Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 587

Chapter 587 131.1 - Alden Evergreen

I took a deep breath, letting the residual energy settle within me as the effects of the Sylvara's Essence finally calmed. I felt… different. Lighter, stronger. It was as if my body had been revitalized from the inside out, filled with a new vitality that made every muscle feel more responsive, every movement smoother. The entire process had been painful—far more than I had expected—but the end result was worth it. I could feel the difference, not just in strength but in every fiber of my being.

'This… is quite the transformation,' I thought, flexing my fingers experimentally. My senses were heightened, sharper. Mana flowed through me with a clarity and ease that hadn't been there before. It was almost effortless now, as if the barriers that had once held me back had been stripped away.

"Junior…" Maya's voice pulled me from my thoughts, and I glanced over at her. Her eyes were wide, still locked onto me with a mix of shock and something else I couldn't quite place.

"What is it?" I asked, my voice smooth and composed, though a part of me was curious about her reaction. Something had clearly caught her off guard.

Maya shook her head, then gestured toward the small mirror by the side of the room. "Take a look for yourself."

I stood up slowly, feeling the newfound strength in my legs, and walked over to the mirror. As I caught sight of my reflection, I understood why Maya had been staring.

My face—while still recognizably mine—had changed. It was subtle but undeniable. My features had sharpened and refined to an almost ethereal level, giving me a striking, almost otherworldly appearance. My skin seemed to glow faintly with an inner light, and my purple eyes… they were more intense now, shining with a depth I hadn't seen before.

'I see…..'

I thought as I stared at my reflection. My appearance had never been something I gave much thought to. My focus had always been on strength, honing my abilities, and perfecting my skills. Superficial things like looks were secondary at best.

Yet, here I was, staring at someone who seemed… different. Sharper.

In the game, there was a hidden stat called Charisma. It wasn't something you could actively level up like strength or dexterity, and it didn't show up in the usual status window. Most players didn't even know it existed, but it had an effect—a subtle one. Charisma influenced how characters interacted with the world around them, how people perceived them, how easily they could sway others or command attention without saying a word. It wasn't tied to magic or combat prowess, but it could be just as powerful.

And now, with Sylvara's Essence, it felt like that hidden attribute had been touched.

'Status.'

As I called the status window in my head, the panel appeared right before my eyes.

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?Name: Astron Natusalune

?Occupation: Weapon Master (level 4)

?Talent Limit: 12 --> 13 ?Passives:

Vengeful Bane

Bloodline Resonance

Psychic Cognizance

?Attributes:

Variable Attributes:

Strength: 5.50 --> 5.79

Dexterity: 5.81

Agility: 5.89

Constitution: 5.53 --> 5.80

Intuition: 5.96

Magical Power: 6.36

Mana Capacity: 6.44

Invariable Attributes

Charisma: 7.5 --> 11

Vitality: 7 --> 10

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I didn't outwardly react, but inwardly, the statement clicked. That explained her unease. It wasn't just a casual dinner or a typical meeting. Maya's brother—whoever he was—seemed to hold a weight over her.

'Her brother…' I thought, piecing together. 'Considering the fact that not many people knew about the identity of the Evergreen Family, the fact that Maya alone brought me here must have gathered their attention. And it was not like my visit was unplanned, as I had informed her just a week ago. That means that one way or another, the word would get into their ears. And Senior Maya didn't seem to particularly hide it either, so it makes sense that they want to see the person that Maya brought.'

The fact that the Evergreen Family was of an Elven lineage alone would be enough to cause quite an uproar, which is why such a meeting was understandable.

'And I am also quite curious as to what kind of people these Evergreens are.'

Though Maya's body language told me more than her words, there was an unspoken tension in the way she held herself, almost like she was bracing for something. Did she expect things to go poorly? Or was it something else entirely?

I nodded slowly, keeping my expression neutral, as if I had already anticipated this. "I see," I said calmly, my voice steady.

Maya's shoulders noticeably relaxed at my response, and she let out a quiet sigh of relief. Just as I had intended, my calm demeanor must have reassured her that I wasn't caught off guard. She had been worried about how I would take the news, but now, seeing my composed reaction, her tension seemed to ease.

For a moment, she didn't speak, but the subtle shift in her posture and the faint softening of her expression told me everything. Maya had been concerned that the mention of her brother would unsettle me, perhaps expecting hesitation or resistance. But my reaction must have given her the confidence that I understood the situation, that I was prepared.

She met my gaze again, her lips curving into a small, grateful smile. "Thank you," she murmured, the sincerity in her voice unmistakable.

"No need," I replied smoothly, keeping the air light. "It's understandable. I figured something like this might come up."

Maya nodded slightly as if silently acknowledging my foresight…. "That is expected of you…."

With that, she rose from her seat, her movements fluid and graceful as always. She turned toward the door, her composure back in place now that the weight of her earlier concern had lifted.

"The dinner is scheduled for later tonight," she said over her shoulder, her tone matter-of-fact. "I'll come fetch you when the time comes."

I gave a simple nod in response, watching as she stepped toward the door. There was no need for more words; we both understood the gravity of what was coming, and there was no point in dwelling on it any longer.

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"You are here…."

And just not long after, in the dining room of the Evergreen Mansion, a strong presence ruled.