Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 495

Chapter 495 Chapter 113.3 - Rewards

After dealing with [Celestalith] and [Moonstone], it was time to check on the other things. With how the things related to my [Lunar Mana] had been sorted out, there was no longer any need for me to block the data that was going out of my room.

I reached out with my mana, carefully undoing the barriers I had set up, allowing the usual flow of data to resume. It was a precaution to avoid raising any suspicion from the organization. They might notice something if the data blackout continued for too long, and that was something I wanted to avoid.

With the surveillance back to normal, I turned my attention to the next item on my list: the essence that Reina had given me to upgrade my eyes.

The vial containing the shimmering liquid sat on the table, its crystalline surface catching the light. Reina had already explained the procedure to me—how I needed to use it and what to expect during the process.

Taking a deep breath, I picked up the vial and uncorked it. The liquid inside had a faint, ethereal glow, almost as if it were alive. Without hesitating, I carefully tilted the vial and let a single drop fall into my right eye.

The reaction was immediate. A sharp, stinging sensation shot through my eye, causing me to instinctively blink. The pain was intense but not unbearable—not like the searing agony I'd experienced when receiving the [Everchanging Glyph]. This was more like a concentrated burn, localized and powerful, but it was something I could endure.

The essence spread across my eye, and I felt it seep into the very fabric of my vision. My sight blurred momentarily, colors shifting and warping as the essence worked its way into my ocular nerves and deep into my brain. The sensation was strange—like my eye was being reshaped from the inside out.

I gritted my teeth, holding still as the process continued. My eye throbbed with each beat of my heart, but the pain was gradually giving way to something else—clarity.

As the essence settled, my vision sharpened, becoming more precise than ever before. The faint details in the room, the texture of the walls, and the subtle variations in light and shadow all became more pronounced as if a veil had been lifted from my sight.

The process took only a few minutes, but it felt like much longer. When it was finally over, I blinked a few times, letting my vision adjust. Everything seemed sharper, clearer, and more vibrant. It was as if the world had come into focus in a way I had never experienced before.

I closed my eyes briefly, then opened them again, allowing myself to get used to the new sensation. The pain had subsided, leaving behind a residual ache that was more of a dull throb than anything else.

Compared to the excruciating process of obtaining the [Everchanging Glyph], this was almost a relief.

I stood up and walked over to the mirror, examining my reflection. My eyes looked the same on the surface, but there was a faint glow in the depths of my irises, a subtle hint of the power that now resided within them. The infusion of the [Skyfury Hawk's] essence had done its job, enhancing my vision to an extraordinary level.

"Not bad," I muttered to myself, pleased with the results. The upgrade had gone smoothly, and the pain was manageable.

"Though I still need to test it myself, for now, there does not seem to be any type of mismatch or anything. Just as Reina had said….The essence would integrate itself directly into my eye without any problems."

I leaned back, letting my thoughts drift to the possibilities this opened up. The concept of upgrading my eyes was intriguing, especially now that I understood how it worked. It seemed that the key to enhancing my vision lay in the [Essence] of monsters, specifically those with exceptional ocular capabilities. If I could find or hunt monsters with unique eye abilities, I could potentially extract their essence and integrate it into my own eyes, further enhancing my vision.

Of course, not every monster was compatible with this process. The essence had to be carefully selected to match the user's traits and abilities. A poorly chosen essence could lead to a failed integration or, worse, damage the eyes permanently. It was a delicate balance, one that required both knowledge and precision.

I recalled the time when I had first acquired my [Eyes of Hourglass]. At that time, I had thought it was a result of two familiar skills merging, forming a higher-rank one. But now, with this new understanding, I realized that it was something more. I had actually absorbed the essence of the [Time Guardian], the boss monster of the hidden dungeon whose control over time had been infused into my eyes. The essence had merged with my own abilities, giving rise to the [Eyes of Hourglass].

That experience had been a turning point, though I hadn't fully understood it then. The process of absorbing a monster's essence was far more complex than I'd initially thought. It wasn't just about gaining a new ability—it was about harmonizing with the essence, allowing it to become a part of you.

The [Time Guardian]'s essence had enhanced my perception of time, allowing me to see the flow of events in a way that others couldn't. It was a rare and powerful ability, one that had set me apart from others.

Now, with the infusion of the [Skyfury Hawk's] essence, I had taken another step forward, though I rather felt like this was more of an instruction and a display for me to infer how things worked for eyes.

'In a way, they are trying to guide me.'

I thought. But at that moment, I sensed a small change in myself.

As the eye had integrated itself into me, I felt a weird feeling, as if something inside me was changing.

I pulled up my status window, ready to check the changes after everything I had been through. The familiar panel appeared before me, and I scanned the details carefully.

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?Name: Astron Natusalune

?Occupation: Weapon Master (level 4)

?Talent Limit: 9 --> 10.5

?Passives:

Vengeful Bane

Bloodline Resonance

Psychic Cognizance

?Attributes:

Variable Attributes:

? Strength: 4.85 --> 5.34

? Dexterity: 5.13 --> 5.64

? Agility: 5.20 --> 5.72

? Constitution: 4.88 --> 5.37

? Intuition: 5.26 --> 5.79

? Magical Power: 5.61 --> 6.17