[{"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-104":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},1027410,1339,"Chapter 104: End Of Semester (VII)","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-104",104,"\u003Cp>\"GRAAAHHH!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The big zombie roared loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And immediately, Aestrea jumped back, gathering enough distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Frost Explosion (✦ 6th-Level Spell ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A silver ball of mana formed in his palm, swirling with icy energy. Cold mist rose from it, making the air around him drop in temperature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn't throw it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"C'mon, big guy...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waited for the big zombie to lunge at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just as expected—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The zombie lunged forward, its giant arms swinging down like hammers. Its speed was faster than it looked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea hurled the Frost Explosion straight at its open chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWOOOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ball of ice magic shot through the air and collided against the beast's decayed skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A powerful burst of frost exploded outward, sending ice shards flying in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The giant zombie let out a howl as its torso was covered in thick layers of ice, freezing up to its neck. Its movements slowed, cracks spreading across its frozen flesh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah... that should keep you still for a bit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before Aestrea could celebrate, the zombie did something unexpected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It flexed its massive arms, and with sheer brute force, shattered the ice encasing its body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsk...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The zombie lunged again, swinging its arm sideways like a massive club.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwip!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea barely managed to jump over it. The air whistled past his ears as the massive limb swiped beneath him, narrowly missing his legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force of the swing shattered a row of trees behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea landed on the zombie's frozen shoulder and immediately reacted—his sword glowing with silver mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Let's... not spend much mana yet...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moonlit Ice Lotus Sword Art...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 First Move (✦ Ice Lotus Bloom ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sword slashed downward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp crescent of ice shot out from his blade, slicing across the zombie's arm. The moment the attack landed, ice spread from the cut, forming the shape of a glowing lotus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The zombie's entire right arm was instantly frozen solid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea leaped back and swung his sword again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Second Move! (✦ Ice Lotus Barrage ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three quick slashes in the air sent multiple ice crescents flying toward the beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The zombie roared as the attacks bombarded its body, each hit leaving glowing frost marks across its torso.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its movements became sluggish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haa... It's working—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The zombie stomped the ground, and a strange dark mist erupted from its body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea's eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Regeneration?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He watched as the frozen parts of its body melted away, and the cuts on its chest sealed themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea clicked his tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This thing just doesn't know when to die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could plan his next move, the zombie's arm swung toward him again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea ducked just in time, feeling the air pressure from the massive fist barely graze over his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He jumped to the side, landing on the ground with his sword raised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Third Move! (✦ Moonlight's One Flash ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea's blade glowed with a brilliant silver light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in one swift motion—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SHWAAAK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single, precise slash cut through the air, leaving behind a faint trail of shimmering ice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp line appeared across the zombie's chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a second, nothing happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SPLUUURT!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep, clean cut split open across its torso, spraying rotten blood into the air. The zombie let out a deafening SCREEEEECH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its entire body wobbled—before suddenly dropping to its knees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Did I get it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BAM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The zombie slammed both its fists into the ground, sending a shockwave of force in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea was forced to jump back, but before he could regain his footing—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive black shadow loomed over Aestrea, blocking out the light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the—?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The giant zombie, despite its wounds, was still moving. Its massive, rotting body lunged forward, both arms raised high above its head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was coming down like a hammer, ready to crush him into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea had almost no time to react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply uttered a single word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Bleed 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SPLURT!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wounds Aestrea had inflicted earlier suddenly burst open, spraying thick, darkish green blood in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force of the sudden rupture made the zombie's body buckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THUD!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It collapsed onto its knees, its head bowing low as if forced into submission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"GRAAAAHHH!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The zombie roared loudly in deep pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that instant, Aestrea appeared in front of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He moved so fast that his silhouette blurred for a moment before he was already there, standing just inches from the creature's face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His palm pressed firmly against its forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Impacto.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SPLAT!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air itself seemed to tremble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sudden, concentrated pulse of mana exploded from Aestrea's palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pressure built up for a mere fraction of a second—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The zombie's skull detonated like a crushed fruit, splattering blood and rotten flesh in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sickening mist of darkish green fluids sprayed through the air, covering the ground in filth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Clean 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea casually wiped the blood off his body with a simple spell, not even glancing at the mess he had made.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...That took longer than expected. But I should refrain from using a mana output higher than two for now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exhaled slowly, rolling his shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then placed a hand on his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strange sensation pulsed inside him—two separate heartbeats, thudding in rhythm but slightly off from one another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was something he had grown used to, but even now, the feeling was bizarre.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, before he could dwell on it—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...AESTREA!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sudden shout reached out to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea turned his head, and his glowing red eyes locked onto a boy running toward him, panting, his body covered in green blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea narrowed his eyes slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Who are you again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The brown-haired boy froze for a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with a sheepish smile, he scratched the back of his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah... my name's Ethan! I'm in the same class as you!\" he said as if it were the most obvious thing in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry,\" he said flatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since I was only planning to stay for a single semester, I didn't bother remembering most of our classmates' names.