Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 385

Chapter 385 Chapter 89.1 - Duels

No matter whether it is an academic institute or not, everything has a special point for something to work optimally. That is the basic qualification of getting better at something.

Knowing how to optimize the work you are outputting. That was the same for Arcadia Hunter Academy.

While considering the wellness of the students who would be dueling, the academy also needed to consider the existence of the audience and how to grasp their interest.

At the end of the day, one week was a huge time period for the people who would be coming to the academy to watch the duels, and they could not possibly watch every fight.

The schedule needed to be arranged in such a way that even those on tight times would force themselves to create the time to watch the deals.

The excitement needed to be preserved. Therefore, in a way, the academy would check for the importance of the duels, and the ones that were deemed as the most anticipated ones would be pushed to the end of the duel week.

That was so that the anticipation would be top-notch at the start. However, that didn't mean the academy was empty at the start of the week since the relatives of the lower-rank, middle-rank students would still be there.

Of course, there were also countless different stalls that were opened in this time period by the students and the clubs who finished their finals. Sophomore(second) and Junior(third) year students would already have finished their semester finals as well as their projects, and they would be free to roam on the campus.

Many used this chance to make their own money or experience how it felt to work, though the money wasn't needed for most of them. After all, a student with poor economic status is rarely admitted to the academy, though they certainly did exist.

As Garrett and Reina entered the bustling grounds of the Arcadia Hunter Academy, they were immediately engulfed by the electric atmosphere. The sprawling campus was alive with activity, students and visitors alike moving about with palpable excitement.

Stalls lined the walkways, offering everything from enchanted trinkets to exotic snacks, manned by enterprising upperclassmen eager to showcase their wares.

Garrett, with his imposing build and stern expression, cut a formidable figure amidst the crowd. Reina, walking beside him with an air of confident grace, drew her own share of curious glances.

"This place is really something," Reina remarked, her eyes scanning the lively scene. "Hard to believe all this is for a bunch of student duels."

Garrett nodded, his gaze sweeping over the various booths and the throngs of people. "The Academy surely knows how to put on a show. Keeps the relatives entertained and the students motivated."

They walked further, passing by a group of sophomores enthusiastically demonstrating a new combat spell to a small crowd. The air was filled with laughter, chatter, and the occasional burst of magic.

"So, where do you think he is?" Reina asked, glancing at Garrett.

"Probably getting ready backstage," Garrett replied, his eyes narrowing as he scanned the crowd. "I'd like to see how he's holding up before his match."

They approached the arena where he would fight, the grand structure looming impressively with its high walls and tiered seating. The excitement here was even more intense, the noise of the crowd a constant hum in the background.

Reina nudged Garrett with her elbow. "You seem nervous. Worried about your protégé?"

"…No…"

"You are not worried?"

"From the announcement, he seems to have chosen a student of his caliber. Though, I didn't expect him to be ranked 1729."

That was certainly a surprising element of Garrett. Being the person who trained that kid, he knew about his prowess. In the industry, the kid certainly held the potential to become someone valuable.

But, in this place filled with monsters and kids backed by behemoths, the potential to become someone valuable turned into someone who could be easily cast away.

That was the cold reality of the world; thus, he didn't have many expectations even before coming here.

Yet, he got a valuable surprise.

"Indeed, that is surprising," Reina stated, her eyes narrowing. "The organization didn't send any help to him, yet he managed to do this on his own. Interesting."

Garrett kept his expression neutral, though his mind was racing. "He's resourceful. Always has been. But this place… it's a different kind of battlefield."

"Indeed. But, even if it is still a child's play." Reina mumbled.

"I doubt that. A lot of these kids do have the strength of an average hunter just at this age."

"No. Considering the real Hunter world, this place is nothing. Though they certainly have strength, they won't survive if they are left there now." Reina said, looking at the arenas across the place.

Many students were dueling with each other, displaying their prowess. Each one of them had their own strength. Some were fast, some were strong. Their capabilities were superhuman, but that didn't change anything at all.

"But well, that kid needs to do it at least."

Garrett's eyes remained sharp. "You think he's ready for that?"

"He has to be," Reina said firmly. "There's no other option. And you know it."

The crowd erupted in applause as the first match concluded, drawing their attention back to the arena. The next participants were already making their way to the stage, their faces set with determination.

There, Garrett's superhuman eyes, he easily saw the person he was looking for. But, the moment his eyes met with his figure, Garrett's eyes were narrowed.

'That kid….He looks a bit different.'

Something about him told Garrett that the kid had changed. The way he carried himself….

'Not bad.'

And that somehow made Garrett proud. Knowing the kid that he trained and looked over was doing this well.

It was not like he had too much share in his prowess, but he felt proud nevertheless.

"We'll cross that bridge when we come to it," Garrett replied, his tone leaving no room for argument. "For now, we focus on what's in front of us."