[{"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-152":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},1027176,1339,"Chapter 152: Silverleaf City—The Place I Truly Belong.","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-152",152,"\u003Cp>After a few minutes, I forced myself to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stood up slowly, careful not to make any noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The kids were still curled up under the blankets, their little chests rising and falling with each breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smiled again, then I grabbed my coat and slung it over my shoulder, and then started packing our things into a small bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few clothes, some bread, water, and a few healing herbs just in case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, that was just a small cover since all the stuff was in the [Storage].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So yeah, we didn't need anything fancy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We just needed to get home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After everything was packed, I crouched down beside the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey... time to wake up,\" I whispered softly, brushing the hair out of Leaf's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stirred a little, rubbing her eyes with her tiny fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm... big brother...?\" she mumbled, her voice still sleepy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, it's me,\" I chuckled quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get up, Leaf. We're going back home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Home...?\" Her eyes lit up immediately, and she sat up quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next to her, Ruli yawned loudly, waking up from the noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are we really going to your academy?!\" she asked, his voice full of excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yup,\" I said, ruffling her messy hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But first, we need to leave quietly, okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They both nodded hard, wiping the sleep from their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn't take long before we were ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I carried the bag over my shoulder, and the two of them held onto my coat tightly as we sneaked out of the hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The streets were still a little empty because it was early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took us a while to finally get onto the train.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, we had to buy the tickets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, we had to wait in line to get them checked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a bit annoying, but at least it gave me time to think.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the meantime, I took the chance to contact Lumi and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had already arrived at Silverleaf City and were currently staying at a hotel, awaiting my return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was good news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It made me feel a little better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, a small part of me was still worried that the Emperor might have sent more people after me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But honestly, after the fear I shoved into him, he probably wasn't thinking about me anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was probably scared out of his mind, focused on that \"masked guy\" that had attacked him. He had no clue it was me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That thought made me chuckle a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, there were some things I needed to handle once I got back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, that sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I needed to sell it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When I got back to my dormitory, I planned to open the gate to Yara's house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I would ask her to help me sell the sword at the auction house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would sell for a lot of money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe around 20,000 platinum coins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A huge amount... but even then, it might not be enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dragon's Heart base price was 40,000 platinum coins. And it would probably get even more expensive as the auction went on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was going to be a big problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But luckily...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had made a deal with Violet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to that, I had a way to get it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I just had to be careful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And very patient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After we finally got our tickets checked, we walked into the train and found our seats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The kids were super excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ruli grabbed the seat by the window, her eyes sparkling as she stared outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaf sat next to her, swinging her legs back and forth like a little kid full of energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sat across from them, watching them with a small smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt... peaceful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look! Look! We're moving!\" Ruli shouted, pointing outside as the train started rolling forward with a soft clack-clack-clack sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Woahh!\" Leaf leaned forward, pressing her nose against the glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I chuckled lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, don't smudge the window, kid,\" I said, ruffling her hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pouted but grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ruli turned around and smiled at me too, her little hands tapping the window excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I leaned back against my seat, closing my eyes for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After everything that happened...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This quiet, simple moment...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt nice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Really nice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed quickly after that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The train kept speeding up, the steady sound of the wheels and tracks making everything feel calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was half-asleep when suddenly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice came from the speaker above us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dear passengers, we are now arriving at Silverleaf City. Please make sure to gather your belongings and prepare to exit the train.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I opened my eyes slowly, feeling the train start to slow down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The kids were already up, grabbing their little bags, their faces filled with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We're here! We're finally here!\" Leaf shouted, shaking Ruli a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finally!\" Ruli giggled, standing up on her seat for a second before I pulled her down gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Careful,\" I said with a small laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wonder why they're still so excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The train trip was more than fifteen hours...