Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 637

Chapter 637 - 140.1 - Concocting

Maya leaned back in her chair, her gaze fixed on the amulet resting in her hands as the weight of Astron's words settled over her. She let herself sink deeper into the chair, feeling the smooth wood beneath her back as her thoughts spun.

'This charm… it will allow me to confront the other part of myself.'

The concept wasn't foreign to her, not entirely. She had been aware, in her own way, of that shadow lingering within her. How many times had she woken from a nightmare, hearing a voice, her own voice, yet different—harsher, filled with a desire she couldn't quite understand?

It had been unsettling, those nights when she'd lie awake afterward, dismissing it as some lingering memory of the failed evolution.

'But was it really just a dream? Or was it something more?'

Her fingers brushed over the delicate carvings, feeling a faint warmth from the charm as if it held a life of its own, quietly awaiting activation. And yet, now that Astron had given her a name for it—a method to face it—she felt a weight lift, even as a new gravity took its place.

'This other self… I've tried to bury it. Suppress it. But all that's done is make it stronger, hasn't it?'

The thought sent a shiver through her, but she kept her face composed, her breathing steady. She was beginning to see the truth in Astron's words, that accepting this side of her wasn't a weakness—it was part of her path forward.

'If I want to understand myself… to have the control I need, then I can't keep denying it. I need to hear it, let it speak, learn why it wants what it does.'

As she lifted her gaze to Astron, a quiet resolve settled within her, mingling with a hint of vulnerability. He had gone to lengths she hadn't anticipated, researching unfamiliar, ancient practices to help her bridge the gap she had been too afraid to cross alone.

'Indeed….if he had spent all that effort, from now on I should do it on my own. He had already done so much.' Maya's gaze lingered on the charm for a moment longer before she exhaled softly, a subtle but steadying sigh as she clenched her fists beneath the table, feeling the cool edge of resolve settle within her.

'He's already done so much,' she thought, her fingers tightening slightly. 'From here on, it's up to me.'

If she wanted to be able to wield her power as both a mage and a vampire, she needed to embrace the duality within her—without fear of losing herself to one side or the other. She'd kept the two separated, thinking it would protect her from slipping into something uncontrollable. But this… this was a chance to unify her strengths. A way to bring balance.

Her eyes lifted once more, finding Astron's steady gaze, and she felt a quiet resolve settling deeper within her. This path he walked, with his unyielding determination, his goals, and his vengeance… wasn't an easy one. And she knew that he would face challenges she might never fully understand.

'If he's already willing to put this much thought into helping me… I won't be a burden,' she vowed silently. 'I'll become someone he can rely on.'

The weight of that commitment was tangible, pressing into her chest like a slow, steady pulse, and she welcomed it. She wasn't simply a student following a mentor's lead—she wanted to be an ally, someone he could trust, someone who wouldn't fall apart the moment he wasn't there.

Maya straightened in her seat, holding that newfound resolve close, feeling it settle into her like a quiet, stabilizing presence. She had spent so much time thinking of herself as incomplete, of her instincts as dangerous impulses to suppress.

But now, as she considered the balance she would need to strike, she realized she was on the edge of something more—a unity within herself that would let her truly wield her strength. The amulet, still warm in her hand, felt less like a tool and more like a bridge toward that goal.

She glanced at Astron, a soft but firm expression in her eyes, and remembered what else she'd meant to tell him before they parted. She felt a flicker of excitement at the thought, mingling with her newfound purpose.

"Astron," she began, her voice calm but carrying a hint of eagerness, "there's something I meant to mention before you leave."

He raised an eyebrow, his violet gaze attentive as always, waiting for her to continue.

"Kieran contacted me yesterday," she explained, watching his reaction as she continued. "He said the weapon you requested is ready. He mentioned that we could come by whenever you're free to take a look."

Astron's gaze shifted slightly, a subtle glint of interest passing over his usually composed expression. "Good," he replied, his tone calm.

"Then, should we take a look at it right now?"