[{"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-201":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},1027157,1339,"Chapter 201: Silverleaf Academy (XLIX)","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-201",201,"\u003Cp>Chapter 201: Silverleaf Academy (XLIX)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aestrea… is this the place?” Maria asked, breathing hard as she wiped sweat from her forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It should be…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A giant, broken castle stood in front of them. Its black stone walls were cracked and scorched, with towers half-collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The front gate was massive, easily twice as tall as any normal building, and glowing faintly with pulsing magic. Sharp lines of red light ran across the doors like veins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just outside that gate… people were already waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hero’s Group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eira’s Group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And his own group of friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other students were nowhere to be seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some were sitting on broken rocks or leaning on their weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others stood tall, tense, with swords or staves in hand. Every single one of them was watching the gate, ready for what was coming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aestrea!” Derek shouted, raising a hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He jogged over with a relieved smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re finally here,” he said with a heavy sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>James followed right after him, frowning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yo, bro, what happened to you?” he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obviously, Aestrea couldn’t tell them the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…I nearly tore a mana meridian. Had to fix it first,” he lied calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But right away, he felt it—a soft pressure, like eyes piercing through his skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced to the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Violet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her [Seven Colors Eyes] glowed faintly as she stared straight at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew he was lying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But why would he care about that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see,” James muttered, not questioning further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heeh~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft sound came from his right, and before he could react, Mia slipped beside him and grabbed his arm, squishing it against her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I missed you~” she whispered, her voice like silk, warm breath brushing against his ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea blinked and gently pulled his arm back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he could say anything, he felt another presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp, burning gaze almost pierced through his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was easy to notice that it was his official girlfriend, Ella.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t say a word, but her eyes—icy and locked on Mia—said everything. He didn’t even need to look directly at her to feel it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He ignored it… for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aestrea.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gentle voice called out to him, making him turn his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eira was walking toward him, her steps light, her body fully healed. Her long hair swayed behind her, and her eyes were clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stopped in front of him and bowed her head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you… for healing me and my group,” she said softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea simply nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We were in bad shape. I thought… we weren’t going to make it. But you came and saved us.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eira lifted her head slowly, looking him in the eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I owe you a reward. I’ll make sure you’re properly repaid for what you did.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s no need,” he said plainly. “Ulgar and Rayn… they already gave me a pretty hefty amount. That’s more than enough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eira’s brows lowered a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took another step closer, her hand lightly touching her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No,” she said firmly, voice still soft but now more serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That wasn’t a proper thank-you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea met her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she didn’t back down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t know what you think of me, but I always pay my debts,” she added, her hand now resting gently on her bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a small silence between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eira’s gaze didn’t waver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Aestrea sighed, just a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Fine. I’ll accept something.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eira gave a light yet relieved smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s enough,” she said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as soon as she said those words…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground trembled under their feet as dust scattered across the stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone turned toward the gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was glowing brighter now, red lines pulsing across the surface like veins about to burst. A deep growl echoed from behind the doors, heavy and hungry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…It’s starting,” Aestrea muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRRRRAAAACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The castle gates split open with a loud crack, magic spilling through the seams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gust of wind blasted outward, hot and thick, reeking of blood, decay, and complete hunger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A huge shadow stepped through the smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beelzebub.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twisted and absolutely massive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body looked like it was stitched together from different creatures—rotten flesh, twitching muscle, and thick black scales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of mouths covered his arms and shoulders, all of them drooling. His eyes burned with hunger, wide and unblinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted one foot and slammed it down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The floor cracked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nobody waited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go!” Lucas shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They charged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas dashed ahead, golden light glowing from his body. He leapt and brought Excalibur down, aiming straight for Beelzebub’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLANG!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword smashed against Beelzebub’s claw, sparks flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“HAAHH!” Derek roared and rushed from the left, his axes swinging fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THUNK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He chopped one into Beelzebub’s side, then twisted and slammed the second axe into the demon’s thigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>James came in right after, his spear spinning. He stabbed at Beelzebub’s ribs, the tip piercing through the dark skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SPLAT!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black blood sprayed across the stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Fire Series: Flame Burst! (✦ 5th-level Spell ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose threw both arms forward, her red hair whipping around her face. A huge ball of fire exploded against Beelzebub’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flames burned through his flesh, and the demon screamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iris stepped up behind her, raising her staff high. Light poured from her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Holy Series: Divine Light! (✦ 6th-level Spell ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A ray of pure white magic struck the burnt spot on Beelzebub’s chest, digging deeper into the wound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SHHHRRRRIP!