Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 214

Chapter 214 Chapter 47.5 - Her Change

214 Chapter 47.5 - Her Change

It had been a little while since I felt comfortable.

'Comfortable.'

That word alone made me immediately feel something was different. The sensation at the back of my head was both familiar and unfamiliar at the same time.

It was something that I hadn't felt for a long time.

"You are awake."

The voice reached me, and as I opened my eyes, the sight that greeted me was one of unexpected serenity. There, looking down at me with a gentle smile, was Senior Maya.

Her delicate features were bathed in soft light, her skin radiant and gleaming. Her once-crimson eyes had reverted to their familiar shade of blue, and a sense of tranquility emanated from her presence.

It was a different atmosphere she gave compared to how she had been just before. It was like she became herself, but at the same time, she changed a little.

'This….'

I didn't want to stand like this. I felt uncomfortable lying in this position. It was not because I remembered things I didn't want to....Definitely.

"How long I had been asleep?" I asked while trying to stand.

PAT!

However, her hand on my forehead blocked me, not letting me do as I wanted. And, for some reason, the force behind that head wasn't something I could go against.

'What?'

I also felt a little weak. No, it wasn't that I felt weak; it was just I couldn't feel the same strength coursing through me, probably because Sylvie's [Blessing] had disappeared, which meant my stats must have returned to their original parameters.

"Junior, you are still tired."

Senior Maya smiled warmly as she tapped on my forehead with a gentle touch. The force she used to pin me was nowhere to be seen.

Her smile was a smile that spoke of relief, as if a burden had been lifted. Her eyes, now clear and filled with kindness, reflected the genuine concern she felt.

But I still didn't want to stay in this position. I also didn't feel that much tired either.

"I am no-"

"You are. Why don't you listen to your elders?" However, my words were interrupted.

"….."

"Right. This is how you should behave?"

Seeing the smile, I was annoyed.

"…..Just a moment before, you weren't behaving like an elder, though."

"What did you say?"

I couldn't resist when an opportunity like this presented itself as I pointed out, "Just a moment ago, you weren't behaving like an elder, Senior. You were acting more like a child who just got what they wanted."

Maya's eyes widened, and a faint blush tinted her cheeks. She stammered for a moment, seemingly caught off guard. "I-I wasn't! I was just... uh, thirsty. Yes, thirsty!"

For some reason, I wanted to tease her a little further. "Thirsty, huh? You drank my blood like a little kid enjoying a drink."

"Th-that's not true! I was just... ugh!" Her face flushed even more, and she covered her eyes with her hands as if trying to hide herself from the world. But then, she slightly opened her fingers, revealing her clear blue eyes.

"S-sorry…." An apology was the only thing she could utter at that moment. It seemed she still couldn't get over how she behaved.

Her innocence remained the same.

"It is fine," I mumbled. "I did it on my own accord."

"But it must have hurt, right?" Maya's concern was evident in her voice as she continued, her gaze fixed on me. "I know your body was not in the best condition, and I must have put a strain on you. I didn't mean to... I just couldn't control myself."

However, as she mentioned about hurting, I remember the sensations I had felt. When she pushed her fangs into my body, rather than feeling pain, I felt a different sensation.

'It was a pleasure.'

The place she bit was filled with pleasure, and at the same time, I felt a little numb. It wasn't simply the pain. Thus, I knew one thing for a fact.

'She is a little different from other vampires.'

I didn't know why it was in detail, but if her evolution were interrupted at the half because of me, then she would be in an unpredictable state.

'Did she finish her own evolution?'

That seemed plausible. Even though it was probably an extremely rare case, if it was Senior Maya, it would make sense since she wouldn't want to hurt anyone.

'Such an evolution probably resulted because of her own feelings and how she limited herself.'

It was truly a remarkable achievement. Even in the face of such an adversary, she still retained a characteristic of herself.

It was something worthy of respect, not something that needs to be apologized for.

"You shouldn't apologize." So, I couldn't help but utter.

"What?"

"You shouldn't apologize," I repeated, looking directly into her eyes. The surprise on her face was evident, and I felt the need to reassure her. "It didn't hurt, Senior Maya. In fact, it felt... different."

"D-different?" Her eyes widened, and a deeper shade of pink spread across her cheeks.

I nodded, opting for honesty. "It felt good in a strange way. Not the pain I expected, but more like a peculiar sensation. It's hard to explain."

Maya's embarrassment escalated. She fidgeted with her fingers, her eyes avoiding mine. "U-uh, I didn't mean to... um, well, I'm glad it didn't hurt?"