Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 770

Irina’s sharp yellow eyes widened slightly as Layla’s words sank in. ’A tank? We have a girl tank?’ The surprise registered clearly on her face, though she quickly schooled her expression back into her usual confidence. Tanks were rare, especially at the academy. Most vanguards were swordsmen or spearmen—damage dealers who relied on brute strength or agility. Pure tanks, those who specialized in soaking damage and holding the front line, were almost unheard of.

And a girl tank? That was even more uncommon. Most female students leaned toward rangers, swordsmen, or mages, leaving the more physically grueling roles to their male counterparts.

For a moment, Irina just stared at Layla, her mind working rapidly as new possibilities unfolded before her. ’A healer and enchanter like Sylvie, paired with a tank and a vanguard? That’s nearly optimal. Add Astron’s precision and adaptability, and the team could be unbeatable.’

"Wow," Irina said finally, her tone betraying a mix of genuine admiration and amusement. "You guys can really stick together."

Sylvie blinked, her hesitation softening into curiosity as she tilted her head. "What do you mean?" Your adventure continues at empire

Irina crossed her arms, her fiery hair shimmering as she leaned slightly closer to the trio. "I mean, with you as a healer and enchanter, Layla as a tank, and Jasmine as a vanguard, you already have a strong core. It’s a near-perfect layout on paper."

Jasmine looked between Irina and Layla, her expression flickering between pride and disbelief. "You… really think so?"

"Of course," Irina said with a faint smirk. "Tanks are rare enough, but pair one with someone who can reinforce and heal? That’s efficiency. And having a close-combat vanguard round it out. You three clearly work well together."

"I wasn’t expecting this, but I’ll admit—it’s better than I thought."

Sylvie raised an eyebrow, still uncertain. "So… what’s your plan, Irina?"

Irina’s smirk widened as she leaned slightly closer to Sylvie, Jasmine, and Layla, her fiery confidence radiating with every word. "You guys, join my team," she said, her tone commanding yet oddly warm. "With the four of us, we’ll be unstoppable."

Sylvie blinked in surprise, Jasmine tilted her head curiously, and Layla’s expression shifted to thoughtful consideration. Irina let the silence hang for a moment, her sharp yellow eyes locking onto each of them in turn as if daring them to refuse.

"Think about it," Irina continued, crossing her arms. "Tanks are rare, enchanters who can heal are even rarer, and you’ve got a solid vanguard in Jasmine. Add me to the mix, and we’re already ahead of most of these teams."

Sylvie hesitated, her fingers brushing the edge of her desk. "You really think we’re that good?" she asked, her voice quieter now.

Irina tilted her head, her smirk softening slightly. "I don’t think—I know. And here’s the kicker: if I manage a high rank even with team members who are lower-ranked, my grades will skyrocket. The system rewards teams that outperform expectations, and with you three, we’ll blow past everyone else."

’And with that guy… everything fits quite well,’ she thought, the image of Astron flashing briefly in her mind. His precision, adaptability, and understated brilliance would round out the team perfectly. The idea was almost too good to pass up.

The only thing that slightly bothered her was that the team would be an all-girl setup.

’Not that it matters,’ she thought, brushing the concern aside. ’As long as they’re competent, I couldn’t care less…..right…’

Somehow, Irina started finding this not that good.

’Now that I think about it, this may not be that good of an idea….’

She started doubting her decision. Remembering how Astron was taking all that attention to himself.

Jasmine exchanged a glance with Layla before looking back at Irina. "All right," she said cautiously. "We’re interested. But… who’s our last team member?"

But it was already too late to back up anyway.

Irina’s smirk deepened, a mischievous glint flashing in her eyes. "You’ll see."

Before anyone could ask further, she turned on her heel and strode out of the room, her fiery hair catching the light as she moved with purpose. The trio watched her leave, curiosity and anticipation hanging in the air.

"Well," Jasmine said, breaking the silence, "she’s… intense."

Sylvie chuckled softly, shaking her head. "That’s one way to put it."

Layla crossed her arms, a thoughtful smile tugging at her lips. "I don’t know. I think she might just be the push we need."

The three of them exchanged a look, a silent agreement passing between them. Whatever Irina had planned, it was not like they would get a better team.

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Irina stepped out of the building, the sunlight reflecting off her fiery hair as she scanned the courtyard. The soft hum of her smartwatch was the only sound accompanying her purposeful strides. The message she had just sent— "Wait for me." —was short and direct, but it conveyed all she needed Astron to know.