Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 356

Chapter 356 82.5 - What the heart sees

?As Irina wandered the academy grounds, her mind consumed by anger and hurt, she found herself drawn to the training grounds.

It was a familiar place, a sanctuary where she could unleash the full extent of her powers without fear of judgment or reprisal.

The air was crisp with the chill of winter, but Irina hardly noticed as she entered the expansive training grounds.

Her footsteps echoed against the stone pathways, the sound a steady rhythm that matched the pounding of her heart.

Normally, she would train in the place dedicated to the high-ranking students in their dorms. However, right now, she didn't want to return to her room.

She didn't want to face the people she knew. She didn't want to deal with any type of those things.

She just wanted to burn these thoughts, and the normal training grounds were okay for that.

[Identity confirmed. Irina Emberheart. Freshmen, rank 3.]

She entered the individual training lounge. freёweɓnovel.com

Her eyes scanned the area, taking in the rows of golems standing at attention, waiting for their next challenger.

These golems, imbued with powerful magic, were designed to test the skills of even the most seasoned mages.

[Which stage do you wish to set?]

"Set it to stage 7."

[Stage 7. Are you sure? This stage is not advised for freshmen.]

"Yes. Proceed."

Her voice was chilly, yet she knew getting angry at the artificial intelligence of the training grounds wouldn't help with anything.

It would rather make her look more stupid than ever.

[Understood. Stage 7 is being activated.]

RUMBLE!

As the training grounds shook beneath her feet, Irina felt a surge of anticipation coursing through her veins.

The familiar sensation of fire and fury welled up inside her, fueling her resolve as the walls of the lounge began to shift and groan.

CREAK!

From the depths of the room, golems emerged one by one, their metallic forms gleaming in the dim light. Each one stood tall and imposing, a formidable opponent that would test even the most seasoned mage.

But Irina was undeterred. With a flick of her wrist, flames erupted from her fingertips, dancing in the air like angry spirits eager for battle. Her eyes blazed with determination as she locked onto the approaching golems, her heart pounding with adrenaline-fueled fervor.

"Come on then," she growled, her voice a low rumble that echoed through the room. "Let's see what you've got."

As the first golem stepped forward, Irina launched herself into action. Fire trailed behind her as she moved, a fiery aura enveloping her form like a protective cloak. With lightning-fast reflexes, she dodged the golem's initial attack, retaliating with a powerful blast of flames that sent it staggering backward.

One by one, the golems advanced, their movements precise and calculated. But Irina met each challenge head-on, her fists blazing with the intensity of her emotions.

With every strike, she poured more and more mana into her attacks, pushing herself to the brink of exhaustion in her quest for release.

The temperature in the room soared as Irina's aura grew stronger, the flames swirling around her like a tempest unleashed.

Sweat dripped from her brow, mingling with the heat of her fiery energy as she fought with a ferocity born of desperation.

But even as the golems closed in, Irina refused to back down. She was a force to be reckoned with, a tempest of fire and fury that would not be extinguished.

As she faced down her opponents, slowly but surely, she thought the things that were bothering her would go away.

But they didn't. Contrary to what she expected, her mind didn't shut down. She still continued to remember everything.

'This is not enough, give me more!'

She knew this was because she was yet to be tired.

And so, with a fierce determination that bordered on recklessness, Irina forced herself to fight on. She challenged stage 7 again and again, each time pushing herself to her limits and beyond.

[Stage 7 Completed. New record. Elapsed Time, 12 minutes 48 seconds.]

[Stage 7 Completed. Elapsed Time, 12 minutes 58 seconds.]

[Stage 7 Completed. Elapsed Time, 13 minutes 45 seconds.]

[Stage 7 Completed. Elapsed Time, 13 minutes 40 seconds.]

"JUST DIE!"

–SWIRL

But eventually, her mana reached its breaking point. With a final burst of energy, she unleashed one last wave of flames, the fire burning bright and hot before flickering out into nothingness.

[Stage 7 Completed. Elapsed Time, 14 minutes 57 seconds.]

"Haaaah…..Haaaaah…."

As the last embers faded away, Irina leaned heavily against the walls of the training grounds, her breath coming in ragged gasps as she fought to catch her breath. Her eyelids felt heavy with fatigue, her body trembling from the exertion of battle.

But despite the physical exhaustion that threatened to consume her, the weight of her emotions remained. As she stood there, breathing heavily in the aftermath of her fight, she knew that the battle within herself was far from over.