Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 193

Chapter 193 Chapter 43.1 - There are things that one can't control

It was said that there were things that lay dormant underneath the surface of what could be seen.

That was also the reason why Maya always liked to go beyond the surface of things. This was what kind of a person she was, and that had always been the case.

The moment the group dispersed, Maya and her friend Amelia started wandering around the city. Even though they were the seniors and she was the one responsible for the group, it wasn't like something was going to happen anyway, right?

"It was good that Mister Jones invited us, right?"

Amelia asked, looking at the city. Even though she had her own agenda for joining the club, it wasn't like she disliked seeing new things. Especially as a curious student, she liked seeing things out of the norm.

And Western Oxbridge was such a place. Everything about it was different from normal; it was refreshing.

"Yes. It really was." After all, this opportunity was only possible thanks to her father's connections, but even then, it was Mister Jones showing his favor.

As Maya and Amelia strolled down the bustling streets, they exchanged thoughts about the day's events while also taking some notes on their new smartwatches.

This was a new model where they could send their brain waves with mana, and they could operate the watches without even moving. OF course, the technology wasn't perfect yet. But even then, they were working with that out.

The elderly atmosphere and the difference in Awakened of the City were the main topics. Since they were both sophomores, their sensitivity to mana as an Awakened was a lot more. This was especially the case for Maya, who was a mage.

'But, what is this feeling I am getting.'

This had been bothering her for a while. Something about this city felt off for her; it was as if, even in the middle of the nostalgic city, there was something eerie going on.

"Maya, MAYA!"

At that moment, her friend's words brought her to reality once again.

"Why are you dozing off randomly?"

She shook off that feeling and concentrated on her friend once again. She knew it was rude not to focus on the conversation, and she didn't want to make Amelia upset.

"I'm sorry, Amelia. My mind wandered for a moment. What were you saying?"

Amelia chuckled with a smile and moved her hand a little, touching Maya's head as if she was caressing a child. At least, that was how Maya felt, though that wasn't the case for Amelia.

"I was saying, look over there. Something seems to be happening at that shop."

Amelia pointed at the small local shop, and there, Maya saw a slightly elderly woman crying while another tried to console her.

'I wonder what happened.'

Maya thought, both her curiosity and the need to help someone in her heart growing.

Without hesitation, Maya approached the elderly woman with a gentle smile, "Excuse me, ma'am. Is everything okay? Can we help you with something?"

The elderly woman continued sobbing without answering, but her friend stepped forward, grateful for the offer. "Thank you for your kindness. You see, her daughter hasn't come home for three days, and we couldn't contact her. We're really worried, and the authorities haven't been of much help."

"Ah…"

Maya gasped as her expression turned sympathetic. She exchanged glances with Amelia, and then she nodded her head. "We are sorry to hear that. If you don't mind, can you tell us a little bit more about the situation? We are students from the Arcadia Hunter Academy."

The elderly woman's eyes widened for a moment, a mix of surprise and hope evident on her face. "Arcadia Hunter Academy? Are you serious?" After all, the reputation of the Human Federation's best academy was all around the place; even elderly people watched the festivals organized for this purpose.

Maya nodded, her expression earnest. "Yes, we are. We might be able to assist you. Please, tell us more about her daughter and what happened."

The woman sighed, her voice shaky with worry. "I don't know what happened. One night, my daughter Emily went out for an outing with her friends, and she hasn't come back since. We've tried reaching her, but her watch is silent. There have been rumors of people getting kidnapped all around the town, and we're scared that something terrible might have happened to her."

"Have you reported this to Awakened Local Security?"

"We did, but they said we need to wait for the results of the investigation to come out."

"I-I see….."

Hearing all those things, Maya couldn't help but feel contradictory. After all, even though she was a very powerful mage, the situation seemed to be a little different, something that she couldn't solve just by being powerful.

She fell silent for a second, pondering about what she could do or if there wasn't anything missing.

Just at that moment, Maya felt a sudden chill running down her spine as an eerie feeling washed over her. Her sharp senses, honed by her training, picked up on something unnatural lurking in one of the alleys. It was as if something that shouldn't be in this world had found its way there.

Instinctively, she tightened her grip on the sleeves of her coat, exchanging a quick glance at the location of the place.

And thanks to her unique gift, she could see nature itself rejecting the energy. And that energy was something she was very familiar with.

"Demonic energy," she whispered, shuddering. A memory of a certain time came crushing on her. The level of energy wasn't the same, but the core of the energy was.

She felt disgusted. The energy and the things she heard.

Amelia looked at Maya with confusion as the sudden change in her demeanor caught her off guard. "Maya, what's going on? Why are you—"

Maya didn't wait for Amelia to finish her sentence. Without uttering a word, she channeled her mana swiftly, creating a surge of wind beneath her feet. In an instant, she leaped into the air, gracefully navigating the urban landscape.

SWIRL!

Her movements were quick and decisive as she dashed towards the alley where the demonic energy resonated, and just like that, she left the place.

********

"I need more, more, more…."