Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 354

Chapter 354 Chapter 82.3 - What the heart sees

"Why are you hiding your strength?"

Faced with the things that are out of the norm, what is the basic response humans tend to give?

It is to try to understand it.

After all, only by understanding it can we categorize, and categorizing is one of our most basic desires since it creates a sense of belonging.

That is why I was expecting such a question from Seraphina.

"Why do you think?"

I asked against her. If you are in a conversation in which you don't want to reveal much information, the best way to deal with it is to answer the questions with another question. By doing that, you can lead the conversation in the way you want while also learning about the thoughts of the person before you.

"I don't know."

Yet, for people like Seraphina, these types of situations must be pretty common. She instantly said she didn't have any thoughts on this matter to hide her cards.

"You don't know? I thought you would already form an opinion. After all, aren't you the mighty Seraphina Frostborne?"

To deal with such responses, one can attempt to provoke another person. If the person can be swayed by their momentary impulses, they can get the answer they want.

"I know it must be disappointing, but sadly, I don't really have any idea."

However, for that to even work, you need to know the weakness of the other party, and right now was not the time for me to reveal it.

"So, please kindly answer my question. Why are you hiding your abilities?"

As Seraphina once again asked that question, she very well thought that I couldn't use the sophisticated methods to slip away from it.

"Is it important?"

"It is."

"Why?"

"Because it will help me formulate my future actions. Only by understanding your reasons that I can judge if you are a person suited for me or not."

"Suited for you? Is this supposed to be a test?"

"Life itself is a test."

"It is a sophisticated view."

"That is coming from you….But, seemingly enough, you have no intention of revealing your reasons it seems."

Dealing with smart people is efficient because of this. They can understand and read between the lines, which makes communication easier.

Of course, some may think that this is an act of immaturity, and directly saying what you want to say is better than beating around the bush, but where is the fun with that? free𝑤ebnovel.com

If everything in this world was as efficient as it needed to be, then we wouldn't have the things called art in the first place.

"It is good that you understand." I nodded at her response.

"But, do you think you should show some leverage to me? After all, I now hold your secret in my hands."

"Somehow, I feel like I keep repeating these words, but I have no control over your actions. From how you speak, you certainly have the necessary means to talk with the headmaster and make him believe in you, even without any proof. Therefore, regardless of whether I comply with your requests or not, you can always talk with the headmaster and inform him. And that makes you the one in control and not me. No matter what I do, the result can only be determined by you."

"Interesting. You really have the ability to do sophistry. Maybe you can work with politicians."

"I have no interest in such matters.

'I only have one goal. To get my revenge, that's it.'

I thought inwardly. Somehow, having such a conversation with Seraphina made me reminisce about the past, albeit it was a little.

I would talk with her a lot like this as well.

Seraphina's gaze lingered on me for a moment, her expression unreadable. "Your words make sense if the mana contracts didn't exist."

Her statement caught me off guard, and I raised an eyebrow in surprise. "Are you suggesting...?"

"That I'm willing to make a contract over such a small matter?" she finished my sentence, her lips quirking into a wry smile. "Perhaps."

I leaned back in my seat, considering her words carefully. Mana contracts were powerful agreements that bound individuals to certain terms and conditions, often exchanging favors or services in return for mutual benefits.

They were not to be taken lightly, as breaking a contract could have dire consequences.

"Are you proposing a contract between us?" I asked, intrigued by the possibility.

Seraphina nodded, her eyes gleaming with a newfound intensity. "Indeed. If you're unwilling to share your reasons willingly, perhaps a contract will ensure your compliance."

"For you to bring out the topic of mana contracts, you must want to gain my trust."

"I do."

"But why? What do you need from me? Even if you are certain that I am hiding my strength, I don't see any other reason for you to approach me."

This was the thing that was bugging me. Seraphina might be certain that I was hiding my strength, but there shouldn't be any clear reason for her to approach me.

After all, there were plenty of powerhouses in the academy, and there was even a monster like Ethan who was improving at a rate that would shake the mountains.

I didn't see any value for her unless she thought that I was on par with her in terms of strength.

At my words, a certain smile bloomed on her face. A certain smile that somehow sent a slight shiver down my spine.

Somehow, my intuition was warning me that this talk's result wouldn't be anything good.