Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 375

Chapter 375 87.2 - No title

"Wow."

"That was crazy? Irina Emberheart can use a sword like that?"

Witnessing the display of the swordsmanship of a mage right before their eyes, the students could no longer be proud of themselves at all.

After all, Irina was a mage, and the display she had shown was enough to make them feel like they wouldn't last even for a second.

"But that guy was pretty good as well, right? His sword skills are not bad." One of the guys said while observing the young man who had just faced Irina Emberheart and who had been the subject of Eleanor's attention.

"Yeah….I kind of get why Eleanor guided him personally. Though, I am still envious."

"I mean…He kind of got what he deserved, no? Irina struck him really hard with the last one."

"He did get what he deserved, but I never knew we had someone like him in our class. What even is his occupation?"

"He uses a dagger and a bow as his main weapons, and his eyesight is pretty good," she said, her voice carrying a hint of admiration.

"How do you know that Nora?" another student asked, curious about her knowledge.

"I was on his team for the dungeon exploration in the first half of the semester," Nora explained. "He was our scout. His ability to spot traps and hidden passages was impressive, and his precision with the bow saved us more than once. He's a lot more skilled than he lets on."

Nora remembered the time when they faced the Fire Salamander. At that time, Irina, the strongest member of their team, and their basic carry were rendered useless against the salamander because of its fire resistance.

There, if not for Astron's quick way of thinking and good assessment of the situation, they wouldn't be able to pass through that monster.

Nora, who later was on another team in Phantom's Land, understood the value he presented to the team a lot better.

"Wait, he was a scout?" one of the students echoed, surprised. "So, he's good with both close combat and ranged weapons?"

"Exactly," Nora confirmed. "And from what I've seen, his dagger skills are just as sharp as his swordplay. He's versatile, which makes him a valuable team member in any situation. Though his overall power was lacking, he compensated it with his skills."

The students exchanged glances, a newfound respect for Astron growing among them. His multifaceted abilities and the fact that he had caught Eleanor's attention painted a picture of someone with great potential.

"Maybe we underestimated him," one of the students admitted. "He might not stand out much, but he's definitely got skills."

"Yeah," another agreed. "I guess he didn't get Eleanor's guidance out of nothing. She must have seen his skills in the dungeon while grading."

"Makes sense, makes sense."

As the murmurs of conversation continued, Eleanor observed from a distance, a slight smile on her lips. freēwēbnovel.com

'I guess this is one way of solving it? However, I didn't certainly expect Irina Emberheart to suddenly step up. I guess they somehow became close after all the assignments they did together?' She thought.

On the other side, as the duel was over, Irina lowered her sword, breathing heavily but with a triumphant glint in her eyes. "Looks like I win," she said, a hint of a smile on her lips.

Astron steadied himself, his expression unreadable. He glanced at the spot where her final strike had hit, then met her gaze. "You did," he acknowledged a note of respect in his voice. "That was impressive."

"Do you get how mighty I am now? Even as a mage, I can beat you with swords. Do you feel nervous now?"

"Not really," Astron replied, shrugging. "Contrary to that, if I were you, I would get more anxious."

"Why?"

"Because you gave me another good idea," Astron said as he slashed the air with his sword. "You may have forgotten it, but I have good eyes."

"….." At the mention of that, Irina remembered how the duel progressed. From their previous interactions, Irina could easily say that he learned quite fast. Just like in magic theory, there was no doubt that this guy would master everything rapidly.

"Tsk."

In the end, she could only click her tongue, feeling like her victory didn't mean anything for some reason.

At that moment, Eleanor stepped forward, her gaze sweeping over the gathered students who were watching in silence. "Well done, both of you," she said. "This duel has shown the importance of creativity and adaptability in swordplay. Irina, your use of mana and technique was commendable. Astron, your ability to adapt and counter was equally impressive."

She looked at the other students. "I hope you've all learned something from this. Remember, the 'Stripe' is just the beginning. As you continue to train, you'll discover new ways to integrate your mana and techniques, just as Irina and Astron have demonstrated."

With that, she dismissed the class, leaving the students to reflect on the duel they had just witnessed.

"You really displayed a good show."

Of course, as the class was dismissed, in an instant, the group of friends gathered together.

"Hey, Astron. How about we spar? I feel like it will be fun." Julia, who had just witnessed the swordplay between Irina and Astron, felt her competitive spirit rising.

"…." Astron just looked at Julia for a second and then shook his head. "Do you, an heir of the Middleton Family, think that sparring with me will be beneficial?"

"Yes, I do."

"Why?"

"Hmm? Just an intuition?"

"Intuition?"

"Yep, a swordsman's intuition."

Astron shook his head at Julia's offer. "I guess thanks, Julia Middleton? But I refuse. Going against you in a sparring match would probably cost me an arm. I'm no match for you in swordplay."

Julia frowned, not quite ready to let it go. "Come on, Astron, it won't be that bad. Just a friendly match."