[{"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-73":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},1374035,1817,"Chapter 73: - Gift","the-academy-s-weakest-became-a-demon-limited-hun-chapter-73",73,"\u003Cp>༺ Gift ༻\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wind grew increasingly chilly as I traversed the road adorned with colorful fallen leaves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lately, more and more students were wearing cape shawls over their school uniforms, me included.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the incident on Elt Island coming to a close, discussions about demons had become commonplace between the students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>─ Is there a person among us who can control demons? Maybe someone like a hidden mastermind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>─ That’s a little much…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>─ Yeah, let’s stop with the conspiracy theories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>─ If there was someone like that, wouldn’t their mana capacity be visibly massive?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>─ Could it be Luce? She has an S rank mana capacity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>─ It can’t be. If it were her, there’s no way she would have been attacked by demons last semester.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>─ It’s probably not the Star Witch either, since she fought against the demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>─ Then it’s almost certain that the demons are after one of us?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>─ Probably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, most students at Märchen Academy had realized that the cause of the frequent demon appearances was highly likely to be one of the students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, there would be no explanation for their dormancy while the students were on vacation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a logical conclusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From my perspective, the constant appearance of demons was like having a meal at lunch break.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was simply the law of the academy genre.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The evening was filled with a calm atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within Josena Forest, located near the Academy’s entrance, there was a lake densely flowing with mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At night, it would become even more vibrant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was currently seated on a stump nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the day I walked to Orphin Hall, Kaya had given me a note.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was nothing abnormal about her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, she had written that she would like to meet me ‘here’, to properly thank me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In addition to the note, there was also a cute drawing of the destination, ‘Norhan Lake’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wasn’t seeking any sort of repayment, but I had agreed to meet, because we had a lot to talk about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had decided to fully explain myself to Kaya today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Did I come too early?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hurried here immediately after classes had ended, but I probably could have taken my time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While holding a mana meter, I continually circulated mana through my hand, using the spare time to train my [Elemental Efficiency].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a gust of wind blew behind me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Wind Generation (Wind Element, ★1)」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh–\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could feel the flow of mana along with the wind spell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Startled, I turned to see a female student approaching from a distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A calm smile accompanied her twin emerald braids and mysterious crimson eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘She’s changed personalities again.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Kaya the Ravenous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Kaya Astrean]Lv:(140)\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:[Happy to see you.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re already here. Sorry for being late, I thought I would get here quick enough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s alright, but what’s that in your hand?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaya was holding onto a long object wrapped in a bundle, making it difficult to discern what it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huhu, it’s a secret.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Kaya Astrean]Psychology:[Excited to see your reaction to her gift.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had mentioned wanting to thank me further, so it seemed she had brought along a gift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brushing it off, I casually made an affirmative noise before turning my attention to the lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaya sat next to me on the stump, tightening her grip on the gift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I testified as you instructed me to the Truth Investigation Committee. Nothing out of the ordinary happened.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she had gone through the same thing as Ian, it was easy for her to fabricate her statement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had her guard down and was knocked unconscious by a demon, before Lisetta healed her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was how she explained the situation to the Truth Investigation Committee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If nothing significant occurred during the investigation, the Truth Investigation Committee would have no reason to look further than Kaya’s testimony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s a relief.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did anything happen on your end? You rescued me, so I’m sure they asked you a few questions as well.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It wasn’t anything important, especially since they think I’m also a victim. By the way, how much do you remember?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Squinting into the sky, Kaya started combing through her memories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When I was taken by the demon… I remember the blood in my body accelerating. My body felt really hot… the pressure made me feel as if my arteries would burst.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Extending one of her arms, Kaya looked at the back of her hand before replying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sun was gradually setting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then, I lost consciousness. It felt like I was drowning in a deep pool of blood…? I don’t remember anything else besides that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She seemed to be recalling her fight with me and her awakening as a blood wizard and demon. Those memories were likely lost when she returned to being human.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When I came to, I was on your back.