[{"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-161":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},1027206,1339,"Chapter 161: Silverleaf Academy (9)","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-161",161,"\u003Cp>Gulp...!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eira swallowed hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heart was beating so fast, it hurt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hands were cold, and her legs quivered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had finally met Aestrea—face to face—and it was nothing like she expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at her with glowing red eyes, and they didn't look like normal red at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes looked like fire, and that fire was currently burning straight through her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wanted to move, to speak, but her body wouldn't listen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt like a rabbit standing in front of a wolf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her knees were weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could feel them shaking, and her mana—the power she trusted the most—started shaking too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was like even her magic was scared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eira had never felt this before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This man... he was strong, very strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Better than her in all aspects she could think of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She used to think her elf blood made her special.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Better than humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now... as he stared at her like she was nothing...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If a man like this were a human... were humans really worthless?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And who is this?\" Aestrea spoke after a while, looking directly at Eira.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't blink, nor did he look away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared at her, slowly looking her up and down like he was reading her soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah.. she's—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>James tried to talk, but was suddenly interrupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I-I'm Eira Fairchild Frost Lúthien,\" she said, her voice trembling, hand on her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The First Princess of the Lúthien Clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tried to meet his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the moment she did, her whole body felt cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her chest started to hurt, and her breath caught in her throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked down at his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn't hold his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was too heavy for the young elf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"An Elf Princess... huh?\" Aestrea calmly spoke, raising an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...But.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly added, stepping closer to Eira. He reached out and gently lifted her chin, making her look into his glowing red eyes again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you're an Elf Princess... surely enough, you should have learned etiquette, no?\" he asked coldly, gazing down at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eira trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hands, her arms, her whole body... shaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I-I...\" she tried to say something, anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the words were stuck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea gave a small laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea let out a small laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where's that arrogance from earlier? Was it because... You mayhaps... met someone better than you in all aspects?\" Aestrea immediately guessed her thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, his maid was a High Elf, so he had extensive knowledge about the elves, particularly the frost elves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They possessed a quite interesting bloodline ability known as the sixth sense. This ability allowed them to instantly determine if someone was stronger than they were and to sense danger from miles away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was really broken ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, he was right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Completely right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eira bit her lip hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew about this...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, her sixth sense was screaming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't just feel fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt pure danger coming from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pheeeeew....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a whistle echoed out, and Aestrea lifted his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both James and Derek were whistling at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'What the hell? Here I am, saving them, and they're whistling like idiots?' he scoffed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as soon as he noticed the ambiguous position he was in with Eira, he finally realized the reason for their whistling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get her, tige—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before James could finish his sentence, Derek quickly covered his mouth, shooting Aestrea a friendly but nervous smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea only sighed before letting go of Eira's chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spoke, brushing his silver hair back, the strands falling on his forehead shortly after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just don't be fucking arrogant and act like you're better than everyone and hurt them because of it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He explained in very simple terms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elf princess shakily nodded her head in response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Great... because if you do hurt any human student...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He once again lifted her chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You'll need to deal with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea walked away, pulling both Derek and James away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as he did so...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"YOU FUCKING KID!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A very tall figure shouted, rushing towards him at full speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Seriously?\" Aestrea raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as he saw the bloodlust in Ulgar's eyes, he couldn't help but grin slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A silver mana started leaking out of his body, and thickly enveloped his right arm as he was about to swing it hard...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"HOLD THERE!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strong mana suddenly lifted Ulgar into the air, causing his movements to stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it didn't do anything to Aestrea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you guys want to fight, fight in the main arena, not in the freaking corridor!\" Miss Helena shouted coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These walls cost a fortune! Break even one, and you'll pay ten times what it's worth!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ulgar growled in frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But instead of backing down, his eyes lit up with excitement as he grinned widely in pure confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine then! I want to challenge Aestrea to a rank duel!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miss Helena raised an eyebrow at his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But deep down, a chilling smile was hidden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure, when?\" she asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"NOW!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ulgar shouted without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miss Helena gave a small nod, then turned her gaze toward Aestrea and gave him a quick wink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then the match will happen in two hours, in the main arena,\" she said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a snap of her fingers, Ulgar dropped gently back to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he landed on the ground, Ulgar immediately turned to Eira, like the good puppy he was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Eira, are you okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she didn't answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes were still locked on Aestrea, who was already walking away with Derek and James.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Eira?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, she blinked and finally spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah… let's go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ulgar smiled with confidence and puffed out his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry, Miss Eira! With my Titan Bloodline, I'll make sure to smash him to bits!\" he licked his lips, grinning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah... yeah... I'm sure of it.\" Eira replied bluntly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But deep down, she knew...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ulgar was nowhere near Aestrea's level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"WHAT?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mia shouted loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's only been a single day that you've come back, and you're already fighting against one of the new students?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea only raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So? It's not like I wasn't going to do that later, besides, he was the one who proposed the rank duel, not me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gosh... we were only away for... two classes, and this already happened.\" Maria, on the side, sighed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh...\" Derek suddenly grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should've seen the scene in the corridor. Aestrea sent Ulgar flying across the hall, and even summoned a hard ice barrier for him to crash into!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pffft… it was hilarious!\" Derek laughed loudly, and James couldn't help but laugh with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Aestrea shook his head a little, a smirk on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girls, however, could only sigh at the group's foolishness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah! And Aestrea even tried flirting with that frost el—MPHH!\" Before James could finish his words, Derek quickly covered his mouth with his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was already the fourth time today that he was doing this, but his brother couldn't fucking shut his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What did you just say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of the girls cracked their heads towards James.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"N-nothing!\" Derek answered quickly, not giving James the chance to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aestrea just scared her really badly! That's all!\" he said, nodding fast, while James also nodded under the pressure, after feeling their intense and scary gazes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, both of the girls turned to Aestrea sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that true?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah? Why wouldn't it be?\" Aestrea frowned at their question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well… that elf girl did have a bigger chest than mine… and you do like that kind of thing,\" Mia muttered, looking away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea's frown deepened even more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also, you've always wanted to meet an elf… and let's be honest, her beauty's probably better than ours. Elf blood and all...\" Maria added with a little pout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea rubbed his temples, clearly annoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look... I'm not interested in someone who hurts my friends. I never will be. Even if she's the prettiest woman in the whole world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea let out a heavy sigh as he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone in the group looked at him with soft, sparkling eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like they were staring at some kind of saint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea didn't really know what to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or how to react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just stayed quiet so he wouldn't mess up the mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So... can I take her, then? She was really hot...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>James blurted out, ruining everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THUD!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"OWWW!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both girls punched him at the same time—one fist for each cheek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dropped to the floor, holding his face and groaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Derek sighed deeply and rubbed the bridge of his nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You really don't know when to shut up, do you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next to Derek, Aestrea stared down at James, his expression was completely flat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Yeah, you definitely had that coming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>James rubbed his cheeks as he lay down on the floor, mumbling something about \"unfair violence\" and \"freedom of speech.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one listened to his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Aestrea couldn't help but think—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Yeah.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'This idiot really has a gift.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had the special talent of always saying the worst thing at the worst time.\u003C\u002Fp>",1519,"2026-06-03T09:18:17.304Z","2026-06-03T09:18:22.612Z",1,"novelbin.me","0ae7ed663d2eac952a6ae12178238bb656f032b335b2392effd937d2eb5b1dbe","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-240","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-239",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-cover.jpg"]