[{"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-22":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},1027078,1339,"Chapter 22 The Academy's Competition (IV)","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-22",22,"\u003Cp>Swoop!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, Leon, leader of the Sword Academy, dashed forward like a bolt of lightning. His sword gleamed as he aimed a piercing strike straight at Aestrea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea reacted instantly as he merely sidestepped to the right and swung his blade in a vertical arc, aiming to catch Leon's back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sparks exploded between their swords as Leon twisted to block the attack, teeth gritted, pushing back with all his strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Aestrea merely kept a small smile as a silvery glow began to radiate from his sword, its light growing stronger by the second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoop!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea's sword slammed against the ground, creating a crater of a slash on the fortified ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And immediately, the crowd started cheering even louder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the first time the arena had been broken by a student.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it...\" Leon gritted his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, a red energy surged up, swirling and crackling before enveloping his entire body along with his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, he disappeared in a flash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Appearing right behind Aestrea, he swung his sword at his head, but Aestrea without even looking at him, blocked the sword with his own, only sticking out his arm backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Impossible!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon's eyes widened in surprise, but suddenly, Aestrea let Leon's sword slide across his, making him stumble, and took the opportunity to deliver a kick to his stomach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kugh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still blocking the blow with the sword's blade, Leon still took damage from his kick. He held his stomach where Aestrea's kick landed and glared at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pfu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spat blood on the ground before wiping his lips and then facing his sword in Aestrea's direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sword Circle: First Move...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Revolving Swords! 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around him, a bunch of swords appeared booming in the air before drifting towards Aestrea with a long speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To this, Aestrea kept the same smile as he started running towards the sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaped...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tap...!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jumping on top of one of the swords, a burst of mana surged from his body, strong enough to send the remaining swords flying across the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he swung his sword...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zooom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crescent-shaped slash of mana was sent towards Leon, who quickly dodged to the left and looked towards Aestrea...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, he had disappeared from his view, and Leon's eyes widened as he sensed a presence behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time he couldn't dodge it and was sent rolling down the arena's floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that all?\" Come on, you should use your unique talent, this is too easy for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea's voice reached out to him, and hearing his words, Leon gritted his teeth in annoyance, the veins in his neck bulging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the first time someone had overpowered him so much, not to mention that he was also joking around with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that so?\" Leon sneered coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's see if you're still smiling after this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dense aura exploded from his body, and the floating swords around him multiplied, and he wasn't even using the Sword Circle's techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 The talent \"Sword Immortal\" has been activated. 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sent the swarm of swords flying toward Aestrea in a deadly wave, but Aestrea's smile only deepened as he saw this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stopped in his tracks, and seeing the hundreds of swords coming towards him, he shifted his body slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moonlit Ice Lotus Sword Art...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 First Move! (✦ Ice Lotus Bloom ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around his body, an ice lotus with moonlight's light bloomed into dozens of petals, and slowly they started hurling toward the swords coming at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang, clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sounds echoed through the arena, raising the crowd's excitement by yet another level, and sure enough, even the higher-level nobles were interested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the crowd, Evelyn's eyes widened in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This... is a self-made sword art.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And hearing her words, the others around were even shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Northern Duchess, are you sure about your words? Just the power of the first move is already comparable to the A-rank!\" Elandor frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, one would be happy to see such a talented student, but Leon was actually his grandson, and of course, he wanted Leon to win the match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can confirm that.\" Empress Isabella nodded her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had also been a swordsman, a higher rank at that, and from her experience, she had never seen swordsmanship as exquisite as Aestrea's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't just his swordsmanship; every move he made followed a precise line, each one perfectly aligned with the others, making his opponent follow his wishes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He fights like some kind of puppet master,\" Evelyn muttered loudly enough for everyone to hear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empress Isabella nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's true. I was thinking the same thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah... such a talented child,\" Emperor Francis muttered as his eyes started conveying greed, and as Isabella noticed this, a faint smile appeared on her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If only he were my son-in-law,\" she nodded knowingly with a wry smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing her words, Emperor Francis frowned but began to contemplate the idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, his thoughts were abruptly interrupted by a loud noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BAAM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon was sent flying across the arena, piercing his sword into the ground, just enough to save him from falling out of the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His whole body was bruised with cuts, blood slowly dripping down from every inch of his body, normally, one would forfeit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Leon's pride was quite immense, and he wouldn't forfeit, even if he died.