[{"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-125":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},1027431,1339,"Chapter 125: End Of Semester (XXVII)","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-125",125,"\u003Cp>It seems those bastards actually found a way to put the dark energy of demon beasts—or maybe even demons themselves—into humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haaa...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is going to be a problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And because of that, I'll have to use this move sooner than I wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, I raised my fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Bleed 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Splurt!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fresh wave of blood exploded from the wounded enemies, splattering across the battlefield in thick, red arcs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The humanoid woman's eyes widened at the sudden eruption, a moment of hesitation flashing in her expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perfect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwoop!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I immediately lunged forward, gripping my scythe tighter as both my mana and aura surged around the scythe's blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I swung at her head, the speed of my strike tearing through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes sharpened, and she reacted instantly, bringing both daggers up in a cross to block.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sparks erupted as metal clashed against metal, the force of my swing pushing her back a few inches. Her arms trembled from the impact, but she held firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I had my full strength… she'd be dead already.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bam!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stomped the ground and spun, twisting my body to slash at her again with an upward arc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwip!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My scythe met nothing but air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her body dissolved into a swirling mass of dark smoke, vanishing from sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I scanned the area, my eyes darting across the battlefield. She was gone. Completely disappeared, leaving no trace behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where did she go?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wondered, but then I noticed a few bodies on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others were still lying on the ground, lifeless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That gave me an idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwoop!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a flash, I dashed toward one of the fallen bodies and swung my scythe straight down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Splurt!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A geyser of blood erupted as my blade cleaved through flesh and bone. But even as the body twitched in its final moments… she didn't appear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsk…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So that wasn't going to work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned toward the rest of the bodies, and my expression darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Fuck.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their corpses were completely dried out—nothing but skeletal remains, their flesh and blood stripped away entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did she absorb their power?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But where the hell is she?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Judgement Eye (✦ S+ Level Skill ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with my skill active, I couldn't see her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No mana leaks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if she didn't exist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn... it!\" I bit my lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But wait a second...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She can be invisible, but...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...She shouldn't be able to hide the sound she makes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like her breathing or her steps on the ground...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, since she's an assassin, she must have trained in holding her breath and walking stealthily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, even the most skilled one makes mistakes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fuuuu...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I closed my eyes and slowly spread out my mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the same feeling that I had while using my instincts to fight against Eleonora. However, something was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could feel a looming dark energy coming out of one of the walls on my right side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...She must be there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did she get inside the building?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She's closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And... she's right there!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moonlit Ice Lotus Sword Art...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Third Move! (✦ Moonlight's One Flash ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My body flickered, vanishing from my spot and reappearing on the opposite side of the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A streak of lavender energy trailed behind me like a comet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire building collapsed behind me in a storm of rubble and dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had checked with my mana sense, and there weren't any people in that building besides that humanoid demon woman, so it should be fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Did I miss, though?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned back toward the wreckage, narrowing my eyes at the ruins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, my lips curled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Bleed』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SPLURT!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood spouted violently from my left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There you are.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Frost Explosion! (✦ 6th-level Spell ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small orb of white energy flickered at my fingertips before I flicked it toward the source of the blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FREEEZE!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A loud crack filled the air as ice erupted, spreading across the battlefield in thick, jagged layers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—I saw it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The faintest wisp of breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thin, white vapor escaping from invisible lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was right there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Found you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I spun my scythe and swung, aiming to cleave her straight in half.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the last second, her daggers materialized out of thin air, blocking my attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force of the impact sent shockwaves through the frozen street, ice shattering beneath our feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, she appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her invisibility faded, and my eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her once-human appearance was gone. Her skin had turned an unnatural shade of black, dark veins pulsing across her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes glowed crimson, filled with something dark, something inhuman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She's so fucking ugly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Done with the hide and seek?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn't help but ask mockingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They used a barrier to weaken me, and she still had to rely on sneaky tricks to try and stab me in the back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those assassins are really cheap, but well...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They need to resort to those cheap tricks to be able to kill someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so do I.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Bleed 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SPLURT!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"ARGHHHHHHH!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her right arm suddenly burst open, blood spraying out like a snapped pipe. She staggered back, clutching the wound, her face twisted in pain and rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only bad thing about this skill is that it consumes a lot of mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other than that...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's really damned overpowered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also...