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a small sigh, I stood up too, slinging my bag over my shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The train gave a soft jerk as it fully stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The doors slid open with a soft hiss, and a fresh breeze rushed in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on, you two,\" I said, waving my hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaf and Ruli quickly followed behind me, their small hands grabbing onto my coat as we stepped off the train.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Silverleaf station looked just like I remembered — busy, a little noisy, but still full of that warm, small-town feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I led the kids through the crowd, scanning the area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"ASTREA!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I heard a loud, cheerful voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned my head and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lumi was running toward us, waving her hands like crazy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was also in her disguised form, which made her look like a normal human. All thanks to Alaine, of course, she was the one who had disguising magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind her, I spotted Alaine and Chaerin also waving their hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Step, step, step!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Lumi reached us, she didn't even hesitate — she tackled me into a hug, making me stumble a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master~, you're finally back!\" she said excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I patted her head lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah... I'm back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ruli and Leaf giggled beside us, and soon Elaine joined, gently pulling Lumi off me so I could actually breathe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, she picked up the bags I was carrying before smiling softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on. Let's head back to the hotel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I promptly nodded my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had already briefly introduced Leaf and Ruli through my message to Lumi, so they didn't seem to be bothered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And surprisingly, both Ruli and Leaf weren't as shy as before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it because they were women?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The walk to the hotel wasn't too long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The streets of Silverleaf were just as peaceful as I remembered—stone roads, hanging lanterns swaying in the breeze, and the sound of people chatting, laughing, living.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ruli held my hand the whole way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaf stayed close to Lumi, pointing at things with wide eyes, quietly asking questions that Lumi happily answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time we reached the hotel, the sun was starting to dip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky turned soft orange, casting long shadows across the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We stepped into the lobby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warm lights, the smell of polished wood, and the gentle murmur of voices welcomed us inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alaine handled the room key with ease and led us up the stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our rooms were right next to each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When we entered, Ruli and Leaf looked around with curious eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beds were soft, the room was clean, and the window gave a perfect view of the sun setting behind the trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sat down slowly on the bed, letting my tired legs rest for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lumi dropped a pillow onto my lap and flopped down next to me, sighing dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We missed you, you know,\" she said, eyes closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gently ran my hand through her disguised hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I missed you, too,\" I whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chaerin helped the girls with their shoes, and Alaine started unpacking the bags.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ruli and Leaf were already curled up together near the window, whispering to each other while watching the fading light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after we settled in, Alaine called us over for dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We sat around a small wooden table in the hotel's private dining room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lights were warm and soft, and the smell of stew and fresh bread filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alaine brought in plates stacked with food—roasted chicken, buttered vegetables, soft rolls, and a big pot of thick, warm soup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ruli's eyes sparkled. Leaf stared at the food like it was treasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eat as much as you want,\" I said with a soft smile, passing a bowl to Ruli.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\" she asked, her voice tiny but filled with hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lumi leaned her head on my shoulder, already chewing on a piece of bread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This almost feels like a family dinner,\" she mumbled with her mouth full.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't say anything, but I smiled to myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a while, everything was quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just spoons clinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soft laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chaerin even cracked a rare smile when Ruli accidentally got sauce on her cheek and Leaf tried to wipe it with her sleeve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alaine sat beside me, sipping from her mug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're good with them,\" she said quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked down at Ruli and Leaf, who were sitting across from me, both smiling softly, slowly starting to relax in this new world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm trying,\" I replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, even while I'm treating them well...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their training is going to be a bit... messed up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'll need to make sure that they can kill without feeling a single ounce of emotion, and be ready to attack at all times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And also...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'll need to a spend a shit load of money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That, of course, was the worst part.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But well, I'll save it to later...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, I'm in...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silverleaf City—The Place I Truly Belong.\u003C\u002Fp>",1668,"2026-06-03T09:18:17.304Z","2026-06-03T09:18:22.612Z",1,"novelbin.me","5aeb4793062a55ce74d3b5a23e37fb2be899ffe8505a1d483c5b8a3bf598087f","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-219","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-218",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-cover.jpg"]