[{"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-72":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},1374029,1817,"Chapter 72: - Hunting Evaluation - Interlude (2)","the-academy-s-weakest-became-a-demon-limited-hun-chapter-72",72,"\u003Cp>༺ Hunting Evaluation – Interlude (2) ༻\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well then, I’ll take that as a yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Wind Generation (Wind Element, ★1)」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whirl—–!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Kaya used wind magic to send the blanket that had been covering her flying upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then raised her hand to my face and began to lean in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an incredibly unexpected situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh─\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Kaya’s wind subsided, the blanket floating above descended and enveloped the two of us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within that stuffy blanket, our breaths began to intermingle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sir Isaac.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaya suddenly stopped right in front of my face, and began to whisper in a serious voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I will give my full thanks to you later. Please quickly finish the task at hand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the healer shouting angrily at the sight of us covered under the blanket, Kaya remained resolute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Wow…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, I thought the usually passive Kaya would actually kiss me, causing my heart to race. Despite having just awoken, weren’t her actions a little too bold…?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In ❰Magic Knight of Märchen❱, Kaya actively showed her affection for Ian in her ‘Ravenous’ form. So, this was how it felt firsthand…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I finally understood why Ian was so taken aback by Kaya’s actions in-game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless, it seemed Kaya was quick to grasp the fact that we needed to secretly communicate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaya was well aware that I had to hide my identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re quick on the uptake.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relieved, I softly uttered a compliment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I pulled out a piece of rolled-up parchment and discreetly passed it to Kaya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The parchment contained instructions for Kaya that I had thought of in advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rustle─!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do the two of you think you’re doing!?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The healer swiftly lifted the blanket covering me and Kaya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“E-Even if you’re dating… there’s a time and place for that! Isn’t that right?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The healer scolded us with an angry expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly distancing herself from me, Kaya calmly apologized to the healer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After glaring back and forth between the two of us, the healer angrily returned to her office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I watched the healer leave, I suddenly felt an itchy sensation on my thigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cause was Kaya running her finger up and down my thigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was writing something out with her finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>─Did your heart race?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our gazes met. She placed her other hand on her lips as she tilted her head towards me. Her luscious emerald-green hair cascaded down her shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mischievous yet confident smile adorned her face, accompanied by an overwhelmingly seductive sensation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just looking at her made my mouth go dry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That smile was meant for me, and me alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, she began tracing out words on my thigh again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>─My heart raced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Kaya Astrean]Psychology:[Wants to kiss you.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She continually expressed her affection for me without hesitation, openly enticing me to see her as a woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This feels a little…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Surprising.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt as though all my energy was being drained…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Late at night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other than Dark Kaya’s attempts at seduction, there were no unusual incidents throughout the rest of our cruise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the ships docked at the academy’s port, all students were let off. By now, the bracelets for the hunting evaluation had already been removed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterwards, the Imperial Knights and academy’s staff began working together to investigate the incident on Elt Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaya and Ian were moved to the infirmary. As previously mentioned, they would rest there until they were called by the investigative committee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lisetta and I were also informed they may call on us to testify as well before sending us back to our dorms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, on the way to my dorm, I was accompanied by Luce, who was waiting for me. It was truly a relief that she didn’t bring out those ominous handcuffs again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was now back in Briggs Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately after I arrived back in my room, a sense of relief washed over me. Naturally, all the energy in my body disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn’t even have the energy left to take a shower, so I opted to simply lie on the bed instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘At least I got this.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I took out a red earring from a hidden pocket in my uniform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This loot was called ‘Blood of the Evanescent’. I had taken it from Kaya’s ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one swallowed this, even if they were on the brink of death, they would be restored to perfect health in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they had lost a part of their body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Note that since this was a single-use item, there would be no effect if one melted and consumed it bit by bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I have to use this carefully.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was planning on saving it for Ian if needed, since I was worried that he might die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It might be obvious, but the world was set to hell mode. Even the most seasoned of players would barely be able to clear it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn’t fault Ian for constantly fainting. That was why I had only complained internally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, I was just grateful that Ian was still alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he just acquired the Luminous Sword and used [Expelled from Paradise] at the right moment, I couldn’t ask for anything more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Next… I have to think about how to allocate my stat points.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I opened my status window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Status]Name:Isaac\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lv:72\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gender:Male\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Year:1st\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Title:Freshman Who Has Adapted to Student Life\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mana:7000\u002F7000\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Mana Recovery Speed (C+)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Stamina (B)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Strength (B)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Intelligence (C+)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Willpower (A+)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since I reached level 51, I could feel a rapid increase in my mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would continue to increase at an even greater pace after I reached level 101.