\" I muttered, cracking my neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's test a few more skills from Lumi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Wound Aggravation 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I'm wrong, this should make her healing stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, I looked at her right arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dark energy writhing around her wound, trying to stitch her flesh back together, suddenly flickered... and then stopped altogether.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gash remained wide open, blood seeping out sluggishly as her body failed to heal itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if it had given up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Y-you... what did you do?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The humanoid demon asked me in deep surprise, her eyes widening in complete horror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I raised an eyebrow, frowning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, hold on, I'm not done yet, experiment #1.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression darkened, but before she could react, I tested another skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Curse Mark 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint, purple glow shimmered above her head, forming a spectral skull symbol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is an interesting one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It suppresses the target's physical attributes while keeping them tagged, making it impossible for them to hide from me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tracking device and a debuff all in one?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pretty damn useful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gahh! Huff...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her breathing turned ragged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She staggered a step back, trembling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You... you bastard...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I waved a dismissive hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, yeah, keep crying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I felt my mana reserves dipping slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The『 Curse Mark 』 was more of a slow drain—good for keeping tabs on an enemy but costly over time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I clicked my tongue and deactivated it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well... that's enough experimenting for today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time to finish this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She should be more weakened than I already am.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, the effect of that annoying barrier should end soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Heal, dammit!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The humanoid demon clutched her arm, her fingers digging into the wound as dark energy flickered uselessly around it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her breathing was ragged, her once-cunning eyes now wide with something close to fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I rolled my shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're wasting time. That wound isn't going to heal. And even if it did—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I vanished from my spot, reappearing in front of her in a blur of movement. My scythe carved through the air, aiming straight for her torso.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She barely managed to lift her dagger in time, blocking the blade with both hands. Sparks flew between us, and I saw her muscles tremble under the force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I clicked my tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're sturdy, I'll give you that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BAM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I drove my knee straight into her stomach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gasped, her body folding over as the impact sent a ripple through her frame. Blood spewed from her mouth, splattering onto my chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could even stumble back—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SPLURT!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Bleed 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The deep wound on her arm pulsed violently, a fresh explosion of blood shooting out like a fountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her scream tore through the night, raw and agonized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her legs buckled, and she dropped to one knee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn... you really can't handle pain, huh?\" I smirked, twirling my scythe lazily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For someone who thought they could kill me, you're kinda pathetic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes flickered with desperation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tightened her grip on her daggers, her dark aura twisting and curling around her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I-I'm not done yet...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lunged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SHWIK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her blade cut through the air, slicing toward my throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Ice Wall! (✦ 3rd-level Spell ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thick wall of ice erupted between us at the last second. Her dagger slammed into it, getting stuck in the frozen surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Too slow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I swung my scythe upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SPLAT!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The curved blade hooked under her left arm and sliced clean through the flesh. The severed limb spiraled into the air, blood gushing from the stump.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her scream rang out again, echoing down the empty street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A-arm... my arm—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't give her time to process the pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stomped my foot, and the ground beneath her exploded into ice spikes. One of them pierced straight through her thigh, pinning her in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shrieked, thrashing against the frozen lance impaling her leg. Her remaining dagger slashed wildly in my direction, but she was too weak, too slow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Bleed 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SPLURT!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wound at her thigh burst open, her lifeblood spilling onto the frozen pavement. Her movements became sluggish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face paled, her breathing growing unsteady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed, tilting my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should've run when you had the chance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lifted her gaze, her lips trembling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"P-please...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please what? Show mercy?\" I scoffed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's funny, coming from an assassin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I dashed forward, raising my scythe high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SWISH—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SPLURT!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade cleaved straight through her neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her head tumbled to the ground, rolling a few feet before stopping near the remains of her severed arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood spurted from her neck in a violent spray, painting the ice red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her body wobbled, still twitching slightly—then collapsed with a dull thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I exhaled, shaking off the lingering tension in my muscles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haaa...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Lumi's voice echoed in my mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>{Master... I'm sleeepy!}\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I chuckled, flicking the blood off my scythe before resting it on my shoulder, making it dissipate away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, yeah. Go back to sleep. I'll take it from here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With one last glance at the headless corpse, I turned on my heel and walked away, leaving the street soaked in crimson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was nothing more to see here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, now I know that I should be more careful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That assassin's organization made their first move against me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I should be prepared to deal with more attacks against them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mhm...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smiled deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe... I should go to the black-market again...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just to say hello to Yara.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1817,"2026-06-03T09:18:17.303Z","2026-06-03T09:18:22.612Z",1,"novelbin.me","d955f3a321a1fc9842992e1540e028d1ceeb76fcbe630d656a67e6f8e68ef0dc","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-126","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-124",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-cover.jpg"]