Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 395

Chapter 395 91.3 - Duels [2]

In the world of magic, there are infinitely many types of usages of mana. Some people used it to attack from the range, while some others used it to coat themselves.

Attributes, compatibility, strategic thinking. All of those played a part in what a certain someone would be able to use.

From the start, the status window was a very crucial aspect of society, yet no one knew where it came from.

Still, the fact that one would get all their powers from there alone was an undeniable fact. This applied to Ethan, who was the rising star and his enemy.

At the end of the day, there was only one thing one could do.

Understanding the talent that was assigned to them and then improving it to its maximum.

A special type of talent was revealed to Samuel. When he was a child, he was weak. Somehow, it was really hard for him to gain weight and get stronger physically.

Though he didn't completely hate it, he didn't particularly like it either since there were many times when strength was needed, and he was lacking.

Yet, the moment he got his trait, [Mother Earth's Knight], things changed.

There, he was able to witness how important that 'status window' was and how much of a part it took in the lives of people.

Since he turned into a bulky tank from a slim kid, but was it easy?

No.

Since he constantly trained until his body was full of sweat all the time, he sometimes ate more than eight meals a day. To be able to afford those meals, he even worked part-time jobs when he was young.

Since his family wasn't particularly well off compared to other students at Arcadia Hunter Academy, he knew he needed to prove himself.

Attaining the rank of 740 was really good for someone like him, but he still wanted to do more since he couldn't afford to waste this opportunity.

He needed to get better and get stronger so that he could at least be someone that his family was proud of.

"YOU CAN DO IT!"

Looking at the two people watching him like that, he couldn't help but smile. His father was still at work, so he was not here. But his mother and his younger sister were here, at least.

'That kid….' He thought.

'She shouldn't experience the same.'

Shaking his head, he focused on his opponent.

'Ethan Hartley….This won't be easy.'

Of course, he wanted to use every bit of this opportunity. But that didn't mean he was going to play dirty or something.

Since it would go against his values, rather than winning while losing his own values, he would lose here but keep himself pure.

"I hope you can keep it up."

But still, he wanted to look cool in front of his family's eyes. This much selfishness must be allowed, right?

「Knighthood of Mother Earth. Armature of the Land.」

It was a skill derived from his trait. A skill that he was not particularly hiding but also didn't find the chance to display either.

Since this skill was something he had gotten when he advanced his trait to its third stage, he knew it was an outstanding achievement. The reason?

His trait was unique, not something easily seen. Thus, advancing it was a lot harder as well, with not much previous knowledge known about it.

Yet, at this age, he still advanced to stage three.

Samuel's body transformed as he channeled his mana, earthen psions enveloping him in protective armor. His muscles bulged, veins popping under the strain of the powerful magic. The ground beneath his feet seemed to tremble in response to the immense energy he was drawing from it.

"Don't worry."

But before his thoughts could wander any longer, he heard his opponent's voice coming from the other side.

Ethan, witnessing this transformation, responded with a smile. He relished the challenge and welcomed the opportunity to prove his strength.

"Let's see if you can handle this," Ethan declared, his voice echoing through the amphitheater.

Raising his spear high, Ethan called upon his own elemental power.

RUMBLE! Thunder rumbled in the sky, dark clouds forming overhead as if answering his call. Lightning crackled and danced around him, the energy building to a crescendo.

「Spear of Hartley. Exotic Form. Thunder God's Wrath.」

The sky seemed to split open as a massive bolt of lightning struck Ethan's spear, infusing it with an intense, crackling energy. The ground beneath him was charred from the sheer power, and Ethan stood amidst the electric storm, thunderstrikes flowing through his body.

The audience gasped in awe at the sight, their eyes wide with anticipation. The arena was alive with energy, and both combatants were now fully empowered and ready to clash with their full might.

At this point, the duel suddenly turned into something nostalgic. People who were watching it thought, 'It feels like a Knights' Duel.'

This custom had been long forgotten since the concept of knights had been abolished, and the kingdoms had been overthrown in the past.

Still, it was a pleasant sight to see since something rare, such as Knight's Duel, was happening before their eyes.

"Here I come, then!"

SWOOSH! Samuel took the initiative, charging forward with his enhanced strength. His halberd swung in a powerful arc, aimed to cleave through Ethan's defenses. The ground trembled with each step he took, his earthen psions amplifying his every move.

Ethan met the charge head-on, his spear glowing with the energy of the storm. The two weapons clashed with a deafening boom, sending shockwaves through the arena. Sparks flew as lightning met Earth, the sheer force of the collision sending ripples through the air.

CLANG! BOOM!

Ethan parried Samuel's halberd, the lightning-infused spear deflecting the massive weapon with precision.

He countered with a quick thrust, aiming to penetrate Samuel's earthen armor.

The lightning strike was met with resistance, the earthen psions hardening Samuel's defenses to withstand the electrifying assault.

'This speed!' But Ethan was relentless. He spun his spear with incredible speed, the lightning crackling along its length. Each strike was precise, aimed at finding the weak points in Samuel's armor.

It was as if a tidal wave of thunder was enveloping him. From all sides, he was getting overwhelmed.