Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 343

Chapter 343 80.1 - Polarization

?In the confines of the campus, as the four freshmen were released from Eleanor's grasp, Jane instantly bid them farewell.

Ethan wanted to chase after her, saying it was not her fault, but she was held back by Julia, saying it looked like she needed some alone time.

Then, Ethan, Julia, Irina, and Lilia walked away from the bustling crowd, finding a quieter spot where they could talk freely.

Ethan, still visibly shaken from the altercation, wiped the blood from his face with a handkerchief.

His injuries had already healed to a certain degree; therefore, the blood wasn't even much.

However, on his face, his usually cheerful demeanor was replaced with a somber expression as he processed the events that had just unfolded.

"That was... intense," he remarked, his voice slightly hoarse from the earlier confrontation. "I never expected things to escalate like that."

Julia, her adrenaline still coursing through her veins, couldn't help but feel a sense of exhilaration. "Yeah, no kidding," she replied, her voice tinged with a mix of excitement and disbelief. "I mean, who knew there were people like that?"

"Is this the first time you are encountering someone like this?" Lilia threw a quick gaze at Julia. "There are a lot of them in this place." Her gaze contained annoyance, and her tone was thorny.

"Ho? It seems you are experienced?" Julia raised an eyebrow with a slight mock. She wasn't in a good mood since she wasn't able to beat those seniors up, and now Lilia's attitude somehow irked her.

"Of course." Lilia scoffed. "Contrary to certain blockhead who only knows how to swing swords and play games, I am quite proficient in dealing with matters regarding such cases."

Lilia's words stung, hitting a nerve that Julia didn't even realize was sensitive. She bristled at the implication that she was somehow less capable or experienced than Lilia, her temper flaring at the insinuation.

"Oh, so now you're saying I don't know how to handle myself?" Julia retorted, her voice sharp with frustration. "Just because I don't spend all my time buried in books and studying tactics doesn't mean I'm incompetent."

Lilia's expression hardened, her eyes narrowing as she met Julia's gaze head-on. "I never said you were incompetent," she replied coolly, her tone measured. "But there's a difference between acting recklessly and acting strategically. And in situations like these, strategy can mean the difference between life and death."

Julia scoffed, crossing her arms over her chest defiantly. "Oh, please," she shot back, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "I don't need a lecture from Miss Perfect Thorn about how to handle myself. When my friends are in danger, I'll do whatever it takes to protect them, even if it means getting my hands dirty."

Lilia's eyes flashed with irritation at Julia's dismissive tone. "And what if your reckless actions end up putting your friends in even more danger?" she countered, her voice tinged with frustration. "What then? Will you still be so quick to act without thinking?"

The tension between them crackled in the air, both girls refusing to back down from their positions.

Irina, sensing the escalating argument, raised her head. Her thoughts had been wandering around a certain someone, and she dozed off. But now her attention was grasped; she exchanged glances with Ethan.

After seeing him shake his head, she stepped in, her voice calm and diplomatic.

"Guys, let's not fight," she interjected, her tone soothing. "We're all on the same side here, remember? We should focus on what happened there."

"…."

"…."

Her words seemed to momentarily diffuse the tension between Julia and Lilia, their expressions softening as they exchanged hesitant glances. After a moment of silence, Julia let out a frustrated sigh.

"You're right," she conceded.

"My bad." Lilia also took a step back. Though she was angry at Irina, she knew better than anyone else that she should never let her emotions cloud her judgment.

"So." Turning her head to Ethan, she locked her eyes with him. "How about you spill the beans?"

At this point, with Jane's appearance at the café, Lilia knew she was the girl Ethan had somehow gotten closer to. She saw his gaze. But then again, she couldn't understand how Ethan met with Jane. It was not normal for a senior to meet freshmen unless a circumstance happened. Especially for Jane, since she doesn't seem to have any common points with Ethan.

That made Lilia think that there was another point that she wasn't aware of, and after seeing the scene, Lilia had a bold guess.

'Ethan attacked Emma. At least that was what Emma said, but this shouldn't be the case, as I know Ethan. He is not someone to randomly attack others, especially a senior.

That means Emma was lying, but to fabricate such a lie, there needs to be certain truth. The people around are not stupid.

For instance, Ethan needs to have a reason to act in such a manner in the public eye. That means she somehow wanted to provoke Ethan.

Why would she do that? We don't know her clearly, and she shouldn't be someone with whom Ethan is enemies. Therefore, her target was that senior, but Ethan was swept by it because he was on the periphery of that Senior.

This also aligns with what I saw. Her clothes and hair had traces of coffee. They spilled some coffee on her head?

Her gaze was also constantly on the ground. Her self-esteem is definitely low. Is this a result of bullying?

Maybe Ethan came across her when she was injured?

Hmm…that is possible.

That means that Senior and Ethan could possibly be met in such a manner, and Ethan knows about her situation. That is why she doesn't refuse him?'