[{"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-16":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},1374033,1817,"Chapter 16: - Ant Cave (1)","the-academy-s-weakest-became-a-demon-limited-hun-chapter-16",16,"\u003Cp>༺Ant Cave (1)༻\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s 2000 gels.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I ended up taking a high-interest loan from the Academy Bank, with a monthly interest rate of 5%, or 100 gels. The interest rate was vicious, but it wasn’t fatal because the amount of the loan itself was small.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Typically, the loan screening criteria included an individual’s mana, grades, and credit. Because my mana was only Grade E, my loan amount was limited to 2000 gels, and I could only choose a loan product with a very high-interest rate. Not to mention the fact that there was nothing to use as collateral…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Isn’t it almost like an illegal loan shark?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The institution that monopolized the financial sector under the academy was so frightening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, I believed it was an unavoidable choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pride didn’t allow me to ask Mateo for food while condescendingly saying, ‘I saved your life’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if my plan worked, I would be able to pay off my debt soon, and I wouldn’t have to worry about my grades being penalized from taking out a loan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was unclear whether the plan would work, so it felt like a gamble, but…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, now was the time to eat well and get stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Status]Name:Isaac\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lv:36\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gender:Male\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Year:1st\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Title:Freshman\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mana:260\u002F400\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Mana Recovery Speed (D+)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Stamina (C-)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Strength (C-)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Intelligence (C-)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Willpower (B) Potential ❰❰Details❱❱ [Combat Skills]Elemental Series 1: Ice\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Elemental Firepower (C)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Elemental Efficiency (C)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Elemental Synergy (C+)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Elemental Series 2 (Locked) [Owned Skills]Active\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– (★1) Ice Generation (C-) \u002F (★5) Black Ice (C-)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– (★2) Ice Curtain(C+)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– (★1) Cold Divergence (C+)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– (★1) Basic Protection Magic (E)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Passive\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– (★7) Psychological Insight Skill Tree ❰❰Details❱❱\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“···Nice.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During a dark evening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a deserted corner of the garden, the 4-star ice magic [Frostfire] was engraved on a parchment. I had definitely memorized it by now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Frostfire (★4)] [Obtainable!!] Emits powerful cold air in the form of flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Type:Active Skill (All-Purpose)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elements:Ice\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Acquisition Conditions:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Lv 35 (O)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– [Ice Generation] Grade C- (O)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– [Cold Divergence] Grade C+ (O)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Ice [Elemental Firepower] Grade C- (O)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Ice [Elemental Efficiency] Grade C- (O)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trigger Conditions:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– None\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In order to use magic, you had to first memorize the shape of the magic circle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magic, with the exception of a basic 1-star spell, did not simply activate by pouring out mana into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You had to use your mind to direct the flow of mana in the form of a magic circle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the unique trait [Hunter] activated, I felt as if my body had already mastered the magic circle, allowing me to use magic naturally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the body of the ordinary Isaac, I had to follow the standard procedure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stretched out my right hand with my palm facing the sky and formed the ice mana into the shape of a magic circle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A light blue magic circle formed on the palm of my hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above it, the faint cold and light blue mana took the form of a flame, creating a [Frostfire].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ohhh…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have learned the Ice Spell [Frostfire (★4)]!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s done, it’s done!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold, faintly burning mana flower. I could feel my mana constantly being depleted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I grabbed my right arm with my left hand after extending my hand with the [Frostfire] outwards, then continued pouring mana in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Frostfire (Ice Element, ★4)」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>────Whaaaaaaa──!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The faint cold and light blue mana blazed forward like flames. Its range was short, but that was to be expected due to my Grade D proficiency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wow…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is it because of the fact I finally had a worthy attack spell? My mouth sprang open with an exclamation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I clenched my fists to extinguish the faintly blazing [Frostfire], and closed my eyes tightly. My entire body trembled. I knew this feeling… This overwhelming feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a sense of accomplishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Khehehe.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was still a long way to go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Next up is [Ice Wall].’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ice Wall (★4)] [Obtainable!!] It creates a solid wall of Ice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Type:Active Skill (Defensive)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elements:Ice\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Acquisition Conditions:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Lv 30 (O)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– [Ice Generation] Grade C- (O)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– [Cold Divergence] Grade C (O)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Ice [Elemental Firepower] Grade C- (O)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Ice [Elemental Efficiency] Grade C- (O)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sensation of using [Ice Wall] was ingrained into my body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, just a few days ago, I had difficulty using [Ice Wall]. It took a lot of mana control to create a solid ice wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, it somehow seemed possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I closed my eyes and released ice mana, while imagining a wall forming in front of me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creak───\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I moved my hand a little, I heard a sound as if something thick were protruding from the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And when I finally opened my eyes, my vision was blocked by a wall of ice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have learned the Ice Spell [Ice Wall (★4)]!] 「Ice Wall (Ice Element, ★4)」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ice Wall]. It was a success! I finally got a proper defense!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, after my [Magic Training Efficiency] became B+, I could clearly feel my growth rate accelerate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Keuuuuuuuuu…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The difficult training moments passed like a panorama.