[{"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-186":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},1373981,1817,"Chapter 186 The Grand Festival (7)","the-academy-s-weakest-became-a-demon-limited-hun-chapter-186",186,"\u003Cp>“As expected.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pierre sensed Isaac’s mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isaac pulled up a pillar of rock from beneath his feet and shot up over the waves at high speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it was just basic elemental magic and the rock’s strength would be quite weak, Pierre knew that such skill was considered excellent at the academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isaac jumped off the rock pillar at just the right moment. He and Pierre locked eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just when he thought Isaac might create another iceboard…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a rustling sound, ice mana gathered and several large ice blocks appeared in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isaac stepped on them and leaped forward. The large ice blocks, momentarily suspended in the air, immediately fell to the ground with a slight shock from his weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His silhouette against the sun caught Pierre’s eye. The shadow of a man with the dazzling sunlight at his back chased him in a straight line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pierre stopped in his tracks and raised water mana in both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gradually, Isaac’s figure became clearer from the sunlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Pierre’s eyes widened in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was then he noticed something following the mana stone attached to Zhonya’s staff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a magic circle for the 5-star ice spell [Frost Explosion].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a magic absolutely forbidden in the race.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Khhhh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A smile curled on Pierre’s lips. It was a thrilling sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the magic were to be activated, Isaac would be disqualified. In other words, the man was using himself as a sacrificial pawn to eliminate Pierre, the most dangerous participant in the race.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a common occurrence in the Arcball race. It was a team race. Sacrificial pawns became a tactic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even for Pierre, with his Grade S mana, it would be impossible to withstand Isaac’s 5-star elemental magic with just basic elemental magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he were to take that attack head-on, he would undoubtedly fall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re making this enjoyable…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only option left was to counter, even if it meant disqualification. Isaac forced such a choice upon Pierre.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Isaac’s goal was to protect White and self-destruct with Pierre.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pierre gladly accepted Isaac’s challenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was when Isaac almost reached Pierre. It felt as if time was moving slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to the delayed judgment of the situation, there was not enough time for complicated magical calculations. However, he could calculate a 5-star spell in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pierre conjured the magic circle for a 5-star water spell, [Hydro Cannon].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he would be disqualified, Pierre smiled, rationalizing that it was necessary to stop Isaac.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isaac, perhaps surprised, widened his eyes as if he had encountered an unexpected sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pierre felt an unexpected mana from behind. He was so focused on Isaac that he noticed it too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flickering flames. The warmth enveloped his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pierre, startled, quickly turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A black-haired man, drenched in water, had just reached him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flames made of mana flickered around the sword he held in both hands, making a whooshing sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ian Fairytale?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could he not know who this black-haired man was?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ian Fairytale. A character with the light element who the Evil God, who was sealed in the abyss, wanted to kill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hadn’t he been knocked unconscious?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He must have regained consciousness quickly after being knocked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pierre’s basic elemental magic had failed to keep Ian, an SSS-Class Master Fainter, knocked out for long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ian’s resistance to being knocked out was getting stronger, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The ones who will win are…!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ian Fairytale roared as he swung his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Us!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh, what?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ian, who had been knocked out, had come back to life. It seemed he charged as soon as he regained consciousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that he had grown to the point where he could quickly regain consciousness even after being hit by one of Pierre’s waves?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Marvelous…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truly, it was a great leap forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ian was holding a long sword, with his racket partially tucked into his uniform’s trousers. The red flames blending with the blade trailed behind him like a tail, it elongated as the air resisted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pierre kicked off the ground and hastily deployed a new magic circle towards Ian. Perhaps due to the disruption of his mana and calculations, his response towards me slackened. The magic circle for [Hydro Cannon] was distorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately for him, Ian and I, who were now charging at Pierre, were considered anomalies with exceptional physical abilities, uncharacteristic of the Magic Department.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was awkward to say it myself, but no one could avoid getting hit when Ian and I both targeted the same person simultaneously. I was confident I wouldn’t lose track of Pierre either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The distance had already closed. Our speed surpassed that of Pierre’s casting\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ian easily dodged the water spell that Pierre hastily released by swiftly twisting his body. Pierre was greatly taken aback by movement that seemingly defied the laws of physics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do not underestimate our protagonist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the flaming sword drew a splendid straight line towards Pierre.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ugh, Aaagh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strike of the fire sword engulfed Pierre and swept across the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a boom, Pierre’s body burst into flames and was lifted into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Nice!