Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 374

Chapter 374 87.1 - No title but a quick spar

Being a noble is not as easy as everyone thinks. Irina had experienced this firsthand with her progress-obsessed mother.

From an early age, she learned how to use magic, how read, how write, how dance, how move elegantly, and how behave according to the noble antique.

Even though the world got more modern and the practices of the past were mostly abandoned by the general public, the high society was different.

Because they needed to uphold a certain image and the high society had its own way of operating, the Emberheart Family naturally followed those rules as well.

It was not like that would damage them or anything.

Therefore, from a young age, Irina learned how to use the sword. Even though it was evident that the heir of the Emberheart family was bound to be a mage and have a trait related to magic, she still learned how to use the sword.

It was because using a sword wasn't only related to combat, but it was also viewed as an aristocratic way of displaying elegance.

The weapon that was so widely used that it had already been deeply integrated into human culture.

Adding to her mother's obsession with Irina's success and education, Irina practiced her sword countless times at the end of the day. She was taught by many famous sword instructors how to use the sword, and she even learned some fire magic that was compatible with swords.

As a result, weirdly enough, Irina could be counted as the person with a huge amount of knowledge on swords.

Though she hated all those times that she was forced to train the weapon she never liked, at the end of the day, as a child, she could never go against the head of the family, and she could only comply with the training.

'Let's see what expression you will make when you see this.'

And now, for the first time in her life, she thought that it was good that she had learned how to use the sword.

Because she could teach this arrogant guy a lesson and see the expression he would make. After all, she had lost to him in the past, even if it was not directly stated.

Normally, she didn't interact with him in the classroom with everyone present since, at first, she didn't have any reason nor any desire to. Though the 'desire' part changed over time, with the classroom positions already being formed as the semester had started, she couldn't change her seat, neither could she change his.

Thus, at the end of the day, she couldn't interact with him as she wanted without any reason, thanks to the societal chains that bound her.

Though, now, that reason had presented itself. After all, with Eleanor personally teaching him, he had become the center of attention for a short amount of time, and people knew Irina as someone who was hotheaded and liked challenges.

Thus, it would be reasonable for Irina Emberheart and others to challenge this guy who suddenly became the center of attention.

And Irina wouldn't miss such an opportunity.

"Let's spar."

As she announced, Astron stared at the sword, then met her gaze. "Is this even allowed?" he asked, a hint of skepticism in his voice.

Irina tilted her head slightly, considering his question. "Technically, no. But since when have you ever followed the rules to the letter? Besides, no one will object if it's just a friendly spar."

"Your words can be counted as slander. I had never broken any school rules before." Astron retorted back. That guy was as annoying as he was ever, but at this point, Irina had become so used to it that she even felt comfortable with such a response.

"Then, does that mean you are planning to do so in the future?"

"I did not say such a thing."

"But, you implied it."

"Whether I implied or not depends on how you perceive. It is your problem if you want to think that way."

"Tsk. Annoying bastard."

"….."

"Anyway, since it is a friendly spar, I am sure no one will say anything. And it feels like instructor Eleanor's goal was exactly that, don't you think?"

"Friendly? I doubt it." Astron said, looking at the students whose attention was on him and her talking. There was a fierce glint in their eyes, and it seemed they wanted to know what made Eleanor personally help him.

"As friendly as it can get," Irina retorted, her eyes glinting with challenge.

"Alright," he agreed, drawing his own sword. "If that is what you want, I will entertain you a little." Though his words were flat and emotionless from the outside, Irina could see that he was somehow enthusiastic about using a sword.

'Just as they say, Sword is every man's romance.'

She thought proudly and then raised her sword.

They squared off, the air around them thick with anticipation. Students began to gather around, their whispers filling the air as they realized a duel was about to take place.

Irina's stance was impeccable, a testament to her rigorous training of before. Even if she was a mage, it was evident that she could use a sword to some extent when necessary.

Astron mirrored her, feeling the weight of the sword in his hand.

"I will limit my speed and strength to match yours."

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"No. I don't want to beat you because I am a close combatant."

"You really are sure you can beat me, aren't you?"

"…." Astron shrugged his shoulders as he took his position as well.

"Ready?" she asked, her voice steady.

"Always," he replied.

SWOOSH! Irina moved first, her sword slicing through the air with precision.