Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 392

Chapter 392 Chapter 90.5 - Underneath

For the whole month, Leonard had been searching for the 'Kin of the Moon.' Since the prophecy had long predicted that the Kin of the Moon would have their fate interlocked with the 'Stars' of the world, Leonard started from Arcadia City.

Though he was taking a break now, his mind was still occupied with his mission after all. He was having a good time talking to his sister and learning about her life, yet part of his mind was still tense.

"The reason I left—"

And just as he began, he suddenly flinched, his gaze snapping away from Sylvie and toward the cafe's entrance.

His eyes briefly shone with a vivid yellow light, and an intense, almost predatory intent seemed to radiate from him.

Though he was adept at controlling his aura, making it invisible to ordinary people, Sylvie's unique powers allowed her to sense the shift.

Her eyes widened, and she gasped softly, but she quickly regained control of her emotions, masking her reaction. She watched Leonard closely, her mind racing with questions and concerns.

"Brother?" she asked softly, trying to keep her voice steady. "Is everything alright?"

Leonard didn't immediately respond, his focus entirely on something—or someone—outside the cafe. The artifact around his neck had tingled, alerting him to the presence of his target. 'Kin of the Moon,' the thought echoed in his mind, heightening his senses and making him hyper-aware of his surroundings.

Without turning back to Sylvie, he spoke in a low, urgent tone. "Sylvie, I need to step outside for a moment. There's a call that I need to take."

THUMP!

Sylvie's heart pounded in her chest. Since this was the first time she had seen something like this.

No. It was not the first time.

There was once a time when she felt the same thing. The time when she witnessed someone getting brutally murdered.

That brutal murderer who killed Demonic Human Mason had the same type of intent. Such a type of intent, similar to a murderer, was coming from her brother. How could she stay completely calm?

'This is…..No, Sylvie. Calm down.'

But eventually, she nodded, forcing a smile. Since this was how she was supposed to act if she wanted to learn more, she needed to keep her calm and act logically, not letting her emotions get the better of her.

Since this was what she learned.

"Of course. It is completely fine."

Leonard gave her a reassuring nod, his expression softening momentarily. "I'll be right back. Stay here."

Leonard stepped out of the cafe, his demeanor shifting from relaxed to hyper-focused. Once outside, he quickly checked his surroundings before pulling out the artifact hanging around his neck.

The 'Kin of the Moon'—a target he had been hunting for some time—was near. He injected his mana into the necklace, enhancing its influence to trace the target more precisely.

As the mana flowed through the artifact, Leonard began to sense the mana imprints of everyone around him.

Each person had a unique signature, a distinct energy pattern that the artifact could detect. He scanned the area meticulously, his senses heightened to pick up even the faintest trace of his target.

However, no matter how much he searched, he couldn't pinpoint the exact location of the 'Kin of the Moon.'

"Annoying. Or should I say, as expected from the world's best academy?"

The academy's wards and protective artifacts were causing interference, disrupting the resonance of his mana with the artifact.

The intricate magical barriers designed to safeguard students and faculty were inadvertently shielding his target from detection.

Leonard's eyes narrowed in frustration as he continued to scan the area. He could sense the presence of powerful wards, their energies mingling and creating a complex web that made it nearly impossible to isolate a single mana imprint.

'No, this will not work no matter what.'

After almost a minute of fruitless searching, Leonard realized that he would have to get closer to his target without relying solely on the artifact. He would need to employ a more direct approach to uncover the identity and location of the 'Kin of the Moon.'

'But still…..I have finally gotten something. It seems the lord is on my side.'

Despite the setback, a smile tugged at Leonard's lips. The fact that his target was somehow affiliated with the academy—either as a student or a relative—meant he was on the right track. The proximity of his target gave him hope that he was closing in, and it was only a matter of time before he uncovered the truth.

With a final, calming breath, Leonard turned and re-entered the cafe. Sylvie was waiting for him, her expression calm, but her eyes filled with concern and curiosity. Leonard's demeanor softened as he approached her, masking the intensity of his recent focus.

"Sorry about that," he said, sitting back down. "Had to take care of something urgent."

"It's alright. Everything okay?"

"Yes, everything's fine," Leonard reassured her, his smile gentle. "Now, where were we?"

Sylvie forced herself to relax, deciding to continue their conversation and gather more information when the time was right. "You were about to tell me why you left so suddenly," she reminded him, her voice steady.

Leonard's expression grew serious again as he nodded. "Right." He smiled slightly. No matter what, he knew he couldn't escape his fate.

Sylvie raised her eyebrows in surprise. "Purpose?"

Leonard's smile widened. "It's fine if you don't understand everything completely right now. When the time comes, you'll understand."

Sylvie narrowed her eyes, feeling a mix of curiosity and frustration. "And the right time isn't now?"

Leonard shook his head. "No, not yet. But I'll give you a hint."

Sylvie leaned in, intrigued. "A hint?"

Leonard's eyes twinkled with a secretive light. "Do you think our family is a simple family?"