[{"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-229":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},1373824,1817,"Chapter 229: Change (3)","the-academy-s-weakest-became-a-demon-limited-hun-chapter-229",229,"\u003Cp>“I’ll just hold your hand and sleep.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Traditionally, the chances of that being a lie were one hundred percent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I tried to get up, Dorothy moved away from me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stood and looked at Dorothy. I was about to firmly decline, but when I saw her face, my words got caught in my throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was breathing raggedly and her face was flushed red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s wrong, Isaac?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I placed the back of my hand on Dorothy’s forehead. I brought my other hand to my own forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her temperature was high. I knew it was high, but it was higher than I had expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her condition is still this bad?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haa…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I went to the tree, picked up my clothes, and put them on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you sure we won’t get caught?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorothy seemed surprised that I had agreed so quickly, but she soon smiled brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course, sneaking around and breaking the rules is my specialty.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That didn’t seem like something someone with full demerits should say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you have a bathrobe?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, I do.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nihihi, I’ll take a quick shower!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the middle-high-ranked dorm, Elma Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I went to my room and washed up. Meanwhile, Dorothy planned to sneak in through the window I left open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hadn’t been to the hideout in a while, and it would need cleaning first if I went there. That was why I came to the dorm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as I stepped out of the bathroom, Dorothy, who had already snuck into my room, cheerfully went to take a shower. I had expected her to wash up in her own room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Dorothy was in the shower, I decided to prepare a few things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the dresser beside the bed was a bottle of aromatic oil. When I opened it, a pleasant scent filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an alchemical tool I used to help me get a good night’s sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I quickly threw on some clothes and grabbed a basin. I filled it with cold water and soaked a towel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Preparations complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I leaned against the wall next to the bed, waiting for Dorothy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That feels great…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorothy came out of the shower while humming a tune. She was wearing nothing but a bathrobe, giving me eye candy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she tried not to show it, I could tell she had applied some makeup in the bathroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she dried her wet hair with a towel, Dorothy caught my gaze and smiled mischievously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why are you staring at me like that? Do I look that sexy~?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorothy teased, deliberately exposing one of her delicate shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I quickly approached Dorothy and pushed her back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh? I-Isaac?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorothy’s voice was flustered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without her magic, Dorothy couldn’t resist my strength and was easily pushed back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Get on the bed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A-already? I’m not ready yet…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is she talking about?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I laid Dorothy down on the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking down at her, I saw her face flush red. Her eyes, which were staring into mine, trembled as if there was an earthquake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The usually talkative Dorothy was silent. She swallowed nervously and settled into the silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorothy’s trembling eyes shifted to the side. Though she appeared tense, she gradually relaxed. She seemed to have made up her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her bathrobe loosened, revealing her cleavage. When I pulled the robe back up, Dorothy flinched in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I then got off the bed and covered her with a blanket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorothy looked dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I took the towel I had prepared, wrung out the water, folded it neatly, and placed it on Dorothy’s forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Dorothy seem to understand my intentions, glaring at me with wide eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I checked her temperature with a thermometer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, she has a high fever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was better than when her starlight mana had rampaged, but still painful. Her headache must be severe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why didn’t you tell me, Dorothy? You still have such a high fever. You should have sent Ella to let me know.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dorothy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorothy let out a quiet sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Today is not the day…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Dorothy was my ally, I had already made it clear to her, just as I had to Kaya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until I achieved my goal in my third year, I planned to avoid openly dating or engaging in a serious romantic relationship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite knowing this, she still tried to seduce me. It wasn’t just because she was lonely. It was disheartening, but I couldn’t help but feel sorry for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To lighten the mood, I brought up something silly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...You ate two chickens even though you’re sick.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They were delicious. And I thought eating more than usual might help me get better faster.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the day her starlight mana had rampaged, Dorothy had spent several days alone in her dorm, feeling sick. She even set up a barrier, fearing another outburst of starlight mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her starlight mana repelled healing spells from the Church and the hospital, so she waited alone for her body to recover naturally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surely, she had also denied the academy maids access.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being alone while sick was incredibly lonely. Dorothy coming to me late at night to talk likely had a lot to do with the lonely days she had spent while she was sick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This makes me feel even more sorry for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I adjusted the lamp to create a soft glow that gently illuminated the dark room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the towel on Dorothy’s forehead warmed up. I soaked it in water again, wrung it out, and cooled it with my ice mana before placing it back on her forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Still… this doesn’t feel too bad.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorothy quietly stared at the ceiling. Her voice became more relaxed as the tension eased and the atmosphere became cozier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I pulled up a chair next to Dorothy and sat down to read a book, then she spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Isaac.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s something I’ve been meaning to tell you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked up from the book and stared at Dorothy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did you know I have another name?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Another name?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorothy’s true name. I knew it, but I pretended I didn’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My real name is ‘Dorothy Gale.’”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gale…? Why do you go by Heartnova now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That was the adventurer’s name I used when I was younger. After losing my family and home, and being left alone with only a little time left… I found a way to make a living as an adventurer, thanks to the power Stella gave me. The power of a fairy doesn’t require complex calculations, so it was possible. So I went by the name Heartnova, the adventurer, Heartnova.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorothy laughed softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It was a bit unusual, considering I came up with it when I was a kid. It was too painful to even think about my Aunt, Uncle, Toto, and the people of my hometown. I thought maybe if I abandoned my name, it might hurt a little less. I hoped that by gradually forgetting everything, I might be able to handle it better.