[{"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-143":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},1027449,1339,"Chapter 143: Trouble On The Way To Silverleaf Academy (IV)","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-143",143,"\u003Cp>When Aestrea finally reached the volcano, he didn't see anything strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was already weird that a dungeon was this big—it was the size of a whole island. But even after pushing his mana out as far as it could go, he still didn't find anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh... how am I supposed to clear this?\" he muttered, sitting down on a big, black rock near the edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned forward, elbows on his knees, staring at the hot air rising from the volcano's hole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The name of the dungeon is Red Slayer... Red Slayer...\" he repeated the name slowly, hoping it might help him figure something out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unfortunately, it didn't.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well... the snakes were red, I guess,\" he mumbled, scratching the side of his head, saying the kind of random stuff you say when your brain's stuck and you're bored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long pause, he stood up and dusted off his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's only one thing left to do, I guess.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to face the open mouth of the volcano. The heat coming from inside was strong, but he didn't hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a word, he jumped straight into it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWOOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the air, he covered his whole body with mana and aura, wrapping himself in a glowing shield before he hit the lava.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SPLASH!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thick lava shot upward in every direction as his body crashed into the bubbling pool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was boiling and heavy, but his protection held.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything was red, glowing, and slow-moving under the lava's thick weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright... let's go see what's down here,\" he said, and started swimming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After swimming around for a few minutes...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Absolutely nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He blinked in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seriously?\" he muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pulled himself out of the lava pool, steam rising off his glowing shield as he climbed over the edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ssssssshhh...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heat hissed against the air as it slid off his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood there, dripping lava and looking annoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah...\" He let out a long, tired sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you really expect something dramatic to pop out of the lava?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it... If there's nothing down there, then where are they?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought back to earlier...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had only seen monsters in the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the only clue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright. Back to the trees then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned around and started walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he moved through the burnt stone and ash, he muttered to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If only I had a skill that made enemies come to me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clicked his tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then, something came to mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A simple idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his arm, pulled out his scythe, and dragged the blade across his skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SHHINK.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood poured out, warm and red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That should do it. Monsters love the smell of blood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, almost right away—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>HISSSSS!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>ROAAARRR!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From between the trees, two monsters appeared fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One was a huge snake, covered in shiny red diamond-shaped scales. Its tongue flicked in and out as it moved, its eyes glowing yellow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other was a gorilla—big and bulky, with thick iron armor on its arms and chest. Its eyes were bright red, and it pounded its fists into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if that wasn't bad enough… more monsters stepped out from behind the trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Big ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Small ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crawling, flying, slithering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of them red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea didn't even flinch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without waiting, he wrapped his body in a violet aura and silver mana. The two mixed together, turning into a soft, glowing lavender that shimmered across his skin like mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took one step forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground cracked under his foot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monsters roared and rushed in all at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Ice Generation! (✦ 1st-level Spell ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air around him turned cold in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frost crept along the grass and trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The snake moved first. It slithered fast, aiming to bite into his side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea spun to the left, dodging it by inches, and slammed his fist right into the side of its jaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The snake's head whipped sideways as it flew back, scales scattering like broken glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the gorilla didn't wait, it immediately jumped high into the air, then came down with both arms raised to smash him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THUD!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea crossed his arms and blocked, sliding back a few steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it. You're fucking heavy,\" he muttered, shaking off the impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Ice Wall! (✦ 3rd-level Spell ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a quick motion of his hand, a thick wall of ice shot up in front of the gorilla just as it tried to charge again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRASH!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beast slammed into it headfirst, cracking the ice but not breaking through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Ice Series: Frost Spikes! (✦ 3rd-level Spell ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of sharp ice spears burst out of the ground beneath the gorilla.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>STAB! STAB! STAB!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They pierced through its legs and arms, pinning it in place as it screamed and thrashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But from behind, other monsters charged toward him—red wolves, flying bugs, and a lizard with lava dripping from its mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea dashed forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Ice Series: Glacial Dash! (✦ 5th-level Spell ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a blink, he vanished into a blur of cold wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reappeared behind the lizard, dragging his scythe across its back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SLASH!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood sprayed into the air as the monster howled and fell to the ground, twitching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Too slow,\" he muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But of course, he wasn't done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The snake he had punched was getting back up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He narrowed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moonlit Ice Lotus Sword Art Variant...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Fourth Move! (✦ Lunar Collapse ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised the scythe above his head, then brought it crashing down onto the snake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOOM!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A huge shockwave of ice burst outward as the blade struck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SPLURT!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood sprayed up in a fountain as the snake split open, frozen and broken in half.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>ROARRRR!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the red wolves suddenly leaped at him, jaws wide open, aiming for his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea immediately reacted, ducked low, and drove his elbow right into its chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THUMP!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wolf's body bent mid-air before slamming into the ground. It tried to get up, but Aestrea didn't give it a chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He brought his scythe down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Splurt!