Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 818

"Ethan. Astron. Come to my office."

The moment she said and then left, a stunned silence fell over the cadets, the weight of Eleanor’s abrupt appearance hanging heavy in the air.

Julia’s eyes widened as she turned to Ethan, her grin quickly returning. "Well, well, Zeus," she said, her tone dripping with mock intrigue. "Looks like your private time with Eleanor is kicking off sooner than expected."

Ethan shot her a warning look but didn’t respond, the tension in his chest making it hard to focus on a comeback.

At that moment, Irina turned sharply, her fiery yellow eyes locking onto Astron, who was seated a few rows back. He hadn’t moved, his expression calm as ever, but his sharp purple eyes were fixed on his smartwatch, where something on the screen had clearly caught his attention.

Irina raised an eyebrow, her tone carefully measured. "Hmm… Don’t tell me?"

The silence in the classroom stretched as Irina continued to stare at Astron, her fiery yellow eyes narrowing slightly. Her gaze flicked to his smartwatch, which he was intently focused on. Though he hadn’t moved from his seat, the subtle tension in his posture was impossible to miss.

Irina’s suspicion deepened as her lips parted slightly. What she was thinking, others in the room seemed to be thinking too. The quiet murmur of whispers began to ripple through the cadets, and a few had already stood, walking toward Astron’s desk.

Among them was the trio of girls who had shown a marked interest in Astron earlier in the semester—Tessa, Eva, and Mira. They exchanged brief glances before making a beeline for him, their curiosity evident in the urgency of their steps.

"Hey, Astron," Tessa started, her tone a mix of concern and intrigue. "What’s going on? Did something happen?"

Eva leaned slightly closer, her eyes searching his face. "Did you do something? Why would Eleanor call for you like that?"

"Is she mad at you?" Mira added.

Astron glanced up, his sharp purple eyes briefly scanning the trio before he responded in his usual calm, measured tone. "I don’t know the exact reason," he said simply, his voice carrying easily over the growing whispers in the room. "But I have a guess."

His answer only seemed to deepen the intrigue as the three girls exchanged glances, their curiosity piqued further.

Irina’s eyes remained fixed on him, her sharp instincts catching the faint flicker of thought in his expression. She followed his line of sight as his gaze shifted subtly, landing squarely on Ethan, who was still standing near the door.

Ethan, as if sensing the weight of Astron’s look, turned his head and met his eyes. The silent exchange between them carried an unspoken understanding, though neither said a word.

Julia, always quick to pick up on tension, leaned toward Irina, her grin widening. "Okay, what is going on here? First Eleanor singles out Zeus, now Astron’s involved, and they’re having a whole silent conversation like we’re not even here."

Irina didn’t answer, her focus still on the two. The classroom buzzed with speculation as more cadets started to whisper theories about what could possibly connect Ethan and Astron to Eleanor’s sudden summons.

Eva, not one to let things slide, leaned in closer to Astron, lowering her voice. "Your guess—does it have something to do with… you know… what happened earlier this semester?"

Astron didn’t reply immediately, his calm demeanor unshaken. Finally, he stood, slipping his smartwatch into his pocket. "I’ll know for sure soon enough," he said, his tone giving no room for further questions.

Irina’s fiery yellow eyes narrowed sharply as Astron stood up, his usual calm demeanor only serving to stoke her growing irritation. Her jaw tightened as she pushed her chair back with deliberate force, the legs scraping audibly against the floor. The sound cut through the hum of whispers, drawing attention to her as she rose to her full height.

The trio of girls—Tessa, Eva, and Mira—glanced her way, their curiosity briefly shifting to unease under her commanding presence. They exchanged glances but stepped aside without a word, instinctively clearing a path for her.

Astron had already begun moving toward the door, his steps measured and unhurried. Irina’s fiery gaze locked onto him, and she spoke, her voice carrying a sharp edge. "Leaving already."

"Obviously," Astron replied without looking back, his tone calm but clipped.

Irina stepped forward, her arms crossing as she tilted her head slightly. "Why?"

Astron slowed his pace just enough to glance over his shoulder, his sharp purple eyes meeting hers briefly. "Did you not hear what Professor Eleanor said?"

Irina’s smirk sharpened slightly, though the irritation in her gaze didn’t waver. "That’s why I’m asking."

Astron paused for a fraction of a second, as if considering whether to respond, but then he simply turned away and continued walking, his silence speaking volumes.

Already getting accustomed to the way he is doing things, she just fell into step behind him, her fiery presence unmistakable as the other cadets watched the two with wide eyes and hushed murmurs. She didn’t care about the spectacle they were creating; her curiosity was far more pressing.

Why him? Why now?’ she thought, her fiery eyes narrowing as she studied Astron’s back. She was already aware that Astron had caught Eleanor’s attention earlier in the semester—her sharp instincts told her as much. But the timing of this summons, and the fact that Ethan was also involved, made her even more curious.

"Astron," she said, her voice low but firm as they exited the classroom. "Are you not going to tell me anything?"

Astron glanced at her out of the corner of his eye, his expression unreadable. "There’s nothing to tell."

Irina huffed, her irritation bubbling just beneath the surface. "You don’t think it’s strange? Her summoning you like this? And with Ethan?"

Astron didn’t reply immediately, his sharp gaze flicking ahead as they walked. Finally, he said, "Partially."

"Partially?"

Astron’s steps remained steady, his voice calm and measured as he replied, "You must have seen Ethan’s assignment already."

Irina tilted her head slightly, her fiery yellow eyes narrowing in suspicion. "Yep."