Chapter 51: Cave isnt safe anymore

A Solo Expedition – Kain Goes Mining

The next morning, Kain woke up with a lingering soreness in his muscles from the previous day's battles. He stretched, letting out a tired groan before forcing himself out of bed. Today was going to be different—no fights, no spell-slinging mages, no undead wraiths. Just him, a pickaxe, and a deep vein of mana-rich ore.

After grabbing a quick breakfast, Kain made his way out of the academy and toward the foothills on the outskirts of the forest. The area was well-known for its natural deposits of mana-infused minerals, though few students bothered to mine it themselves. Most either purchased their materials or traded for them. Kain, however, preferred to gather his own. It was cheaper, and more importantly, he could ensure the quality of the ore himself.