[{"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-140":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},1027446,1339,"Chapter 140: Trouble On The Way To Silverleaf Academy (I)","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-140",140,"\u003Cp>\"Phew...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out a long breath, stretching my arms above my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, do you need anything?\" Alaine asked gently, her voice soft like always.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No... not really.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I replied, leaning back into the seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now, we are on the train heading back to Silverleaf City. We didn't take a flying ship this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chaerin doesn't really like flying—she gets nervous, and apparently has aerophobia, so we chose the train instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't mind, honestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The train gave us more privacy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I booked a full private cubicle just for the four of us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cozy, quiet, and peaceful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glanced across the cabin and raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...They fell asleep again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chaerin and Lumi were curled up on the cushioned seats, snoring softly. That made it the third time they'd dozed off today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems so,\" Alaine replied with a small smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked over at her—and blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For once, she wasn't wearing her usual maid uniform. Instead, she had on a pair of fitted dark jeans and a big, comfy hoodie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My hoodie, actually. It looked a little too big on her, the sleeves almost covering her hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Somehow, that made me smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How long is the trip again?\" she asked as she adjusted the hoodie sleeves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eighteen hours. Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as I said that, her eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without saying another word, she waved her hand, and a fluffy blanket appeared out of thin air, floating gently down onto my lap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gave her a strange look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What are you doing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know there's a bed in the back, Master,\" she said with a slight giggle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But just wait—you'll understand soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She snapped her fingers again, and the next thing I knew, she was setting up a tiny tea table in the middle of our cubicle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She even summoned a little soft rug underneath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A proper little tea corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scent of soft herbs and dried flowers filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now then, what kind of tea would you like?\" she asked, turning to me with a smile that could melt ice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I blinked, still surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I answered anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jasmine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perfect choice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She rolled up her sleeves and started brewing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, she took out a glass kettle and filled it with water, making sure the temperature was just right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not boiling, but hot enough to coax out the fragrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she pulled out a small wooden box filled with dried jasmine flowers—delicate, pale, and still full of scent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She placed a small pinch into a glass teapot, then poured the hot water over it slowly. Steam rose into the air, carrying that soft, floral smell with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, she covered it and let it steep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Give it a few minutes,\" she said, sitting down across from me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her cheeks had a light pink tint—maybe from the steam, or maybe just from wearing casual clothes for once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smiled lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ding!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon I frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A system notification had suddenly appeared in front of me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something that never happened before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Detected a subtle change in the direction of the wordline...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Attempting correction...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Error! The change couldn't be corrected or fixed.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Attributing a new mission for a possible corrector...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the fuck...?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ding!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have received a new mission!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[If you do accept this mission, you'll be granted the function—『Scan』! This function allows the user to scan anything and receive any kind of information about the target.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Would you like to accept the mission?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stared at the glowing message in front of me, eyebrows furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That function was one of the things that I needed the most since I couldn't really rely on my [Judgement Eye] for all kinds of analyses since it can't see through everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mission that subtly changed the plotline...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait a minute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, why didn't the plotline change when I simply existed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or when I beat up Lucas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or any other crazy feat I realized?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Countdown initiating...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[10...9...8]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fucking hell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'll let my future me deal with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, I quickly moved my finger and tapped the [Yes] button lying in front of me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ding!—]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[— Mission accepted successfully.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Showing mission details...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Quest: Intercept Violet's Villain Awakening.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Details: Violet is starting to become the Final Villainess several years earlier than expected. Prevent her from fully awakening as the Villainess. Completing this mission will stabilize the worldline.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Current Location: On the same train as yours. Cublicle Z21.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Rewards: Permanent 『Scan』 Function, and a unique Grimorire about 『Future Sight』.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stared at the panel in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Violet... is going villain mode already?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That wasn't supposed to happen yet... I think.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'm not entirely sure, but she really seemed fine...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I leaned back, sighing again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And of course this happens on the day I'm going back to Silverleaf.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, the 『Scan』 function was now unlocked, so I figured I might as well try it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My eyes turned toward Alaine, who was gently pouring jasmine tea across the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let's give it a go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Target: Alaine Celebrían]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Race: High Elf]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Rank: S++ (On the verge of breakthrough)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Talent: SSS]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Affinities: Wind & Spirit]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Sexual Preference: Aestrea Moon.