Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 128

Chapter 128 30.1 - Conversation

"Tch. Bastard."

"He still dares to show his face."

This has become a daily occurrence for me as I was walking in the corridors of the academy. The students were talking while looking at me with disgusted expressions.

After the incident related to the joint dungeon was solved, at least on the surface, the students had now returned to their original daily lives.

Of course, considering they are nothing but a bunch of youngsters who didn't know about life outside with the countless dangers awaiting them, their worries and the topics that they were talking about were also nothing but rubbish.

Even the fact that such rumors without any base whatsoever took ground in the academy and in their mouths showed how shallow humans or society are.

Just like a bunch of sheep that were being herded by the shepherds, most of their opinions and their thoughts were being manipulated by the environment around them, mostly stemming from the lack of critical thinking.

Though, for me, all those things or how I was being perceived didn't matter too much. From the moment I came to this academy…

No, from the moment she left, I had been alone in this world, and this probably won't change in the future.

So, for me, whatever people thought about me won't matter as long as something directly affecting my goals occurs.

THUD!

As I sat on the desk and put my books on the table, I started looking at today's lecture points. Even though I didn't care much about my notes, I also didn't want to drop out randomly, so I was putting in minimal effort.

Moreover, thanks to my traits, I was able to learn and understand the topics at a fast rate, which made it a lot easier for me to study before the class started.

[Introduction to Mana for Hunters]

This was the lesson of today.

[Study of Mana, 3rd edition, by. Alena Frostborne]

The book we were using was also written by a person who was pretty famous amongst the magic scholars.

'It was written in a clear way.'

I had been studying the subjects from this book for a while, but because I lacked the basics of mana before, I wasn't able to comprehend the complex investigation of mana shown in this book.

But that was no longer the case right now, thanks to Senior Maya's guidance. Because of that, I didn't have any difficulty studying this topic.

Just as I was reading the book, suddenly, I felt someone approaching me.

"Hey, Astron."

It was both the familiar and unfamiliar voice of the certain annoying guy.

"….."

I didn't answer and just continued reading the book, just to convey that I wasn't interested in talking with him.

"Hey, I know you can hear me."

Of course, being the annoying guy he is, he didn't back down but rather approached me more.

"Hey….."

Not being able to ignore him anymore, I raised my head and looked at the guy now sitting in the empty seat beside me.

"What is it?" I asked, clearly with the intention of displaying that I didn't want to talk. Though, the innocent smile on his face was still there.

His fluttering blue hair was now cast to the right side, giving him a quite handsome look.

'Indeed, he is the main character.'

Just up from his shoulder, I could see some girls in the class casting glances at him rapidly. Of course, considering this guy's identity and his face, it made sense.

"What did you do on the weekend?" Ethan asked.

"Just usual."

"Usual what?"

"None of your business."

"Hmm….Hmm….You are the same as usual." Ethan said, looking at me.

His face did contain slight remorse as if he was thinking about something. He was playing with his thumb, and that was something he did whenever his mind was occupied with something.

Though, reading his body didn't mean I could read his mind. "What does that even mean?" As I asked what he meant, the answer I got was

"Nothing."

this….

"Tch….Just say what you want, and don't waste my time any longer." I said, looking at him with an irritated face.

"Okay, okay."

"So?"

"I wanted to ask if you are free after the lessons today."

Hearing his question, I thought about what I was going to do. Aside from training, there wasn't much to do for me for the time being.

"I will train; why did you ask?"

"Then, how about we have a spar."

"A spar?"

"Yeah. Just like in the lessons."

"Why not wait for the practical lesson?"

"Our partners are going to change from now on."

"…I see." I didn't know how he did, but it seemed he learned that our partners would change this week's training.

"So, what do you say?"

Hearing his question, I pondered about the idea for a little. The fight I had yesterday and my progress so far.

'It is a good opportunity.'

Without fighting with others, all the training I have done would be meaningless, and I know that I am developing a lot better when I am in a combat environment.

"Fine."

"Th-"

TAK!

Just as he was about to continue, the door of the classroom opened, and the professor of the lesson entered the room.

"ATTENTION!"

He was a serious professor with a non-giving temperament.

"I will call you after classes end."