[{"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-142":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},1027448,1339,"Chapter 142: Trouble On The Way To Silverleaf Academy (III)","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-142",142,"\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two consecutive shots rang out, tearing through a massive red orc's chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The orc let out a terrible roar as it staggered back, blood spraying from the wound, before it crashed to the ground with a heavy thud, sending dust flying up into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Phew~, that's the last one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea muttered under his breath, spinning his revolver in the air with a flick of his wrist before catching it smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But why are there red orcs here?\" He glanced around, his brow furrowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These guys are only B-rank, and this is supposed to be an A to S rank dungeon...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Weird...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood still for a moment, his eyes scanning the forest around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive forest stretched out before him, with trees taller than fifteen meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earlier, he had passed through a red orc tribe's station, where he had wiped them all out easily, but other than that, he didn't find anything interesting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking up at the trees, Aestrea gathered mana into his legs, feeling the power surge through him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without warning, he shot forward, his feet leaving the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoop!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shot into the air, soaring high above the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wind rushed past him as he got a clear view of everything below, including the dark silhouette of a volcano in the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes narrowed as he took in the surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe... there's something there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swip!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He landed lightly on a thick branch before he dashed forward, effortlessly darting through the trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiss!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Out of nowhere, a sharp hiss echoed through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive, red-scaled snake, easily as big as a house, reared up from the underbrush. Its fangs glistened, dripping venom as it lunged toward him with lightning speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Aestrea snapped his fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Ice Wall! (✦ 3rd-level Spell ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thick, crystalline wall of ice erupted from the ground beneath him, forming in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He barely had to move as the snake's fangs struck the ice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The snake recoiled, hissing in frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before Aestrea could even react, the snake's tail whipped toward him, the force of the strike like a battering ram.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clicked his tongue and swiftly raised his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Ice Series: Frost Chains! (✦ 5th-level Spell ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chains of pure ice shot out from a glowing circle that appeared around him, wrapping tightly around the snake's tail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They bound the creature's tail to the ground with a sharp clink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then, the snake twisted violently, opening its massive jaws, and lunged forward with terrifying speed, snapping at the chains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea's eyes widened in surprise as the snake's fangs sank into the ice chains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strange purple liquid began to ooze from the fangs, dripping over the chains. With a sickening hiss, the ice shattered, breaking apart as if it were made of glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shit... I've never seen this fucking beast in my life!\" Aestrea cursed as he landed lightly on top of a tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at the massive red snake below, its scales gleaming like molten lava under the sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hands moved fast, grabbing both revolvers at his waist, subtly spinning them, and then, he quickly aimed at the snake and pulled the trigger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two shots rang out, the mana-charged bullets speeding toward the snake's head\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bullets ricocheted, and the snake barely flinched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It recoiled, its eyes glowing with killing intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even mana bullets won't suffice?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea was a bit shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the quality of his mana was no joke, and it was much stronger than almost every kind of material.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiss!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of slithering grew louder, and within seconds, two more massive red snakes appeared, charging at him from the thick forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea's instincts kicked in, and he didn't hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without even thinking, he raised his hand and cast a quick spell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Ice Wall! (✦ 3rd-level Spell ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wall of thick ice shot up from the ground, blocking the snakes' path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea jumped backward, his boots barely touching the branches of the tree as he created another ice wall to rest behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Judgement Eye (✦ S+ Level Skill ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then he saw a total of three red auras staring at him, deadly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two more snakes of those...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the snakes, Aestrea's eyes narrowed slightly before he decided to use the new [Scan] function on their scales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Name: Red Diamond Scales]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Effects: Grants a very supportive and hard protection.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Details: A very strong material that is more than one hundred times stronger than a regular diamond. Has an effect of absorbing mana to strengthen its texture.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fucking hell?! Who overpowered is that?!\" Aestrea's eyes widened in disbelief as he read the details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A material that powerful... no wonder his bullets didn't even make a dent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, with that, Aestrea now knew how to kill them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of using mana...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He should use aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bam!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air around him vibrated as a violet aura tightened around his form, sending gusts of wind spiraling in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground beneath his feet cracked slightly under the pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The snakes paused for a moment, sensing the difference in Aestrea's body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They slithered closer, their eyes gleaming with hunger, their fangs out, letting drops of venom drop on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lumi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He called out, and with a quick flick of his wrist, a violet-outlined scythe materialized in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just need one hit for each of them...