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With only a few years left to live, Dorothy had to endure the harshness of life alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time she thought of her family and hometown, her heart must have felt like it was shattering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Eventually, I became numb to it. I knew I’d follow them soon, so I stopped hesitating to think about them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until the vivid pain became faint and distant, Dorothy lived steadfastly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She walked a dark path alone without any light. At the end of that short journey, there was nothing welcoming her but a high cliff, a place where she could join those who had gone before her with nothing more than a single step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though her life seemed meaningless, it didn’t deter Dorothy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it was precarious, she decided to enjoy the journey until the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And finally, Dorothy reached the edge of her life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And then I met you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had met Dorothy at the edge of the cliff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because I loved and admired her journey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you know what I call that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you call it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorothy was still running a high fever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staring at me with a flushed face, Dorothy smiled beautifully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A miracle.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorothy fell asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sat in the chair beside the bed, reading a book on rock magic, and occasionally refreshing the towel on Dorothy’s forehead to keep it cool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the night deepened, my usual routine caused me to feel drowsy at this hour. I struggled to keep my head up, and the book in my hands felt increasingly heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should I sleep?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bed in Elma Hall was quite spacious. I considered lying down next to Dorothy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knock knock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a knock on the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was startled…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the window, the Phantom Cat Cheshire was floating in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I got off my chair and opened the window. The monster grinned widely with its torn mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Meow.How have you been Isaac?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cheshire, you’re back so soon?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I was eager to see you! So I flew here as fast as I could.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Phantom Cat Cheshire perched on the windowsill and noticed Dorothy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Dorothy? Why is that scary woman here?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Something happened. Where’s Alice?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Of course, she’s with me.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The academy planned to publicize that Alice had been used by the demons, to clear her name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to Alice’s previous good conduct, she could gain a lot of support from the student body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, since the investigation was still ongoing, Alice needed to stay out of sight until things were settled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sorry, we haven’t settled Alice’s issue yet. I didn’t expect you to come back so soon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[It’s alright. Can I bring Alice inside? We have nowhere else to go right now.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Alice, it’s okay.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hadn’t given my permission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since I had no better solution, I couldn’t directly argue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alice couldn’t return to her room, which was now off-limits, and the hideout was dirty. Leaving her outside wasn’t an option either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alice Carroll floated up using telekinesis. I reluctantly let her into my room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hello, Baby.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alice…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alice approached me with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The memory of our kiss made my face flush, but I kept a calm expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Phantom Cat Cheshire closed the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You came back quickly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You told me to come back soon. Is it okay if I stay here for a little…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alice glanced at the bed and paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dorothy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alice spoke with a hint of displeasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“She’s not feeling well, so I brought her here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can tell just by looking at her.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alice walked over to Dorothy, sat on the bed, and gently stroked her cheek,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“She still has quite the fever, I see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah, and her starlight mana repels healing spells.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s odd.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I went to Alice’s side, changed the towel on Dorothy’s forehead, and then sat on the chair next to the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sorry, I couldn’t take care of you even though you just got back.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hehe, it’s fine. Just saying that means a lot. But you look really tired, Baby.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah, I’m pretty exhausted. I’d usually be asleep by now”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I kept yawning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Alice smiled brightly and got off the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She came behind me and wrapped her arms around my shoulders, pulling me close to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My head ended up nestled against Alice’s chest, and my eyes widened. The incredible softness involuntarily made me submit to comfort, despite my usual mental fortitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I tilted my head back and met Alice’s gentle gaze, looking at me with a tender smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are you doing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Isn’t it obvious? You look like you need to lean on something… Shall I sing you a lullaby?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This feels weird, you…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why are you so surprised?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She seemed quite elated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The distance between Alice and I had shrunk considerably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah… feeling a lil’ shy? Doing this in front of your beloved Dorothy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pretending to realize, Alice spoke in a breathy voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Baby, Dorothy is… asleep right now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice oozed seduction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her usually kind smile looked particularly sultry today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are you thinking about, Alice?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Naughty thoughts.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her bold answer made me choke on my breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is she saying…?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, there was a rustling sound from the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alice and I turned our heads toward the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[…]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Ella?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Somehow, a white cat magic beast was now glaring at me from the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Dorothy’s familiar, Ella.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kugh…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorothy groaned, clutching her head with one hand as she slowly sat up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cool towel that was on her forehead fell off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through her disheveled light purple hair, her cold starlight eyes stared directly at Alice, who was holding me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good morning, Dorothy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alice chuckled as she locked eyes with Dorothy and pulled me tighter to her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere grew heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I felt like I was walking a tightrope and was on the verge of \u002Fgenesisforsaken\u003C\u002Fp>",2146,"2026-06-05T21:55:37.927Z",1,"novelbin.me","c8d138947811b0745d17e96cad19018150262113bca40c2b0a9cdfa8d6fb76d2","the-academy-s-weakest-became-a-demon-limited-hun-chapter-230","the-academy-s-weakest-became-a-demon-limited-hun-chapter-228",377,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-academy-s-weakest-became-a-demon-limited-hun-cover.jpg"]