[{"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-115":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},1027421,1339,"Chapter 115: End Of Semester (XVIII)","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-115",115,"\u003Cp>\"...Come at me, then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They just stood there, watching me, waiting—hesitating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well… that's fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'm not going to attack just yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not until I measure their strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once I do that, I can finally carry out Aestrea's final wish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I owe him that much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though I've taken full control of this body, I can still feel his emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His thoughts, his ideals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And like I've mentioned many times, he has the so-called Hero Syndrome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, since I'm not like that, I'll need to put his final wish into the trust of others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And who's a better target than Lucas?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hero itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea's final wish was quite simple actually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kill the Demon King.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's none other than the Hero's job.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, I need to test Lucas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>See if he's strong enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he is, I can leave without worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if he's not… then I'll push him to the edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Break him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Put him in a life-or-death situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because only when people are faced with true despair do they awaken their hidden power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially the Hero itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His potential is overflowing through his body, yet he cannot fully release it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And once that's done…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can finally let go of Aestrea's personality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No more of his foolish sense of justice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No more holding back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No more sparing my enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The real me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone who only cares about myself and the people I love.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I won't throw my life away for others anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I won't act on impulse, trying to save people who aren't even worth it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Never again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'll give them a scare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Make sure they understand the weight of what's at stake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because if Lucas isn't strong enough, then Aestrea's final wish will be wasted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, I would just do it myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I can't.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the Hero can kill the Demon King.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Excalibur has the authority to harm that monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, it's simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas needs to prove himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if he fails…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then I'll make sure he has no choice but to succeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is my goodbye to Aestrea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BAAAM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They finally decided to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maya was the first to reach me, her mana-coated fist rocketing toward my face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I tilted my head at the last second—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SWOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her punch barely grazed my cheek, the force of it splitting the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I grabbed her wrist before she could pull away—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"GHHHAAAAA—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I twisted her arm at a sickening angle. She screamed, her body jerking violently as I slammed my knee into her stomach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BAM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her body lurched forward, spit flying from her mouth as her breath left her lungs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before I could follow up—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Fire Series: Flame Spear! (✦ 3rd-Level Spell ✦)』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A roaring spear of fire came flying toward my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWOOOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let go of Maya and spun to the side—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fire spear struck the ground where I had just been, scorching the floor, and leaving behind a trail of blackened stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I snapped my gaze toward Rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had already prepared another spell, fire swirling wildly around her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Fire Series: Flame Wave! (✦ 4th-Level Spell ✦)』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive wave of blazing fire rushed toward me, the heat warping the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I slammed my foot down—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Mixed Ice Series: Fortified Ice Wall! (✦ 4th-Level Spell ✦)』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wall of solid ice burst from the ground, clashing against the fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SSSSSSSSHHH—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steam exploded everywhere, filling the room with a thick white fog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I could still hear them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas's footsteps—fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ella and Leon's movements—closing in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Telmo's wind magic—stirring the mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I tightened my grip on my scythe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here they come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWIP!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the mist, Lucas struck first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Demon Slaying Sword Art – First Form: Corrupted Sword! 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SWISH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sword flashed, black flames engulfing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A swift, deadly arc aimed straight at my neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was finally using the full form of his sword art.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I twisted my body—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLANG!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I blocked the blade with the handle of my scythe, sparks exploding from the impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scythe quickly caught on fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Lumi.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>{Yesh!}\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black flames were swallowed by Lumi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, his blade went straight against the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sheer force of his swing cracked the ground beneath us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But not enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could retract his blade, I moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BAM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I drove my elbow into his ribs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gaahgk...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He coughed, but he still held on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His blade twisted, aiming for my throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Demon Slaying Sword Art – Second Form: Crescent Judgement 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SHIIING!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A curved slash of black flames tore through the fog, racing toward me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't dodge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, I swung my scythe—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRASH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A violet aura burst outward, shattering the attack like glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that's when Ella and Leon struck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Royal Swordsmanship – Divine Punishment! 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two huge golden slashes—one from each side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I barely had time to react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLANG!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLANG!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I blocked Ella's sword with my scythe, but Leon's blade sliced across my shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SHHHK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood splattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I clicked my tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Ice Series: Frozen Space! (✦ 5th-Level Spell ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWOOOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wave of violet-tinged ice exploded from my body, freezing everything in its path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SNAP! CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air turned frigid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon and Ella's swords froze mid-swing, a thick layer of frost climbing up their arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ngh—!\" Ella gritted her teeth, struggling against the ice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon shivered, his breath turning white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I wasn't done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I kicked off the ground—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ice beneath my feet shattered as I lunged forward, aiming straight for Rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes widened—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Fire Series: Flame Guard! (✦4th-Level Spell✦)』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A barrier of fire erupted around her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I scoffed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like that would help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I spun my scythe, violet aura surging—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWOOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sliced straight through the flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her defense collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She barely had time to react before my fist drove into her stomach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BAM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"AGH—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She crashed into the wall, blood splattering from her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Crystal Lance! (✦ 5th-Level Spell ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SHING!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SHING!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SHING!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of razor-sharp crystal lances came flying toward me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Violet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even after all that, she was still standing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her arm hung limply at her side, blood dripping from her wounds, her breathing ragged—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet her eyes were still full of defiance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, I ducked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first crystal lance barely missed my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I spun, dodging the next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SLASH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sliced through the rest like they were nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Violet's pupils shrank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tried to cast another spell—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I was already in front of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BAM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I drove my knee into her stomach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"GAH—!