effectively.

“Ishtar, at this moment I can’t help but wonder, do you really have the resolve to fight against Odin?”

Lu Ming shook his head inwardly. A few days? He even found it hard to accept a few hours.

The task of confronting Odin is arduous; how can we be so perfunctory and negligent?

"Wh-what?"

Ishtar's voice cracked with panic, and her heart nearly skipped a beat.

Could it be that... her secret plan to use the Lesser Grail as a means of communication to escape to the outside world has been discovered?

But she hasn't done anything yet!

Lu Ming squinted as he examined the complex structure formed by the numerous linked runes, and said in a deep voice:

"Your understanding is still insufficient! Runes are not important, the approaching enemy forces are not important, the most important thing is Odin!"

"Do you think Odin wouldn't be able to detect if we broke these seals?"

She shook her head.

"Do you think that even if I understand all the secrets of these runes and can block Odin's senses, we really have the ability to move all of this?"

She continued to shake her head.

"So now you know? What we're really facing isn't some top-tier equipment arsenal, but a whole host of pressing problems that need to be solved!"

As Lu Ming spoke, he threw out the question, "Ishtar player, what do you think we should do?"

Ishtar was bombarded with questions until her scalp was about to explode.

She understood all the reasons Lu Ming was giving, but she was unwilling to give up such a good thing just like that.

"Then we'll do everything we can to help you decipher Odin's runes?"

"No, I can do that myself. Think about it again."

"Should we run away now?"

"That's not right either. Wouldn't this be a wasted trip? Ishtar player, I'll let it go this time, but don't let it happen again. I hope you'll improve in the future."

Lu Ming sighed in disappointment, "Come on, Francesca, tell her what the correct answer is?"

"Hmm?" Francesca, who was also engrossed in the primordial runes, looked up, her eyes darting around, and answered slyly:

"Hehehe, of course we'll crack the code while preparing our escape route!"

“Correct! Ishtar, have you grasped the point?” Lu Ming said. “This is the answer of someone truly prepared to confront Odin!”

Isn't this just a conventional, middle-of-the-road approach? It's leaving me with nothing to figure out!

First I proposed a radical approach, which you rejected; then you rejected a conservative approach. Now, let alone Francesca, even a fool knows what to say next.

The third time, instead of letting me answer, that crazy woman took the credit and then scolded me. She really managed to say both good and bad things.

The goddess was speechless, her cheeks flushed and her lips trembled.

She was so angry that her face turned red.

No, I'm definitely withdrawing from this team of superhumans, not even the god Anu can stop me! I said it!

"Are you sure you've tallied the number of items in the warehouse and the strength of the runes?"

Irene, who had just finished patrolling and tallying the items, hurried over:

"Yes, there are a total of 8 warehouses, all converted from the underground floors of this research institute. I drew a simple diagram, from number one to number eight, Odin's sealing power increases in that order."

"We are currently in Number One."

"Hmm, that's about right. I understand 'Odin's' thinking!"

Lu Ming raised his head from the pile of runes, and in an instant, the women noticed that the cold and stiff aura on his face was rapidly fading away.

Did your personality just switch?

“Francesca, look here. This pattern is an illusion effect. There’s another one underneath with a bounce effect, and this one too—it’s a multi-layered nested structure…”

"Once you've got this sorted out, you can replace it with an illusion to disguise it as a normal signal fluctuation, and Odin won't be able to detect anything unusual."

Lu Ming patted the dust off his hands. "Warehouse No. 1 is indeed easy. You can move the things up to the first floor."

"Alright!" Seeing that there were good things to get, Ishtar immediately became diligent. "I'll carry them to the cart—"

"No! The first floor is fine, there's still one more step to complete. There's a way we can try that will open up a way out for us and also make full use of the large amount of equipment here."

A compromise solution, a two-pronged approach, isn't just about criticizing the useless goddess; he actually has a bold idea.

……

After Lu Ming finished speaking, Ishtar waited for a full three hours, her patience almost completely exhausted.

Three hours had passed, and looking out from the building, one could already see the shadowy figures of enemy troops.

"Let's go, push it out and test it."

Lu Ming returned to the first floor, and at the same time, an ancient-style projection device was pushed to the front door.

The dazzling Noble Phantasm was fixedly placed on the launch bracket.

"Wait!" Ishtar exclaimed in surprise, "You wouldn't—"

My beloved treasure!