Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 494

494 Chapter 113.2 - Rewards

I made my way back to my room; my mind focused on the words Reina had left me with. The sense of the impending missions was already settling in, but I felt ready, or as ready as I could be.

The rewards I had received were a tangible reminder of the progress I had made, but the real test was yet to come.

As I reached the door to my room, I heard familiar voices inside. Pushing the door open, I found Kael and Lyra, who had just returned from their own training sessions. They both looked up as I entered, and Lyra immediately broke into a teasing grin.

"Well, well, look who's here at a normal hour for once," Lyra quipped, her eyes sparkling with mischief. "Did you finally decide to take a break from all that nonstop training?"

I nodded my head, knowing she wasn't entirely wrong. Usually, by this time, I would still be immersed in some form of training, pushing myself to the limit. But today was different.

"Actually," I replied, my tone casual, "my training here has finished."

The room fell silent instantly, Lyra's teasing smile fading as she processed my words. Kael, who had been busy unpacking his gear, froze mid-motion, his eyes snapping up to meet mine.

"Your training for 'today' has finished, right?" Lyra asked cautiously as if seeking clarification.

I shook my head, keeping my expression calm but serious. "No. My training here has finished. From now on, I'll be sent on missions."

The moment the words left my mouth, both Lyra and Kael's eyes widened in shock. They exchanged a quick glance before turning back to me, their mouths slightly agape.

"Missions already?" Kael finally managed to say, disbelief coloring his voice. "That's… fast."

Lyra's usual playful demeanor was replaced by a more serious expression as she looked at me. "Are you sure you're ready for that? I mean, I know you've been training hard, but… missions are a whole different level."

"They think I am ready."

"I can see that…..But are you really ready? It has just been three weeks."

What Lyra was saying made sense. Who would have believed that one would become a fully-fledged member in just three weeks?

But at the same time, they looked like they had forgotten that I was a student of Arcadia Hunter Academy.

"I am ready." And I started getting bored in this place. While training and other things were fine, without putting them to use, why would it matter?

My goal was never to become the strongest, after all. "You really are something," Lyra said. I could see that she was genuinely surprised. Normally, being in a child's body was made up of illusions, and most of the emotions she would show were fake.

But this time, it looked genuine.

Kael nodded in agreement, his brow furrowed in thought. "Yeah, how did you manage it so fast? Is it because you're of a different breed, like everyone else has been saying? Or is there something else going on?"

I couldn't help but feel my mouth twitch slightly at the mention of being "a different breed." For the past two weeks, it seemed like that phrase had become my unofficial title among the trainees. It was starting to make me cringe every time I heard it.

Shaking my head, I let out a small sigh. "It's not about being a 'different breed' or anything like that. I've just been focused, that's all. I came here with a goal, and I've been working toward it."

Lyra tilted her head, studying me with those sharp eyes of hers. "You make it sound so simple, but I guess it's not that surprising. I've seen how you train and approach everything. It's like you're always thinking three steps ahead."

Kael chuckled, though there was still a hint of disbelief in his voice. "I guess that's what it takes to stand out around here. But still, getting through training that quickly… You really are something else, Astron."

I shrugged, trying to downplay it. "I've just been doing what needs to be done. No point in dragging things out."

But even as I said that I knew there was more to it than just hard work. The truth was that I was indeed of a "different breed," but let's not acknowledge that.

But I wasn't about to dive into the details with them. It wasn't necessary, and besides, they had their own paths to follow.

"Well," Lyra said, her voice softening as she smiled, "whatever the case, you've earned it. But seriously, don't push yourself too hard out there. We heard that missions can be unpredictable, and you never know what might happen."

"I'll keep that in mind," I replied.

"Sigh….Who am I even talking to….With how you have done things before, you would do it easily…." He said and then looked back.

"Do you want to eat something? We have ordered pizza."

I nodded to Kael, appreciating the offer but knowing that my mind was elsewhere. "Not now. I need to take care of something first."

"Alright," Kael replied, waving a hand dismissively. "You know where to find us if you change your mind."

With that, I turned and made my way to my room. As soon as I stepped inside, I closed the door behind me and immediately activated the room's soundproofing function.

The hum of energy surged as the room's walls seemed to thicken, isolating me from the outside world.

I then moved to deactivate the signals that monitored and transmitted data from within the room. While the surveillance was likely a safety measure, ensuring the well-being of trainees by monitoring their mana levels and physical health, it wasn't something I was comfortable with.

During my training with Reina, I learned how to decipher psion lines and detect the subtle flows of energy in the environment. It was during these lessons that I realized each room had surveillance woven into its very structure.

The lines of psion energy that transmitted data were invisible to most, but to my trained eyes, they were clear. While the organization likely used this for health monitoring, I wasn't interested in giving away any more information than necessary. Blocking a part of the data transfer was my way of maintaining some semblance of privacy.

Once I was confident that the room was secure, I turned my attention to the box containing my rewards. I took a deep breath, feeling the anticipation build as I opened it.

The first item I retrieved was [Celestalith], manifesting it in its formless state. The weapon appeared as a shimmering mist in my hand, its ethereal presence comforting in its familiarity.

Next, I carefully took out the [Moonstone] from its protective casing. The moment the [Moonstone] was exposed to the air, [Celestalith] reacted.