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’re the best, Ian!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even amidst the fierce flames, Pierre did not lose consciousness and fired [Hydro Cannon] at me. His mental fortitude was truly admirable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, by then, I, who was falling, had already reached Pierre.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Releasing condensed ice mana, I extended Zhonya’s staff and activated [Frost Explosion].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whooosh─.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Booooooom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ice mana exploded right in front of Pierre’s nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The delayed activation of [Hydro Cannon] was swallowed by [Frost Explosion]. Having been hit by Ian’s flaming sword strike and with the activation timing delayed, his mana was ultimately disrupted by [Frost Explosion].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ice mass fiercely stretched toward the ground, turning the surroundings into an ice sheet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glided down on the ice mass lightly. Nearly falling at one point, I kicked off the ice mass and landed on the race track.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his gym clothes burnt inside the ice mass, Pierre was encased as if time had stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beyond that, Ian, who had been chasing Pierre, was catching his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A beeping sound came from my racket and Pierre’s racket within the ice mass. We were disqualified for using spells that exceeded 2 stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This is quite…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It ended more easily than I thought. I expected a fierce fight with Pierre.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I never expected Ian to be such a wildcard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ian passed by the ice mass, looked at me with a solemn nod, and then gave me a thumbs up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Isaac, your determination has been properly conveyed! I’ll definitely come back in 1st place!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh… yeah. Fight on.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had no idea what he was talking about, but I gave him a thumbs up in response anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a determined shounen protagonist, Ian Fairytale dashed off again along the race track.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His running speed was so fast that it kicked up dust and whipped up the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, I saw faculty members flying towards us. It seemed they were coming to fetch Pierre and I after our disqualification.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Isaac and Pierre Flanche, after a heated battle, have been disqualified! Ian Fairytale, who joined forces with Isaac, carries on the will of his self-sacrificed comrade and dashes forward fiercely!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amy’s voice and the cheers of the students echoed throughout the academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amy seemed completely absorbed in the commentary, adding all sorts of odd footnotes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cracking sound came from the direction of the ice mass. Scratches appeared on the ice mass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I haven’t released the ice yet…?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pierre’s mana surged within the ice mass. The ice mass cracked repeatedly, and streams of water spurted out from its fissures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I reflexively dodged to the side, avoiding the water jet that shot out like a blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The water jet, squeezing through the narrow cracks created by the splitting ice mass, extended like a thin sword strike, scraping the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the ice mass burst apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the ice fragments scattered in all directions, I quickly converted them into ice mana to prevent injury in consideration of the approaching faculty members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, a massive amount of water burst forth around Pierre, like a dam breaking and causing a flood, forming a tsunami.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whoa!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was nowhere to escape. I conjured the defensive 4-star ice spell [Ice Wall], and was swept away along with the ice wall by the surging water mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wave engulfed me. Thanks to [Ice Wall], I was spared from the impact, but I had to swim through the water unexpectedly for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pierre’s water magic quickly subsided into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I pushed off the ground and lifted my head straight up. Water droplets dripped from my soaking wet body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the race track, after shattering the ice mass and crashing down, a soaked Pierre propped himself up on the ground, coughing violently and continuously spitting out blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body was not in a good condition because he had taken my [Frost Explosion] head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pierre! Are you alright…?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the faculty members approached, Pierre suddenly deployed four magic circles around himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strong mana, filled with lethal intent, spread out. The faculty members hesitated for a moment and then swallowed nervously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their position as faculty members was just a role after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being human, they couldn’t help but feel fear towards a person who ranked higher in the food chain than them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pierre Flanche has been disqualified, yet he is deploying magic circles towards Isaac! This shouldn’t be happening?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amy reported the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an unexpected situation. I thought he was the most compliant with Alice’s words, and among the paladins, he was considered the most lenient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He must know that fighting here openly would be a violation of academy rules.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pierre, retract your magic circles immediately!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You could potentially be suspended! Calm down! Fighting Isaac here will result in disciplinary action!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The faculty members desperately tried to dissuade Pierre, but his magic circles were still emitting bright colors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pierre lifted his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment I saw his eyes, I guessed that it was futile to entertain any further thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes, seemingly void of emotion, were fixed on me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was filled with the intention to harm me.\u003C\u002Fp>",1711,"2026-06-05T21:55:37.925Z",1,"novelbin.me","bcc748335aaa1d83ca192118454db48dc574222776f7172db7db9b1a1b45894e","the-academy-s-weakest-became-a-demon-limited-hun-chapter-187","the-academy-s-weakest-became-a-demon-limited-hun-chapter-185",377,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-academy-s-weakest-became-a-demon-limited-hun-cover.jpg"]