Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 601

Chapter 601 133.3 - Kieran

CLANK!

The sound of metal hitting the floor echoed through the room as Astron pulled a set of daggers from his spatial storage and casually spilled them onto the ground before Kieran. The gleaming blades lay in a neat array, catching the light with a faint, ethereal glow.

Kieran's brow furrowed slightly as he looked down at the daggers. His initial surprise quickly shifted to a professional curiosity, and his sharp gaze immediately began assessing the weapons before him. "What do you want me to do with these?" he asked, his tone carrying a hint of intrigue.

Astron met his gaze calmly, his expression as composed as ever. "Take a look at them," he said simply, giving no further instructions.

Kieran raised an eyebrow but didn't question it further. He crouched down and picked up one of the daggers, his fingers expertly running along the edge of the blade. His eyes narrowed as he turned the weapon over in his hand, examining every detail with the precision of a seasoned craftsman.

"These are... interesting," Kieran muttered, more to himself than anyone else, as he continued his inspection. He pressed his thumb lightly along the engraved runes, his eyes flickering with recognition. "Mana-infused, obviously. The enchantment on these is quite advanced. I can feel the energy flow through the metal... and these runes..."

He paused, his mind clearly racing as he pieced together the magic within the daggers. He tested the balance, flipping the dagger expertly in his hand before finally tossing it lightly into the air. The dagger seemed to almost hum with energy as if responding to his touch.

"A type of a blade that can be pulled back?" Kieran asked, his gaze now fully focused on Astron.

Astron nodded, the faintest hint of a smile tugging at his lips. "That's right. They can be retracted and returned to me after a command."

Kieran smirked, impressed. "You don't see enchantments like this every day. Whoever made these knew what they were doing, and the mana flow is impeccable—no disruption, no delays in the return mechanism. The enchantment is seamless."

He picked up another dagger, testing its weight and balance just as he had with the first. After a few moments of silent observation, he glanced back at Astron. "And I can tell you've used these a lot."

Kieran stood up, holding both daggers now, and continued his analysis aloud. "The way these work... they're built for efficiency. Fast strikes, easy recall, and perfect for someone who needs versatility in combat. It's not just the retractable feature; they were designed with precision in mind."

He tossed one of the daggers lightly toward Astron, who caught it effortlessly. Kieran's expression shifted slightly, his curiosity deepening as he added, "So, what exactly are you looking for, Astron? Do you need these enhanced, or are you planning on integrating something new into them?"

Without a word, Astron reached into his spatial storage once again, this time withdrawing a pair of sleek daggers and a finely crafted bow. He placed them on the table in front of Kieran with the same quiet composure as before.

"These as well," Astron said calmly, gesturing toward the weapons.

Kieran's eyes lit up with a spark of curiosity as he carefully picked up the daggers first. The moment his fingers touched the cold metal, his brows furrowed slightly in recognition. He ran a thumb along the blade, feeling the faint energy coursing through it. His sharp eyes caught the faint green glow that shimmered along the edges, hinting at the weapon's venomous properties.

"These are... interesting," Kieran mused aloud. "The enchantment is good. Venomous Edge, right? This will stack venom over time. Not bad." He gave a nod of approval, though his expression remained focused. "The paralysis effect after the third hit is a nice touch—perfect for taking down enemies quickly."

He tested the balance of the blades, flipping one in his hand before continuing his assessment. "And Serpent's Reflex... I can see how it would enhance agility, especially in close-quarters combat. It's a solid weapon, but..."

Kieran paused, turning the blades over in his hands before looking back at Astron with a measured gaze. "These are at most [Unique] Grade artifacts," he said matter-of-factly. "Not bad, but there's room for improvement. Whoever made these didn't push the enchantments to their full potential."

Satisfied with his analysis, he placed the daggers back down and moved on to the bow. The moment he lifted the Starpiercer Arc, Kieran's eyes gleamed with appreciation for its craftsmanship. He ran a hand along the smooth wood, tracing the runes etched into the frame, feeling the latent power within the weapon.

"Now this... this is a beauty," Kieran remarked, his tone carrying a hint of admiration. "Piercing Shot, I'm guessing? Allows the arrow to travel through multiple targets while increasing in force as it goes."

He strung the bow lightly, testing the tension with a practiced hand. "It's well-balanced and strong, and the magic is woven seamlessly into the bow. But again, like the daggers, it's only at [Unique] Grade." Kieran's voice was calm but firm, giving an honest critique. "There's definitely potential to bring these weapons up a notch if you're willing to invest the time and resources."

Astron gave a small nod, his expression unchanged. "I expected as much."

The reason why Astron revealed those weapons was just to test if this guy before him was the one from the game or not.

'And it is indeed the one from the game.'

Kieran from the game had the ability to see through the effects of the weapons thanks to his trait, and that way, he could identify what the weapons did.

His talent stemmed from the fact that, thanks to the effects of the weapons, he could fasten his experiments regarding weapons, and this played a huge role in his career as a magic engineer.