Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 473

Chapter 473 Chapter 105.9 - What it means to be a Genius

<Seventh Day of Training, 5 A.M.>

The early morning light cast a gentle glow across the training hall as Astron prepared for another intense session. However, as he entered the simulation room, a notification pinged on his wrist communicator.

He glanced down to see a message from Dakota.

[Dakota: Hey, Can't make it today. Got some stuff to handle. Keep up with the simulations. Tomorrow, we test you against me. Stay sharp.]

Astron was flabbergasted. Specifically, how the message had been written was that how a master would talk to their disciple. Dakota was really an oddball amongst the others.

'This is…..really something….'

If there were another person like her in the world, that would be a certain tomboy.

'One day….I would like to see the meeting between you two.'

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

Tianna watched in awe as Astron effortlessly swung around the training area using the [Grapple Link] spell. His speed in conjuring the spell had increased dramatically over the past two days, making it fast enough to be used in real missions. Each thread he created was strong and flexible, seamlessly integrating into his acrobatic maneuvers.

Astron swung from one wall to another, his movements fluid and precise. He landed lightly on narrow ledges, using the [Grapple Link] to maintain his balance while executing complex turns and flips. The combination of conjuring the thread and maintaining his balance while swinging was a challenging task, but Astron made it look effortless.

Tianna could hardly believe her eyes. 'In just two days, he's mastered a technique that takes most trainees weeks, if not months, to perfect,' she thought, shaking her head in disbelief. 'He's not just using the thread; he's integrating it into his movements like a natural extension of his body.'

As the session came to an end, Tianna approached Astron, her expression a mix of pride and amazement. "Astron. You've mastered the [Grapple Link] to a level where you can use it effectively in a mission. Your balance and control are outstanding. I believe you're ready to take the exam for the fifth stage tomorrow."

Astron nodded, but there was a hint of dissatisfaction in his eyes. "Thank you, Instructor Tianna. While I appreciate your praise, I'm not satisfied with my progress yet. I feel like I can do a lot better than this."

Tianna raised an eyebrow, "You can do better than this?"

"That is right. The spell you taught me gave me an idea. If I can master the spell and its usage well, there is something I want to try."

"Ah? I see…" Tianna responded, her interest deepening. "What kind of technique are you talking about?"

Astron looked thoughtful, his gaze distant as if envisioning something complex. "It's hard to explain, Instructor. I'm not even sure of its basics yet. But once I can develop it, it would mean a whole different thing."

Tianna frowned slightly, not entirely understanding but sensing the depth of his ambition. "A whole different thing? Can you give me any idea of what you're aiming for?"

Astron shook his head. "Not yet. It's still forming in my mind. I need to experiment and refine the concept before I can fully explain it. But I'm confident it will enhance my abilities significantly."

Tianna nodded slowly, a mixture of skepticism and admiration in her eyes. "Alright."

'When I was young…I was like that, was I not?'

She remembered the moments when she would also ask a lot of questions and would ponder on herself a lot. However, that type of moment became more and more scarce as she grew older.

'Maybe I should start remembering it too.' "I trust your judgment and your abilities. Keep working on it, and when you need it, you can consult me. I will do my best to try to help you."

At that, Astron looked into her eyes and nodded his head.

"I will do that."

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<Stealth Training, 12 A.M, Seventh day of training>

Astron stepped forward, entering the more complex course designed to test his advanced skills. He moved with precision and confidence, his presence blending seamlessly with the surroundings. Each obstacle was tackled with a fluid grace, his awareness and control evident.

23:06

"Do you wish to challenge the sixth stage?" Kennet asked, his voice carrying a hint of surprise.

"I do," Astron replied, his determination unwavering.

"I see." Kennet nodded, motioning for Astron to proceed.

Astron stepped forward, entering the more complex course designed to test his advanced skills. He moved with precision and confidence, his presence blending seamlessly with the surroundings. Each obstacle was tackled with a fluid grace, his awareness and control evident.

Kennet watched closely, impressed by Astron's progress. "He's almost there," he thought, observing Astron's near-perfect execution. "But the last two stages will be a lot harder to complete."

As Astron continued, Kennet's respect for the young man's abilities grew. The final stages would be the ultimate test of his skills, but Kennet felt a rare sense of optimism.

Astron was proving to be an exceptional student, and his potential seemed limitless.

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<Reina's Room, 3 P.M, Seventh Day of Training>

Astron stood before the door of the training room, his mind already working on deciphering the new password. 'The password... It should be, Embrace the Challenge.' As he thought, he deciphered the psions.

"Rise to the Occasion."

The answer was different this time as well. Astron frowned slightly. "Not quite," he mumbled. "She's keeping me on my toes."

After entering the correct password, he stepped into the room. Reina was seated at the table, her legs crossed. This time, she wore a sleek pair of black jeans and a fitted jacket, giving her a more practical yet still authoritative look.

"Let's begin today's training," Reina said, her tone calmer compared to normal. She created a new set of psion lines, this time with multiple higher-ranked threads. "Today, you'll focus on filtering and assimilation for multiple higher-ranked mana threads. This will test your ability to handle complex flows simultaneously."

"I understand," Astron replied, his voice steady.

"Good," Reina mumbled.

'With how things outside are going, we need to speed up his training. He needs to get ready in three weeks.' Reina thought.

They needed personnel like Astron urgently.

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"Welcome, Trainee Astron Natusalune. Beginning body training session focusing on Everchanging Glyph optimization. Today, a slight change has been made into your training.

Astron paused, listening intently.

"Your progress has been steadily progressing. However, your body is adapting to the extreme stages faster than expected. Precisely because of this, the intensity of your training will now be increased."

He nodded, bracing himself for the new challenges.

"Commencing with the heavy ropes."