[{"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-139":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},1027445,1339,"Chapter 139: Last Goodbyes","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-139",139,"\u003Cp>[✦ Player Profile ✦]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Name: Aestrea Moon (20)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Identity: The Moon's Darling [NEW!!!], Number One Student [NEW], The Hero's True Rival [NEW], Strongest Student of the Weakest Academy, The Moonlight Swordsman, The One Who Loves The Goddess Of The Moon, The Strongest Student, The One Loved By Dangerous Beings, Baron\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Affinities: Ice, ✯Time✯\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>⤬ Aura: S++ (↑UP)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>⤬ Mana: A+ (↑UP)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>⤬ Strength: A- (↑UP)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>⤬ Vitality: A- (↑UP)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>⤬ Agility: S+ (↑UP)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>⤬ Spirit: SS (↑UP)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>✦ [Skills & Talents] ✦\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[1] Moonlit Ice Lotus Sword Art Variants [S???] ➤ Active Self-Created Skill\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[2] Judgement Eye [S+] ➤ Active Self-Created Skill\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[3] Perfect Memory [Unranked] ➤ Passive Talent\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[4] Extreme Combat Instinct [SS-] (↑UP) ➤ Passive Talent\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[5] Proficient Sword & Gun Mastery [S-] (↑UP) ➤ Passive Skill\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[6] Calm Mind [A-] (↑UP) ➤ Passive Talent\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[7] Blood Eyes [Unranked] ➤ Your eyes ominously glow red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[8] Blood Contract [???] ➤ You can use Lumi's Abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[9] ??? [???] ➤ You can use the ????'s ?????????.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——+——+——+——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ahh...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The profile panel finally works.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it looks like it's even more cursed than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just now, I'm busy preparing to leave the royal capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I already said my goodbyes to everyone—even Lucas and his group. I mean, I'll probably run into them again someday anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I also took the opportunity to have a small talk with Ethan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His talent was quite unusual, and he might be worth recruiting for the organization that I'll need to build soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the moment, I was checking over my things and fixing my clothes, with Alaine helping me, of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, please rest a bit. I can handle the rest,\" Alaine said softly as she carefully folded a shirt and placed it into my bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Thanks,\" I replied with a tired smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out a small sigh and sat on the edge of the bed. It was soft and warm, and I didn't hesitate to lie down and relax just for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While I was lying there, I opened up my status window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My stats had gone way up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It honestly made me pretty happy to see the results.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And I also received three new titles, two of which I can easily decipher the reason why I received them...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the first one...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The Moon's Darling]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I have no fucking idea how I got this title.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure, my swordsmanship has always been moon-related, and my red eyes sometimes glow with a moon symbol, too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There's even this black moon tattoo on the palm of my hand...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>... Never mind...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those are enough of a reason, no?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But still—\"Darling\"?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why that word?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ugh...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now I really need to figure out what kind of connection this body has with the Moon Goddess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, about the ancient magic library...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had a small talk with Eleonora, and she told me the ancient magic library only opens during certain seasons, and even she doesn't have full control of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, we decided to postpone my entrance to the library until it finally opens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That aside...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There's still one last person I haven't said goodbye to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that's none other than...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Christina.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sat up from the bed, stood, and then headed for the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll be going out for a bit,\" I said to Alaine as I pulled my coat on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded quietly, not even pausing from her folding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lumi and Chaerin were fast asleep, curled up on the couch like a pair of kittens, so I didn't make any noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gently opened the door... and stepped outside the dormitory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, I quickly headed straight for the cathedral.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the only place she could be right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Christina was technically called an \"exchange student,\" I don't think she ever went to a single class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was always busy doing work for the church… doing her duties as the Saintess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well… calling her an exchange student is honestly kind of a joke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They're just using her like some kind of holy tool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It always made me a little mad, seeing her being used like that. But then again… if things hadn't happened that way, I probably would've never met her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So maybe I should be grateful in a weird way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, I know I won't be seeing her again for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silverleaf getting picked again for another exchange like this? Yeah… that's nearly impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, no point thinking too much about it now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After walking for a few minutes, I reached the big cathedral.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was quiet—just like the first time I came here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I slowly pushed open the heavy door and stepped inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And right away…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yo! Glad to see you again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A warm, friendly voice greeted me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I blinked, a little surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing near the entrance was a tall man with messy brown hair and kind eyes. He wore the white-and-gold uniform of a Holy Knight, and he held his hand out with a grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah! John! It's also nice to see you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smiled back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You finally back from that mission?\" I asked in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He groaned and scratched the back of his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah… finally. Ugh, it was rough. Had to live like a caveman for almost a whole month! And don't even get me started on those damn Dark Order creeps. They just kept popping up everywhere!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hands balled into fists, and a warm golden light flared around him for a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could tell—he'd gotten stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The second I catch one of them, I swear—\" he muttered, letting out a breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his eyes moved over to me… and widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait a second…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of drugs did you take?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Excuse me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, seriously! What the hell happened to you? You got crazy strong outta nowhere! I think you might even be stronger than me now!\" He smacked my shoulder playfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I caught his hand before it landed fully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh. Getting cocky, huh?\" He grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naturally.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I said with a small shrug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gods, you and that calm face. It's so annoying!\" he laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also... when did you get so obsessed with the moon?\" He suddenly asked, catching me off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You seriously don't know? You've got a whole moon tattoo going down your neck.