[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-academy-s-weakest-became-a-demon-limited-hun":3,"chapter-the-academy-s-weakest-became-a-demon-limited-hun-the-academy-s-weakest-became-a-demon-limited-hun-chapter-102":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Academy’s Weakest Became A Demon-Limited Hunter",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1373897,1817,"Chapter 102: - Territorial Fight (2)","the-academy-s-weakest-became-a-demon-limited-hun-chapter-102",102,"\u003Cp>༺ Territorial Fight (2) ༻\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I wasn’t really picking a fight.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The veins on Verga Rayphelt’s forehead pulsed in anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Verga threw a handkerchief in my direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a handkerchief with the emblem of Märchen Academy, it was a symbol of a grimoire, and sword sewn on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The purpose behind his throw was clear. ‘Come and Face me’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I caught the handkerchief that fluttered towards me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I challenge you to a duel. Fight me like a man, boy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fighting and brawling within the academy could lead to disciplinary action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, dueling in the designated arena was legal. Not only that, it was actually encouraged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason was obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Duels help enhance the practical skills that were needed in an actual fight.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like any other academy, this place was no different in its teaching philosophy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Verga’s voice growled like a wild tiger. His demeanor looked entirely like a wild beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If a situation like this happened in Korea over a study room seat, I might’ve said something like ‘Why is this your seat?’ and proceeded to get into an argument.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, since my purpose here was the sub-event, there was no real need to engage in a verbal bout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I win, you won’t talk shit later, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The students around were further bewildered, with many letting out exclamations of shock. Their reactions honestly deserved an Oscar for Best Performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph! Your spirit is to my liking, boy. I enjoy educating juniors like you who are lacking in respect.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Verga lowered his voice with a fierce expression on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ugh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Verga’s gaze shifted to a male student in an adjacent area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing as a red brooch hung from his tie, it seemed like he was a student in the same year as me. He seemed startled by Verga’s call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Be the referee.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, yes, yes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was threatened with a glare that dared him to refuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My fellow schoolmate had no choice but to accept with a fearful expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least three people were needed for a duel: two duel participants and one referee who would mediate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Follow me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Verga and I headed towards the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For some reason… Many students began to follow us as if they were bewitched by some mob mentality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I’m not some kind of Pied Piper, you know…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We gradually arrived at our destination. It was close to the training ground, so it didn’t even take that long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arena had three sections in total. Among them, we were going to Duke Hall, the dedicated arena for Magic Department freshmen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the grand building itself, it was further divided into four quarters. In one of these quarters was an arena where Verga and I stood facing each other from a distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like ❰Magic Knight of Märchen❱, spectators for this Verga sub-event were interspersed among the second-floor stands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I estimated there were around 30 of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it was far from filling the entire stands, considering the fact that there were usually very few people at the arena, it was a decently large number of spectators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Presumably, this was because my opponent was an elite member of a faction within the Four Constellations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching others fight was already entertaining enough, but it was much more exciting when one of the duelists was a well-known individual as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Oh, Tristan and Isaac’s older sister are here too.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I noticed Tristan Humphrey and Eve Ropenheim as I scanned the stands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Were they at the training grounds as well…? Whatever, it’s not something I should concern myself with, anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Let’s forget about that for now and pay attention to the current situation… It seems as if some rumors may spread after this.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether I won or lost against Verga, it was likely that the news of our showdown would spread among the students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eh, it should be okay. Alice won’t get suspicious over something as trivial as this anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your name?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s Isaac. I don’t have a last name.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I am Verga Rayphelt. Since this is a hassle, let’s do this in a manly manner.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A manly manner?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I already knew what it meant, however, I had to pretend I was unaware of his conditions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We take turns exchanging one blow each. The one who loses consciousness first loses. A normal duel is also fine, but wouldn’t it be too pitiful for you if you’re knocked out without a fight?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it would, my good sir.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, I couldn’t easily defeat Verga in a fair duel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Although, if I have to fight him in one, I should be able to use my wits to resist him a bit.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Verga boasted a strength befitting his physique and a speed unexpected from someone of his size. The probability of me losing was fairly high in a normal fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, with Verga’s specialized rules of engagement, I had a chance to accurately strike him with all my might for my first blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘With my current abilities, it’s worth giving it a try.