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan laughed awkwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, that's alright! Oh, actually—do you mind if I stick with you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I kind of... spent most of my mana fighting those things,\" Ethan admitted, looking a little embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea stared at him for a moment before nodding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?! Great!\" Ethan clenched his fist, looking visibly relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea let out a quiet chuckle at his enthusiasm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go, then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he dashed forward—not at full speed, but at a pace that Ethan could keep up with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn't take long before they reached another battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wide-open area, littered with dozens of demon beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some looked like twisted animals with extra limbs and glowing eyes. Others resembled humanoid monsters, their rotten skin pulsing with strange energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea stopped at the edge of the battlefield, scanning the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ethan,\" he called.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan, catching his breath, looked at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll take the frontline,\" Aestrea said, sheathing his sword for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You cover my back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan nodded instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Got it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a quick motion, he pulled out a massive battle-axe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea glanced at it, raising an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was nearly as big as Ethan himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite his lack of visible muscle, Ethan wielded it with ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Interesting,\" Aestrea muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea unsheathed his sword, and the air instantly grew colder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Ice Generation (✦ 1st-Level Spell ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hisss...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thin layer of frost spread over his sword, glowing faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just like that—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea shot forward like a blur, his sword shimmering with cold light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first demon beast—a twisted, four-legged creature with sharp fangs—lunged at him from the side, its claws slashing straight for his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLANG!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea twisted his body slightly, his sword meeting the creature's claws mid-air. Sparks flew as metal clashed against its bone-like talons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slid his foot forward and—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 First Move! (✦ Ice Lotus Bloom ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a smooth, upward swing—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SWOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A lotus-shaped frost bloomed in the air as his sword cut straight through the beast's front legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SLASH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monster barely had time to scream before its body collapsed, the icy wound spreading fast and freezing it solid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea didn't stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another demon beast—this one a hunched-over humanoid with glowing red eyes—charged at him from behind, its jagged fingers curled into claws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spun around, ducking just in time to avoid its swipe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monster swung again—this time aiming straight for his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea stepped back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The claws missed him by a hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He countered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Mixed Ice Series: Frost Mist! (✦ 4th-Level Spell ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thin smoke of ice shot forward, piercing the creature's body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SPLURT!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark blood splattered across the battlefield as the beast staggered backward, frozen wounds covering its chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It let out a strangled growl before collapsing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fuuu...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea exhaled lightly, shifting his grip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were still more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three demon beasts rushed at him at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dashing through them, he ducked under a claw, sidestepped another attack, and then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Third Move! (✦ Moonlight's One Flash ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWOOOOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single horizontal slash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It happened so fast that, for a moment, the monsters didn't react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SPLAT!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A clean cut sliced through all three of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their bodies split apart, frozen at the edges before they crumbled into icy shards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud, thud, thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whoa!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice sounded from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan, who had been fending off a group of beasts, turned to see the aftermath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You just—took them all down in one move?! That's insane!\" he shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea ignored him, already moving toward the next wave of enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something big was coming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea stopped, his eyes narrowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A giant figure emerged from the shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was another zombie-like beast—except this one was bigger. At least fifteen meters tall, with thick, muscular arms that looked powerful enough to crush boulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its hollow eyes locked onto Aestrea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THUMP!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It stomped forward, the impact sending cracks through the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Another S-rank monster...\" Aestrea mumbled, exhaling deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is happening?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea's grip on his sword tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monster lifted one massive fist—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And swung it down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea leaped back just in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground where he stood seconds ago exploded, dust and debris flying everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he could counter—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The zombie's other hand came from the side, aiming to swat him away like a fly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea reacted instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his sword—blocking the hit—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLANG!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the impact was so strong it sent him skidding backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Tsk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He steadied his footing, exhaling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, he was right in front of the monster's chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 40% Strength: Fourth Move! (✦ Lunar Collapse ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sword glowed—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A heavy downward strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force behind it—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRAAACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The zombie's entire torso caved in, its frozen flesh cracking under the immense pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the space seemed to shake due to the strength caused by the blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stay connected through My Virtual Library Empire\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It fell backward, hitting the ground with a thunderous crash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea landed gracefully, standing over its motionless body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence filled the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan whistled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Damn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea flicked his sword, shaking off the frost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright,\" he muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cracked his head, looking forward where more of those beasts could be seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And without hesitation—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dashed forward again.\u003C\u002Fp>",1933,"2026-06-03T09:18:17.303Z","2026-06-03T09:18:22.612Z",1,"novelbin.me","85c927f6ce56aa2e8106fadafbc107a06680a1a11da0a1dd2e0d8cff04a048b3","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-105","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-103",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-cover.jpg"]