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes glowed faintly as he dashed forward, a red trail flickering in his wake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Curse Mark 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three snakes were marked with a skull symbol on top of their heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>HISSS!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The snakes hissed, sensing his approach, and split in opposite directions to strike. Without a pause, Aestrea's eyes locked on the middle one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He moved, fast—blindingly so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moonlit Ice Lotus Sword Art Variant...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Fourth Move! (✦ Lunar Collapse ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His scythe swept down in a deadly arc, and the instant the peak of the blade met the snake's scales, a thunderous BOOM rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shockwave of cold exploded outward, freezing the air in a sudden blast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SPLURT!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A spurt of blood flew upwards as the snake crumpled, dead in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea's aura flared out, shaking the air, and his eyes tracked the other two snakes, their skull marks glowing faintly in his vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were already moving toward him, aiming for his blind spots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he already knew that this was going to happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his left hand, and a faint glow swirled around his fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Frost Explosion! (✦ 6th-level Spell ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small blue ball of light pulsed on the tip of his fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He flicked his fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ball shot forward like a dart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It zipped through the air, cutting past the trees with a soft whistle, and landed between the two snakes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Explode.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bunch of ice fragments spread out throughout the air, but the snakes didn't get any injury from that attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except that a few ice fragments had successfully pierced their scales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah...\" Aestrea smiled lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was time to use his favorite skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Wound Aggravation 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Bleed 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Splurt!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood sprayed from the spots where the ice had pierced, staining the air as the snakes writhed in pain, wrapping around the trees in frantic spasms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this wasn't enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, Aestrea snapped his fingers once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Bleed 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Bleed 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Bleed 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each chant drained more mana from him, but the effect was devastating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The snakes' bodies twisted violently, and with a final, powerful surge, they exploded in blood, dropping from the trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lifeless bodies hit the ground with a heavy thud, falling meters below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Done...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea wiped the dust off his clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, onto the volcano...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwoop!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Try to catch me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alaine teased both Chaerin and Lumi as she leaped from one tree branch to another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're fast,\" Lumi said, grinning as she swung a scythe in an exaggerated arc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But not fast enough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She dashed after Alaine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chaerin, who was behind both of them, also didn't waste any time following them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm going to get you both!\" Her voice rang with lighthearted mischief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alaine laughed, dodging Lumi's swing and about to leap again—but then, in the blink of an eye, Lumi disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The glowing violet scythe was gone too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alaine stopped, mid-air, her eyes scanning the space around her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lumi?\" she called, her voice full of confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She landed lightly on a nearby branch, a frown tugging at her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did Aestrea summon her?\" She immediately concluded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is he in some kind of trouble?\" Alaine bit her lip as Chaerin reached over to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry! Papa is very strong!\" Chaerin tried to cheer up Alaine, but she too was very worried about her dear papa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mhm...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alaine nodded in response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But suddenly...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thrum!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alaine's instincts kicked in, and her gaze flicked around the forest, the feeling of something off creeping over her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a wave of powerful energy hit her, at least the power of an S-rank awakener.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More than one presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least three.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her body tensed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She crouched lower to the branch, trying to blend in as she peered through the trees. Chaerin also made sure to hide herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And since she was an assassin, she was very experienced in these kinds of things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, they heard them before she saw them: deep voices, heavy footsteps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We're part of the Royal Knight commandment.\" They announced to the people nearby, exuding their mana to pressure them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the man we're looking for. Aestrea Moon. Have any of you seen him?\" The knight spoke, holding a folded pamphlet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that instant, both Alaine's and Chaerin's eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What could they want from Aestrea?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I haven't seen anyone like that around here...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the nearby people replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The knight nodded his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you do find any trace of him, inform us, effectively immediately.\" He turned his back before leaving with the rest of his group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Alaine frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What could they possibly want from Aestrea?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they were looking for Aestrea, it couldn't be good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go back, Chaerin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She let out a frustrated sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When Aestrea gets back, we'll warn him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mhm!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chaerin nodded heavily.\u003C\u002Fp>",1733,"2026-06-03T09:18:17.303Z","2026-06-03T09:18:22.612Z",1,"novelbin.me","8028e41a538662fcbfd90040b81c2aeae9900a6a8f9588beddadfca17c0d98bb","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-143","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-141",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-cover.jpg"]