Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 633

Chapter 633 139.3 - Prepare

Power of the Void.

A concept so elusive, yet foundational. I couldn't help but ponder it as I traced the intricate lines of the necklace again.

Void isn't like space or time—two concepts bound by linearity and dimensional constraints. Space can be bent, stretched, and manipulated, and time is a flow we either travel with or attempt to bend backward. But Void? Void is different.

Void, by its very nature, is emptiness. It's nothing. A vacuum devoid of form, substance, or existence. But that's what makes Void power so unique, so dangerous. In the game, the concept was executed in a way that elevated it beyond the usual metaphysical ideas. Void wasn't just emptiness; it was the power of nullifying.

Nullifying everything.

Void power could erase an attack before it even reached you. It could nullify defenses, rendering even the most impenetrable barriers meaningless. It didn't matter what form it took—be it a trait, an ability, a skill, or a passive—it could be undone, negated, swallowed by the Void's endless hunger. The concept itself was boundless. A formless power that could assume any shape, any function, and then… remove it.

In a way, Void power wasn't about what it was—it was about what it wasn't. It didn't create or destroy; it simply removed the existence of whatever stood before it. And that's why it was so terrifying. It wasn't bound by the limitations of the physical or magical world. It could nullify a sword mid-swing, erasing its edge and leaving nothing but a handle. It could cancel out the most complex spell formations, reducing them to nothingness in an instant.

Endless. Infinite. And entirely without form.

The very idea of Void power was that it could be anything or nothing. That was the paradox—an endless concept capable of turning anything into a void of non-existence. No matter how strong an enemy was, or how complex their abilities were, the Void could always find a way to nullify them.

That was why I needed to kill the Void Dragon ahead of the timeline. Acquiring [Voidborne] wasn't just about obtaining an overwhelming power—it was about having the time to cultivate and refine it. Even with the ability to control the void, traits like [Voidborne] were not instantaneous sources of strength. They were growth-type abilities, just like my existing [Shadowborne].

Traits, by their very definition, required cultivation. They weren't passive gifts bestowed upon the wielder, but abilities that needed to be honed, trained, and expanded over time. Proficiency wasn't immediate; it had to be earned. And the earlier you acquired a trait, the more time you had to increase your mastery over it. The sooner I obtained [Voidborne], the sooner I could begin that process of refinement.

Just as [Shadowborne] had grown alongside me—allowing me to manipulate shadows, move unseen, and blend into the darkness—[Voidborne] would need the same careful attention. Mastering the power of void wasn't something that could be rushed. It was a concept that required discipline, control, and understanding.

The more time I had to develop the trait, the stronger it would become.

'And there's also this,' I thought, recalling a critical concept in my mind—the ability to freely command Void-attributed mana. That was the cornerstone of this entire plan, the reason I was willing to take all the risks combined. Commanding void mana was key to opposing whatever lay ahead, and with the world already diverging from the original timeline, I needed a power that would let me adapt.

'With how the world is shifting, there's no guarantee that whatever happens next will remain within my grasp.' The plot of the game was accelerating faster than expected, and there were already signs that events could spiral out of control. If something emerged that was beyond my current abilities, something nearly invincible, I needed to be prepared. I needed something that could match and surpass it—something like Void power.

Victor's powers. The thought of him….

In the game, he had been one of the rivals of the main character and the most dangerous villain, a force of destruction that had left scars on both the world and the main cast. He wasn't alone, either. Many others, villains like Victor, had wielded abilities that threatened to upend everything. Each time, the player barely scraped by. That was why I needed [Voidborne], why I needed a power capable of countering threats like him.

But I wasn't blind to the risks. Even if the Void Dragon was still in its growth phase, not yet fully developed, it was still a dragon. The power it held, even in a weakened state, was nothing to take lightly. One wrong move, and I could end up as nothing more than a footnote in the dragon's path to full strength.

With my current abilities, going against a primordial dragon was still a gamble. Even with the strategic advantage of striking early, the risk was undeniable. But that was exactly why I couldn't wait.

'It is hard to describe this exact feeling, but I feel like things will no longer be the same from the second semester.'

And since that would be the case.

'The risks are worth it,' I reminded myself. I needed to strike before it became fully awakened. If I succeeded, the power of the void would be mine. If I failed… Well, failure wasn't an option.

That was why I had laid everything out before me. Five rare herbs, scattered around in a calculated pattern on the table. Each one had been difficult to acquire, but the preparation was worth it. Their potency, when combined, would give me an edge against the Void Dragon.