[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy":3,"chapter-the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-103":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Strongest Student of the Weakest Academy",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1027409,1339,"Chapter 103: End Of Semester (VI)","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-103",103,"\u003Cp>Five days passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We were now on the sixth day of the exam, and things were going too smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything was simply going... well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which was pretty weird, considering that Lucas is basically a magnet for trouble. And yet, besides the encounter I had with Kagetaro, nothing else really happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I just repeated the same process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gathering resources, eating, training my swordsmanship, and then getting some sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I even did a few spars against Lucas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first few spars, I always won them, but with every single one of them, Lucas got visually more adept at swordsmanship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected of the Hero, huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Aestrea! Let's spar again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked up, sipping on my coconut water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Lucas, calling out to me with that excited voice of his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gosh...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doesn't he ever get tired of this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, well, I didn't have anything better to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stood up, putting my sword back into its sheath and walked toward the beach, where Lucas stood, waving his hand at me with his bashful smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And surprisingly...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time we had quite the public.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ehhh… you're sparring with him again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maya's voice rang out from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course! I'm learning a lot from him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas replied excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do your best! I'll always be here to heal any of you!\" Iris cheered from the sidelines, giving us a thumbs-up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Ella...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't exactly say anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And instead just kept her eyes on the ocean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glanced at her for a moment, but then refocused on Lucas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Let's start then!\" Lucas declared, bouncing on his heels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"On the count of three!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he could even speak, Maya jumped in, already counting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I felt the wind pick up, the salty air brushing across my skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint tension filled the air, the world seeming to slow just a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwoop!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a quick lunge, Lucas swung his sword at me, aiming for my midsection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade whistled through the air as it cut toward me, fast and sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I raised my sword just in time, blocking the strike with a sharp clash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force of the blow sent a jolt through my arms, but I quickly stepped back, keeping my balance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Phew...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas didn't waste a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He followed up with a quick downward slash, trying to catch me off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sidestepped, the blade missing me by inches, and before he could recover, I stepped in, swinging my sword at his side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He managed to twist his body just enough to deflect my strike with the flat of his sword, the sound of metal scraping against metal ringing in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then pushed forward with a quick thrust, aiming at my chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I blocked again, our swords meeting with a sharp sound that sent a vibration up my arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I countered with a low sweep toward his legs, hoping to trip him up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas jumped back just in time, avoiding the strike, but he didn't stop moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pivoted, sending another wild swing at me, his sword coming from above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I raised my own blade to parry, but his strike was stronger than I expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact forced me to take a step back, and my feet shifted in the sand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just after, he charged again, this time with a series of rapid strikes aimed at my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sword moved like a blur, each attack faster than the last.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang, clang, clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I blocked each strike, but barely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My arms were starting to ache, and my breath was getting heavier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I needed to find an opening—quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I leaned back, narrowly avoiding a slash to my face, then pivoted on my heel, stepping to the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I swung my sword down in a quick arc, aiming for his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas barely managed to bring his sword up to block the strike, the sound of metal ringing out as our swords met.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force of my blow pushed him back a few steps, but he recovered quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha... this is fun!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said, grinning while breathing heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I'm not done yet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I raised an eyebrow at his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas didn't wait for me to react this time as he rushed in, charging at me full force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sword came down, aiming for my head, but I ducked just in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwip!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could hear the sound of the sword cutting through the air above me, followed by a loud thud as it hit the sand where my head had been just a moment before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't waste any time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a quick step forward, I slashed horizontally, aiming for his ribs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas barely twisted away, his body twisting in mid-air, but the tip of my sword caught his side, grazing him lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Agh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He groaned in pain, but quickly composed himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plop...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took another step back, shifting into a defensive stance, his sword held high, waiting for me to make the next move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stepped forward cautiously, testing him, trying to find the right opening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his eyes never left me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Come on, Aestrea! Don't hold back!\" Lucas shouted, urging me on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I rolled my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as I did so, I saw Lucas flinching slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, I lunged forward, faster than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas barely managed to raise his sword to block the incoming strike, but this time, I wasn't aiming for his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I aimed for his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our swords collided, and I twisted my blade to lock his in place. With a quick twist of my wrist, I forced his sword downward, leaving his side open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I swung my sword toward his torso, aiming for a clean hit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just before the sword made contact, Lucas dropped to the ground, rolling to the side and narrowly avoiding my strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Close...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I muttered, taking a step back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas stood up, a look of frustration crossing his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm not done yet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rushed at me again, this time with an overhead strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I blocked, the force of the blow rattling my bones, but I didn't back down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I met his next strike with equal force, our swords locking in a fierce struggle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...HORAAAAHHH!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas shouted, using more strength to push me back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And to his words, I didn't exactly say anything, just adjusting my grip, eyes scanning for his next move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, he broke the stalemate with a quick shift, stepping to the side and aiming a quick slash at my legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I barely managed to jump back, but the tip of his sword grazed my ankle, leaving a small cut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I got careless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, Lucas went for another overhead swing, but this time, I was ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I twisted to the side, avoiding the strike and countering with a sharp slash aimed at his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It landed, but Lucas spun around just in time to block with the side of his sword. He was breathing heavily now, sweat pouring down his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'An opportunity...!