Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 341

Chapter 341 Chapter 79.3 - Commotion

<Inside the cafe, within the academy grounds>

"What do you think you're doing, attacking a senior with mana?"

"I didn't—"

Without warning, the senior punched Ethan swiftly in the face, causing him to stumble back onto the table. The impact was so forceful that his cheek turned red instantly.

"Cough…."

Ethan coughed blood from his nose, his vision blurring. The force behind the punch wasn't simple at all, and he knew the strength of the senior couldn't be underestimated.

"How dare you?"

Emma's face contorted in feigned fear and indignation as she watched Ethan struggle to right himself on the table, his nose bleeding profusely.

The cafe was steeped in stunned silence, the only sound of Ethan's labored breathing and the murmur of hushed whispers from the onlookers.

"Why did you attack me?" Emma's voice crescendoed into a shrill accusation, her eyes darting around the room to gather the support of the shocked audience. "Is this how you treat your seniors? You're a menace!"

Ethan, wincing in pain, tried to interject once again, this time his voice hoarse. "I didn't—"

But Emma wasn't about to let him speak. After all, if she were to let him do as he pleased, this whole ordeal would be meaningless.

Not every time physical power was the solution. The power of the crowd was a lot bigger than that, and she was well aware of that fact.

She interrupted swiftly, a crescendo of outrage building in her voice. "And to think you were even associating with a whore! Such a bully—"

Her next words were cut short, however, as a palpable shift in the room's atmosphere stopped her cold. Her eyes widened slightly, sensing the approach of a potent energy. 'Someone with a strong aura is coming,' she thought, her heart rate spiking not from fear but from the awareness of a new, unexpected element in the unfolding drama.

SWOOSH!

At that precise moment, Julia burst into the scene. Her presence was like a shockwave, her aura palpable and intimidating even to those who weren't sensitive to such energies.

Her eyes scanned the scene, immediately focusing on the chaos around Ethan. She hadn't seen what led up to this moment but was drawn to the obvious distress of a fellow student and the aggressive stance of the senior.

"What's happening here?" Julia demanded, her voice carrying a commanding tone that mirrored her strong aura. Her gaze briefly landed on the badge on Emma's uniform, identifying her as a senior. Her expression hardened as she tried to piece together the situation from the scattered whispers and Emma's outraged shouts.

Emma, momentarily taken aback by Julia's sudden entrance, tried to regain her momentum. Though her white hair and blue eyes, as well as her aura, somehow made her exceptional, Emma didn't think much of it.

'This girl, did I know her from somewhere?' She thought but knew it wasn't the time to stop.

"This student attacked me unprovoked!" she exclaimed, pointing an accusatory finger at Ethan, who was still trying to steady himself.

Julia's eyes narrowed skeptically. She looked around, seeking any corroborating testimony from the crowd. She didn't believe that Ethan would do such a thing.

"There is no way he would do such a thing." She replied, raising her head. "There is clearly something wrong with this."

Even if Ethan were to do something like this, that meant there was reason for him to do so.

"Hmm?" Noticing that the newcomer had already taken her stance, Emma's gaze was narrowed.

'This girl….'

She instantly noticed that she was this guy's friend, a possible accomplice.

'Tch…This makes it a lot more complicated.'

After all, the more people get involved in this, the more dangerous it is. 'What have I gotten myself into?' Starting with blackmail, now turning to another.

Lilia and Irina had just entered the cafe behind her, both equally alert and prepared to support their friend.

Lilia stepped forward, her gaze analytical. "Is there anyone who saw the start of this altercation?" she asked the room. Her voice, although calm, carried an authoritative weight that prompted a few in the crowd to exchange nervous glances.

One timid voice spoke up from the back, "He didn't start-"

'No, you won't!'

Emma sensed her control of the narrative slipping as a timid voice began to contradict her version of events. In a quick attempt to regain the upper hand, she raised her voice, cutting across the quiet murmur of the cafe.

"Are we now siding with the attacker, even though he was clearly in the wrong? Have the freshmen always been so presumptuous? Thinking they can act however they wish?" Her tone was laden with disdain, attempting to sway the crowd by casting doubt on the freshmen's behavior.

Julia, Lilia, and Irina exchanged quick glances, their eyes narrowing in response to Emma's tactics. Julia spoke up firmly, "We are not condemning anyone without hearing the full story. It's important to listen to both sides before making any judgments." Her statement was clear and unbiased, reinforcing the need for fairness and due process in resolving the conflict.

Behind Emma, a senior with a sharp, calculating look and a wide smirk intervened. "We acted out of self-defense," he asserted confidently. "As seniors, we're here to guide and take care of the juniors. Why would we harm them without a good reason?" His words flowed smoothly, a hint of charisma weaving through his speech. But then, his smirk briefly curled his lips before his expression turned cold and serious. He added, "Or are you implying something else? That's a serious claim."