Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 422

Chapter 422 96.2 - A slight misunderstanding

The night was cloaked in darkness, the only light coming from the faint glow of the moon and the occasional flicker of a distant lamp post.

Irina sat on a bench under the canopy of a large tree, the shadows providing a sense of privacy and seclusion. The cool night air brushed against her skin, but she barely felt it, her mind occupied with thoughts of recent events.

'That senior…..From when she was a vampire….'

No matter how much she had thought about it, she wouldn't have known. It didn't make any sense. No, it was not even close to making any sense. After all, there was no reason for it to make one.

How come a vampire could be here working in the academy?

And how come she was the top student right under their noses like that?

She had called Astron here, wanting answers about what she had witnessed earlier. The image of him with that senior, Maya Evergreen, was still fresh in her mind.

The way Maya had protected them, the concern she had shown, and how Astron had interacted with her—it all left Irina feeling a mix of confusion and jealousy.

After all, how could she not feel jealous?

For this whole time, she thought of herself as the sole person that Astron was close to. Sure, Sylvie was somehow different from other people, and Astron seemed to care about her, but after witnessing their dynamic firsthand, she had noticed something peculiar.

Astron was more like a teacher and a guide for Sylvie. And it made sense. Since Irina also knew the talent Sylvie possessed from the start, when she found out what Sylve was capable of, she thought the same thing.

Making connections with her and getting close to her. Since it was evident that she was bound to become a great person.

But, never once did she think of Sylvie as a threat. That was how she had seen it, or maybe her own heart, but she never harbored such feelings in her heart.

But that was different now.

'How much does that Senior know? How close they are?"

Irina's thoughts were a whirlwind, her emotions a tangled mess. She was furious, not just because of Maya, but because of the realization that Astron kept many secrets and there was nothing she knew about this. Secrets that she wasn't privy to despite their growing closeness. She clenched her fists, her anger simmering just beneath the surface.

Irina's thoughts swirled with a mixture of anger, jealousy, and confusion as she replayed the events of the past few weeks in her mind.

All those moments with Astron, all the times she had felt like she was someone special to him, now seemed tainted by the revelation of his secrets.

She recalled the countless times he had been there for her, guiding her through difficult situations, offering advice, and sharing moments that felt uniquely theirs.

The camaraderie and understanding that had developed between them felt genuine, but now, she couldn't help but question if it had all been a facade.

'Was it all meaningless?' Irina asked herself, the thought gnawing at her heart. 'Or was I the only one who thought about it as special?' The quiet conversations were where he listened to her fears and doubts, offering words of comfort and reassurance. The way he looked at her with intensity made her feel like she was the only person in the world who mattered.

'Yeah,' she thought, shaking her head slightly. 'Most likely.' It was a bitter smile playing on her lips. After all, looking back now, I see that he never made any type of advancement towards her. Most of the time, his actions stemmed from logical reasons, and he wasn't someone who acted with emotions.

'Still. Doesn't he owe me an explanation at least?'

She thought. That was what she had deserved after all the things that they did together.

TAP! TAP! TAP! The sound of footsteps approaching broke her from her reverie.

'Ah…' She looked up to see Astron emerging from the shadows, his expression as unreadable as ever. He moved with his usual grace, his presence almost blending into the night.

Though her mind was a mess, she couldn't help but think that he made these sounds intentionally to notify her about his presence. After all, with his skills, he could easily hide in the shadows and appear on her face suddenly without any explanation at all.

"You are here."

She said, looking at him with her eyes ablaze.

"I am here."

He replied, standing before her with his coat all over his body. The night was cold, being the coldest month of the year.

Though there was no snow and the weather was clear, it was frosty and cold.

Irina's gaze met Astron's, her eyes filled with a mixture of frustration and confusion. "I called you here because I need answers," she said, her voice unwavering despite the turmoil within her.

Astron nodded, his expression serious but calm. It was as if he was already expecting this to happen.

"I understand. Ask what you need to."

And this calm answer infuriated her more. It felt like everything was a game for him, and the same was true of her feelings.

Taking a deep breath, Irina began. "What were you doing with that senior, Maya Evergreen? And why didn't you tell me anything about it?"

"Do I have any obligation to tell you about what we are doing?" ƒreeωebnovel.ƈom

The reply was cold and harsh. His voice was calm but distant.

"Is this how it is?"