Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 181

Chapter 181 Chapter 40.6 - A test

"I-I will try."

Sylvie might not be the best person suited for such a field job in this world, but even then, she herself was chosen as the successor of the [First Lord's Authority].

Therefore, even with her initial hesitation, she was still able to cast the buff.

SWOOSH!

The moment the guy before me realized Sylvie's occupation, he immediately dashed toward me, this time with renewed vigor.

His movements were faster and more precise as if he had discarded any restraint.

'He is finally showing his full power.'

No sane person would start the fight with their full power while showing their cards; even though this kid before me might still be young, at the very least, he wasn't as stupid as he looked.

He finally seemed to understand that the fight wasn't going the way he wanted.

CLANK! CLANK!

His sword clashed against my daggers with increased intensity. Each strike carried more force than before, testing my defenses. The earth pillar he summoned earlier indicated that he wasn't holding back anymore and he was going to use his skills.

'I need to finish this quickly.'

With Sylvie casting a buff, I felt a surge of energy coursing through me. My movements became even swifter, and I could sense an enhancement in my overall capabilities.

"Ha!"

He shouted, as he immediately dashed to me. His sword was coated with his mana, and he was also utilizing his own trait, probably increasing his vitality.

SWOOSH!

Dodging one of his powerful swings, I countered with a quick series of strikes, aiming for vulnerable points.

TAK! TAK! TAK!

However, my attacks didn't cut his skin but rather were blocked by the small shell he made with his earthen skill.

'Earthification, huh?'

His ability to manipulate Earth to create defensive barriers added another layer of complexity to the fight. It became clear that he wasn't just relying on brute force; he had a strategic approach to combat.

"You really are like a cockroach!" he declared, gathering mana around him. Of course, I wasn't going to let him do as he pleased and immediately went to disturb him.

However, he seemed to expect this as he slammed his hands onto the wintry ground, causing a seismic tremor.

'Tch.'

I could see what he was about to do and immediately leaped backward.

CREAK!

The earth beneath me shook, and a wave of force erupted, blasting my body into the air.

WHOOSH!

I tumbled through the air, the world spinning around me. However, one of the things I had practiced while training was how to use acrobatic movements to make my aerial combat more efficient.

As I regained my composure mid-air, I realized what he intended to do. The ground in front of him cracked open, and a burst of fine dust and smoke filled the air.

'Smoke?'

It seemed this guy was on the smarter side; it was sad that he had chosen the wrong opponent for this.

'I guess you were able to rise ranks while not only relying on your overwhelming strength.'

Even without activating my skill, I knew where he would be and who they would target.

Eyes of Hourglass.

The moment my skill activated, I felt the time slowing down. My vision became more clear, and I could see the small movements in the smoke heading towards Sylvie.

'Not happening.'

SWOOSH! BOOM!

I immediately darted towards Sylvie, closing the distance rapidly.

"Thanks for the buff."

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Putting her down in another place, I focused my attention on him again.

The guy probably thought he could take advantage of the chaos and grab Sylvie as a hostage to gain the upper hand. But he had underestimated the swiftness granted by Sylvie's buff.

I also felt like the wounds on my body were already healed, probably because of Sylvie's healing. I couldn't pay much attention to her, but it seemed she also made up her mind.

SLASH!

In a single motion, I intercepted his path, my daggers cutting through the air with precision. He attempted to grab Sylvie, but he found only empty space as I swiftly moved her out of harm's way.

"Nice try," I remarked, my voice cold and determined. For some reason, I was a little annoyed that he had targeted Sylvie, even though what the guy did was the right choice.

Without giving him a moment to recover, I immediately closed the gap between us. Sylvie had granted me not only swiftness but also a heightened sense of focus.

As I dashed towards him, I readied myself to use the new set of movements I had visualized while training my art.

'Bare Moon.'

SWOOSH!

In a rapid sequence, my daggers danced through the air, each movement calculated to disarm the opponent efficiently.

CLANK!

The first movement aimed to destabilize his grip on the weapon, forcing him to loosen his hold. To achieve that, I would specifically target the tip of his weapon from the side, making sure the weapon would shake as strongly as possible.