Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 378

Chapter 378 88.1 - Final Exams

?There are certain moments when Maya feels like it is impossible to control herself. From time to time, it happens, and she needs to vent her feelings.

She always thinks that it is because of her half-mutation over being a vampire. After all the research she did, she knows things like these happen from time to time.

But this time, it is different since she knows that what she did just now was not something she did because of her vampire instincts but because of her own desires.

BITE!

In one swift motion, Maya leaned in and sank her fangs into his neck. The suddenness of the action caught Astron off guard, and he inhaled sharply, a mix of surprise and a fleeting moment of vulnerability passing over his features.

The library seemed to hold its breath as Maya drank from Astron, her grip firm but gentle. The warmth of his blood filled her senses, grounding her in the moment. For Astron, it was a familiar sensation, yet the intensity of it never failed to affect him. He steadied himself, his hand resting lightly on Maya's shoulder as she fed.

Maya's mind was a whirl of emotions. She had intended to remind Astron of their unique bond, to assert her place in his life amidst the unspoken competition. As she drank, she felt the familiar rush, the intoxicating mix of power and connection.

After a moment, Maya pulled back, her lips slightly stained with his blood. She looked into Astron's eyes, searching for a reaction. His expression was calm, but there was a depth in his gaze that told her he understood her motives.

"Senior," he said, his voice steady despite the suddenness of her actions. "What was that for?"

Maya wiped her lips, a playful smirk appearing. "Just a reminder, Junior. Don't get too caught up with anyone else."

But, for Astron, her actions meant something different. "What you did just now….It was plain stupidity." His words were in contrast to her own demeanor. There was no playfulness in it.

"What?" And Maya was not expecting it.

"Senior," Astron said, looking at her directly in her eyes.

"What?" Maya was not expecting his reaction. People looked at her for a second as she raised her voice, but then they turned to what they were doing.

"Senior," Astron said, looking directly into her eyes. "You need to hide your identity as a vampire from the world. You need to know how to control your desires. Everything has a place and time, and we need to be careful."

His words made sense, but Maya couldn't help but feel like she was being treated unfairly. She narrowed her eyes, her voice lowering to a whisper. "I know that, but why are you acting like this?"

Astron leaned in closer, his voice barely above a whisper, but the intensity in his words was unmistakable. "What if someone saw you? What if they got suspicious? In a place filled with countless people, how can you act like that and risk everything we've done so far?"

Maya's eyes flashed with a mixture of frustration and hurt. "I was just... I didn't think. I felt…"

Astron interrupted, his tone softening slightly but still firm. "We can't afford not to think, Senior Maya. One mistake, one slip, and everything we've worked for could be jeopardized."

Maya clenched her fists, her whispers heated. "You think I don't know that? It's just…"

Astron sighed, his expression softening as he placed a hand on her shoulder. "I understand, Senior. But please, be more careful. We can't afford any risks."

The tension between them lingered, a mix of concern and unspoken emotions. Maya knew Astron was right, but it still stung to be reprimanded. She nodded slowly, her eyes meeting his with a silent promise to be more cautious.

"Fine," she whispered, her voice softening. "I'll be more careful. But you need to understand, sometimes… it's hard."

Astron's expression didn't change. "It can be hard, but If I know one thing, the world never sees what is hard or not. It only cares if you act according to your circumstances."

For some reason, it made Maya feel like she was getting lectured, but she couldn't refute it.

"…."

They sat in silence for a moment, the weight of their conversation settling between them.

SILENCE!

The library, once again, seemed to hold its breath, the whispered exchange a stark reminder of the delicate balance they had to maintain.

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SCRIBBLE!

Inside a room, the sound of a pen touching the paper echoed. The room was dimly lit and the atmosphere was somehow solemn.

"Haaah..."

A girl with silver hair cascading over her shoulders leaned back on her chair, releasing a heavy sigh.

"Mother, why are you not replying back?"

Her expression was…..different from usual. The typical seriousness and confidence were absent, replaced by a deep concern etched across her features. She had always prided herself on being composed and unshakeable, but the lack of communication from her mother had unsettled her profoundly.

For days, she had tried reaching out, sending letters, and using every means available to her within the academy's strict confines. But no response came. The silence was maddening, especially given the gravity of the last message she had received.

Her mother's warning about that guy had been cryptic yet urgent, leaving her with more questions than answers.

With the academy's stringent restrictions over the cadets, she was also unable to leave the grounds to seek answers herself.

The isolation only deepened her worry. She knew her mother was capable, yet the lack of contact gnawed at her, filling her mind with worst-case scenarios.

The weight of her thoughts pressed down on her, but then a realization struck. Wasting her time fretting and waiting for a reply would do her no good. She needed to focus on what she could control and continue her mission. Her mother had always taught her to be resilient, to adapt, and to overcome obstacles.

Sitting up straighter, Seraphina steeled her resolve.

"The other plan seems to have failed."

As she looked at the photographs that were sent to her, she couldn't help but shake her head.

"Maybe I overestimated their relationship or underestimated?"

Whatever the case was, she was unable to get the reaction she wanted from him or Irina.

"And that guy didn't contact me from then. I guess I should take this as his answer."

If that was what he wanted, then she could only comply. It was not like she needed to force him right there right now.

Even though he was the name, her mother directly mentioned, if she needed to sacrifice too much to get him, it wouldn't be worth it.

If a rose was filled with too many thorns, it was bound to stay alone.

"Well, we will see about that. There is another star appearing as well. And this star seems to be the one with the ability to shake the world."