Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 553

Chapter 553 123.7 - Rank-6 Gate

ROOOAAAR!

The creature let out a deafening roar as the fire's corrosive energy tore through its outer defenses, but it wasn't yet defeated.

Astron leaped back, his body tense as he observed the flames wrapping around the Yeti. 'Elena's fire is working, but it's not enough to finish it. The defenses are still tough, but they're crumbling.'

As the flames began to flicker, signaling that the spell's effect was nearing its end, Astron didn't hesitate. He felt a surge of mana rise within him, flowing through his body and into his legs. The familiar sensation of his 「Cyclone Stance」 enveloped him, enhancing his footwork and preparing him for the rapid movements to come.

In an instant, he blasted forward, his legs carrying him with incredible speed as he circled the Yeti. His daggers gleamed with a sharp edge of mana as he coated them in energy, sharpening their blades and increasing their effectiveness against the weakened defenses.

With a sharp exhale, Astron activated the final form of the common dagger art that he had learned:

「Modified Form: Serpent's Dance」

It was something that most of the dagger users were given by the association, a common-grade art that everyone could have access to.

But he had modified the technique, improving it as he developed his combat abilities. This modified form was inspired by the [Martial Art] that he had learned from Dakota as he had adapted his dagger forms to flow seamlessly.

Yet, it still contained the base of the common grade art that he had practiced, making the fundamentals fitting for a dagger.

SWOOSH! His movements were a blur as he darted in and out of the Yeti's reach, his form weaving between its flailing limbs with deadly precision.

Eyes of Hourglass. The time was slowed right in front of him, as he could see the structure of the monster before him.

SLASH! SLASH! Each strike of his daggers was fast and purposeful, targeting the now-exposed joints and weak points that Elena's fire spell had revealed.

The venomous energy of the Serpent Fangs pulsed through the blades, spreading deeper into the Yeti's system with every strike.

Astron moved with fluidity, his body barely a shadow as he slashed across the Yeti's body, each cut leaving behind a trail of venom that corroded its insides.

The Yeti roared in agony, its massive form swaying as it tried to keep up with Astron's relentless assault, but it was too slow. Even in its peak-rank six strength, it couldn't match the speed and precision of Astron's 「Modified Serpent's Dance」.

The other members of the team watched in awe as Astron moved like a whirlwind of death, his strikes a series of controlled, lethal movements. He danced around the Yeti, cutting away at its strength piece by piece until the massive creature could barely stand.

Kurt, Gareth, and the others stayed on alert, but they could see that the tide had turned. Astron had taken control of the battle, and the Yeti was on its last legs.

With a final, powerful thrust, Astron drove his daggers deep into the Yeti's chest, right where its heart should be. The venom surged through the creature's body one last time, and the Yeti let out a final, desperate roar before its body went rigid, paralyzed by the poison coursing through it. The massive beast collapsed onto the icy ground with a heavy thud, the blizzard it had summoned dissipating into the cold air.

The battle was over.

Astron stood over the fallen creature, his breath steady as he withdrew his daggers, the mana around him slowly fading. He turned to the rest of the team, his expression calm despite the intensity of the battle.

"It's done," he said, his voice cutting through the silence that had fallen over the battlefield.

The team, still catching their breath from the fight, looked at Astron with a mixture of relief and respect. They had fought hard, but in the end, it had been Astron's speed and precision that had sealed the victory.

The team stared at Astron, their faces a mix of awe and disbelief. Kurt, still catching his breath, leaned on his shield for support, wiping the sweat from his brow. "You... is there something you can't do?" he asked, his voice filled with both exhaustion and admiration.

"You're a monster, Astron. No one should be that good."

Astron remained composed, though he could feel the strain in his muscles from the intense dagger technique. 「Serpent's Dance」 was an advanced art, one that pushed his body to its limits, even for someone with his experience.

He was already feeling the dull ache in his arms and legs, though his body was quickly adapting and recovering thanks to the [Everchanging Glyph]. Still, the toll it had taken wasn't something to be ignored.

"If not for everyone's combined effort to stack all those status effects, that would not have been possible."

Despite his words, the team continued to look at him with a mixture of respect and amazement.

Kurt finally stood upright, clapping his hands. "Still, you carried us through this. You don't give yourself enough credit."

Dorian chuckled though his exhaustion was clear. "Yeah, and here I was, thinking I was getting better with my blades. Then you go and pull that off."