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I put strength into my right index finger and wiggled it to relax my tense muscles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was also something I wanted to experiment with. Verga would make a great punchi- test subject.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, who goes first?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll give you the initiative. If you can’t knock me down with a single hit, you will definitely regret it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…Let’s avoid the conclusion where I wake up in the infirmary at all costs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Referee! Announce the start of the duel!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ugh! Y-yes! V-verga Rayphelt versus Isaac! Begin duel!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My fellow classmate raised his right arm to declare the start of the duel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Verga glared at me as his bulging muscles twitched with anticipation. He adjusted his posture and prepared to take my attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His strength was his formidable defense, a shocking culmination of strong basic protection magic, high elemental resistance, and a sturdy physique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To clear this sub-event, I had to land a decisive blow that would be able to pierce through all of these defenses at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I can’t just grab him by the balls or strike his throat.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vulnerable spots such as these were a trap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was because Verga’s basic protection magic was the strongest around such areas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During my first playthrough of ❰Magic Knight of Märchen❱, I naturally went for any man’s weakness, his groin. However, it was impossible to deal damage to those balls of steel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, however, some areas were relatively less protected by his basic protection magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And out of those areas, one of them also happened to be one of his weaknesses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘But that’s just because the damage can be dealt more deeply compared to other areas.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, if one had not surpassed a certain standard, striking this weakness would still be ineffective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Additionally, considering Verga’s high elemental resistance, it would not be a good idea for someone of my level to cast an elemental spell, even at max power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So then, how did our protagonist, Ian Fairytale, defeat him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He possessed an outstanding ability that was rare among the Magic Department students. With that, he defeated Verga.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the one thing that a Magic Department student should never use to directly compete against a Knight Department student.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Physical prowess.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strategy for this sub-event was to powerfully strike at Verga’s weakness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, to achieve victory against Verga, it was necessary to completely overturn common sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do not ever aim for the weak spots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even as a Magic Department student, win against a Knight Department student using pure physical strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As such, I prepared a spell that would increase my physical prowess. Although there would be a reduction in power due to Verga’s elemental resistance, it would still be better than hitting him with just my normal strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I placed Zhonya’s Staff on the ground and muttered solemnly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Eden, I’m counting on you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>* * *\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A mere commoner competing for supremacy with an elite member of Black Tiger? Hah! What a laughable situation!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tristan Humphrey, a conceited and vain blond noble, sat with his legs crossed in the stands, as he observed the confrontation between Isaac and Verga.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His surrounding subordinates responded in agreement to Tristan’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is there even a point in watching? Isaac is going to get thrashed anyway!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior Verga Rayphelt of the Four Constellation’s Black Tiger… I heard that every single Magic Department student who dueled with him was defeated. His innate elemental resistance is so high that most elemental spells are meaningless… As a result, since dueling with Magic Department students was boring, Senior Verga personally created the rule of striking in turns.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He dares to boast without knowing his place in front of such a person… How pathetic, Isaac.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tristan chuckled as his subordinates chattered excitedly around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’ll be quite the spectacle. Hurry and give me some entertainment with your pitiful appearance, commoner.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tristan’s tone was arrogant as he chuckled to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Considering the humiliation he had suffered against Isaac until now, it would be an amusing and satisfying sight to see him get demolished by Senior Verga.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Isaac…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eve Ropenheim, who sat in the nearby seats, clenched her lips tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She never expected Isaac to actually accept Verga’s challenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could have just refused… He could have just given away the spot…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘He had too much unnecessary pride… That person’s strength is too much for Isaac.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She chewed on her thumbnail anxiously. Eve was fervently praying for Isaac’s safety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, the referee declared the start of the duel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, for some reason, Isaac placed Zhonya’s Staff on the arena floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He discarded his weapon!?Was he at least trying to surrender before it was too late?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘No, the look on his eyes…?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was not planning on surrendering. Isaac’s usual gentle expression had turned incredibly cold with determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a split second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With tremendous speed, Isaac leaped forward as if bouncing off a spring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a movement that was unbelievably agile for a Magic Department student.