Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 62

Chapter 62 Chapter 16.5 - Nexoria City Trip

SPURT

As the blood erupted from the wound, staining Jane's small form in a horrifying hue of crimson color, the man crumpled to the ground, releasing Jane from his grip.

THUD

The world seemed to hold its breath for a moment, and everyone was frozen in shock at the sudden turn of events.

Kaya, who was looking at what happened with her eyes wide open, was the first one to regain her composure.

"JANE!"

Kaya's heart raced, her chest heaving as she took in the sight before her. Jane stood there, tears streaming down her face, trembling but alive. Kaya's legs moved before her mind fully comprehended, carrying her to her daughter's side in an instant.

Kneeling down, Kaya gathered Jane into her arms, holding her tightly as if she would never let go. Tears streamed down her own face as relief flooded her, her body trembling with the release of pent-up fear.

"Jane, oh, my dear Jane," Kaya's voice trembled with a mix of emotions as she whispered soothingly into her daughter's hair. "You're safe now; you're safe."

"WAAAAAAA!"

Jane's sobs were wrenching, her small form shaking with the intensity of her fear and the overwhelming rush of relief. She clung to her mother as if her life depended on it, burying her face in Kaya's shoulder.

"Mother, I was so scared….It was so scary….WAAAAAA!"

Kaya rocked her gently, her hand moving in soothing circles on Jane's back. She held her daughter as if she could shield her from all the pain in the world.

"It's all right, sweetheart," Kaya's voice was a balm, a gentle melody meant to calm the storm in Jane's heart. "You're okay. You're here with me now."

However, as Kaya soothed her daughter, her eyes wandered around to see who was the one that fired the gunshot.

There her eyes landed on a young boy the age of her niece.

His face was covered with a hood, but his black hair could be seen from the tips of his hood. The presence he was giving was someone normal, so Kaya immediately disregarded the idea that it could be him.

However, just as she was about to turn her attention to another place, suddenly, her hazel eyes met with the boy's purple eyes.

Eyes that were indifferent, like a person who lost everything.

'Huh?' kaya asked herself. Those eyes felt familiar for some reason, and then she remembered.

It looks like the eyes of that time.

However, right now, Kaya had no time to ponder about whose eyes were those. She looked around to see the assailant, but she couldn't find it.

'He might be here.' She thought.

It was an unknown assailant; even she hadn't sensed. Thus she needed to be careful.

She didn't want to risk her daughter anymore. Turning her attention to her daughter, she kept soothing her.

Jane's cries gradually subsided into sniffles, her small body gradually relaxing in her mother's embrace. She pulled back slightly, her teary eyes looking up at Kaya.

"M-mom," her voice trembled, a mixture of fear and relief still evident in her gaze. "I-I thought I was… I thought…"

Kaya's heart ached at the vulnerability in Jane's voice. She cupped her daughter's face in her hands, her own tears mingling with Jane's.

"You're strong, Jane. So strong," Kaya's voice was firm, carrying a fierce pride. "You never stopped fighting. And I was here; I was always going to protect you."

Jane nodded, her grip on Kaya's arms tightening as if she needed to anchor herself to this reality.

"I love you, Mom," Jane's voice was small, but it held a depth of emotion that words couldn't fully express.

Kaya's eyes shimmered with tears, her heart overflowing with love for her daughter. She leaned in, pressing a kiss to Jane's forehead.

"I love you more than anything, Jane. And I promise I'll always be here for you."

"…."

As she said those words, no reply came from the girl.

'No.' Kaya immediately looked at her daughter, thinking something had happened, but it was nothing much.

"Hmm…..Hmmm….."

The girl was simply sleeping in the arms of her mother. The small marks of her tears were still there as she was hiccupping from time to time.

Kaya slowly wiped her daughter's tears away, her heart a mixture of relief and concern.

"Tch!"

At that moment, a sharp sound of tongue clicking disrupted the atmosphere. Kaya's attention snapped to the injured demon contractor who had managed to stand.

The injured demon contractor slowly pushed himself up, his body trembling with the effort. Blood stained his clothes, but his eyes blazed with an unsettling intensity. Despite his wounds, there was an air of stubborn defiance about him as he struggled to his feet.

Kaya's instinct was to confront him, to make sure he posed no further threat. But the memory of the person that shot the gun made her hold back. The unknown assailant was still out there, possibly watching, waiting for the opportune moment. Her protective instincts flared anew, and she knew she couldn't risk Jane's safety.

As the demon contractor staggered upright, Kaya's grip on Jane tightened. Her hazel eyes locked onto the man, her expression a mix of wariness and determination. She was ready for anything.

"This is not the end," his voice, strained yet resolute, cut through the air like a blade.

His words hung there, pregnant with a threat she could feel in her bones. Kaya's heart clenched, a mixture of anger and fear bubbling within her. She wanted to demand answers, to make him pay for what he had done, but her priority was clear.

Watching the demon contractor closely, she noticed his gaze shifting, his eyes flickering as he assessed the situation. A knowing smile tugged at the corners of his lips, and Kaya understood – he was aware of her dilemma.

"You might want to focus on your next move, Kaya Hartley," he said, his voice dripping with a sinister satisfaction. "This little reunion has been enlightening. But remember, it's far from finished."

Kaya's jaw tightened, her nostrils flaring as she fought to rein in her anger. She knew she couldn't let him go unchecked, but the possibility of the assailant's next target being Jane lingered like a shadow in her mind. Her priority was Jane's safety, and confronting the demon contractor now could jeopardize that.