Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 173

Chapter 173 39.2 - A small incident

The recent days had been peaceful for Maya Evergreen. She had been spending her time leisurely since the academy was in the middle of the resting.

She returned to her home and visited her family. Not many people knew about that, but since she came from a 'normal' family of farmers, she always had a hard time adapting to city life.

Rather than spending time in the newly emerging activities of the city, she preferred nature and old things.

That was also the reason why she became the president of the History and Arts Club. She was interested in Historical things, and art was also a welcomed topic.

In any case, because of her love for nature, the return to the academy was slightly tiring. Once again, she was in the domain of concrete buildings, where no traces of nature could be found.

'What do they find in these buildings, I wonder?'

She thought to herself. After she had returned to the academy, things were normal. There were some changes in her curriculum, but she didn't mind. She was already good at studying, so whatever changes happened, she was sure that she could easily keep her position.

This was both her pride as a first rank of the second year and as a mage. If she weren't at least this proud of herself, she wouldn't be in this position in any case.

'I wonder what Junior is doing. I hope he had used it well.'

She made a bold decision to invest in her junior, according to her hunch, and now she was curious about his changes.

'I hope he did well in mid-terms.'

She remembered the last year's mid-term exams she had taken and how easy it was.

'If it is him, I am sure he did.'

Knowing her junior's prowess and talents, she was sure he had at least risen 500 ranks.

'I guess we will meet soon.'

The next club meeting was this week, and she was curious to see how he did.

"This is enough."

SPLASH!

She mumbled as she put down the small water in her hands. It was a crazy display of control, considering her thoughts weren't even focused on manipulations of mana.

GROWL!

'Ah, I am hungry.'

Whenever she was inside the Elemental Chamber training her mana control, she always forgot the flow of the time.

'I guess I should get a meal.'

With those thoughts in her head, she slowly made her way out of the Elemental Chamber to the Cafeteria.

It was a familiar routine for Maya. Elemental Chamber, followed by a hearty meal at the cafeteria. It was during these moments that she could unwind and observe the dynamics of the academy and other students.

"Hmm?"

However, as she entered the room, she came across a scene she didn't expect. At that exact second, Maya Evergreen's keen senses picked up on the tension in the cafeteria. Her eyes, accustomed to observing the subtle movements of mana, immediately focused on a particular group of students.

In the midst of the bustling cafeteria, she saw a student, his hand discreetly reaching for a concealed object. It was a momentary gesture, camouflaged as casual, but Maya's dynamic vision and exceptional talent allowed her to discern the malevolent intent.

'Is he… trying to stab someone?'

Without a moment's hesitation, Maya assessed the situation. Her years of training and acute awareness of mana fluctuations made her adept at detecting irregularities. She could see the tension in the bully's movements, the subtle cues that hinted at an impending attack.

However, even though she had assessed it, that didn't mean she could do something about it. She was far away from the student, and it was already late.

'No!'

But contrary to her expectations, the student who was on the subject of the attack tilted his body to the side a little, dodging the attack.

And at that exact second, her eyes captured the student who evaded the stab.

'Junior?'

It was the same junior she had just been thinking about.

Determined and swift, Maya immediately came to her senses. Being ranked first in one of the best Academies of the Human Domain wasn't as easy as it seemed. Without wasting a second, she began making her way through the crowded cafeteria, her steps purposeful and efficient.

As she entered the cafeteria, navigating through the sea of students, she heard the sound of a student, "Maya! Hey, Maya, over here!"

It was a slightly familiar voice, probably one of her classmates, but she simply ignored him.

"….." She even missed the darkening in his expression. She had one thing in her mind, and that was to make sure to interfere with the commotion.

And she did as she wished. For the first time in a while, she was angry.

'We are all fellow students here….Why did he do such a thing?'