Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 551

Chapter 551 123.5 - Rank-6 Gate

"We've got company!"

Astron's eyes narrowed as he quickly assessed the situation. The Goliaths were slow but powerful, their massive fists capable of crushing anything in their path. The Wargs, on the other hand, were fast and agile, and they would strike from multiple directions, attempting to overwhelm the team.

"We take out the Wargs first," Astron ordered, his voice calm but authoritative. "They're too fast to leave unchecked. Kurt, Gareth—hold the front against the Goliaths. Elena, focus your magic on keeping them at bay. Dorian, Lila, with me. We're handling the Wargs."

The team moved into position without hesitation, their training and experience kicking in. Kurt and Gareth formed a defensive line, raising their shields as the first Frostbound Goliath closed in. The creature roared, its massive fists slamming into the ground, sending shards of ice flying in every direction. Kurt grunted as he absorbed the impact while Gareth's barriers flared up, deflecting the icy projectiles.

"Keep them off balance!" Gareth called out, reinforcing the barriers as the Goliaths continued their relentless assault.

Meanwhile, Dorian and Lila followed Astron as they broke off from the main group, their focus on the Snowstalker Wargs.

The Wargs were fast, darting through the snow with lethal precision, their eyes locked onto their prey. Astron drew his bow, quickly nocking an arrow and releasing it with precision. The arrow found its mark, striking one of the Wargs in the side, but the creature barely faltered, its thick fur absorbing most of the impact.

"Damn, they're tough," Dorian muttered, his twin blades flashing as he lunged toward a Warg that had leaped toward him. He spun gracefully, his swords cutting through the air as he struck the creature's flank, but the Warg was faster than expected, dodging the blow and snapping its jaws at Dorian's arm.

"Careful!" Lila shouted, sending a burst of magic toward the Warg, causing it to stumble back. Her golem charged forward, engaging another of the creatures, its massive form crashing into the snow as it grappled with the Warg.

Astron's eyes remained sharp, tracking the Wargs' movements. They were fast, but they followed a pattern. He could see the mana threads that connected them, revealing their tactics.

With a quick, fluid motion, he switched his bow for the Serpent Fangs, knowing he needed more than just arrows to deal with these creatures.

He dashed forward, weaving between the Wargs as they circled, his daggers flashing as he struck at their legs, cutting through fur and muscle with precision. The venomous effect of the Serpent Fangs quickly took hold, slowing the Wargs' movements and weakening their ability to evade.

Dorian, seeing an opening, grinned and darted in. "Now we're getting somewhere!" he shouted, his blades slicing through the air as he finished off one of the Wargs, its body collapsing into the snow with a final growl.

Lila, her magic crackling in the air, focused on another Warg that had lunged at her golem. "I've got this one!" she called, her voice steady as she unleashed a burst of energy that sent the Warg crashing into the ground, stunned.

As the Wargs began to fall, Astron turned his attention back to the main battle. Kurt and Gareth were still holding the line against the Frostbound Goliaths, but the creatures' sheer strength was starting to wear them down. One of the Goliaths raised its massive fist and brought it down with a deafening crash, forcing Kurt to brace himself as the impact sent cracks splintering through the ice beneath him.

"Elena, now!" Astron called, his voice cutting through the chaos.

Elena, who had been gathering her mana, unleashed a powerful fire-based spell that engulfed the nearest Goliath. The creature roared in agony as the flames licked at its icy form, its thick armor of frost melting away under the intense heat.

Taking advantage of the moment, Gareth surged forward, his barrier pushing the Goliath back, and Kurt followed up with a powerful strike, his shield slamming into the creature's chest. The Goliath staggered, its defenses weakened.

"We're finishing this now," Astron said, moving swiftly to join them. His daggers glinted in the icy light as he closed in on the Goliath, striking with precision at the weakened points Elena's fire had exposed. With each strike, the Goliath's movements became slower, more sluggish, until finally, with a final, resounding crack, the massive creature crumbled into a pile of ice and snow.

The remaining Goliaths, seeing their ally fall, let out guttural roars and pressed forward with renewed fury, but the team was ready. Astron, Dorian, and Lila regrouped, and together with Kurt, Gareth, and Elena, they coordinated their final assault. Elemental magic, blades, and barriers worked in perfect harmony as they dismantled the last of the Goliaths, their towering forms collapsing under the team's combined strength.

As the final Goliath fell, a heavy silence settled over the battlefield, broken only by the sound of the wind howling through the icy cliffs.

Astron surveyed the scene, his breath steady as he sheathed his daggers. "Good work. That was the last wave."

Kurt wiped the frost from his brow, his shoulders sagging with relief.

"Only the boss left?"

"That is right."

Astron glanced at the team, giving them a moment to recover. The fight had been grueling, and while they had held their ground well, the toll of the battle was evident. The air was biting, and the relentless cold of Frostbound Ascent had begun to sap their energy.