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was also sure that my [Mana Recovery Speed] would likely increase in rank within a few days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Potential]Stat Points:18 ◈ Growth Rate – Physical Training Efficiency (B+): 56\u002F100 [UP]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Magic Training Efficiency (A+): 81\u002F100 [UP]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Learning Efficiency (B+): 57\u002F100 [UP] ◈ Elemental Resistance – Fire Resistance (D-): 10\u002F100 [UP]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Water Resistance (D+): 16\u002F100 [UP]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Ice Resistance (C+): 34\u002F100 [UP]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Lightning Resistance (B-): 39\u002F100 [UP]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Rock Resistance (D): 12\u002F100 [UP]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Wind Resistance (C-): 23\u002F100 [UP]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– Neutral Magic Resistance (D+): 18\u002F100 [UP] ◈ vs. Race Combat Power – vs. Human Combat Power (E): 4\u002F100 [UP]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– vs. Other Races Combat Power (E): 1\u002F100 [UP]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– vs. Heavenly Beings Combat Power (E): 0\u002F100 [UP]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>– vs. Demon Combat Power (S): 100\u002F100 [MAX]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Now, I should be able to reach S rank in [Magic Training Efficiency].’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I invested 5 stat points in [Physical Training Efficiency], 10 stat points in [Magic Training Efficiency], and 3 stat points in [Learning Efficiency].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Your potential in [Physical Training Efficiency] has increased from B+ rank to A- rank!] [Your potential in [Magic Training Efficiency] has increased from A+ rank to S rank!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, my [Elemental Firepower], [Elemental Efficiency], and [Elemental Synergy] would increase at a faster rate than any other freshman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps by my sophomore year, I would be able to reach the upper ranks of B Class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sleep swallowed me like the tide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I groggily closed my eyes, and soon fell into a deep slumber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stifling summer breeze was replaced by a cool autumn wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The trees surrounding Orphin Hall adorned themselves with red and yellow, creating a subtle yet enchanting atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Lisetta and I had been called due to the ongoing Elt Island investigation, we weren’t called before the investigative committee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We were simply asked to provide a description of what the interior of the giant demon looked like.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Imperial Knights were relatively sparse within the academy, as many of them had been dispatched to Elt Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Let’s think about what’s happened so far.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the early morning hours, I was lost in thought as I walked through the garden of Orphin Hall alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would be better to be thorough about the scenarios.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Firstly, the Elt Island incident.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The appearance of the giant demon had tarnished the reputations of both the academy and Imperial Knights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first issue was that the bracelet created to protect the students, failed to fulfill its intended function.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only were the students potentially endangered, there was a significant period of time where they couldn’t determine their whereabouts, and they couldn’t even establish communications.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if there were no reported casualties, it was still a serious issue. Criticism about the academy’s inadequate response began to spread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, Märchen Academy would lose a significant portion of its investors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Demons with the power to nullify mana no longer exist, but only I know that.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the academy’s point of view…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…Is there any guarantee that such a being wouldn’t appear again?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course not. Therefore, they had no choice but to prepare for that possibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, they were probably dealing with a horrible headache, but with the support of the Imperial Knights, it would probably be resolved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second issue was that the Imperial Knights, despite being present at the examination site, were unable to stop the demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, this would likely distract some people from criticism of the Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consequently, this disgrace would lead to them dispatching higher skilled individuals to Märchen Academy as support. Kaya’s sister, who was also a member of the Imperial Knights, would likely come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Regardless.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scenario was over, and everything flowed smoothly. However, two problems remained on my end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first was that the academy had discussed the possibility of me being the Black Monster. I found this out by using [Psychological Insight]. They based it on the fact that I also use the ice element.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, they quickly concluded that I was too weak to be the Black Monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘The one suffering right now is Alice.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the existence of an ‘informant within the Academy’s Administration’ revealed, Alice Caroll was left unable to act freely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without substantial evidence, she couldn’t harm anyone based solely on her suspicions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second problem was Dark Kaya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What on earth am I going to do about her?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had predicted it, but her expressions of affection were overly aggressive, leaving me unsure of how to proceed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until I defeated the Evil God, I didn’t want to focus on anything except getting stronger. This was especially true for any kind of relationship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if on cue, Kaya was walking towards me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Come to think of it, Class A had reserved the training grounds during the previous time slot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaya’s green hair was tied in her usual twintails. Her pupils had also returned back to their usual emerald.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Kaya Astrean]Lv:100\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Race:Human\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elements:Wind, Ice, Plant, Blood\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danger:X\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Psychology:[Currently feeling embarrassed towards you.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing me, Kaya froze in place and began to shake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as though a young deer was quivering in fear after coming face to face with a predator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As our eyes met, both of us remained still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“S-s-s-s–s-s-sir Isaac…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn’t her voice shaking a little too much?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“T-The weather is very nice…! Looking at how beautiful the trees are, it’s totally autumn now! A-Are your classes going well? W-Well, for someone as great as Sir Isaac, your classes probably don’t mean much to you…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whilst sweating profusely, Kaya rambled on nervously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging from her psychology, it was clear she vividly remembered what she had done on the ship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that we had met, it would be a good opportunity to discuss whether she had followed the instructions I had given her, or if something had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“S-So I think I should express my gratitude to you! Haha, hahahaha! W-where are you heading? The training grounds? Well, for someone like Sir Isaac, such a place is trivial…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kaya, you know what happened on the ship-”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“AH!!! AHHHHH!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pleadingly, Kaya covered her reddened face with her hands and cried out in distress, as if begging me not to say those words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even her ears were flushed red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That surprised me…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“AHHHHHH!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to bear it any longer, Kaya turned and began sprinting away at full speed, her screams echoing in every direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was so bewildered, that I just stood there in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>",2008,"2026-06-05T21:55:37.924Z",1,"novelbin.me","2492eca6ef36f87de9d5a708524e3f0e4f29d478068caf33d28a15bd6ae7bbb1","the-academy-s-weakest-became-a-demon-limited-hun-chapter-13","the-academy-s-weakest-became-a-demon-limited-hun-chapter-12",377,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-academy-s-weakest-became-a-demon-limited-hun-cover.jpg"]