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smell of burning demon flesh filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Wind & Ice Series: Ice Tornado Arrow! (✦ 6th-level Spell ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Crystal Series: Crystal Javelins! (✦ 5th-Level Spell ✦)』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eira’s bowstring snapped, her arrow spinning like a drill as it flew, leaving a trail of forest behind as it slammed into Beelzebub’s right arm and twisted through the muscle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along with it, five giant crystal javelins snapped through the air, heading towards Beelzebu’s left arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of the limbs jerked violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Telmo grinned and raised both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Wind Series: Gale Bind! (✦ 4th-level Spell ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A violent wind wrapped around Beelzebub’s legs, locking them in place with roaring pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ulgar let out a beast-like shout and charged in bare-handed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BAM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He landed a solid punch to Beelzebub’s gut. The force echoed with a dull shockwave. He ducked under a swinging claw and sent another punch into the demon’s jaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THWACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Fire Series: Fire Knuckles! (✦ 4th-Level Spell ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maya jumped in next, her gauntlets glowing red-hot. She spun once and punched Beelzebub across the face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His head twisted sideways, teeth flying out of one of his smaller mouths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maria danced to the side, wind swirling around her hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Wind Series: Cutting Tempest! (✦ 5th-level Spell ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A storm of wind blades shot forward, slicing across Beelzebub’s chest and shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SWISH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SWISH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SWISH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flesh was torn, blood spraying out like black rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mia stood beside her, flames gathering in her palms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Fire Series: Inferno Dance! (✦ 5th-level Spell ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spun once and sent five fireballs shooting out in a wide arc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOOOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each one hit a different spot on the demon, staggering him backward with loud blasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ella and Leon moved in together—two flashes of silver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their swords danced like lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Royal Swordsmanship: King’s Guillotine! (✦ SS-Level Swordsmanship ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Royal Swordsmanship: Queen’s Guillotine! (✦ SS-Level Swordsmanship ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLANG!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SHING!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ella struck at Beelzebub’s right arm while Leon stabbed toward the left side of his chest. Every swing was clean and controlled, cutting through gaps in the demon’s defenses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dashed forward, ice forming around his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Ice Series: Glacial Dash! (✦ 5th-level Spell ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slipped through a narrow space between Beelzebub’s claws, spinning once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Ice Series: Ice Fang Barrage! (✦ 3rd-Level Spell ✦)』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A swarm of sharp ice spears shot from his hand, piercing into Beelzebub’s wounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SHHHHCK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SHHHHCK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beelzebub roared, turning wild. His body slammed against the ground, claws swiping everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One mouth on his shoulder opened wide and fired a blast of dark energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Shield Series: Winter’s Barrier! (✦ 6th-level Spell ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea raised his hand, and a thick shield of ice rose in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The energy crashed against it, cracking it but not breaking through. But just as they thought they were gaining the upper hand…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beelzebub stomped his foot again, this time harder, and his whole body pulsed with a sick, red light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mouths across his body opened wide, grinning. His eyes rolled back, and a deep laugh poured out of every mouth all at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Gluttony Series: Devour the World! (✦ Forbidden Magic ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHHHHOOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air twisted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A huge wave of invisible pressure shot out from Beelzebub’s body like a shockwave, knocking everyone off their feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“GAH—!” Lucas grunted as he hit the stone wall hard, his back scraping along the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BAM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ella crashed beside him, blood dripping from her mouth as she struggled to stand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon flipped in midair and landed on his feet—barely—but a second pulse hit him and threw him back again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kaghh!… Cough, kaugff!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hit the ground, coughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“W-What is this…?” Maria gasped, trying to cast a spell. Her wind magic scattered before it even formed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The red aura spreading from Beelzebub’s body started pulling everything in—air, light, even the magic itself. It felt like the world was being sucked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mia tried to hold her ground, her feet sliding backward. She pushed both hands forward and shouted:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Fire Series: Fire Bomb! (✦ 4th-level Spell ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fireball exploded against Beelzebub’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the fire got… eaten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The red aura swallowed the magic like it was nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flames vanished mid-blast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“H-He ate it…?” Mia’s voice cracked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beelzebub grinned widely—every mouth on his body laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I DON’T CARE WHAT HE EATS!” Derek ran in, axes raised, yelling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud, thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swung both weapons at the demon’s side, but they only bounced off now, like hitting metal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wave of that red energy slammed into him a second later, sending him flying into the rocks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRASH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Derek!” James shouted, rage in his voice. He dashed forward, spear in hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leapt up, spinning midair, and aimed the tip right at Beelzebub’s neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>STAB!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It pierced—barely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beelzebub grabbed the spear with one hand and threw James like a toy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SMASH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slammed into a broken pillar, groaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Lightning Series: Thunder Edge! (✦ 5th-level Spell ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rayn rushed from the right, blades covered in crackling lightning. He slashed across Beelzebub’s stomach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>ZAP-ZZZZT!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the lightning fizzled out on contact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beelzebub’s body pulsed again, and a mouth on his chest opened wide, sucking in all nearby mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the holy light around Iris flickered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I-I can’t… I can’t feel the goddess’ power!” Iris gasped, falling to one knee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Fire Series: Flame Spear! (✦ 4th-level Spell ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose tried to back her up, sending a fire lance at Beelzebub’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SHHHRRRK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It struck him, but once again, the flames vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beelzebub raised one hand, and it stretched unnaturally, like melting flesh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SPLAT!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hand slammed into the ground, and giant red tendrils shot out, grabbing Ulgar and slamming him against the floor over and over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BAM! BAM! BAM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“URGH—!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Ice Series: Freezing Rain! (✦ 5th-level Spell ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eira fired a dozen ice arrows into the air—each one splitting into shards, falling like frozen knives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SHUNK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SHUNK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SHUNK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They hit Beelzebub’s back, but the demon didn’t even flinch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haagh… ah!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas pushed himself up, panting as blood dripped down his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We need to break through that aura!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Void Breaker! (✦ SS-level Swordsmanship ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>",1958,"2026-06-03T09:18:17.304Z","2026-06-03T09:18:22.612Z",1,"novelbin.me","1ee8ea3c60e2465e203d4166dcd027981fcc83b0d47896333033d6ddc9dcb045","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-202","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-350",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-cover.jpg"]