Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 268

Chapter 268 Chapter 62.4 - Initiation

Irina, locked within the confines of Astron's memories, observed the harrowing events unfold. The days slipped away, marked by Astron's diligent efforts to maintain their home.

As he gathered firewood, a sense of urgency disrupted his routine, and Irina could sense the impending danger.

With trepidation, Astron rushed back to the village, guided by an unsettling feeling. The stench of burning and iron permeated the air, foretelling a nightmare about to unfold. As he reached the village, twisted creatures swarmed, and Irina felt his desperate search for his sister.

The nightmarish scene unfolded as Astron, restrained by magical forces, witnessed his sister standing tall against the demonic horde. Irina shared his helplessness as he struggled against the magical restraints, tears streaming down his face.

The village succumbed to the onslaught, and Astron's world plunged into darkness as he watched his sister's valiant but futile fight.

In front of her, a demon's claws pierced through the chest of the girl – Estelle.

The air became heavy with despair, and Irina could sense Astron's world collapsing around him. The vivid scene revealed the heart-wrenching moment when Astron witnessed his sister's life extinguished by the malevolent force.

"NOOOOOOOOOO!"

Astron's screams filled the air, echoing the anguish of losing a loved one. The sound reverberated through the caverns of his memories, leaving Irina shaken by the intensity of his pain. The agony etched on Astron's face as he tried desperately to reach Estelle conveyed the helplessness of the situation.

"NOOOO!"

As Irina processed the scene, she began to understand the reasons behind Astron's cold demeanor and solitary disposition.

'This is why.....'

The trauma of losing his parents early on and then witnessing the brutal death of his sister left scars that shaped his character.

The sense of betrayal and vulnerability mingled with grief, forging a protective shell around Astron's heart. The experience of loss fueled his determination to stand alone to avoid forming emotional connections that could lead to further heartbreak.

She knew all of this quite well. After all, she herself went through an experience that was close to this.

How would it make the person close up to the outer world, build walls around themselves, and always be reluctant to open others?

How would the scars of the past have become the armor that shielded from the pain of attachment....

She knew everything well.

"I AM GOING TO KILL YOU! I AM GOING TO KILL YOU!"

The scene continued to play out, and Astron, consumed by rage and sorrow, vowed to avenge his sister.

The intensity of his emotions and the trauma etched into his soul all painted a vivid picture of the complex and tormented individual that Astron had become.

As Irina navigated through the layers of Astron's memories, she couldn't help but feel a mixture of empathy and sorrow for the man whose journey she was witnessing.

She may not have wanted to admit it, but inwardly, she knew. For the first time in a long while, she was feeling close to someone else in such a way.

Not in a way that made her heart flutter but in a way that awoke the feeling of camaraderie inside her.

The fact that she was able to understand even the slightest bit of how he became offered some relief, and at the same time, she felt like she slowly understood why, for all this time, she was comfortable when around him.

'I unknowingly felt this camaraderie, didn't I?'

After all, her act of arrogance was also her way of protesting the world. She may be irritating to others, but she actually knew it was better for good.

The more irritating she became, the easier she could woo away the shallow people approaching her with superficial intentions.

–WRRRR!

At that moment, she was once again forcefully expelled from the time frame.

'But, now is not the time to be lost in such thoughts.'

She thought while wandering off into the empty space around her.

Knowing that she had a goal for being here, she decided to discard all those thoughts and start focusing on her goal once again.

Irina refocused on her mission within Astron's past and continued to witness the unfolding chapters of his life. The scene shifted, and she found herself in the aftermath of the tragic events in the village.

As Astron's world crumbled around him, a figure emerged from the shadows – an investigator named Hunter Garrett. The investigator took Astron under his wing, rescuing him from the ruins of his past.

The transition to the orphanage marked a new chapter in Astron's life. Irina observed the isolation and alienation he experienced among the other children, the scars of his past still haunting him.

The weak constitution and the loss of his inner light made him an outcast, subjected to the cruelty of bullying.

The sense of loneliness became a constant companion, shaping Astron's demeanor as he navigated the challenges of orphanage life.

Yet, Hunter Garrett, the investigator who had taken him in, observed Astron's potential. Maybe he could see the mana surrounding him, or maybe it was just an intuition; he decided to take Astron to a test center.

It was then that the revelation came – Astron was an Awakened, possessing latent abilities that set him apart from the other children.

The discovery transformed his narrative, as Hunter Garrett recognized the potential within the troubled young boy.

After that, Astron continued to train, giving his everything for the sake of improving himself. Irina could see the reason for his ambition and what he wanted to achieve.

Deep down, an immense amount of hatred always remained in his eyes no matter what.

One day, a letter arrived – an invitation to the prestigious Arcadia Hunter Academy, the very institution Irina herself attended. Astron, now equipped with newfound abilities, embarked on a journey to the academy that would shape his destiny.