Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 614

Chapter 614 136.4 - The Hunt

With all the alarms and formations neutralized, I silently made my way back to the nearest rooftop, taking care to avoid any remaining patrols. The high-rise building loomed before me, its windows gleaming in the dim light of the city. To most, those windows would reveal nothing—a blank, impenetrable surface. But to me, with my [Eyes] and my understanding of mana, the truth was laid bare.

I crouched low, peering through the barrier that concealed the room. There, beyond the layers of deception, I saw two silhouettes.

One was unmistakably Zharokath—his demonic aura pulsed faintly around him, his form seated comfortably as if he were in control of his world. But the second figure was smaller, more fragile.

A young child.

The sight of the small form sent a surge of anger through me. It was clear what Zharokath intended to do. The child, likely one of his victims, would soon be consumed.

And that sight….

It made me remember something.

A certain moment.

'Calm down.'

But right now, I must keep myself calm. This rising feeling of anger must be kept under control.

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I took my position on the rooftop, the distance between me and the window providing the perfect vantage point. The wind was calm, the night still. There was nothing to distract me from the task at hand.

I reached into my spatial space, summoning [Celestalith]. The weapon responded instantly, shifting into its rifle form with a soft hum of mana. Its sleek, elongated barrel gleamed faintly in the moonlight, its power coiled within, ready to be unleashed.

The compressed mana surged through the Celestalith's barrel, glowing faintly as I focused all my intent on the target. Zharokath, oblivious to his impending doom, leaned in closer to the trembling child, his demonic form beginning to show.

'Not today.'

-PIU!

The mana-infused shot ripped through the air, piercing the window in an instant. The barrier shattered like glass, and the bullet found its mark. Zharokath jerked violently as the shot hit his chest, tearing through the right side of his heart.

"AAAAAH!"

A bellow of pain echoed through the room, and for a brief moment, Zharokath's gaze flickered in shock.

But I wasn't done yet.

Before the demon could recover, I fired again.

-PIU!

This time, the shot drove through his right shoulder, throwing him off balance. Blood sprayed from the wound, but even as the pain contorted his face, Zharokath's eyes narrowed in furious realization.

He was ready.

-WHOOSH!

[Shadow Leap].

Zharokath's form blurred as he vanished, melding into the shadows of the room. But I had already anticipated it. Without hesitation, I activated my own skill, teleporting into the room in an instant.

The shadows welcomed me as I materialized amidst the flickering light. The room was small, the air heavy with the scent of blood and fear. The child lay crumpled on the floor, shivering, but I couldn't afford to check on him yet. Zharokath was the priority.

Without a sound, I shifted Celestalith into its chakram form, the sleek blades humming with energy as they began to orbit around me, ready to strike at my command. But before I attacked, I reached into my belt and activated the artifact—the one I had taken from the assassins who had assaulted Ethan and Emily.

It clattered softly onto the ground between us. Zharokath's eyes flickered toward it, a scowl crossing his twisted features. He didn't have time to react.

-SNAP!

With a sharp click, the gadget activated, creating a small space where now everything would remain in this place and no one outside would be able to sense what was happening inside.

'You are isolated.'

He no longer could rely on any outside help. Unless he left this place, he would be mine.

'You are my prey now.'

-CLINK!

Zharokath's body jerked violently as the shot pierced through him, but his reaction was almost instantaneous. The pain twisted his expression for only a fleeting moment before his eyes narrowed in rage. His chest, now bleeding, heaved as he struggled to stay composed. With a guttural roar, he launched to his feet, his demonic energy erupting from him like a dark flame.

"Who dares?!" Zharokath bellowed, his voice booming throughout the chamber. His demonic energy surged, causing the very walls of the room to tremble. "Who dares attack me?!"

I remained silent, my eyes focused on him, unwavering. The atmosphere thickened as Zharokath's mana flared, his physical form now shimmering with the oppressive aura of a Void Clan demon. His towering frame grew even more menacing as his muscles bulged, rippling under the dark energy wrapping around him like a second skin.

"You… You insolent worm," he snarled, his voice dripping with malice. "Do you know what I am?"

Without warning, he lunged at me, the floor cracking beneath his feet as his sheer speed sent him barreling through the room. I barely had time to shift Celestalith into its dagger form, blocking his initial strike.