Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 425

Chapter 425 97.3 - Breaking Down

There are times when we are forced to do things that we do not want.

No matter how things happen, not everything can be accounted for. But even then, those who tend to overthink a lot think of many scenarios in their heads.

They think of all their memories of the time. And it is not a good thing to do. Not something that is good for your mental health.

Especially if it is paired with an insanely good memory.

The moment that you have one of the best memories in the world. You can't ever forget, no matter how hard you are trying to do.

No matter how many times pass, those memories will never be forgotten. You will find yourself looking at every bit of those details in your head. You will check the details ever and ever again. You will try to understand everything in your head, trying to make sense of everything.

You will eventually become more of a logical person.

Or maybe it is just me?

The answer is not clear, but one thing is certain. I knew something like this could happen.

From all the way Irina had acted, the way she looked at me, the way she constantly got migraines when she was with me since Phantom's Land.

Belthazor's attribute was psychic, and my memories somehow were hazy, as if an external influence had interfered with them.

Everything pointed out something that happened in Phantom's Land, and something somehow revealed my past to Irina.

What happened on that cursed day? What happened on that damned day. The reason why I am here is my initial and maybe the biggest weakness.

If someone were to learn about my past, there was only one thing that I could do. I had conditioned myself for the sake of such a thing happening.

To erase any variables that can occur.

I would destroy the evidence or the witness.

That was how it was supposed to be. That was exactly what I did at that time of fire.

To start a clear life, I sacrificed many people other than myself. However, undoubtedly, given the opportunity, they would do the same.

However, up to this point, I waited.

I waited because I didn't want to just remove an important character from the world. Because Irina is a crucial being in this world that Is very important for the future.

A strength that no one can reach easily. She possesses insane amounts of talent destructively, so much so that even I won't be able to rival her at some point.

The future fire Archmage. I didn't want to remove her just because of mere speculations of mine. The damage that would be caused by this would weigh the gains more.

That was up to this point, at least.

"Estelle."

Since that name left her mouth. Since that would mean she had figured out many things that she was never supposed to.

That was why I can no longer hold myself back. She needs to be removed.

But still. I wanted to ask something.

I wanted to make sure that that name didn't come from her mouth for no reason.

"You…"

That was why I asked.

"How do you know that name?"

Because I wanted to learn if she had heard it from someone.

I wanted to learn if that certain someone who somehow messed with my plans ended up talking to Irina.

"….."

Of course, it seemed like she was having a hard time peaking. That was what I intended to do. After all, no matter what, shaking up your opponent's mental health is always good for revealing more about what they know.

But Irina wasn't backing down. She fought against my killing intent, her fiery spirit defying my overwhelming presence. I had to give her credit for that. Not many could withstand such pressure, let alone push back against it.

It was because I was already influencing my killing intent with a psych-attributed mana. It was a trump card that I had been developing for a while, and it seemed certain that it was a useful ability.

Her body should have been affected, and even breathing must have started becoming hard.

But it seemed this girl still had the willpower to go against it.

"No. I know everything," she said, her voice growing stronger as she forced herself to stand tall. "Estelle was your sister. She was a good-natured, kind individual. A strong young girl who bore the responsibility of the village."

Her words struck a chord within me. Memories of Estelle flooded my mind, and for a moment, my resolve wavered.

But I couldn't let that show. Not now.

"She was a strength to her younger brother, who was rather weak," Irina continued. "You grew up together, your bond unbreakable. You spent your nights together, sharing your dreams and fears, supporting each other through everything."