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His athletic capability was far beyond anyone’s expectations. Naturally, Verga was also caught off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isaac accelerated towards Verga.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of a sudden, a circular ring of rocks was partially conjured. A portion of it floated behind Isaac’s back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Rock Armor (Rock Element, ★4)」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rock skin formed in the air as it attached itself to his right arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Synchronization] with Eden was at its max. This allowed him to access some of Eden’s traits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s a partial summon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gauntlet made of rock formed on Isaac’s right arm as it glowed a shade of light brown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the gauntlet, lines of golden rock mana glowed as it flowed like blood in veins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Rock Armor].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The partially summoned power of Eden was perfectly synchronized with Isaac’s strength. Thus, since it was equipment made from his own mana, he barely felt its weight at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was only meant to add solidity and power to Isaac’s punch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘He’s in the Magic Department, yet he’s planning to win with brute strength…? Is he out of his damn mind?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Typically, a wizard would keep the farthest possible distance from their enemy and unleash spells from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The closer the wizard was to the enemy, the higher their probability of losing would grow. As such, a wizard was greatly vulnerable when it came to close combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of this, when Verga usually dealt with Magic Department students, they usually scrambled to bombard him with long-ranged spells.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Verga showed mercy by allowing him to take the initiative to pour out a full-powered spell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Isaac, despite being a Magic Department student, was rushing at high speeds towards a Knight Department student like him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing as he equipped [Rock Armor] on his right arm, he must have intended to settle the battle through physical strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was unthinkable, yet…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Foolish.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, Isaac was just a student from the Magic Department.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choosing to fight with brute strength instead of unleashing magic was akin to discarding a sword and attacking with a wooden stick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Try me, you dumbass!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Verga’s basic protection magic and endurance were top-notch. His muscles rippled as he prepared himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isaac’s rock fist forcefully slammed itself into Verga’s upper body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ugh…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shockwave spread. The noise from the impact was reminiscent of a firing cannon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fist struck Verga’s left rib directly and caved inwards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Verga’s heavy body momentarily flew in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood flowed from his esophagus as it spurted out of his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Isaac’s current punch, even a heavy boulder shot from a catapult would have felt like a small pebble hitting him softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shock was that intense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ughh…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Verga groaned in pain as he clutched his abdomen with both arms. In the end, he collapsed while kneeling down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isaac stood still as he looked down at Verga.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze was cold as he observed Verga writhing in agony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before, everyone had collectively imagined another scene. A scene where Verga stood over and terrifyingly glared at a destroyed Isaac after absorbing attacks like it was nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the scene unfolding in the arena was the complete opposite of what everyone had imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arena was silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The students stared in astonishment with frozen expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Collapse–.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Verga was drenched in cold sweat while struggling to maintain consciousness. However, he eventually lost in the end as he fell unconscious on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Isaac close his eyes and dismiss the partial summon of Eden, [Rock Armor]. Only then did the floating ring of rocks behind him fade away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘How…?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eve’s eyes were trembling in shock. Tristan and the other students were in a similar state as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isaac looked towards the referee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The referee, who had been looking at the unconscious Verga with disbelief, exclaimed in surprise before raising his left arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“D-duel concluded! Isaac wins!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one cheered for him. Only heavy silence permeated throughout the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A system window that only Isaac could see appeared before his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Level Up!! Your level has increased to 83!] [You have gained 2 stat points!] [You have unlocked the achievement ❰One Punch Man❱! You have gained an additional 15 stat points!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isaac lightly dismissed the system window with a flick of his wrists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes once again turned gentle as he looked down at Verga and bowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you for the duel, senior.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The phrase ‘EXP’ was conspicuously missing from the system message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, Isaac quietly left the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The unexpected result overturned everyone’s predictions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact that an elite member of the Four Constellation’s Black Tiger had been defeated by a Magic Department freshman who wasn’t even in Class A was an incomprehensible shock to the students sitting in the stands.\u003C\u002Fp>",2455,"2026-06-05T21:55:37.925Z",1,"novelbin.me","122a19800075ab3a920cd3ddc3dedae41b5e2df52de0c26ecc617486003f05db","the-academy-s-weakest-became-a-demon-limited-hun-chapter-103","the-academy-s-weakest-became-a-demon-limited-hun-chapter-101",377,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-academy-s-weakest-became-a-demon-limited-hun-cover.jpg"]