Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 134

Chapter 134 31.3 - Before Mid-terms

Sylvie and Jasmine studied diligently throughout the evening, making the most of their time in the library. They continued to exchange notes and discuss various subjects, doing their best to prepare for the upcoming mid-term exams.

As the day wore on, the library's atmosphere remained focused and studious.

They exchanged notes and discussed topics they found challenging, making the most of their time in the library.

Because this was something that they had been doing frequently, they knew how to cooperate well.

But while Sylvie was engrossed in her books and notes, she couldn't help but cast occasional glances at Astron, who was still sitting at the table beside them.

'I thought he wasn't good at studying.' She thought to herself. Considering his rank and the attitude he always took at the lessons, she had initially assumed he was not particularly academically inclined.

However, the more she observed him, the more she found herself surprised.

'How can he solve them this fast?'

Astron, despite his last-place ranking, seemed to have an innate understanding of the subjects they were studying.

He effortlessly solved complex problems and answered difficult questions. His pen moved smoothly across the pages, jotting down notes and annotations that indicated a deep understanding of the material.

It was as if he had actually been studying all those things from the start, but that didn't make sense.

'Did he just learn everything here?'

She thought. She knew Astron was an orphan, and he mustn't have received a good education before coming to this academy, just like her.

Since she was a girl growing up in a village, she didn't go to prestigious pre-academy schools like most of the students here.

This was why she knew precisely how hard it was for someone to learn all those things from scratch.

And, now, she was flabbergasted by his proficiency. She had expected his academic performance to be mediocre at best, but it was evident that he was highly capable.

It left her wondering about the circumstances that led to his low ranking, and the result she came up with was obvious.

'It must be because of his low stats.'

She knew how weak he was at first, as she witnessed those painful times of him.

And knowing this, she couldn't help but respect his dedication and abilities. Just at that time, Sylvie felt her friend poking her arm with her finger.

"Hmm?" Turning her attention to Jasmine, Sylvie could see her holding a book.

She opened her textbook and pointed to a particularly challenging question related to [Dungeon Theory.] This subject was Sylvie's weakest, and she often struggled with it.

"Hey, Sylvie, check this out," Jasmine said, directing Sylvie's attention to the question.

Sylvie glanced at the problem and felt a wave of uncertainty wash over her.

It was a difficult question, one she had struggled with in the past and failed to solve. She was actually planning to join the professor's office hours just to ask about those questions.

And now, her friend was asking her this question, and that made it impossible for her to answer.

Just when Sylvie was on the verge of giving up, she remembered something.

'He was studying this topic just now.'

She looked at Jasmine, her expression a mixture of realization and surprise. "Wait a minute," Sylvie whispered, her eyes lighting up. "Astron was studying 'Dungeon Theory' just now. He might know how to solve this."

Jasmine raised an eyebrow in curiosity. "Astron? Are you sure he'd help us?" She herself knew how uncooperative he was with others, and his attitude made her doubt him.

"I think he will," Sylvie said.

"If you think so." Giving him a chance, Jasmine said.

Sylvie, taking a breath, decided to seek Astron's help with the challenging [Dungeon Theory] question.

She stood up, gathered her study materials, and approached Astron, who was diligently working at the neighboring table.

Until this hour, he never stood up even once and simply studied after entering here. She could see the scattered books and notes around.

Her footsteps were cautious, but her resolve was unwavering. As she reached Astron's table, she cleared her throat to get his attention. "Excuse me, Astron," she began, her voice polite and respectful.

Astron, who was engrossed in his studies, looked up, his eyes meeting Sylvie's. His expression was as stern as ever, and he didn't show much emotion, as his color palette were no different than usual.

The color of grey covered the palette, symbolizing indifference.

As his purple shiny eyes met with Sylvie's, the urge to lower her gaze came up. Whenever she stood before him, those eyes made her remember the words he had spoken to her at that time, and she was uncomfortable.

'A lot of time had passed now, Sylvie.'

But she controlled herself, masking her nervousness, and she continued. "I noticed you were studying 'Dungeon Theory,' and there's this question I've been struggling with. I was wondering if you could help me understand it."

For a moment, Astron's piercing gaze seemed to bore into her, and she couldn't help but feel a bit intimidated.

She waited for his response, hoping that he would agree to assist her with the problem. The silence between them grew, and it felt like an eternity before he finally replied.