[{"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-284":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},1373779,1817,"Chapter 284: To Aldreque (2)","the-academy-s-weakest-became-a-demon-limited-hun-chapter-284",284,"\u003Cp>It was because I was focusing on Vuel, also known as Instructor Ronzainus, who was a fellow passenger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Aldreque-bound carriages all began crossing the landing bridge, traversing the continent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, from what I had discussed with Vuel, he mentioned that he, as a supervisor, had boarded the front carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of all times…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn’t tell if my luck was good or bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…I didn’t want to say this, but did you two have a fight?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abel, who had been chattering while observing us, finally voiced his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why has the mood been like this since earlier? Come on, it’s such a great day. We should be excited, like we’re going on a picnic! We’re all on the same team!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I like this guy. Feeling like we’re going on a picnic, I like it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other hand, Roanna was quietly munching on some snacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Hmm?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On her left hand, an unadorned ring on her ring finger stood out\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shifted my gaze to Abel’s left hand. It was the same as hers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha, it looks like Senior Isaac has noticed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abel responded nonchalantly. He had been observing my eyes and figured out what I was thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On Abel’s left ring finger was a ring identical to Roanna’s. He lifted his left hand, showing off the ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear he wanted to show it off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I wasn’t planning on hiding it, but since you’ve seen it, there’s no helping it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You two are dating?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Correct…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dull sound echoed as Roanna hit the back of Abel’s head hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That must’ve hurt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abel grabbed his head and groaned, “Kugh,” then glared at Roanna as he complained, “Why do you keep hitting me?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shut up, Sleazo…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roanna’s breathing was irregular.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite her vacant expression, her flushed cheeks were quite obvious. It was clear what she was feeling, even without using [Psychological Insight].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not really surprising.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was already predetermined that these two would become a couple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could I not know?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dating, huh…? You’re in the prime of your life.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, Instructor, you’re pretty lenient about this? If it were our supervisor, he’d be like,‘Why are you dating when you should be focusing on your studies, tsk tsk.’”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I encourage relationships during student life. It’s a beautiful thing when two people from different backgrounds meet and form a deep bond second only to family.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I like people who are as understanding as you, Instructor. Haha.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abel immediately switched to flattery mode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instructor Ron wasn’t bound by desires for romantic relationships. He probably didn’t care at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the phrase, “You’re in the prime of your life,” was something he likely picked up from somewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, what’s the reason for wearing the rings?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What? Well… it shows everyone that she’s taken. And it’s kind of satisfying too, you know?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The red-faced Roanna kept nibbling on her snacks in short bursts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Please shut up,” she whispered, her voice barely audible over the sound of the carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To prove a non-binding contract called relationship. Since the contract has no substance, it’s a valid reason.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instructor Ron crossed his arms and chuckled, finding it amusing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Isaac?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did you give Luce a ring too?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instructor Ron redirected the conversation to me. Abel and Roanna looked at me with surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The ring Luce always wears on her left ring finger. Anyone can see that you gave it to her. You won’t deny it, will you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did he ask Abel that question just to tease me…?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So that’s what it meant. *“*This girl is mine,” a warning not to touch her. A sign of having a partner. I like it. You’re in your youth too, after all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abel nudged Roanna with his elbow and whispered, “See, I told you it was Senior Luce.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed these two had been unnecessarily discussing my couple ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior Isaac, you haven’t answered. Are you admitting it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abel giggled, finding the topic amusing, and pressed me for an answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, saying something like, “The ring I gave to Luce is only effective when worn on the left ring finger,” or “I didn’t give it for romantic reasons,” would just make me look ridiculous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one would possibly believe me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not that I don’t have romantic feelings for Luce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I pushed up my glasses and smiled calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t really want to talk about it. Let’s drop this pointless discussion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This meant they could interpret it however they liked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s a very stiff response…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How boring.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Somehow, these two seemed to be perfectly in sync.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did they really just meet today?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, do you have a girlfriend, Instructor Ron? No, wait, you’re married, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve never had such a thing from birth. No one has ever matched my standard.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What? Oh…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instructor Ron pompously boasted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, he’s been single all his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abel looked a bit flustered and seemed hesitant to speak further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The conversation ended there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***“Senior Isaac, we’ve arrived! We’re in Aldreque!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abel had his face pressed against the carriage window like it was glued there, breathing heavily in excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roanna also seemed interested and stared intently out the window with Abel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you excited, Abel?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course I’m excited! This place is a dream come true for guys like us. It’s the city where guild culture thrives the most in the Zelver Empire! The city of adventurers, Aldreque!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A procession of carriages filled the road.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aldreque was located in the Southeast of the Zelver Empire, fairly close to Märchen Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Abel said, this place was also known as the city of adventurers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guild quests, one of the vacation contents in ❰Magic Knight of Märchen❱, were mostly taken from Aldreque.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guild quests… That brings back memories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I suddenly missed the days when I played the game without any particular thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wow, there are so many carriages!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There are five academies participating in the competition, so it makes sense. Can they accommodate all these people?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roanna responded to Abel’s excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Academy Clash was a large-scale event hosted by the Imperial Court, with five academies participating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aldreque rented out part of its area, so there was no shortage of accommodation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The carriage stopped, and the driver shouted, “We have arrived!