[{"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-255":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},1373750,1817,"Chapter 255: Secret Research (1)","the-academy-s-weakest-became-a-demon-limited-hun-chapter-255",255,"\u003Cp>“Ugh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Slow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gah!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Slow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ugh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morning. In a corner of the Butterfly Garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isaac was continuing his training to keep up with Gerald's movements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gerald moved with footwork, striking Isaac with a wooden sword whenever he failed to keep up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the wooden sword wasn't swung with full force. Intentionally stopping the use of [Basic Protection Magic], Isaac felt pure pain. This was Gerald's instruction for training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a violent but effective method.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isaac focused on the flow of mana running through his body. He was gradually getting a feel for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, on the rooftop of the academic building overlooking the corner of the butterfly garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorothy sat on the railing with her white cat familiar, Ella, watching Isaac and Gerald.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had flown to meet Isaac but stopped at the top of the building upon seeing Gerald.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That person, isn't he the Sword Saint? What is he doing with Isaac?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[It looks like they're training for something.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ugh, that must hurt…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorothy was appalled seeing Isaac being struck with a wooden sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then stroked her smooth chin, looking at Isaac as if examining him closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But Isaac, his movements are really irregular. One moment he moves like a drunk person, and the next he's swift and sharp.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[It looks like he's trying to learn something new.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorothy's range for sensing mana was extensive. However, she couldn't sense any mana from either Isaac or Gerald.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just when he swung his hand, moved half a step, or turned his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is he training to infuse only the necessary parts inside his body with mana for movement? That would increase his mobility, but...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorothy grasped it instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had never imagined trying it nor felt the need to, but she felt she wouldn't be able to do it even if she tried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a technique wasn't achievable with just high mana mastery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s doing something difficult.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[We'd just get in the way. What do you say, Dorothy?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorothy pondered for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isaac is training hard. Soon, he’ll probably get hungry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alright, she decided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shall we secretly bring him a snack?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorothy’s thought process was very simple, but Ella didn’t realize it was that simple and tried to guess Dorothy’s true intention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Are you trying to warn them that he’s your man?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorothy glared at Ella.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Goodness, that's absurd… Do you really think that's the case? Is this cat constantly making people feel creepy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Hmph, is that so?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ella laughed slyly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***Someone secretly left a basket with sandwiches. Along with a note saying, “Isaac! Enjoy your meal!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging by the poor handwriting, it was clear that Dorothy had left it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gerald gave me a suspicious look. It sent shivers down my spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who sent this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I'll ask again. Which 'woman' sent this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The interrogation began naturally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn’t know how to answer. It was like finding out there were other women when one was trying to entrust their daughter to their son-in-law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since I wasn’t planning to mislead him and was hesitating, Gerald sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s enough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Considering your status, it’s not strange to have several women. I never thought you would only embrace Kaya.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surprisingly easy, huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Contrary to the rigid impression, he seemed to be accepting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that so…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That's a strange reaction.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I was worried you might be upset.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can only speak to you about matters concerning Kaya. I won’t overstep. But promise me one thing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gerald glared at me with a cold expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No matter how many wives you have, cherish Kaya for life.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Of course.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then that’s settled.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Contrary to my expectations, Gerald let it go smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We ate the sandwiches and talked a little about Kaya before resuming training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was slightly nervous, wondering if Gerald would swing the wooden sword harder with his emotions getting the better of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That didn’t happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***Ah, it hurts so much...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky scattered a cozy sunset glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bruises were all over my body from being hit so much with the wooden sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To master Gerald’s footwork, I had to learn the technique of appropriately channeling and maintaining mana through my muscles and joints.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gerald said he wasn’t coming back until I could master the technique. In other words, that day would be the last day he would be concerned about me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My goal at that point was to master the technique and learn his footwork before Gerald left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had finished mentoring White and was running across the campus. Despite the numerous bruises making it uncomfortable to run, it wasn’t enough to hinder my movements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aria wasn't going to arrive until later at night, so I'd have the rest of the day to train.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whooosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, I felt wind mana from the sky. I stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gentle light green wind flowed around and caressed my skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A female student landed softly and hugged me from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kaya?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Kaya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she hugged me from behind, I checked her eyes. Blood-red pupils. It was her Ravenous persona.