Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 431

Chapter 431 98.3 - Duels [4]

The brilliance of the light was blinding, an all-encompassing radiance that seemed to erase the very shadows. The audience shielded their eyes, unable to look directly at the scene unfolding before them. For a moment, it felt as if time itself had stopped, the air filled with a sense of awe and wonder.

As the light began to fade, the arena slowly came back into focus. The dust settled, revealing Victor standing at the center, his sword still glowing with the residual white energy.

His body was tattered, clearly showing the signs of injuries. Blood was dripping from the blade he was holding in his hand.

Yet, just as he was standing there, his opponent stood before him as well. "What?"

"What happened?"

General Kyle was on one knee, his hammer planted in the ground for support, his expression one of astonishment and respect.

'What a sight…..'

He lamented inwardly. The expression on his face displayed the feelings of many experts facing the arena.

'It is so simple yet so beautiful.' Victor's final strike had been perfectly executed, a testament to his skill and determination. He had managed to withstand the might of General Kyle's hammer and counter with a precision that left everyone in awe.

The crowd erupted into thunderous applause, the sound echoing through the amphitheater. The duel had showcased not only the incredible power and skill of the two combatants but also their unwavering resolve and honor.

"What a way to end the fight," Irina commented, her voice filled with admiration.

Astron, standing beside her, nodded in agreement. "Victor showed incredible skill and precision. General Kyle's strength is formidable, but Victor's ability to adapt and counter was impressive."

Irina glanced at Astron, curious to hear more of his thoughts. "Did you expect Victor to be able to stand against General Kyle like that?"

Astron shook his head slightly. There was a weird expression on his face. An expression that was somehow serious and troubled.

"Not to this extent." The words that spilled from his mouth confirmed her thoughts. Yet he recovered instantly.

"General Kyle is a seasoned warrior with years of experience. Victor's performance was beyond what most would expect from an academy student. His control over his mana and his ability to read the battle were exceptional."

These words were nothing but an NPC repeating the same dialogue over and over again. She was sure she would hear this countless different times from other people.

"Don't give me the textbook answer," Irina mumbled. "I want to know what you truly think."

"Really?"

"Yes."

"I see." After stopping for a second, "Victor is truly exceptional," he started explaining, his tone thoughtful.

"His basic parameters are way above others in his generation. From the very start of the fight, it was clear that no one else in the freshmen year could withstand the attacks General Kyle sent. Even with his strength limited, the techniques were so advanced that the fight wouldn't last more than 15 seconds for anyone else."

Irina listened intently, her curiosity piqued by Astron's analysis. "Including me, Seraphina, Lilia, or anyone else?"

Astron nodded. "Yes. Even you or Seraphina, despite your exceptional skills, wouldn't have lasted long against those attacks. General Kyle is a seasoned warrior, and his experience, combined with his raw power, is overwhelming. But Victor… he not only withstood those attacks but countered them with precision and skill."

He continued, his eyes narrowing slightly as he recalled the key moments of the duel. "For such a thing to be possible, even as a swordsman, he would need to have at least 7, or maybe eight on some of his parameters."

"What? 8? Are you kidding?"

Irina couldn't believe what she was hearing.

Having a parameter of 8 at the age of 15-16. This was basically impossible. No one on the surface of this world had achieved such a thing.

If they were to….They would have left their marks in this world such a long time ago.

Yet, as she turned to face him, she saw how serious his face was. And then she remembered. This guy was not someone who lied.

He may have the ability to have his way with words, but he was more of a sophisticate than a liar.

"You are serious."

"I am."

"Then….This is insane."

She knew Victor was talented and strong. But the gap was just too big.

"Right?" Astron also somehow looked flabbergasted. This was the first time she had seen him this surprised.

But then, she read the lines between.

'He said, for Victor to withstand those attacks, he would at least need to have 8 in stat parameters. But, he didn't say Victor didn't have anything else.'

And just as she thought about that, Astron continued.

"What you thought just now was right. For Victor to win, more than mere parameters were necessary. Especially, there was one simple thing that made the difference in that fight."

Astron stopped talking, his gaze shifting to the arena as if lost in thought. Irina waited eagerly for him to continue, but as the silence stretched on, she grew impatient.

"Astron…" she began, her voice tinged with frustration.

He glanced at her, a hint of a tease playing on his lips.

'If you want to know more, you'll have to ask,' his eyes seemed to say.

Irina's curiosity got the better of her. She couldn't stand not knowing. With a light punch to his chest, she said, "Come on, Astron, don't leave me hanging. What made the difference?"

"It was the unique energy he was using."

"Energy?"

"Yes. That white beam that was surrounding his sword. Do you think it was simple?"

Irina pondered for a second, replaying the duel in her mind. Initially, she had assumed it was just normal mana since she hadn't been able to sense anything unusual. But as she focused on the details, she began to realize something peculiar.

At the moment when Victor's blade met General Kyle's hammer, something strange happened. The mana psions surrounding the general's hammer seemed to lose their energy, almost as if they were being neutralized.

"The mana psions… They somehow lost their energy," she whispered, her eyes widening in realization.