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you so much~.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abel cheerfully opened the carriage door and hopped out. I, along with Instructor Ron and Roanna, followed suit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Aldreque’s empty large square, students gathered under the guidance of the faculty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a headcount, we were assigned our lodgings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The participants and spectators of the competition stayed in different accommodations, which were quite far apart. The Empire had arranged it that way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luce, Kaya, and Alice will be in the spectator lodgings too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They participated as spectators under my instruction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the goal was to safely clear the scenario, it was better for my allies to be spectators with fewer restrictions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Academy Clash starts tomorrow. To be in top condition, focus on resting today. That’s all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Fernando Frost coldly spoke into a loudspeaker. His voice was as calm as ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The events of the Academy Clash change every time. Predicting them was meaningless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today was essentially free time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dismissed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following Professor Fernando’s instructions, the students began to disperse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s my first time in Aldreque!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m so excited…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m glad I came, hehe.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The students seemed to be in a mood to relax and enjoy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staying in a new place for four days and three nights felt like a school field trip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no need to worry even as the students dispersed. Each student was already equipped with a location-tracking bracelet, so the faculty could track their whereabouts wherever they went.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Isaac.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I was heading to the lodgings, I stopped at the call of Instructor Ron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned my head towards him, and he had a meaningful smile on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m looking forward to tomorrow’s event.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving those words behind, Instructor Ron waved and headed off to the supervisor’s assembly point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the surface, it sounded like support and encouragement. But the problem was that the person who said it intended to harm me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is it just a casual comment?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or does he have another motive?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In ❰Magic Knight of Märchen❱, I never had to confront Vuel outside of combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, I lacked enough prior knowledge to accurately gauge his mannerisms and behavior patterns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I quickened my pace, I spoke up,  “Cheshire.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Moew?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small purple cat wearing a bowler hat appeared floating next to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the head of the Phantom Cat, Cheshire. The rest of its body was invisible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“While you were monitoring Instructor Ron, was there really nothing suspicious?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Meoww… After my tedious and thorough stalking, I found nothing. I swear on my cute paw pads.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Phantom Cat revealed one of its fluffy paws, breaking its invisibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I ignored it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s no point in confronting Vuel based on mere suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We were approaching a major scenario.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stirring up unnecessary trouble against an immortal backed by the Heavenly God would only increase my risks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Keep monitoring him. Report immediately if you notice anything suspicious.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[As you wish.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Phantom Cat Cheshire’s head disappeared in a puff of ashen smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before I knew it, I had reached the lodging area for the participants of the Academy Clash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lodging area boasted a beautiful exterior. In my previous life, it would have been a prime dating spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Students from various academies, wearing different uniforms, wandered around the lodging area, enjoying themselves. The place had a distinct touristy vibe because of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking up, I could see the towering presence of Hassen Volcano. Thanks to this volcano, Aldreque was also famous as a hot spring resort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cool night breeze tickled my skin. Walking around here with a cold beer in hand would have been so relaxing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a leisurely thought…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Makes you want to have fun, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ack!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a beautiful voice whispered in my ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Startled, I quickly pushed off the ground and took a step back from the girl who had spoken to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pretty girl with a witch hat pinned behind her head covered her mouth and laughed mischievously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nihihi”, her unique laugh revealed her identity. It was Dorothy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re so cute when you’re surprised…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn’t expect to run into her today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s wrong? You’re completely spaced out, kid. Are you happy to see me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorothy tilted her head and asked playfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even without reading her psychology, her excitement was evident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aren’t you supposed to be heading to the faculty lodging? You’re a supervisor, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I received a special assignment! So I got assigned a different lodging!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorothy confidently replied, placing one hand on her waist and the other on her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is she proud of receiving a special assignment?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s your special assignment?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To be with you. To be precise, supervising you exclusively is my special assignment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, I see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I understood it immediately. It made perfect sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This isn’t the academy, and you’re an important figure from our academy with immense power. So they had to assign someone special to supervise you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Märchen Academy, the only person who could match me was Dorothy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a no-brainer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, you took on that role?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s right! Be happy about it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Hooray.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nihihi, that’s such a lackluster reaction! But I appreciate the effort, so I’ll give you an A for effort.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dorothy playfully patted my shoulder as she spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I responded half-heartedly, but I was genuinely happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just seeing Dorothy was healing for me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are you going to do now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m heading to the lodgings first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, I’m staying in the same lodging as you tonight.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s great.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nihihi.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We walked side by side, chatting along the way.\u003C\u002Fp>",1956,"2026-06-05T21:55:37.925Z",1,"novelbin.me","f55f37a351c0537c11bcb5e9dd2163eb73b837b448166c5e80818c89e99e9cdf","the-academy-s-weakest-became-a-demon-limited-hun-chapter-285","the-academy-s-weakest-became-a-demon-limited-hun-chapter-283",377,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-academy-s-weakest-became-a-demon-limited-hun-cover.jpg"]