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...My neck?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I blinked, confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, without a word, I grabbed his sword and angled the shiny blade like a mirror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right there, just under my hairline, was a black and blue tattoo—showing all the phases of the moon in a perfect line down the back of my neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell is this...?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I already had moon symbols in my eyes, on my palm… and now this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fucking hell...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing John still staring, I quickly made something up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh—right. That thing? I totally forgot. It's just to celebrate getting my first title, that's all.\" I said with a small smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ohhh!\" John's eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slapped my shoulder twice, grinning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations on becoming a Baron, Mr. Moonlight Swordsman!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I rolled my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was time to change the subject.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, where's Christina? I need to say goodbye to her before I get back to Silverleaf.\" I asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>John's expression softened a little, and he nodded toward a familiar hallway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She's in the same room as always. Go on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I said, walking past him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as I reached the door—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Use protection!\" he called out with a smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I groaned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehehe!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His laugh echoed behind me as I pushed the door open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And stepped inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And there she was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It hadn't been that long since I last saw her…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But somehow, she looked a little different now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her blonde hair had grown longer—it flowed all the way down to her waist in soft waves. It looked silky and neat, like she brushed it every morning with care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her clothes were different too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They looked special, like they were made just for her. There was even her name sewn in fancy letters near the chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something about it made her seem more... official.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a real Saintess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But her face…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That hadn't changed at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those soft pink lips, those gentle pink eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her cheekbones were soft and delicate, but her jaw still had that sharp shape that made her look strong and elegant at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh my.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her calm, sweet voice broke the silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You finally made time to visit me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She raised an eyebrow as she looked me up and down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't blame her for saying that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, I had been avoiding her lately. Especially when she asked if we should make our relationship public…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I never gave her a real answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So I just ignored the question now, and softly called her name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Christina.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tilted her head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I came to say goodbye.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't want to drag it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I said it straight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused for a second, then gave a small nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright then, you can leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She even waved her hand a little, as if she was really telling me to go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now… if this were the old me…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I probably would've just listened, turned around, and waited for her to stop me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But not this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't say anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, I walked up behind her and gently wrapped my arms around her waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!\" she let out a soft sound, surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face turned a little pink as I sat down in one of the chairs and carefully pulled her onto my lap—facing me, so I could see her clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked straight into my eyes, stunned, not saying a word yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I could tell… she wasn't mad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And maybe a little flustered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smiled gently, keeping my arms around her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't move away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stayed still in my arms for a moment, just looking at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then slowly, she relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hands reached up and rested lightly on my shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're really leaving, huh?\" she whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded, brushing a strand of her golden hair behind her ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah… I don't know when we will be able to meet again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked down for a second, her lashes low like little golden fans. Then, she leaned her forehead gently against mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You always disappear like the moon behind clouds,\" she said softly, her voice almost like a breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smiled a little at that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then you should know… the moon always comes back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She let out a small laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was quiet, but warm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then her hands cupped my face, and she looked me in the eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Promise me something, Aestrea.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't lose yourself. I know how heavy the world can feel. Just… stay you. Even if it hurts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I leaned in and kissed her forehead gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I promise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled softly, then leaned forward and rested her head on my chest. I held her close, one hand stroking her back slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither of us said anything for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cathedral was quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the sound of the wind brushing through the tall windows could be heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt like time had slowed down just for us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, she spoke again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Will you write to me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will,\" I nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if I don't know what to say… I'll still write.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pulled back just enough to look at me again, then reached into her pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She handed me a small silver pin, shaped like a cross wrapped in vines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is mine. You keep it. If you ever feel lost, hold it close.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I took it gently, brushing my thumb over the smooth metal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Christina.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just like that, I knew it was time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stood up, helping her back onto her feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't try to stop me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, she walked with me to the cathedral doors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before stepping out, I turned to look at her one last time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wind picked up, making her hair dance in the sunlight streaming through the stained glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take care of yourself, Saintess.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You too, Moonlight Swordsman.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our eyes met, and then…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I walked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't look back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I did, I wouldn't be able to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>",2053,"2026-06-03T09:18:17.303Z","2026-06-03T09:18:22.612Z",1,"novelbin.me","eeee4c197d08a19bc0e7a1dbfb043322e260118d5111337e987a5859328bfccf","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-140","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-138",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-cover.jpg"]