Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 816

Eleanor’s sharp gaze swept across the room as she tapped her tablet once more, closing the diagram on the screen. The classroom lights adjusted automatically, brightening to their standard setting.

"And with that," she said, her tone as crisp as ever, "we’ve covered the main topics for today’s lesson. That concludes the lecture."

A murmur of relief rippled through the cadets. Julia practically melted into her chair, whispering a dramatic "Finally!" under her breath. Ethan smirked, already packing his notes, while Lucas stretched with a faint yawn.

But before anyone could so much as stand, Eleanor’s voice cut through the room like a blade. "Sit down."

The cadets froze, mid-motion, as her piercing eyes locked on the group. Her tone wasn’t harsh, but it carried an undeniable weight—one that demanded attention.

"I didn’t say you were dismissed," she continued, her hands clasped neatly in front of her. "There’s one more matter we need to address before you leave."

A collective groan stirred among the students, though no one dared voice it aloud. Julia slumped back into her seat, muttering, "Of course there’s more," just loud enough for Lilia to snicker.

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Eleanor ignored the murmurs, raising her chin slightly as she continued. "As you’re all aware, the mentorship program is set to begin next week."

The room shifted as students exchanged glances. The mentorship program had been the talk of the academy for weeks—an initiative that paired cadets with experienced hunters to gain hands-on experience in the field. It was a prestigious opportunity, but also one that came with high expectations. freewēbnoveℓ.com

"Your performance in this program will not only reflect on you individually," Eleanor said, her tone measured but firm, "but also on the academy itself. The hunters taking part in this initiative are some of the most renowned in their fields. They will expect discipline, skill, and above all, professionalism."

Julia leaned toward Ethan, whispering, "Translation: don’t embarrass us."

Eleanor’s sharp gaze flicked in their direction, and Julia immediately straightened, her lips pressing into a thin line as she feigned innocence.

"Since this program is mandatory," Eleanor continued, her eyes sweeping the room, "I trust you’ve all reviewed the preparatory materials I assigned last week."

A faint ripple of tension passed through the room. It wasn’t hard to tell which students had actually completed the materials and which had… skimmed. Julia sank lower in her chair, her expression a mixture of defiance and guilt.

Eleanor paused, letting the silence settle uncomfortably before speaking again. "I’ll be reviewing your individual assignments later this week to ensure you’re adequately prepared. But for now, I want to hear your thoughts. What are your expectations for this program? What do you hope to gain? And," she added, her gaze narrowing slightly, "how do you intend to make the most of this opportunity?"

The room remained silent for a moment, the cadets unsure whether she was expecting volunteers or would start calling on them.

"No expectations? Well, I guess that kind of makes sense, as we have stated that for freshmen this program wouldn’t be detailed."

She clasped her hands in front of her and leaned slightly against the podium. "However," she continued, her voice firm, "even if you’re not expecting much, you should at least set some goals for yourselves. The mentorship program is more than just an exercise. It’s a chance to work alongside seasoned hunters—an opportunity that many of you won’t fully appreciate until you’re in the field."

The room stirred as Eleanor’s words sank in, some cadets straightening in their seats with newfound attention. Julia, despite her usual nonchalance, glanced sideways at Lilia, who had already opened her tablet to the relevant section of her notes.

Eleanor’s expression softened slightly, her piercing gaze shifting to something almost encouraging. "Since the list of hunters participating in the program has been finalized, I’m pleased to inform you that as of today, applications for mentorship will be open."

The room buzzed with a ripple of excitement, the earlier tension giving way to an undercurrent of enthusiasm. Several cadets exchanged eager whispers, and Julia perked up, leaning toward Ethan with a grin. "The list is already updated? This might actually be interesting."

Ethan smirked. "Bet you’ll spend more time picking a hunter than writing your report."

Before Julia could retort, a hand shot up from the middle of the room. Eleanor’s gaze shifted to the source, her expression expectant. "Yes?"

The cadet, a sharp-eyed boy with neatly combed hair, lowered his hand. "What if too many cadets apply for a specific hunter?" he asked, his voice steady but curious. "How will the academy decide?"

Eleanor’s lips curved into a faint, knowing smile. "Isn’t the answer obvious?" she replied, her tone measured but direct. "The academy operates based on merit. If multiple cadets apply for the same hunter, priority will be given to those with higher grades."

A ripple of mixed reactions coursed through the room. Some students nodded in understanding, while others exchanged uneasy glances. Julia leaned back in her chair, muttering under her breath, "Great. Another reason for Irina and Lilia to gloat."