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade cut clean through the wolf's back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It stopped moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another came at him from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea turned, raised his hand, and—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Ice Series: Frost Chains! (✦ 5th-level Spell ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLANK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Icy chains burst out from the ground and wrapped around the wolf's legs and neck, yanking it down with a loud snap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It growled and struggled, but the chains only pulled tighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked toward it slowly, his scythe dragging behind him, scraping the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SHRRRK...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised it, then swung in a clean arc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoop!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Splurt!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wolf's head dropped to the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—BOOM!—something hit his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He staggered forward a bit, turning to see the armored gorilla rushing at him again. Blood poured from its body, but it was still fighting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea clenched his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're still alive?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gorilla raised a massive fist and threw a punch toward Aestrea's face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dodged to the right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fist missed by inches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHOOSH!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea countered with a punch of his own—straight to the gorilla's stomach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THUD!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It bent forward, breath knocked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea grabbed its arm, twisted it, and slammed his knee into its jaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beast stumbled back, dazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Ice Series: Frost Crash! (✦ 6th-level Spell ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his hand high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A ball of freezing light formed in his palm. Then he slammed it into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOOOOOM!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire area shook as a wave of ice exploded outward in a circle, freezing everything it touched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground turned white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trees iced over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Monsters froze mid-step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gorilla's legs turned solid, stuck in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Time to finish it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea jumped forward, spun mid-air, and brought his scythe down right on the gorilla's neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SPLAT!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A spray of blood hit the air, and the monster's body dropped, limp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea landed smoothly, breathing hard but steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battlefield was quiet now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frozen bodies, cracked ground, and blood everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exhaled slowly, wiping his mouth with the back of his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still not the boss, huh...?\" he said, glancing into the trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THUMP.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground suddenly started trembling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The trees ahead started to shake. Leaves fell. Branches snapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea turned his head slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From between the trees, something massive stepped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked like a giant lizard—taller than a house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its scales were dark red, glowing like burning coal. Its eyes were gold and narrow, and steam puffed out from its nose with every breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its tail dragged behind it, long and heavy, smashing the ground with every step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baam!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baam!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea narrowed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that an elite monster?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without waiting, the monster opened its mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>HISSSSS!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A stream of fire burst out, straight at Aestrea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWOOOOOSH!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He jumped to the side, rolled across the ground, then slid to a stop behind a rock. The fire swept past where he was standing just seconds ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chunks of trees turned to ash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heat was intense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea stood up slowly, brushing ash off his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright... This one I'll need to take more seriously.\"!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Curse Mark 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Wound Aggravation 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A black skull mark lit up on the monster's forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It growled, shaking its head as if it felt it—but it was too late now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea charged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Ice Series: Glacial Dash! (✦ 5th-level Spell ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shot forward like a blur, closing the distance between them fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boss raised a clawed arm and swiped down toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SWIPE!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea jumped to the left and spun in mid-air, dodging the claws. As he passed the side of the monster, he dragged his scythe across its leg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SHHHHK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwip!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sparks flew as the blade scraped against the tough scales, drawing a thin line of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monster roared in pain and swung its tail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It hit Aestrea square in the chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THUD!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He flew back, rolling across the ground, dirt and dust flying everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He coughed once but stood up, wiping a line of blood from his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah... that was a good one,\" he muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Aestrea stabbed the blade of the scythe on the ground, before raising both of his hands, mana gathering around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Ice Series: Frost Chains! (✦ 5th-level Spell ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLANK!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Icy chains shot out from the ground again, wrapping around the boss's legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It roared and pulled hard, trying to break free—but the chains held tight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Ice Series: Frost Crash! (✦ 6th-level Spell ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slammed his palm onto the ground again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another explosion of ice burst out, hitting the monster from below. Ice climbed up its legs and belly, freezing skin and scales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monster screamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monster only heard a snap of fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Bleed 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SPLURT!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood exploded from every cut on its body. Red lines ran down its legs. The curse mark on its forehead glowed darker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It roared again, louder now—but its movements were slower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea stepped forward, gripping his scythe tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Time for the finish this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He jumped high into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wind and frost spun around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moonlit Ice Lotus Sword Art...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Third Move! (✦ Moonlight's One Flash ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SWOOSH!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In one clean, glowing strike, his scythe cut through the monster's neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoop!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SPLAT!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood flew everywhere as the monster's head hit the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its giant body swayed... then dropped, shaking the ground one last time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea landed softly, his scythe resting on his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yep...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Definitely only an elite boss. The portal didn't spawn after all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, no one was here to witness this scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because if they were, they would have their mouths open because Aestrea had dealt with an S-rank Named Demon Beast alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And didn't even break a sweat while fighting against it.\u003C\u002Fp>",1985,"2026-06-03T09:18:17.303Z","2026-06-03T09:18:22.612Z",1,"novelbin.me","7cbfddbc2c80433ac0365e298cd121f5de7de0c4a907e01e7741f1767adc3c84","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-144","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-142",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-cover.jpg"]