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahaha!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sense of accomplishment surged up like a volcano.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I raised my fist into the air with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was almost like Manny Pacquiao.1Translator Note: Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao Sr. CLH is a Filipino politician and former professional boxer. Nicknamed “PacMan”, he is regarded as one of the greatest professional boxers of all time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>———————❖———————\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Act 2, Chapter 3, Practical Training」 would start one week and four days from now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garzia, the ant demon, would begin to stockpile strength two weeks before the Practical Training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, Garzia should be nestled in Tantak Cave, and Zephrim, which were created from the remnants of his mana, must have formed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For reference, there weren’t many Zephrims I could get by visiting the Tantak Underground Cave once Act 2, Chapter 4 ended. The reason for that was because many Zephrim would lose their function as a result of mana overload.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, if I could go to Tantak Cave ahead of time, there was a good chance I could get a lot of hot, high-quality Zephrim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, the current time was best.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It just so happened that tomorrow was a weekend. After I finished all of my classes today, I would board a carriage and head to the Tantak Cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would take 5 hours by carriage to get there, so after I defeat Garzia, I guess I had to spend the night homeless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I would rather leave tomorrow, settle things, and then return right away, but it would be more efficient to set aside a day to invest in stats and train.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Did I pack all my stuff?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside Class D’s classroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The classroom was empty since all the students had left after the class ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sat in the middle seat, writing a list of luggage on parchment and checking it off one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Food like water and bread, as well as a portable light lamp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Camping equipment such as simple tents and chairs, blankets, pillows, and so on. I’ve got an extra just in case…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I also packed two magic pouches I had bought to store Zephrim. All of them were purchased by emptying the gel that I had borrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘It’s perfect.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No problem. I could start right away now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky was gradually turning red. By the time I arrived at the Tantak Cave, it would be dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gathered my belongings, including the magic pouch, and proceeded to the carriage stop to board one of the carriages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were no horses. Here, the ‘horse’ of the carriage was not a ‘literal horse’, but a ‘magic horse’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its shape was similar to the carriage I knew, but the carriage was operated by the coachman’s mana. It moved if you infuse magic into the handle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wasn’t sure what the exact principle behind it was, as it wasn’t mentioned in the official setting. But since it was a game setting, I would just move on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where are you going?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Tantak Cave.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? If you go there right now… It’s going to be pretty late at night, right? There are no accommodation facilities nearby. You know that, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s all right, please go there.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I got into the carriage and sat in a chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uhm, are you really okay…” muttered the coachman as he began driving the carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’re so worried even though I’m perfectly okay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The insides of the carriage squeaked as it moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this case, it would be better to take a nap and relieve my fatigue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I closed my eyes and fell asleep quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>———————❖———————\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>20 minutes before Isaac’s departure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Class A had ended and Kaya had arrived at Class D’s door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘The Secret of Märchen Academy,’ a hideous conspiracy theory that recently floated in her mind. She thought about how to get to the bottom of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there really was a dangerous secret lurking in the academy, it was a matter of great concern not only for the students, but also for her own safety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She finally came to a decision. ‘Let’s follow Isaac’, who she believed was her only lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For some reason, it seemed to be no different from her previous behavior as she appeared to be stalking the person she admired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Kaya couldn’t help it, so she justified her action to herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the classroom in which the students had departed. Kaya peered out from behind the open door into the classroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the middle seat, Isaac was alone. He appeared to be scribbling something on a parchment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is he doing? Study? No, I don’t think he’s studying…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A question mark floated above Kaya’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Isaac stood up, Kaya freaked out and bolted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she did, there happened to be a big box full of cleaning supplies in the hallway. So she decided to hide in it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She only poked her head out to the side of the cleaning kit. Isaac was making his way out of the Class D classroom and down the hallway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now let’s follow him like an assassin. Stealthily…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaya followed Isaac in the shadows.Swoosh,her body hidden in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isaac made his way to the carriage stop. Kaya, who was hiding behind the tree with her head slightly poking up, tilted her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A carriage?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isaac climbed into the carriage and began to depart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky was a bright yellow. It was too late to take a carriage and depart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where is Isaac going at this hour?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was unusual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should I go after him or not?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After much thought, Kaya decided to go after him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quickly boarded the new carriage after arriving at the carriage stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Excuse me, guest. You have to tell me where you’re going first…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Please follow that carriage. Don’t let them notice us.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The coachman tilted his head. Was it an issue between students?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without further ado, he started driving the carriage. After all, he was in a position where he only needed to get paid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sun was setting slowly in the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Footnotes:\u003C\u002Fp>",1857,"2026-06-05T21:55:37.647Z",1,"novelbin.me","29148702dcccb1697929c2b92b4dc9650f4b62e9046fd6c622442782040cde2a","the-academy-s-weakest-became-a-demon-limited-hun-chapter-17","the-academy-s-weakest-became-a-demon-limited-hun-chapter-15",377,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-academy-s-weakest-became-a-demon-limited-hun-cover.jpg"]