Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 326

Chapter 326 77.3 - Mine

"Kyaaaa-!"

The scream echoed in the tunnel as the huge body crumpled to the ground. It stood lifeless form slumping against the tunnel wall, its brain scattering around, pieces of flesh painted the wall dark red.

"Wha-"

Martin's mouth was wide agape as if he had witnessed the most horrifying scene of his life. His mind raced with disbelief and horror as he stared at the grisly scene before him. The image of Carl, the person he had respected and trusted, lying lifeless on the ground shattered his sense of security and understanding.

Despair and fear gripped Martin's heart as he struggled to comprehend what had just transpired. His thoughts whirled with questions and doubts, unable to make sense of the sudden and brutal attack.

Before he could utter a word, a figure emerged from the shadows, stepping forward with purpose. Martin's eyes widened in surprise as he recognized the silhouette, his heart pounding with a mixture of fear and dread.

"Who... who are you?" Martin stammered, his voice trembling with fear. "What is happening?"

The figure stepped closer, revealing himself to be the real Carl, his expression serious but with a little bit of annoyance, while holding the huge hammer in his hand.

"It was an enemy that took my appearance," Carl explained, his voice low and steady despite the chaos around them. "We're not alone down here."

Just as Carl finished his explanation, the body of the imposter he had smashed began to transform before their eyes. Martin watched in horror as the once-solid form turned black, its flesh deteriorating rapidly.

A putrid smell filled the air, making Martin gag and cover his nose with his sleeve. Smoke started rising from the ground where the imposter's body lay, curling upwards in eerie wisps.

As the smoke thickened, obscuring their view, Martin's heart raced with trepidation. What horror would be revealed next?

Slowly, the smoke dissipated, revealing a gruesome sight. Where the imposter's body had been, now lay a pile of bones and indiscernible flesh, twisted and contorted in a grotesque heap.

Martin recoiled in disgust, his stomach churning at the sight.

"Burghk-!"

Following that was a puke from Becky, as she witnessed everything. Martin didn't blame her as he was about to do the same if not for holding it with every bit of willpower he had.

"We need to be careful," Carl's voice broke through the tension, his gaze scanning their surroundings warily. "There may be more of them lurking in the shadows."

–SWOOSH! But then, before he could say more, something flew through the darkness, aiming right into his eyes!

THUD! Yet, with a fast movement, Carl's arm moved, and his hand grabbed the projectile. It was an arrow, an arrow that was specially made.

"Hmm?"

As Martin and Carl turned to look at the angle from which the project came, they saw the girl Becky trying to clean the puke from his mouth.

Becky raised her head, wiping the remnants of vomit from her mouth with a shaky hand. "What?" she asked, her voice weak and confused.

Martin felt a chill run down his spine, his mind reeling with confusion and fear. He couldn't discern who was real and who was not amidst the chaos and deception surrounding them.

Suddenly, a silhouette appeared beside Martin, causing him to startle. It was Becky—or at least, someone who looked like her. But this version of Becky was injured, her arm cut down and bleeding profusely.

Martin's heart sank as he realized the gravity of the situation. "Becky?" he whispered, his voice trembling with uncertainty.

The injured Becky mumbled through panting breaths, her words barely audible. "This girl... imposter," she gasped, her eyes wide with pain and fear. "But don't... don't say it... aloud... to not... alert it."

Martin's mind raced as he processed her words. His already unstable mind didn't even doubt her words, seeing her injuries.

"Deal with….her secretly…I know…I can trust you…." Becky mumbled while retreating back to the darkness.

–CRACK! But before anything else could happen, a sudden cracking sound echoed through the tunnel. Martin's heart skipped a beat as a pillar of earth erupted from the ground right where the injured 'Becky' had disappeared into the shadows.

The 'Becky' let out a bloodcurdling scream as the earth enveloped her.

Martin's eyes widened in shock as he felt a figure dash past him, the rush of air sending shivers down his spine. He turned just in time to see Carl's hammer strike down on the exact spot where the injured 'Becky' had been moments ago.

"What are you doing?" 'Becky' exclaimed in surprise, evading the strike at one last second.

"Huh?"

"Don't let it fool you, Martin." Carl's cold voice echoed around the place while looking around. He raised his hand and utilized his trait once again while looking at where the silhouette was.

CREAK! The ground once again cracked, creating a cage of earth to trap the girl.

"Heh…." Yet, suddenly, 'Becky's' expression became twisted, her smile widening like a devil's. "Kekekekekekekeke…."

She laughed loudly, sending shivers down everyone's spine.

"Hope you will like my present~ After all, it won't be the end."

Martin's blood ran cold as he watched 'Becky' transform into a clump of black flesh before their eyes.