Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 61

Chapter 61 Chapter 16.4 - Nexoria City Trip

"Ah…You finally revealed yourself."

The moment the demon contractor made his appearance, Kaya's eyes narrowed.

"It seems the information we got was not wrong." Following his words, it was something Kaya would never expect.

'Information?' She asked herself. 'There is a rat.' She concluded. But, it was not the important thing right now.

The man before her was strong. She could feel it. She had no time to think about what was happening here or how did he know about where she would be.

She needed to deal with the man first.

"Cat bit your tongue? Why are you not answering?" The demon contractor asked, looking at her with a grin. An Aura of impotence was being released from him, but he was not the only problem she had.

A monster was beside him on a leash, and a bunch of others were already terrorizing the place. It was evident that this was a coordinated attack, both from monsters and Demon Contractors.

"I have no words to answer heretics like you, who sold their soul." Finally, she opened her mouth as she looked at the man. "People like you are a disgrace to our society." As she said, she touched her licensed bracelet and took her weapon from there. It was a long spear, a spear with an ominous black-looking aura.

The demon contractor let out a mocking chuckle. "Oh, how graceful your words are, Kaya Hartley. I must admit, I'm quite excited to see you in action after all this time. Your reputation precedes you, after all. I wonder where your values will take you at the end of the road."

His grin widened, revealing teeth that seemed just a touch too sharp.

Kaya's grip tightened around her weapon, a sense of focus and determination settling over her. Her eyes met the demon contractor's, her own expression unyielding.

And then, as if the world had shifted, the museum became an arena of conflict. The clash of wills and strength reverberated through the air, the battle lines drawn between hunter and demon contractor.

The demon contractor seemed to watch for some reason, but she knew. The more time passed, the more people would die. She could see the security of the museum was already dealt with, certainly something that was planned. She was also sure that the information would not be leaked outside.

'I need to finish this fast.' She concluded. 'Jane is here as well.' She knew right now she was the only one that could defend herself and Jane, so she just did what she needed to do.

SWOOSH

She lunged towards the man with her spear in her hands. The spear was illuminated with a deep crimson mana, its aura pulsating with her determination and mana control.

CLANK

The demon contractor met her attack head-on, his movements fluid and precise. He brandished a wicked-looking sword, its blade infused with a dark energy that seemed to suck in the surrounding light.

With a deft swing, he deflected the thrust of her spear, their weapons clashing with a resounding clash.

CLANK CLANK

The demon contractor met her attack head-on, his movements fluid and eerily graceful. He wielded a sinister sword, its blade infused with a malevolent energy that seemed to swallow the surrounding light.

With an expert swing, he deflected her spear's thrust, the impact echoing in a resounding clash.

However, both she and the demon contractor could feel the difference in their power.

"Even after all this time, it seems I am far behind you." The Demon Contractor mumbled, but Kaya felt something familiar.

The man was someone she felt like she knew, but at the same time, since his face was covered, she had no idea who he was. His voice was also blurry, as if he was having a hard time breathing.

CLANK CLANK

Their engagement was a ballet of magic and steel. Kaya's spear gleamed with her mana, every strike calculated and precise. Her movements were an embodiment of her training and skill.

In contrast, the demon contractor executed his strikes with a lethal goal. His sword sliced through the air, each movement accompanied by demonic energy that tainted the atmosphere.

The black energy was making it hard to breathe, and Kaya needed to keep it under control.

'This heretic. He is trying to suck the life force of the people nearby.'

Because she could see his intentions, she knew she couldn't let him do as he pleased.

While locked in combat with the demon contractor, Kaya kept one eye on the monstrous creature at his side.

The creature's snarls and growls were eerie background music to their duel, a reminder of the two-pronged threat she faced.

'I need to deal with this creature first.' She thought. The monster was about to attack, as she could see from his muscles.

Even for her, fighting with a human and a monster at the same time would be hard. It would disclose the difference in power between her and the demon contractor, and she didn't want that.

In a burst of determination, Kaya spun, her spear arcing toward the monster. She aimed to eliminate the creature swiftly, aware that splitting her attention was risky.

'The House of Hartley. First Move. Spinning Hell.'

As she took her position, she attacked the monster, immediately disappearing from where she was.

SWISH

Her spear cut through the air, aiming for the creature's exposed flank.

SWOSH

But the demon contractor was no idle observer.

"Not on my watch!"

He seized the opportunity created by her diversion, lunging with his own swift strike, his sword a malevolent extension of his will.

Kaya's instincts kicked in, a surge of mana enhancing her reflexes. She shifted, barely avoiding the demon contractor's blade, the movement seamless and graceful. Yet, her evasion compromised her initial strike on the monster.

BOOM

The demon contractor's strike impacted the ground, sending shockwaves through the surroundings, and destroying the safeguard mechanism put in by the museum management.

PAT CREAK PAT CREAK PAT CREAK

One by one, the protective glasses that surrounded the exhibits broke as the shockwave passed through them. It was a strike with such force.

Kaya had evaded the worst, but the force of the strike threw her out of balance momentarily.

Without hesitation, she regained her stance, focusing anew on the battle at hand.? She was not someone that would fall down from one single clash after all.

SWOOSH

Then, she lunged at the Demon Contractor once again, aiming at his abdomen.

CLANK

"I knew you would do that." the demon contractor remarked with a taunting grin. His voice carried an air of familiarity that sent a chill down Kaya's spine. But there was no time for contemplation. She had to remain focused on the fight.

GROWL

Before she could react further, a growl from the side caught her attention. The monstrous creature wounded but far from defeated, seized the opportunity presented by her distraction.

SWOOSH

With a burst of speed that belied its size, the creature lunged at Kaya once more, its maw gaping open.

CLANK

Kaya's instincts kicked in again, and her reflexes honed to perfection. She twisted her body in mid-motion, her spear slashing upward to intercept the creature's attack.

The clash was fierce, the creature's jaws mere inches from her face as she halted its advance.

"Tch."

A snarl of effort crossed Kaya's lips as she held the creature at bay, her strength matched by the sheer determination in her gaze. The creature's acidic breath wafted over her, a mixture of saliva and dark energy.

CRACK

The ground under her feet cracked because, for a moment that felt like an eternity, the two adversaries remained locked in a battle of strength and will. Kaya's muscles strained under pressure, her expression unwavering even as sweat trickled down her brow.

SWOOSH

With a final surge of effort, Kaya summoned her mana, infusing it into her spear. The weapon glowed with renewed energy, and with a powerful thrust, she managed to force the creature back.

'Now is the time!'