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwoop!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I lunged forward aiming directly for his side, catching him completely off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He barely reacted in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a swift adjustment, he shifted his stance and swung his sword in a wide arc, aiming to slice me in half.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwip!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I raised my sword, the sound of the blade meeting his ringing in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt like the entire beach held its breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as soon as the swords clashed, I noticed him lose his footing on the soft sand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His stance was unstable, and in that moment, I twisted my blade, pushing his sword aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THUD!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hilt of my sword slammed straight into Lucas's chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"KUGH—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gasped, a grunt of pain slipping past his lips as his body stumbled backward, the breath knocked from his lungs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He fell hard into the sand, his sword falling from his grip as he lay there, staring up at the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Aestrea is the winner!\" Maya announced cheerfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next to her was Iris, clapping with a small smile on her lips, as for Ella, she had her eyes on the ocean still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahhhhh! I lost again! Shit...!\" Lucas, splattered on the sand, grumbled in pure frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pfft...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I extended my hand to him, which he took, and then, I pulled him back up to his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it... I'll win the next time!\" he clenched his fist tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was pretty determined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sur—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—BOOOOOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive explosion rocked the outskirts of the forest, the sound of it echoing in the air like thunder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thick, black smoke billowed up into the sky, swirling like a storm was brewing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And immediately...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A loud voice rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>{ATTENTION STUDENTS! A HUGE AMOUNT OF DEMON BEASTS HAVE BEEN DETECTED! YOUR SEALED MANA IS NOW UNSEALED, AND THE EXAM WILL CHANGE. THE STUDENTS WHO CONTRIBUTE MORE WILL RECEIVE A BETTER GRADE! THIS WILL BE A TEAM ASSESSMENT—THE GROUP THAT SLAYS THE MOST DEMON BEASTS WILL GET PERFECT MARKS, WHILE THE OTHERS WILL BE JUDGED BASED ON PERFORMANCE!}\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zeva's voice boomed from the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment I heard those words, my body didn't wait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It just reacted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shot forward without a second thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mana surged from deep within me, rushing out like a flood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could feel the heavy weight that had been pressing on me these past days lift from my body, leaving me much lighter than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fuuuu...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwoop!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The speed increased. My feet barely touched the ground as I dashed, the wind cutting through my hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just a few minutes, I was there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The place where the explosion had come from.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I skidded to a halt, scanning the area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The trees were completely obliterated, their trunks splintered and charred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The grass was gone, replaced by dark, charred soil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strange silence hung in the air, broken only by the distant groans and growls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I took a deep breath before finding some unusual... demon beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They looked something similar to... zombies?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of me... there were...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Humanoid creatures with rotten, decayed flesh hanging from their bones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes were sunken, their mouths twisted into grotesque snarls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They made these low, guttural sounds, like something trying to grunt through a clogged throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air around them smelled rank, like death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Judgement Eye (✦ S+ Level Skill ✦)』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I narrowed my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"B-rank?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That surprised me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These things looked weak—really weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But their power… it was high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could something so ragged and disgusting hold such a dangerous level of strength?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Ice Generation (✦ 1st-Level Spell ✦)』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I raised my hand, the familiar icy cold creeping up my arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp shard of ice appeared in my palm, sparkling in the light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwoop!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hurled it at the nearest zombie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shard flew through the air and hit its chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Splurt!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Green, rotting blood sprayed everywhere, the stench hitting me like a slap to the face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to my shock…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Graaahhh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thing didn't even flinch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It just kept moving, staggering forward like nothing had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it like the movies?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, I threw another ice shard—this time, aiming for its head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Splat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The zombie's head cracked open, and its body crumpled into a pile of black wisps, dissolving into nothingness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stared, stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The fuck...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It should have dropped dead. It should have fallen to the ground like any other demon beast I've fought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no… it just disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Into thin air, like it was never even there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That... is indeed weird.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I took another look around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And strangely, the other zombie-looking creatures had completely disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where did they go?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I muttered under my breath, taking a cautious step forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I reached out, extending my senses, trying to feel any sign of movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fuck..!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chill ran up my spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwoop!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I instantly jumped back, barely avoiding the shadow that crashed down where I'd just been standing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BAM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground shook violently as a massive figure rose from the earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A giant zombie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least ten meters tall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"An S-level demon beast?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once again, I was surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>S-level demon beasts were rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Really rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And they were dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So dangerous, they could destroy entire cities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them could easily lay waste to an entire nation, slowly and painfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they didn't pack the power for instant destruction, given time, they could bring everything to ruin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But well...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it was a few months ago...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I would've been terrified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An S-level beast would have been a serious problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After I beat down an Archdemon in a one-to-one...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This demon beast could only be considered some kind of warm up.\u003C\u002Fp>",2128,"2026-06-03T09:18:17.303Z","2026-06-03T09:18:22.612Z",1,"novelbin.me","a6f2e8cb231735525e864641b2d94b301b905e2237b5c100c87cfe8305abe026","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-104","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-102",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-cover.jpg"]