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Character Preference: Aestrea Moon.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Character Type: Deredere]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Favorability: 89]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Sexual Desire: 00]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Thoughts: Mhm... I hope Master will enjoy the tea.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Additional Options. (Here you can add more details to the [Scan] feature.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was really thinking about the tea...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smiled again, softer this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This function is really useful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could even use it like a mind reader if I wanted—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[—Ding!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The function \"Scan\" has entered a one-hour cooldown.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What did I fucking expect?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course there's a cooldown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well… no point crying about it now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The tea's ready~\" Alaine's sweet voice sang as she gently placed a small teacup in front of me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks,\" I said, giving her a smile as I picked it up and took a sip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My eyes went wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow...! This is really good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I honestly couldn't help but say it out loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It might've been the best tea I'd ever had.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehehe~\" Alaine giggled softly, covering her mouth with her hand like the gentle lady she always is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smiled at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked really happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unfortunately, I knew I didn't have time for this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We talked a bit while I quickly finished the tea, drinking faster than I normally would.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, when I saw an opening—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah… I'm gonna use the bathroom real quick,\" I said, just as she was about to pour more tea into my cup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked up with a warm smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll be waiting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded, gave her a quick smile, then quietly opened the cubicle door and stepped out. I gently closed it behind me, then looked left and right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lower-level cubicles were down the left hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perfect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I immediately started running, using mana to hide my steps and erase my presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took less than two minutes to reach Cubicle Z21.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I peeked through the window carefully…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Violet was sitting there completely alone, just staring out the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…What kind of \"villain awakening\" is this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Step...!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My instincts kicked in, and I instantly jumped up, pressing myself against the ceiling. I threw a thin mana barrier around myself to stay hidden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, I saw someone approaching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That bald head… that snobby walk…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Prime Minister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was wearing those overly fancy noble clothes and had that smug face I hated already.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't even knock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just walked straight into Violet's cubicle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the door could close—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Time Freeze (✯ 9th-Level Spell ✯) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stopped time, slipped inside, and climbed onto the ceiling like a sneaky cat. I cast more invisibility spells on myself and then released the time freeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let's see what this snake wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Heh. As expected, you were waiting for me,\" the Prime Minister said with a grin, sitting down across from Violet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced at him coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you want?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice... it was icy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Colder than I'd ever heard before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It surprised me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing major… just another favor,\" he said with a greedy smile, rubbing his hands together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Violet's hands curled into fists in her lap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could tell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could feel it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Really wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And I instantly understood—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fuck!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did I freaking use the [Scan] before meeting them!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I bit my lip tightly as I looked at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remember,\" the Prime Minister sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you don't do this favor for me… your dear mother might find herself face-to-face with the God of Hell! Ahahaha!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Violet's entire body trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bam!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A heavy wave of mana burst from her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes darted wildly, full of rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Prime Minister waved his hand lazily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just like that, the mana disappeared—like smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…That annoying no-magic attribute of yours…\" Violet hissed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...An no-magic attribute?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's a bit annoying to deal with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I kept the information in mind as I let them continue talking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The... favor was something... simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She needed to act as a spy and gather information from Christina about the locations of the bishops and other important figures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were likely planning to attack them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon enough, their conversation came to a close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the prime minister got up to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll tell His Majesty all about your loyalty. I'm sure he'll be very generous with your mother's life,\" he said with a grin before walking out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving Violet sitting there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well… not really alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it!\" she whispered, clutching her hair with both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her whole body shook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She bit her lower lip tightly until blood flowed out of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And by now, I had now understood...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason why Violet had become the Final Villainess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She probably didn't get help and couldn't deal with the threats and these favors...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She probably broke down because of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Becoming essentially evil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But not this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because this time…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'll be adding the Prime Minister to my little kill list.\u003C\u002Fp>",1669,"2026-06-03T09:18:17.303Z","2026-06-03T09:18:22.612Z",1,"novelbin.me","923100a658ec61e543defa532ef8e166f767626323a7abb113c274d757500609","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-141","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-139",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-cover.jpg"]