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the pride of a swordsman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah... This really is shameful, you couldn't land a single hit in me despite using your talent. I'm quite disappointed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea's voice reached Leon's ears, who clenched his sword tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of him, Aestrea kept the same faint smile as he continued walking towards him. His body was unscathed, and his uniform didn't even have a small cut or anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"YOU BASTAAARD!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon screamed loudly, his voice echoing through the whole arena like some kind of roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, fiery red energy exploded from his body, surging into the sky like a raging inferno, to the point of reaching the clouds, and seeing this, Aestrea took a step back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at this, and the glow in his eyes intensified with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one saw this, they would call him a battle junkie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crackle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the stormy clouds, a giant glowing red sword began to materialize as a strange crimson lightning started crackling around it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon's face was contorted with madness, his eyes wild as he raised a trembling hand. Then, with a sharp motion, he swung his arm downward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"DIE!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword slowly descended in Aestrea's direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"AESTREA!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Panicked shouts erupted from the crowd, but Aestrea didn't flinch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he raised his thumb in the air, giving a casual thumbs-up as if to say...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've got this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His stance shifted slightly as he pressed his upper body forward and reflected both of his legs a bit forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moonlit Ice Lotus Sword Art...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 30% Strength: Third Move (✦ Moonlight's One Flash ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blinding flash of light streaked through the arena, slicing upward towards the descending sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief moment, Aestrea's figure vanished, reappearing a heartbeat later just a few meters from Leon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd held her breath, and the higher noble's mouths opened agape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack...!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive red sword fractured, splintering into countless shards that rained down like crimson snow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plop...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon's body crumpled to the ground, his face drenched in sweat. Blood trickled down his forehead as his breaths turned shallow and labored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Step...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea approached slowly, each step echoing through the now-silent arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His glowing red eyes flickered wildly and widened slightly, like a predator toying with its trapped prey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon's body began to tremble uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bit his lip, trying to steady himself, but his voice came out in broken stutters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-w-what k-kind of m-monster a-are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swallowed hard, loud enough for Aestrea to hear it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To his words, Aestrea tilted his head as his smile deepened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just a... moonlight lover.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Aestrea pressed the palm of his hand against Leon's chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His crimson gaze never wavered as he spoke a single word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Impacto.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>ZOOOOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"ARRRGHH!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An air explosion happened as shortly after, Leon's body, like a lightning bolt was sent flying out of the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRASH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kugh...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body splattered against the protective barrier of the crowd, his sword clattering uselessly to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body was battered and bruised, blood seeping from dozens of cuts, and everyone was completely speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"T-the... the winner is Silverleaf's Leader, Aestrea!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The announcer's voice rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And immediately...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"OH MY GOD!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"HE'S SO STRONG!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"DID YOU SEE THAT MOVE?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd went crazy, spouting all kinds of compliments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring those shouts, Aestrea left the arena smiling, walking towards the Silverleaf's Academy Station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That was amazing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You completely crushed him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One upon the other, his classmates started gathering around him, and with a smile, Aestrea tried to calm down the countless compliments from his classmates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vivian merely looked at Aestrea with a more than satisfied smile, but her expression quickly soured when she heard a familiar voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Aestrea~~,\" Mia whispered seductively, pressing her huge breast against Aestrea's arm, clung to him like a desperate cat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, Vivian's voice rang out, and everyone turned their gaze to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aestrea needs to rest, stop bothering him already!\" her voice grew sharp and stern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, everyone scattered around, whistling as if they didn't do anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah...\" Aestrea let out a small laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, just to add more to his satisfaction, the announcer's voice rang out once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The winner of this match is the Silverleaf Academy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"OOOOOOHHH!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd went crazy once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Step...!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea walked back onto the stage, this time carrying the Silverleaf Academy flag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alone, with steady hands, he raised it high above his head, the academy's emblem shining proudly in the light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the crowd, students from Silverleaf who weren't chosen for the competition watched with tears in their eyes\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea knew they were there, so he particularly made this gesture towards them, telling them indirectly that his victory wasn't just his, it was theirs, too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, everyone knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Strongest Student of the Weakest Academy...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is a complete...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Monster.\u003C\u002Fp>",1708,"2026-06-03T09:18:17.018Z","2026-06-03T09:18:22.334Z",1,"novelbin.me","27c5775c7880b1a56d4008702fb6f88226f8a27c80e320504a5fc58b6cb83bb1","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-23","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-21",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-cover.jpg"]