Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 173

Chapter 173 39.2 - A small incident

The recent days had been peaceful for Maya Evergreen. She had been spending her time leisurely since the academy was in the middle of the resting.

She returned to her home and visited her family. Not many people knew about that, but since she came from a 'normal' family of farmers, she always had a hard time adapting to city life.

Rather than spending time in the newly emerging activities of the city, she preferred nature and old things.

That was also the reason why she became the president of the History and Arts Club. She was interested in Historical things, and art was also a welcomed topic.

In any case, because of her love for nature, the return to the academy was slightly tiring. Once again, she was in the domain of concrete buildings, where no traces of nature could be found.

'What do they find in these buildings, I wonder?'

She thought to herself. After she had returned to the academy, things were normal. There were some changes in her curriculum, but she didn't mind. She was already good at studying, so whatever changes happened, she was sure that she could easily keep her position.

This was both her pride as a first rank of the second year and as a mage. If she weren't at least this proud of herself, she wouldn't be in this position in any case.

'I wonder what Junior is doing. I hope he had used it well.'

She made a bold decision to invest in her junior, according to her hunch, and now she was curious about his changes.

'I hope he did well in mid-terms.'

She remembered the last year's mid-term exams she had taken and how easy it was.

'If it is him, I am sure he did.'

Knowing her junior's prowess and talents, she was sure he had at least risen 500 ranks.

'I guess we will meet soon.'

The next club meeting was this week, and she was curious to see how he did.

"This is enough."

SPLASH!

She mumbled as she put down the small water in her hands. It was a crazy display of control, considering her thoughts weren't even focused on manipulations of mana.

GROWL!

'Ah, I am hungry.'

Whenever she was inside the Elemental Chamber training her mana control, she always forgot the flow of the time.

'I guess I should get a meal.'

With those thoughts in her head, she slowly made her way out of the Elemental Chamber to the Cafeteria.

It was a familiar routine for Maya. Elemental Chamber, followed by a hearty meal at the cafeteria. It was during these moments that she could unwind and observe the dynamics of the academy and other students.

"Hmm?"

However, as she entered the room, she came across a scene she didn't expect. At that exact second, Maya Evergreen's keen senses picked up on the tension in the cafeteria. Her eyes, accustomed to observing the subtle movements of mana, immediately focused on a particular group of students.

In the midst of the bustling cafeteria, she saw a student, his hand discreetly reaching for a concealed object. It was a momentary gesture, camouflaged as casual, but Maya's dynamic vision and exceptional talent allowed her to discern the malevolent intent.

'Is he… trying to stab someone?'

Without a moment's hesitation, Maya assessed the situation. Her years of training and acute awareness of mana fluctuations made her adept at detecting irregularities. She could see the tension in the bully's movements, the subtle cues that hinted at an impending attack.

However, even though she had assessed it, that didn't mean she could do something about it. She was far away from the student, and it was already late.

'No!'

But contrary to her expectations, the student who was on the subject of the attack tilted his body to the side a little, dodging the attack.

And at that exact second, her eyes captured the student who evaded the stab.

'Junior?'

It was the same junior she had just been thinking about.

Determined and swift, Maya immediately came to her senses. Being ranked first in one of the best Academies of the Human Domain wasn't as easy as it seemed. Without wasting a second, she began making her way through the crowded cafeteria, her steps purposeful and efficient.

As she entered the cafeteria, navigating through the sea of students, she heard the sound of a student, "Maya! Hey, Maya, over here!"

It was a slightly familiar voice, probably one of her classmates, but she simply ignored him.

"….." She even missed the darkening in his expression. She had one thing in her mind, and that was to make sure to interfere with the commotion.

And she did as she wished. For the first time in a while, she was angry.

'We are all fellow students here….Why did he do such a thing?'

He needed to prove himself, but the life was hard. He realized how many talented and strong people were out there, and he himself was nothing in front of them. That left him with only one option.

To seek resources in other ways, even if it might hurt others. But, now, things seemed to be going further away than what he wished.

He looked at the person who ordered him to act in such a manner, but at that moment, that young man averted his eyes.

'Huh?'

As if he didn't care about what happened.

'I am abandoned.'

Like an abandoned dog, he realized he was left alone.

"I-I just did what I was orde-"

He wanted to defend himself by saying someone ordered him, but suddenly, before he could spill the beans to reveal the puppeteer orchestrating this scheme, a sudden interruption halted his words.

SMASH! CRACK!

A sudden, violent impact echoed through the cafeteria as the student found himself forcefully slammed face-first into the table. The audible gasps of the surrounding onlookers filled the space, a collective shiver of terror sweeping through the crowd.

"I am sorry…..I couldn't stand it any longer." The aggressor, with a menacing expression, leaned over the now subdued student, his grip on the collar unyielding. "You talk too much, and I don't have the patience for it."

Maya, with a stern expression, looked at the newcomer. It was someone she knew; after all, they were classmates.

"What was the meaning of that, Trevor? This is not how we resolve issues in the academy." However, that didn't mean she would approve of what he was doing here.

Trevor, wearing a slight smile, responded with relaxed words, "Oh, Maya, I was just ensuring that justice prevails. This troublemaker here was causing a disturbance, and I took the necessary steps to maintain order. You know how important it is to uphold the reputation of the academy, and as a senior, I couldn't help but set our Junior on the right path, isn't that right?"

Maya sighed, her eyes narrowing at Trevor's explanation. Before she could respond, Trevor stepped forward, his gaze fixed on Astron. "Are you a freshman?" he asked as he slowly extended his hand.

"I am Trevor Philips, Second year Hunter Department. Nice to meet you."

Astron also extended his hand to Trevor's in a handshake. The exchange was polite on the surface, but an undercurrent of tension lingered in the as if their eyes spoke the truth underneath their words. "Astron Natusalune, first year Hunter Department. Nice to meet you," he replied, maintaining his usual expressionless face.

Trevor's handshake lingered for a moment longer than necessary, and his eyes seemed to convey a silent message as if speaking beneath the surface. "A first-year, huh?" he said with a small, seemingly friendly smile. "Just remember, junior, everyone has their place in this academy. Best not to overly approach people you don't deserve to be around, especially when you're new here."

Hearing this, Astron nodded his head without any change in his expression. "I will keep that in mind, Senior."

"I am especially good at fending salivating dogs, worry or not."