Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 323

Chapter 323 Chapter 76.4 - No title

After they left the training grounds, Ethan led Astron to their destination. After walking for a little while, they reached the place.

Outside, the restaurant stood nestled amidst a cluster of trees, its rustic wooden facade blending seamlessly with the natural surroundings at the edge of the Academy Forest.

A quaint sign hung above the entrance, bearing the name of the establishment in elegant script.

[Whispering Oaks]

Soft lanterns adorned the exterior, casting a warm glow that illuminated the path leading up to the entrance.

DING!

The door opened, with the bell ringing. As Ethan and Astron entered the restaurant, they were greeted by the tantalizing aroma of freshly cooked food and the gentle hum of slow music.

Unlike the opulent establishment they had visited before, this restaurant had a more laid-back atmosphere, with wooden tables and chairs arranged in a cozy arrangement.

'Yeah....This place never disappoints....'

Taking in the sights and sounds around them, Ethan couldn't help but feel a sense of familiarity wash over him. He had frequented this restaurant numerous times in the past, often grabbing a quick meal between training sessions or classes.

Turning to Astron, Ethan raised an eyebrow in curiosity. "Have you ever been here before?" he asked, gesturing to their surroundings.

Astron shook his head, his expression neutral. "No, I haven't," he replied simply.

Ethan's mouth fell open in surprise. "Really? You've never been here?" he exclaimed, unable to hide his astonishment.

This place might seem like it was now deserted, but the time was not normal to begin with. After all, it was still early in the morning, and many students skipped breakfast to make it to the morning lessons, let alone come into such a place.

But that didn't mean this was the case normally. When it was noon or slightly late evening, this place would be filled with students.

Astron nodded in confirmation. "I didn't even know this place existed," he admitted, his tone matter-of-fact.

'There wasn't a place like this in the game.'

Most of his knowledge of the academy, in fact, stemmed from the game, as he never intended to explore the campus. For him, things like these were a waste of time, after all, as he would rather train or do something else in that said time. He knew where the important locations for his goal were, but aside from that, he wasn't interested in anything else. freewebnovel.cσ๓

Ethan couldn't help but chuckle at Astron's response, finding it amusing that someone as observant and perceptive as him could overlook such a prominent location on campus.

"Well, consider this your lucky day then," Ethan said with a grin, leading the way to an empty table. "I'll show you the ropes and introduce you to some of the best dishes on the menu."

"What makes you think that I trust your judgment?" he asked, his tone neutral.

Ethan's expression turned deadpan, caught off guard by the question. He wasn't even expecting such a response from Astron. "Well, I, uh... I guess I assumed," Ethan stuttered, trying to come up with a suitable reply.

Astron simply nodded in response before saying, "I'll choose my own food."

With that settled, Astron took a seat by the window, his gaze fixed on the forest outside.

"Hahaha...."

Ethan followed Astron's movements, but before he could speak, a familiar chuckle caught his attention.

Turning his head towards the entrance, Ethan's eyes widened in surprise as he spotted his fiery-haired friend, Irina, standing at the door.

Ethan's surprise was evident as he watched Irina enter the restaurant, a warm smile spreading across his face. "Irina! What are you doing here?" he exclaimed, waving her over to their table.

Irina's cheeks flushed slightly as she remembered just what happened before coming here. The words spoken by that girl, Lillick or whatever, somehow sounded more embarrassing than annoying now.

She made her way over to them, her gaze momentarily flickering away before meeting with his classic look.

"Oh, uh... I just happened to be passing by," she replied, her tone casual as she tried to brush off any suspicion.

"Passing by? In the middle of the forest?" Astron was the one to open his mouth as he seized her up. "Your clothes, your sweat, and the size of your irises don't say so." His demeanor was calm and aloof, yet for Irina, it felt like he knew what she was doing.

'Tch....That's why dealing with this bastard is tiring.'

Sometimes, his quick way of grasping things was certainly helpful, especially if it was directed at something she was searching for as well, but if she was at the receiving end, it was annoying and troublesome to deal with.

Irina released a slight sigh, feeling a twinge of annoyance at Astron's perceptiveness. "Well, I couldn't sleep, so I decided to go for a run to clear my head," she explained, her tone genuine. "And when I was running, I happened to see you two and thought I'd tag along."

Astron nodded, seemingly satisfied with her explanation, but Irina could tell he wasn't entirely convinced as his eyes continued to seize her up, focusing on her facial expressions. His calm demeanor only added to her frustration.

Ethan, on the other hand, looked genuinely curious. "But why didn't you come in sooner?" he asked, tilting his head slightly in confusion.

Irina shot him an annoyed look before replying, "Because you two were practically speed-walking! I couldn't catch up with you," she explained, her irritation evident in her tone. "It's like you were being chased by something."

Ethan's eyes widened in surprise. "That...."

'It might be because I felt uncomfortable at that time, yeah...That might have been the case.'

"Maybe I was walking a bit fast," he admitted sheepishly, scratching the back of his head.

Contemplating that, he threw a look at Astron.

Astron, classic the indifferent observer, simply shrugged in response. "After leaving, you suddenly sped up, and I just went with the flow," he remarked casually as if it was the most natural thing in the world.

Ethan shook his head helplessly, chuckling at the realization. "Guess I got a bit carried away," he conceded with a grin.