[{"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-112":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},1027418,1339,"Chapter 112: End Of Semester (XV)","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-112",112,"\u003Cp>Gulp, gulp, gulp!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I chugged the potion in one go, feeling the cool liquid rush down my throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost immediately, a refreshing sensation spread through my body, like ice water flowing through my veins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My limbs felt lighter, the soreness easing away bit by bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instinctively, my eyes snapped to my right hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Phew...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out a breath of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had grown back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fingers, palm, everything—perfectly restored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But something was off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right in the center of my palm, a strange symbol had appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A black moon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Completely filled-in, like a solid shadow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weird.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was this because my soul had finally fused with Aestrea's?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wasn't sure where exactly the whole Moon Goddess thing came from, but one thing was certain—Aestrea had always been obsessed with the moon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every night, without fail, before sleeping, he'd stare up at it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze was warm, thoughtful, almost... longing. Then he'd close his eyes as if trying to feel something beyond what was visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, after drinking the potion, I had finally regained the rest of his memories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, most of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were still gaps—missing pieces that I couldn't quite grasp. And none of them explained why or how he was connected to the Goddess of the Moon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed and flexed my fingers, testing my new hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Physically, I was completely healed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it worth spending 152 Platinum Coins?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Not sure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at least I wasn't walking around without a right hand anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I still had some problems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because even though my body was healed, I had overloaded my physique again during that fight with the Fire Spirit King.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was running on borrowed time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I needed more money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that was easier said than done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike some lucky bastards, I didn't have knowledge of some god-tier inventions to revolutionize this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wasn't some genius innovator who could casually create \"modern technology\" and sell it for mountains of gold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And I sure as hell didn't have some overpowered system to carry me through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, my system was practically nonexistent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only thing it ever gave me was a status window. Which, let's be real, everyone had access to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh, and there was that one time it gave me future sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But other than that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, I should be happy with what I have right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I exhaled and stretched my shoulders, rolling out some of the stiffness in my muscles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I should head back to the academy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I mumbled to myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No point in staying here any longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that thought, I made my way toward the exit of the cathedral.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the moment I pushed the doors open—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FLASH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blinding burst of light exploded in my face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The... fuck?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before I could process what was happening, a swarm of reporters rushed forward, cameras flashing, microphones shoved in my face like a pack of hungry wolves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Baron Moon! Is it true that you and Zeva defeated one of the Spirit Kings?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Baron Moon! What is your current rank?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Baron Moon! Rumors say you're involved with multiple women, including your instructor Zeva! Can you confirm or deny these claims?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it true that you have connections to the Holy Church's higher-ups?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you planning on joining the Royal Knights after graduation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Some say you used forbidden magic during your last battle! Can you comment on this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I barely registered half the questions before my brain went into survival mode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>NOPE.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, I slammed the door shut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stood there, blinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...The fuck did they come from?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I muttered under my breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Watch your language.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A familiar voice rang out behind me, sending a chill down my spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, damn it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My back straightened instinctively as I turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Christina was standing there, arms crossed, one eyebrow raised in amusement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Are you talking about those reporters?\" she asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes narrowed before she let out a long sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah... so they're here for you. For a second, I thought they were here to accuse me of corruption again, like last time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I blinked at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Wait, they actually go after you? The heir to the Holy Nation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course. They love to stir up trouble.\" Christina rolled her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They accused me of taking bribes to favor certain nobles in the church. Absolutely ridiculous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These reporters truly had balls of steel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about you?\" she continued. \"What are they accusing you of?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I flinched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A very particular question from earlier popped into my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Is it true you're dating two girls at the same time and have an improper relationship with Instructor Zeva?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My face twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Christina's sharp gaze immediately caught onto it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you sweating?\" she asked, narrowing her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No reason!\" I answered way too fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mhm…\" She didn't look convinced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time for some expert-level bullshitting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They were mostly asking about the Fire Spirit King, my current rank, and things like that,\" I said smoothly, very carefully avoiding the more problematic topics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression remained skeptical for a moment before she finally sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, right. You made quite a bit of money from that, huh?\" She smirked and elbowed me playfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, her gaze landed on my right hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your hand… it grew back!\" She reached forward, gently grasping my hand as if confirming it was real.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weird.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't seem to notice the black moon symbol on it...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pushing my thoughts aside, I nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cost me a small fortune, but it was worth it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At my words, Christina's expression shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her smile faded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I still need to train more,\" she whispered under her breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She… was blaming herself?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I tilted my head, watching her closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it because she couldn't heal my hand with her magic?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did she feel helpless back then?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For all the times she scared the hell out of me, I knew one thing for sure—she cared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without thinking, I stepped forward and wrapped my arms around her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She let out a startled noise, completely caught off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a split second, she froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, almost immediately, she relaxed against me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, she buried her face in my chest, her arms moving up to hold onto my back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Idiot,\" she muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I just chuckled softly, resting my chin on her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Christina didn't move away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If anything, she pressed herself closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fingers curled slightly against my back, gripping my shirt like she didn't want to let go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You scared me, you know,\" she muttered softly, her breath warm against my chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I blinked, looking down at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You? Scared?