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I already knew from the original story of ❰Magic Knight of Märchen❱.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She would have lost consciousness soon after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I… was really happy that Sir Isaac came to save me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaya smiled brightly at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The next time I woke up, I was lying on a bed when Sir Isaac lewdly stroked my cheek. To think that you’d take advantage of me like that, you had quite the evil intentions~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…I didn’t intend for anything like that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you mean ‘like that’? I want you to be more specific.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaya tilted her head playfully, flashing a mischievous smile that resembled Dorothy’s. However, her smile was a little bit more inappropriate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘She sure knows how to confuse me….’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I should hurry and change the subject.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You know you’ve changed, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes… I can feel it quite often, including right now. It’s probably because I was being controlled by a demon, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaya mentioned that she felt exhilarated whenever she transformed into Dark Kaya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She would feel inexplicably confident, and there would be no trace of her usual embarrassment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her head would buzz constantly, as if she were traversing a detailed dream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterwards, Kaya would ignore any logic or memories, acting solely on her emotions, and becoming a different version of herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, she becomes overly honest with her feelings, unreservedly expressing her affection for me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, it’s not all that bad. I can wield new magic, and Sir Isaac is even cooler to me now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While blushing, Kaya stared at me intently. Her gaze was burdensome and filled with desire, something that should be aimed towards one’s beloved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Intentionally avoiding her gaze, I silently stared at the lake. The sparkling blue light scattered across the water grew increasingly vivid as the forest turned darker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Today, I wanted to explain something.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Explain something…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When I lightly spoke in my usual manner, Kaya seemed to feel a sense of incongruity. I’ve been speaking like that since earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had tried to avoid speaking kindly to Kaya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was mainly because I didn’t know what would happen if my true identity was revealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By pretending to be strong, on top of acting like I had middle school syndrome, I had intended to keep my distance from her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I didn’t want to anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I knew how Kaya felt, and her alternate self was expressing that affection without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I were to continue acting like this even while knowing how she felt, it would be like trampling on her feelings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since we had the opportunity to be alone, I wanted to be honest with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve been acting a bit mean to you, but to be honest, it was quite uncomfortable for me. Was it strange for you too?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was cringing inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…??”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaya didn’t seem to understand what I was saying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sorry that I’ve been a bit guarded. From now on, I’ll be more relaxed with you, so please understand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It should be fine to loosen my grip on our relationship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wasn’t prepared to dismantle Kaya’s misconception that I was strong yet, as that would destroy our relationship. I didn’t have any idea how I would explain that, anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have a goal I need to accomplish by our third year. Until then, I can’t think about anything else.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Dorothy, my favorite character, were to confess, I wouldn’t be able to accept her feelings right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back when I was a student focusing on my exams, dating problems were an obvious enemy of exam-taking. It had the power to violently shake a person’s heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In particular, magical training required a great deal of concentration, as it was closely linked to the theory. Here, romance would be especially disruptive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hence, I decided to prevent and postpone any romantic developments in advance, until I defeated the Evil God.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By revealing a small part of my secret, I planned on making it clear to Kaya that I wouldn’t be returning her feelings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘You’re ridiculously beautiful, but my current situation won’t let me return your feelings.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was how I planned on handling the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I continued to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So I hope you’ll understand—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Kaya stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu─!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I felt a moist sensation on my cheek, along with an adorable sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling what happened during the summer vacation, I turned to face Kaya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had already made her way to me, leaning in my direction with a casual smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the enchanting blue light of the lake was unable to conceal the vivid crimson in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve wondered about this before.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While pressing down on my shoulders with both hands, Kaya placed her knee between my legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stared at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why would someone like Sir Isaac come to the Academy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could smell a subtle yet alluring scent, accompanied by the feel of her warm breath on my forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s probably because of the demons. But why would someone like you have a ‘goal’? Is it a goal so ambitious that you can’t even ‘spare a moment to pay attention to someone else’?