Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 334

Chapter 334 78.1 - Crossing Table

?In the office adorned by many expensive ornaments, four people could be seen talking. Their expressions didn't reveal much, but from their serious looks, it was evident that the discussion was something that they hadn't much expected.

"This sphere….It is related to "them," isn't it?"

The man sitting on the right side opened his mouth first. On his clothes, an indicator of his name could be seen.

It read – Director Noah Blackthorn.

He was a direct descendant of the Blackthorns, being able to carry the surname in his nameplate. His standing in the family didn't seem to be something low in any case.

His clothes were made of the most expensive fabric. He looked handsome with his lean body as well as his chestnut hair. Yet his green eyes hold a certain coldness underneath, showing that he wasn't someone who should only be judged by his good looks.

"That is what we suspect."

Following that, the woman in front of him answered his question. She had a rather refined and slender figure. Her body looked to be taken care of, as she seemed to know her strengths from the way she carried herself.

On her nameplate, it read – Assistant Director Sonia Hall.

She wasn't from the direct line of the family, yet she was able to attend this meeting and get the highest rank one could attain without being a direct descendant.

It was because of her own merits as well as talents that brought her here.

Noah Blackthorn leaned forward, his eyes fixed on the small, pitch-black sphere that lay on the table between them. Its presence seemed to weigh heavily on the atmosphere of the room, casting a shadow over their discussion.

"It's unnerving to think that this sphere could be linked to 'them,'" Director Blackthorn remarked, his voice tinged with concern. "The Order of Euthanasia is not to be trifled with. Our ancestor's pact with them... it's shrouded in mystery, but we cannot ignore its significance."

Assistant Director Hall nodded solemnly, her gaze also locked onto the sphere. "Indeed. The symbols etched upon it, the aura it emits... everything about this artifact suggests a connection to the other world, to the Order. We must tread carefully." ƒrēewebnoѵёl.cσm

And then, they had turned their attention to the young man who hadn't spoken. After throwing a quick look at him, Noah continued his words.

"From what we can see, this artifact was found in the mines. According to the analysis, it can be observed that this sphere has the ability to corrupt souls. Especially for the non-awakened, being subjected to its aura is akin to losing their rationality. They will seek the artifact, and to possess it, they will do everything."

Sonia looked at the sphere, her eyes probing deep into it. Even though she could be regarded as one of the most informed people in terms of artifacts, even she wasn't able to completely analyze its properties.

The artifact was unfathomable, making it almost impossible to see what lay beyond.

"Its characteristics match the description of the student who had hunted the evil spirit. According to his words, the evil spirit was formed because of this artifact. The miners massacred each other, and the energy of death, coupled with the concentrated mana of magic stones, resulted in a mutation."

She finished her words.

'However, there is a certain part that is not clear. How did this evil spirit lay under the ground all this time, and yet it hadn't attacked the mines before? It wasn't until the students came that it attacked. Was it waiting for something? Maybe someone triggered?'

This part wasn't clear, as Sonia couldn't completely grasp the reason, yet he didn't speak further, looking at other members' suggestions.

As the discussion continued, the figure at the head of the table, the current head of the Blackthorn family, remained silent, his cold eyes piercing through the object in front of him. Finally, he spoke, his voice carrying the weight of authority and experience.

"The reason for the mine in the Northeast Arcadia State was because my grandfather decided to proceed without consulting his advisors," he began, his tone grave. "Many thought his decision was reckless, a waste of resources. Yet, against all odds, he achieved unprecedented success with that mine."

He paused, his gaze never leaving the sphere. "However, his success was short-lived. Not long after, he lost his life under mysterious circumstances."

There was a solemn silence in the room as everyone absorbed the gravity of his words.

"It seems that this artifact's origins are not something that can be evaluated rashly," the head of the Blackthorn family continued. "Regardless of the past, you shall study this artifact under Area-04."

He looked into Sonia as he signaled. "However, the information shall be confidential. Any test subjects used shall be dealt with. Is that clear?"

"Clear."

"Then, this meeting shall be over."

After the meeting concluded, Sonia rose from her seat and left the room, her mind already buzzing with plans for studying the artifact under the strict confidentiality of Area-04. Noah Blackthorn exchanged a glance with his father, the head of the Blackthorn family, before rising from his seat as well.

"Father," Noah began, addressing the head of the family with respect.

The head of the family nodded, dismissing his son with a wave of his hand. "You may go, Noah."

Noah nodded and left the room, leaving only his father and the young man, Victor, alone together.

The head of the family regarded Victor with a piercing gaze, his expression unreadable. "What do you make of this matter, Victor?" he asked, his voice low and serious.