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her body jerked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I grabbed her by the collar before she could collapse—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And slammed her into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRASH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood pooled around her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she couldn't move anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stepped back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was one down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned to the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas gripped his sword tighter, his breathing ragged. His knuckles were white, his stance uneven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body was shaking—not from fear, but anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't the only one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maya wiped the blood off her lips with the back of her hand. Her arm was still twisted from earlier, but her mana flared up around her fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wasn't giving up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prince Leon, Ella, and Telmo steadied themselves, their auras burning brighter. The cold air of my ice magic hadn't stopped them completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Rose...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was leaning against the wall, her flames dim, her body trembling. But I could still see it—the fire in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were beyond pissed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, I decided to provoke them even further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What? Is that all?\" I lifted my scythe and rested it on my shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thought you all came to stop me. But you can't even touch me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas gritted his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Demon Slaying Sword Art – Third Form: Abyssal Strike! 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Phew...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's something I've never seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And before I could blink—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SLASH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I barely twisted my body in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His blade scraped against my ribs, cutting deep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood splattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hissed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsk!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I didn't have time to recover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Royal Swordsmanship – Divine Judgement! 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWOOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon and Ella struck at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two swords—one from the left, one from the right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I planted my foot down—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Ice Series: Ice Shield! (✦ 3rd-Level Spell ✦)』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A layer of thick ice formed around my arms, blocking both blades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Wind Series: Wind Razor! (✦ 3rd-Level Spell ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWIP!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blade of wind shot from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Telmo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I barely managed to dodge, but—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Fire Series: Flame Blitz! (✦ 4th-Level Spell ✦)』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWOOOOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose's flames erupted beneath my feet, exploding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heat scorched my skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A burning pain crawled up my legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were getting better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unfortunately, it still wasn't enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I swung my scythe violently, sending a wave of violet aura outward—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BAM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shockwave knocked them back, forcing them to retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I exhaled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pain spread through my ribs, my arms, my legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood dripped from my wounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They actually managed to injure me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas was clutching his side, blood seeping through his uniform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His stance was weaker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ella and Leon were panting, their swords trembling in their grips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose could barely stand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maya was still hunched over, holding her broken arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Telmo was the only one who hadn't been seriously injured, but I could see it—his breathing was ragged. He had used up too much mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were reaching their limits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they wouldn't stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I tightened my grip on my scythe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright,\" I muttered, stepping forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The floor cracked beneath my feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their bodies tensed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was time to use something I never dared to use before...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I raised my free hand—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Minor Domain 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWOOOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A storm of ice erupted outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire room froze over, the temperature dropping to below freezing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The walls were coated in frost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground turned to ice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their breath turned white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas shivered. Maya's teeth chattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose collapsed to one knee, the flames around her weakening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Telmo's wind magic flickered, struggling against the cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a minor version of my domain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was very weak for now, but for them, it was more than enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I dashed forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I reached Maya first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She threw a punch—but she was too slow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I ducked under it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BAM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I drove my knee into her chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her head snapped back—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her body flew across the room, crashing into the ice-covered wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"GUH—!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood splattered from her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She collapsed, twitching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned to Telmo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Wind Series: Wind Barrier! (✦ 4th-Level Spell ✦)』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cyclone erupted around him, trying to block me—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I scoffed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Ice Series: Ice Lance! (✦ 3rd-Level Spell ✦)』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SHIIING!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A spear of pure ice shot from my fingertips—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PIERCE!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It stabbed straight through his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"AAAGHH—!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stumbled, blood pouring from the wound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I appeared behind him—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And swung my scythe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SLASH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blunt side of my blade crashed into his ribs, sending him flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hit the ground hard, coughing up blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned to Rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could barely move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't you dare!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas charged at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Demon Slaying Sword Art – Fourth Form! 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sword glowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swung—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A holy blade of light instead of black flames came slicing down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I lifted my scythe—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLAAANG!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact rattled my bones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force sent a shockwave through the room, the ice beneath us shattering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas pressed forward, his blade burning with energy—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could feel it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was desperate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're wide open.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Ice Series: Ice Spike! (✦ 3rd-Level Spell ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SHUNK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pillar of sharp ice erupted from the ground—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Impaling Lucas through the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"GHHHAA—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood gushed from the wound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sword fell from his hands—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body trembled violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I yanked the ice spike out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SPLURT!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood splattered across the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas collapsed to his knees, gasping for breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hands clutched at the wound, blood pooling beneath him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wouldn't be fighting anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Ella and Leon were left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were shaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they still raised their swords.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I tilted my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still going?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon spat blood onto the ice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're a fucking monster, you damn commoner,\" he whispered coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was funny how he kept calling me a commoner even though now I was a noble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks for the compliment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwoop!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I disappeared into thin air.\u003C\u002Fp>",2100,"2026-06-03T09:18:17.303Z","2026-06-03T09:18:22.612Z",1,"novelbin.me","834754889978cede8c292cbe05e4c098ced564a00627463f3c94087ecd271a18","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-116","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-114",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-cover.jpg"]