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one who always tried to seduce me whenever we met had been resurrected after a long time, yet she said nothing. It was surely because of the Gerald issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A warm mana of life swirled around my entire body. It emanated from a small tree that sprouted from the magic circle above Kaya's hand, scattering its mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sensation of stiffness from the bruises faded away. My skin returned to its original state, and the plant magic withered after completing its role.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thanks.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Say something.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I feel too ashamed to face you…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sigh escaped me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We went to the fountain plaza and sat on a bench. The sunset tinted the trickling fountain water with its sunset glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of flowing water and the gentle breeze were the only things that could be heard. I decided to keep silent until Kaya spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, Kaya spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Um, Isaac.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m sorry for causing you trouble. I tried to stop my father somehow…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s not a big deal. It’s fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, it's not fine. That's nonsense! The bruises on your body earlier were because of my father, weren't they?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s true, but I took them willingly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He offered to teach me how to move quickly without straining my body. Getting hit was part of the training.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, that method…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaya must have known Gerald’s footwork. She was his daughter, after all. But she probably didn’t learn it herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Understanding the situation, Kaya gave an embarrassed smile. She looked relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s not perfect yet, but I think it’ll work out somehow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I was worried you got hurt because of me... My father tends to go all out, regardless of who he’s dealing with.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is she dissing Father-in-law?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did have a tendency to go all out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't bother saying that out loud though.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Up until yesterday, my father had forbidden me from meeting you. So I didn’t know anything…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you think I would just take a beating willingly…? By the way, are you going to keep holding my hand?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaya had been holding my hand, fiddling with my fingers, and stroking them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like she was handling a toy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can’t help it, it’s because I have a lack of affection.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn’t it a bit shameless to admit that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...It didn’t matter. It was obvious she was lying anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine, keep touching them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No… I mean, in moderation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, no.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaya looked disappointed. If she lost her restraint, who knew what she might attempt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaya still had her hair down, styled with half of it tied back. The golden earrings she wore peeked through her hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ve changed your look a lot.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, how is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaya smiled, pleased that I noticed the change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her up close felt different. She always wore her hair in twin tails, so it was even more striking. I’d say she looked more innocent than usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, I wasn’t the only one changing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was steadily growing, and those traces were naturally reflected in their appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You feel more mature…? You don’t look completely young anymore.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you saying I look old…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I meant it in a good way. Now you look more like a second-year senior. It suits you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Kaya’s shocked expression, I hurried to smooth things over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe I should change the subject.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And don’t worry too much. It’s not like I don’t understand your father’s feelings. I’ve received a lot of help thanks to him. It’s rather fortunate we can meet like this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…You’re really kind, Isaac.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaya naturally leaned on my shoulder and hugged my arm tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…What are you doing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Showing affection.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was so random.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was so out of context and straightforward that I didn’t know how to respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaya rested her chin on my shoulder and looked at me closely with a sly smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, Isaac. I heard you called my father ‘Father-in-law.'”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaya tilted her head and asked playfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was testing me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you like me that much?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It just turned out that way. Are you teasing me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaya looked lovingly into my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief pause, Kaya spoke in a sincere voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I like you. I missed you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…I see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As always, Kaya expressed her feelings without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***Late at night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A carriage, escorted by Ice Knights, passed through the guard post and arrived at the Hegel Magic Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the protection of the Ice Knights, a petite woman stepped out of the carriage. She used telekinesis to effortlessly lift a luggage bag as big as herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her reddish-brown hair was tied to one side. It was Aria Lillias, the master of Hegel Magic Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Düpfendorf forces that escorted the carriage all saluted sharply toward the silver-blue-haired boy standing by the tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aria’s calm gaze also turned towards the boy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Welcome, Teacher.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I didn’t expect you to come out to greet me yourself. What is it that you wanted to see me for?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silver-blue-haired boy, Isaac, approached Aria.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The height difference between the two was considerable, so Aria had to tilt her head back to the point of hurting her neck to look at Isaac.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Ah.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing his mistake, Isaac bent his knees to match Aria’s eye level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aria frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s no need to match eye levels.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pardon?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aria snapped. Her short stature was a complex for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isaac’s consideration unintentionally made Aria feel humiliated.\u003C\u002Fp>",1740,"2026-06-05T21:55:37.925Z",1,"novelbin.me","49b9009990c9a30dcb44353c4ac3be91dd3941b3fe961d363f1aeda5a00d0591","the-academy-s-weakest-became-a-demon-limited-hun-chapter-256","the-academy-s-weakest-became-a-demon-limited-hun-chapter-254",377,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-academy-s-weakest-became-a-demon-limited-hun-cover.jpg"]