Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 240

Chapter 240 Chapter 54.6 - Archery Competition [Interlude]

As Lilia stepped onto the stage, a hushed murmur swept through the crowd. Whispers and exchanged glances conveyed the unspoken acknowledgment of her status—the heir of Olympus' Vanguard, a figure synonymous with power and influence.

"Isn't that Lilia Thornheart? The one from Olympus' Vanguard?"

"I heard she's the heir. No wonder she has that aura."

"She looks like a goddess... Look at her, so confident."

The spectators were captivated by the spectacle before them. Lilia, with an air of regality, seemed to effortlessly command attention. The emerald green hair cascaded down her back, catching the sunlight and shimmering like a halo. Her poised and confident demeanor left an indelible impression on everyone present.

The way she carried herself and her ethereal beauty itself was a force alone; combined with her background, she captivated everyone's attention in a second.

"You are here."

She heard Adrian's voice, albeit it was a little hushed.

"I am."

Adrian had a squinting gaze as if he didn't like how she immediately monopolized the attention, but at the same time, he had a subtle smirk.

'Let's see how long you can laugh like that. That is probably what he thinks.'

Lilia also thought inwardly. The way Adrian approached things was not bad or rather smart, and she would also do it if she were in his shoes.

However, that didn't mean she would do just the same as he was doing. After all, once a powerful individual like her appeared, using the same trick would rather be disadvantageous.

'Though I must thank you for presenting me this opportunity.'

Looking around, she noticed even some secret reporters were recording her. They were here because of Adrian.

'This will be on the news.'

And that would be a good opportunity to increase her fame with her public image and undoubtedly strengthen her faction.

As she notched an arrow onto her bowstring, her eyes met with Astron's.

'Interesting guy.'

She thought.

'He makes me want to show off a little.'

For an unknown reason, she felt competitive around him, even though she couldn't name the feeling exactly. It was like she felt the need to prove something to his indifferent gaze.

Turning to the other side, she saw Ethan and Julia and smirked.

There was a playful yet challenging glint in her gaze. It was clear that she aimed not only for precision in archery but also for dominance in the eyes of those watching.

As Lilia prepared to demonstrate her archery prowess, a subtle tension hung in the air. Adrian, the captain of the Archery Club, had a smirk on his face—a smirk that hinted at a plan unfolding beneath the surface.

"Start," he commanded, setting the stage for Lilia's performance. Unbeknownst to her, a group of mages stationed on the stage subtly manipulated the magical barriers surrounding the targets.

The normally precise and straightforward archery range suddenly became a challenging maze.

Invisible barriers, controlled by the mages under Adrian's orders, shifted unpredictably, creating obstacles between Lilia and her targets.

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'I see.'

As I looked at Lilia walking to the stage, I nodded my head inwardly. There was a weird confidence oozing from her as if she was ready to take any challenge.

The onlookers were also observing her every bit of movement, and they seemed to have rather high expectations.

"Hush….She is starting."

"I know, I know."

"What a sight….."

When she raised her bow to get a good posture, her clothes slightly revealed the skin underneath. It was as white as snow and seemingly was completing her other body features.

"Gasp."

The guy beside me held his breath and gasped.

SMACK!

And his girlfriend smacked his back with a loud noise.

"Where are you looking at?"

"Cough…"

It seemed like a long nagging session was about to follow the boyfriend, as seen from the girl's expression.

'Well, you sow what you reap.'

Certainly, there were times when people couldn't control their own actions and were directed by their primal desires.

'Let's focus.'

Thinking that my thoughts were wandering around randomly, I decided to cut myself from the crowd and focus on the upcoming scene.

As Lilia aimed her bow at the first target that appeared in front of her, the crowd's focus immediately turned to the stage.

With each draw of her bowstring, I couldn't help but notice the subtle disturbances in the air orchestrated by Adrian's unseen mages.

'As expected, he is doing it from the start.'

Different from how he treated any other archer, it seemed even from the start, Adrian recognized Lilia as a threat.

The challenges hidden within the shifting magical barriers seemed to be part of a game, a contest within the archery evaluation. But in reality, none of them were fair from the start.

Lilia, however, seemed undeterred.

THUD!

Her first arrow struck the target with precision, and the crowd erupted into applause. The whispers of admiration swirled around her like a gentle breeze.

I watched closely, my eyes trained on her form. The magical barriers created disturbances in the airflow, aiming to disrupt her aim. Yet, she displayed an exceptional ability to adapt. Her shot hit its mark flawlessly, and her composure remained unshaken. fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm

'Hmm?'

The small air currents created by the stage between were actually active, and I thought she would aim while calculating how the air current changed.