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaya giggled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By any chance, Sir Isaac, will a powerful demon emerge during our third year? Have you been planning all this time to defeat that demon? That’s the reason you entered the academy… Or something like that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaya’s accurate deduction stopped me in my tracks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…You have quite the imagination.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I calmly replied, making sure not to reveal even the slightest reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What kind of reason would that be? If a strong demon was going to appear in our third year, I would have told someone else about it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You knew nobody else would believe it, and only you realized. Your abilities are far beyond my imagination.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The resurrection of the Evil God.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t entirely incorrect to say that only I knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, my knowledge was limited to what was written in the ❰Magic Knight of Märchen❱.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no way a weakling like me could recognize that the Evil God would be resurrected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I tried to explain myself, Kaya giggled before interrupting me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What you’re saying is that you have no plans of ‘dating’ until you complete your ‘goal’, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sense of unease traveled down my spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the same feeling I had every time Luce acted suspiciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hurriedly read Kaya’s current thoughts by using [Psychological Insight].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Kaya Astrean]Psychology:[Attempting to seduce you without holding back.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Huh…?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her thoughts were very different from what I expected…?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had anticipated her acting like she was in a drama, asking, ‘If I still feel the same way during our third year, will you accept my feelings then?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had even expected her to exclaim angrily, asking me, ‘Do you just not have feelings for me? I’d rather you be honest, I hate this…!’ Or something along those lines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Did I just loosen Kaya’s restraints…?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless, Isaac was not in a position to date anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, she could continually seduce him until he liked her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ultimately, when he decided to pursue a relationship, she would make him hers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was likely how Kaya had arrived at her current conclusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…I hope you don’t misunderstand me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry. I understood completely.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Kaya giggled to herself, she grabbed the long object that had been left at the base of the stump.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sir Isaac, did you know about this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaya began gently caressing the wrapped object as she spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In the Masop Forest, the Rompa tribe has a tradition of offering choices when giving gifts to their tribemates, allowing them to choose the gift they prefer. Whether it’s a rock or the skin of an animal…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After staring in my direction, Kaya smiled brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you for saving me. If Sir Isaac wasn’t there, I probably wouldn’t be alive. Huhu, I prepared two gifts, so please choose one.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a wooden staff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gemstone at its tip had a blend of deep blue and sunset hues. It was an awe-inspiring sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaya passed the object to me with both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“‘Zhonya’s Staff’ is a magical weapon that we’ve kept in our safe. You don’t have to worry about it being valuable, since I use it myself. I brought it because I was planning on using a staff…but I think it suits Sir Isaac much better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My mouth started watering, but I quickly suppressed my urges.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A magical weapon was quite tempting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A suitable magical weapon would require a significant amount of gel to purchase, and the Frostscythe I currently had in my possession couldn’t even be used properly…So a magical weapon was perfect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention, it was Zhonya’s Staff…! I couldn’t remember if it was a tier 2 or 3 weapon, but it was definitely a rare item worthy of being guarded in the Astrean family’s coffers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I wasn’t planning on receiving a gift in return…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, my thoughts shifted. Her sincerity was impossible to ignore, leaving me no choice but to accept the gift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My hand naturally moved towards the staff that Kaya was offering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, she withdrew it behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There is another choice.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaya held onto the staff with one hand, while simultaneously lifting her skirt slightly with the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her flawless skin shone, showcasing her beautiful features as she smiled mischievously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The second choice is me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Which do you want more, Sir Isaac?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a voice full of charm, Kaya mischievously asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Kaya Astrean]Psychology:[Hopes that you will return her feelings.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The humid air of Norhan Lake filled my lungs as the cool night air started sneaking underneath my clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a long time, we stared into each other’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haa.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Letting out a sigh, I approached Kaya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I was seemingly about to embrace her,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah!?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I took Zhonya’s Staff from her arms and moved away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll use it well. Thanks.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shadows covered Kaya’s eyes as she glared at me for the first time today, her face contorted in disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, I wasn’t desperate enough for romance to succumb to her pitiful advances.\u003C\u002Fp>",2492,"2026-06-05T21:55:37.924Z",1,"novelbin.me","d125245bd202cd913b840fce3ef5bb55cfd8e216b59f9bb8168b2ecb45722c5f","the-academy-s-weakest-became-a-demon-limited-hun-chapter-18","the-academy-s-weakest-became-a-demon-limited-hun-chapter-17",377,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-academy-s-weakest-became-a-demon-limited-hun-cover.jpg"]