\" I teased lightly, running my hand up and down her back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She scoffed but didn't pull away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah. I was scared, idiot,\" she mumbled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You almost died. When I saw you being dragged here, with your right hand gone, blood everywhere… I panicked and almost couldn't do anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was quiet, but I could feel the emotion in every word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out a slow breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey… I'm still here, aren't I?\" I whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Christina lifted her head slightly, her bright pink eyes locking onto mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, we just stood there, inches apart, staring at each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, before I could think—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...♡\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaned up, closing the distance between us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lips pressed against mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soft and warm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stiffened for a second, my brain short-circuiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, instinct took over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I kissed her back, wrapping my arms tighter around her waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mhm!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hands slid up my chest, one of them resting on my shoulder while the other tangled into my hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The kiss was slow at first, gentle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon, it deepened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Christina tilted her head, pressing herself closer as her lips moved against mine, the heat between us rising.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could feel my heart pounding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could feel her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every little movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sighed softly into the kiss, her fingers tightening in my hair as if she wanted more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I responded, pulling her even closer, feeling the shape of her body mold against mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was getting dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We were still in the cathedral.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I reluctantly pulled back just enough to catch my breath, resting my forehead against hers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her cheeks were flushed, her breathing a little unsteady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You okay?\" I murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She licked her lips, looking at me through her half-lidded pink eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Shut up,\" she muttered, before pulling me into another kiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I chuckled softly against her lips but didn't complain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I kissed her again, slower this time, savoring the feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, Christina finally pulled back, just enough to look up at me. But she didn't go far—her forehead rested lightly against my chest, her arms still wrapped around me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was barely above a whisper when she spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I missed you,\" she admitted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smiled, pressing a kiss to the top of her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah… I missed you too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We stayed like that for a moment longer, just enjoying the warmth, the quiet, the closeness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But eventually, she let out a small sigh and stepped back, though her fingers lingered against my sleeve as if she didn't want to completely let go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unfortunately… you need to go now,\" she murmured, her eyes turning towards the cathedral doors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The academy's exams are starting in a week or so, and you need to prepare yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I waved a hand lazily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Christina narrowed her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm serious. You might've passed the combat exam after… well, everything that happened, but don't forget about the written exams. I heard they're pretty tough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I should be fine. Sure, I make questionable life choices, but I'm actually pretty smart, you know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sighed, shaking her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're in the Royal Academy, the hardest institute to get into. You might want to study at the library, just in case.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gave her a mock salute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, ma'am.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truthfully, I did have a few things to brush up on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I needed to start studying level seven ice spells—especially if I wanted to push my magic even further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus, if I could find any books related to time magic, that would be even better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this week before the writing exams would be the perfect time to do it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, I'll be going now,\" I said, stretching my arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned toward the exit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And immediately frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...The reporters were still out there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could practically hear the nonstop chatter from behind the doors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeah, no.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no way I was walking into that chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glanced around the cathedral and spotted a large stained-glass window at the far end of the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perfect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a quick step, I headed toward it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Christina followed me with a raised brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're not seriously thinking of—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could finish, I placed a hand against the window frame, preparing to jump out and make my escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as I was about to leap—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice rang through the air, sharp and sudden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Christina was standing there, staring at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hands were clenched at her sides, her expression unreadable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, with a deep breath, she asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Are we official now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My whole body locked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My brain immediately went into crisis mode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I said yes, that would be admitting to a relationship. Which, under normal circumstances, wouldn't be a problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yara and Eleonora.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they found out?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Absolutely, 100% dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, if I said no, Christina would not take it well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So I needed to be very, very careful about how I answered this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Uh,\" I started, stalling for time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Define 'official'?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shit!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wrong move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I swallowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I mean,\" I laughed nervously, \"things are, uh, kinda complicated right now, you know? With the academy, exams, and all that—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took a step forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're avoiding the question.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I opened my mouth. Closed it. Opened it again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Think. Think. THINK.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BANG!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cathedral doors shook violently, the sound of reporters yelling from outside echoing through the halls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saved by the chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I immediately took advantage of the distraction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oops, gotta go!\" I said way too fast, leaping toward the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"ASTREA—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I jumped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as I landed smoothly on the ground below, sprinting away before anyone could spot me, I could still hear her frustrated shout from above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'd definitely have to deal with this later.\u003C\u002Fp>",2082,"2026-06-03T09:18:17.303Z","2026-06-03T09:18:22.612Z",1,"novelbin.me","9019de9d223dca7d51e80a5888969eb78cba35ef8cdb1191aca1f7fc2fb3b8f0","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-113","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-111",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-cover.jpg"]