Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 391

Chapter 391 90.4 - Underneath

?Sylvie turned towards the source of the voice, her heart skipping a beat.

Since that was the voice that she hadn't heard for a long time, if there was a certain person who had been plugging her mind into her thoughts, this person was the one who had been in her mind for years.

Standing before her was a man with a serene expression, a light smile playing on his lips. He was tall and dressed in casual clothes that somehow radiated an air of purity and holiness. His yellow hair was slightly long but didn't quite reach his ears, framing his crystal-clear blue eyes and tender features.

"Brother..." Sylvie whispered, barely able to believe her eyes. Her brother, whom she hadn't seen in years, was standing right in front of her.

Even though his facial features had changed slightly, even though he looked bigger and taller, the expression and everything…

She instantly knew that it was him.

"My sister really grew up to be a fine lady," he said warmly, his smile widening as he looked at her.

The room seemed to pause as everyone took notice of this newcomer. His handsome features and calm demeanor drew the attention of everyone around them, some even staring with open admiration.

"Leo... what are you doing here?" Sylvie managed to ask, her voice a mixture of surprise and joy.

Leonard chuckled softly, stepping closer. "I heard about the final exams and thought I'd come to see how my little sister is doing. Seems like you're handling things quite well."

Sylvie's initial shock began to give way to a rush of emotions. Seeing her brother after so many years brought back a flood of memories.

'He is back…He is really back…'

It was such a sudden thing that even her trait and the other things were closed. She was solely focused on this very moment, something she wouldn't do very often.

"Come here."

Seeing him spreading his arms like it was used to, a blush of shame spread through her cheeks. She was embarrassed, feeling like he was treating her like a kid.

She also didn't want to fold immediately. Since he suddenly disappeared at that time with only a note.

Yet, at the same time, she couldn't overcome the desire to hug him since it had been so long.

"Come on."

Thus, she stepped forward and hugged him tightly, feeling a sense of comfort and familiarity she had missed for so long.

"I'm so glad to see you," she said, her voice muffled against his chest.

Leonard gently patted her back, his smile never fading. "I've missed you too, Sylvie. It's been too long."

As they broke the embrace, Sylvie couldn't help but notice the awestruck expressions on the faces of the other students and healers in the room. Leonard's presence was undeniably captivating, and for such a person to be the brother of Sylvie.

It was evident that there would be many people bothering her in the future. At that moment, Sylvie couldn't help but activate her trait once again. It was not because of her own volition but because of the emotions that the surrounding students were feeling.

And just as she expected, many feelings were surging through the students.

For the boys, it was mainly respect. The aura that was spreading from Leonard was so noble and awestriking that the male healers didn't even have any time to get jealous of him. Of course, there were still some that had harbored some envy and jealousy, yet they lacked in numbers compared to others.

Things were a bit different for their female counterparts.

Sylvie's trait allowed her to see the emotions swirling around her brother like a vivid aura. The girls' feelings were more complex, layered with admiration and something more primal: lust and envy.

She could see the way their eyes followed Leonard, and their admiration tinged with a deeper desire. Some of the girls looked at him with open longing, their expressions betraying the attraction they felt. But beneath the admiration, there was also a palpable undercurrent of envy, especially directed at Sylvie.

The envy was almost palpable, so intense in some that it nearly covered their entire color palette. Sylvie could sense the jealousy radiating from them, their thoughts likely consumed with questions of why someone so extraordinary belonged to her family and why she had the privilege of his affection and attention.

Sylvie felt a pang of discomfort but pushed it aside. She was used to the envy and the misunderstandings it could bring. Her whole childhood was filled with such things, after all.

Leonard's return, however, was a blessing. She wouldn't let these emotions taint her.

"Brother," she said, regaining her composure. "Please."

"Why? It has been so long since I saw my little lamb. Why can't I enjoy it?"

"It is embarrassing."

'All those emotions are annoying.'

"Haha…Are you feeling shy?"

"….."

Hearing how her brother didn't seem to care, Sylvie pouted and pinched his arm.

"Okay, okay. Don't sulk."

Leonard chuckled, rubbing his arm where she had pinched him. "I missed this," he said softly. "Even your little pinches."

Sylvie couldn't help but smile, her heart swelling with affection for her brother. "I've missed you too," she admitted, her voice tender.

"Alright, I'll let you get back to work," Leonard said, stepping back but not before giving her one last affectionate pat on the head. "But let's catch up properly later. I want to hear everything."

"Promise?" Sylvie asked, looking up at him with hopeful eyes.

"Promise," Leonard confirmed, his smile reassuring.

As Leonard turned to leave, Sylvie felt a renewed sense of determination and warmth. There were a lot of things that she needed to ask him.

'Why did you disappear so suddenly without saying anything?'

'Why have you not contacted me in all these years?'

'What did you do all these times?'

Many questions needed to be asked, yet, in the end, she knew this moment wasn't for that. At least, she needed to have a more calm time.

Since she had also booked her break to watch a certain someone's match, she needed to work for a while now.

With a deep breath, she refocused on her work, calling out for the next patient amongst the gazes of all these students.

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