Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 768

"Astron. Join my team."

The moment Julia’s voice rang out, commanding and full of confidence, the entire room seemed to freeze. Conversations halted mid-sentence, and all eyes turned toward her and Astron. The boldness of her statement—the straightforwardness of her offer—sent a ripple of surprise through the class.

"Did she just…?" one student whispered.

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"Julia Middleton wants him on her team?" another murmured, their tone dripping with incredulity.

"She’s one of the strongest students here," someone added, their voice hushed but audible. "Why would she offer Astron a spot right away?"

Astron, still seated, glanced up at Julia with his usual calm expression, his purple eyes meeting her sharp blue gaze. The murmurs of the students didn’t seem to faze him, though the weight of their stares was palpable.

"Is he really that valuable?" a student muttered from one corner of the room. "I know his rank jumped, but…"

"Maybe she’s just trying to keep things balanced," another speculated. "High ranks aren’t supposed to group together, right?"

"No way," someone countered. "If that’s the case, there are way more balanced options. She wouldn’t choose him unless she sees something."

Julia, completely unbothered by the growing murmur of speculation, crossed her arms and smirked down at Astron. "What do you say? You’ve got the precision and adaptability I need. I’m not interested in wasting time looking for someone else."

Astron’s gaze lingered on her for a moment, his expression unreadable. Then, slowly, he stood, his movements measured and deliberate. The murmurs grew louder as the students watched the interaction unfold, their curiosity mounting.

"Julia Middleton," one student whispered. "She’s always so selective. If she’s offering him a spot outright…"

"Does that mean Astron’s skills are really that impressive?" someone else wondered aloud.

"I mean, he’s ranked 1052," another voice said, skepticism evident. "That’s not exactly top-tier."

"Yeah, but didn’t he beat Liam Wayne?" someone countered. "And he used to be last. Jumping this far means something."

Astron finally broke the silence between him and Julia. His voice, calm and steady, carried just enough to cut through the whispers around them. "You’re straightforward, as usual."

"Heh….This is who I am."

"Indeed."

Julia grinned, clearly taking his response as a positive sign. "So, is that a yes?"

"Why?"

"What do you mean why?"

"Why did you come up to me immediately?"

Julia’s grin didn’t falter. "Because I need a scout. And you’re good—better than most people here. I’ve seen you in action, Astron. You’re sharp, flexible, and you actually think about your moves instead of rushing in like an idiot. You’ll balance out my… let’s say, more direct approach."

Astron raised an eyebrow, his gaze still steady. "And why should I agree?"

Julia tilted her head, her smirk unwavering as she leaned slightly closer to Astron. "Am I not one of the strongest here? Why would there be anything else?"

Astron’s calm purple eyes met hers, and he raised an eyebrow, his expression as unreadable as ever. "Is that your sole reasoning?"

Julia blinked, caught off guard for just a moment before narrowing her eyes slightly. "...Is there anything else that’s supposed to be there?"

Astron sighed softly, the sound barely audible over the growing whispers around them. He straightened, his gaze breaking away from Julia as he glanced around the room. His sharp eyes locked onto someone at the edge of the classroom—a certain someone emanating a subtle but unmistakable aura of intensity.

It was Irina. Her fiery yellow eyes were sharp and focused, and her presence felt more commanding than usual. Though she wasn’t looking directly at him, Astron could sense the quiet weight of her attention.

After a moment, Astron looked back at Julia, his expression unchanged. "I’ll think about it."

Julia’s smirk widened, her blue eyes gleaming with satisfaction. "Don’t play too hard to get, Astron. It doesn’t suit you."

Astron didn’t respond, his silence speaking louder than any words might have. He simply turned his gaze away, as calm and unbothered as ever.

Julia chuckled softly before turning on her heel, her energy radiating confidence as she walked back toward her group. The students watching the scene unfold were left in stunned silence, their expressions a mixture of disbelief and awe.

"Did he just…" one student whispered, their voice trailing off as they struggled to process what they had witnessed.

"Reject Julia Middleton?" another finished, their tone incredulous.

"He didn’t outright reject her," someone else pointed out. "He said he’d think about it."

"That’s practically the same thing!" a voice hissed, their disbelief mounting. "No one makes Julia Middleton wait. No one."

The murmurs continued to ripple through the room, but Astron remained unaffected, his expression as steady as ever. He sat back down, his movements measured, while Julia, completely unbothered by the speculation, rejoined her group with a triumphant air.

Lilia smirked as Julia returned. "So? Did he say yes?"

"Not yet," Julia said, crossing her arms. "But he will. Trust me."

Julia barely had time to settle into her seat before a firm voice cut through the murmurs of the room.

"He will not."

The confident, steady tone silenced the surrounding chatter, drawing every eye toward the source. Irina stood at the edge of her desk, her fiery yellow eyes locked onto Julia. Her posture was straight, her arms crossed, and her expression left no room for doubt.

Julia’s smirk widened, her blue eyes gleaming with a mixture of amusement and challenge. "Are you sure?" she asked, tilting her head slightly, the tone of her voice playful but sharp.