Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 470

Chapter 470 105.6 - What it means to be a Genius

<Acrobatics Training, 11 A.M, Fourth day of training>

Tianna stood at the edge of the training area, her sharp eyes fixed on Astron as he tackled the third stage of his acrobatics training. The third stage was notably more complex, with a series of high walls, narrow ledges, and wide gaps that demanded precision and explosive power.

Astron moved through the obstacles with a grace that was becoming characteristic of him. His body seemed to flow effortlessly from one movement to the next, his feet landing lightly on narrow beams, his hands gripping and propelling him over high walls, and his jumps covering wide gaps with ease. Tianna couldn't help but marvel at his progress.

'He's advancing so quickly,' she thought, her eyes narrowing as she watched him leap across a particularly wide gap. 'It's almost as if he's been training for this his entire life.'

Astron rolled smoothly upon landing, immediately transitioning into a sprint toward the next obstacle. He vaulted over a high wall, his muscles working in perfect harmony. Tianna noted the precision in his movements and the way he seemed to anticipate each challenge with confidence that belied his relative inexperience.

'This kind of progress is unheard of,' she mused, crossing her arms as she continued to observe. 'He's not just talented; he's driven. There's a purpose behind every movement, a determination that's pushing him beyond the normal limits.'

Astron approached a section of the course that required climbing a series of increasingly narrow ledges. He moved with remarkable agility, his hands and feet finding purchase with ease. Tianna could see the concentration etched on his face, the way his eyes flicked ahead to anticipate the next move.

'He's already mastered the basics of this stage,' she realized, a hint of admiration in her thoughts. 'At this rate, he'll be ready for the test by the end of today's session.'

As the training session progressed, Astron continued to refine his techniques. He repeated each section of the course multiple times, making slight adjustments to his movements until they were flawless. Tianna watched as he incorporated feedback seamlessly, his body adapting quickly to the demands of the course.

Finally, after what seemed like no time at all, Astron completed the third stage with the same composed efficiency he had displayed throughout his training. He stood at the end of the course, his breathing steady and his expression focused.

Tianna knew what was coming next. 'He's going to ask for the test,' she thought, a slight smile playing at the corners of her mouth. 'And he's going to pass it, just like he did the previous stages.'

She walked over to him, her expression neutral, but her eyes filled with approval. "Astron," she called out, catching his attention. "Are you ready to be tested on the third stage?"

Astron nodded, his confidence evident. "Yes, Instructor Tianna. I'm ready."

Tianna could not help but understand what other people were feeling when she did the same.

'They were calling me a genius, but if I am one, then what are we going to call this kid?' ********

<Reina's Room, 3 P.M, Fourth day of training>

'The password...It should be. Did you think I would mock you?'

As he thought, he deciphered the password.

"I will not mock you today."

The answer was a little bit different. 'It was close.' He thought, shaking his head. 'Next time, I will not miss.' With that, he entered the room.

Reina watched as Astron entered the training room, his movements precise and focused. 'He's progressing faster than I anticipated,' she thought, impressed by his dedication. The speed of deciphering passwords was getting shorter and shorter with each try.

"Let's continue where we left off yesterday," Reina said, creating a new set of psion lines with complex threads. "Focus on filtering and assimilation, but this time, I want you to increase your speed without losing precision."

Astron nodded, extending his mana threads and beginning the process. He wove his energy into the psion lines, filtering out unnecessary details and harmonizing with the unique flow of each thread.

As Reina observed him, she couldn't help but feel a sense of awe. 'He's mastering techniques that take others months, even years, to learn. His ability to adapt and integrate his mana is extraordinary.'

Astron's concentration was unwavering. He felt the subtle rhythms of the psion lines, adjusting his mana to match their flow. The room seemed to hum with energy as he worked, the ambient mana resonating with his efforts.

'His potential is limitless,' Reina mused, watching him seamlessly integrate with the complex threads. 'If he continues at this pace, he'll surpass even my expectations.'

By the end of the day, Astron stood before her, his expression determined. "I feel like I'm almost there," he said, his voice steady.

Reina nodded, her eyes filled with approval. "You're just one day away from mastering this."

"I see." Astron raised his head and asked. "Then what is going to be next?"

"Next. You are going to do this for the next level of mana. While you can now understand the mana structure with rank-3 positions, the other stages still remain. We are going to repeat this process until you can reach your limit. With your Magical Power, since it is still in the borders of 5, you are going to train until stage 3."

"After that?"

"After that. You will see why we were doing this."

"I understand."

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<Body Training, Fourth Day of Training, 8 P.M>

"Welcome, Trainee Astron Natusalune. Beginning body training session focusing on Everchanging Glyph optimization."

Astron nodded, bracing himself for another grueling session. He started with the heavy ropes, the familiar resistance testing his endurance once again.

"Trainee Astron's body limits are pushed to 75%. Increasing the intensity."

He transitioned to weighted climbing, his muscles screaming in protest but responding with growing strength.

"Grip strength and muscle endurance improved by 5% from the previous session."

Next were the compound exercises. Each squat, deadlift, and overhead press felt slightly more manageable than yesterday.