[{"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-226":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},1027187,1339,"Chapter 226: Aestrea Against The World (III)","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-226",226,"\u003Cp>Fwssh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the spatial light of the teleportation disc faded, Aestrea, Derek, and James appeared just outside the main gates of the once-silverleaf academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the view that greeted them was... not what they expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...The hell...?\" James muttered, his eyes widening entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Derek blinked slowly at the sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yup. That’s an army. Right next to a school. Love that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All around them were rows upon rows of silver-plated tents, command flags fluttering in the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soldiers, hundreds of them, marched, trained, sharpened weapons, or stood at post, clad in dark green armor lined with the silver emblem of Silverleaf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ballistas were mounted to the hilltops, and elemental artillery was prepped nearby, glowing ominously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the academy in the distance, still partially under repair, looked dwarfed by the sheer size of the military camp surrounding it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Why do I feel like we just walked into the beginning of a very dramatic story arc?\" James whispered, elbowing Aestrea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea didn’t reply, but his crimson eyes narrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a nearby group of soldiers who had been patrolling noticed them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment they laid eyes on the silver-haired boy at the center, their posture straightened immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir Aestrea!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The front soldier, clearly the highest ranking among them, rushed forward and saluted with his fist over his chest, his tone full of respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our commander has been awaiting your arrival.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...He knew I was coming?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, sir. She said you would come here eventually. We were given orders to escort you immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’She?’ Aestrea exclaimed inwardly, surprised to see that it was actually a woman leading this army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, there were only a handful of women who were powerful enough to be able to lead an army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea exchanged a glance with the twins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve got a fan, oh deadly moonlight swordsman~\" James leaned in with a wicked grin. \"«««\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s next, your face on banners?\" Derek chuckled, crossing his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut up and walk,\" Aestrea muttered, already following the soldier through the rows of tents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The path led them deep into the center of the camp, where the largest command tent stood, flanked by elite guards and crystal wards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fabric of the tent rippled faintly with protective enchantments. It was clear to them that this wasn’t exactly a temporary spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With all of those enchantments, this camp was meant to last a few years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as they approached, Aestrea could feel... a familiar... yet fiery presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Commander,\" the escort announced from outside the flap. \"Sir Aestrea Moon has arrived.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A calm voice echoed from within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let him in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldier respectfully bowed and pulled the flap open, allowing the three to enter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And there she was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seated at a war table covered in maps, her long dark green hair was tied back messily, and her light green eyes looked sharp and unblinking as they met his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zeva.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crazy bitch... a nickname created by Aestrea himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The absolute nutcase who attacked him the first time they metmet knocked him out because he forgot about his promise with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea was a little surprised, she hadn’t changed much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except for one thing: she was tryingveryhard to act normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her posture was perfect, her uniform pristine, and her arms were folded over her chest as she nodded politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aestrea Moon,\" she said evenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he saw it: her fingers twitched faintly against her arm. Her eyes didn’t blink, and the tips of her boots tappedslightlyout of sync.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a predator being held back by chains of decorum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Zeva,\" Aestrea greeted calmly, folding his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>James leaned over and whispered way too loudly: \"Bro, she’s trying so hard not to pounce on you it’s hilarious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Give her five more seconds. She’s gonna flip the table,\" Derek muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zeva’s eye twitched ever so slightly, but she took a deep breath and ignored them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m the current acting military commander for the Silverleaf perimeter. And also... the one assigned to supervise the defense of this territory.2\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood, approaching slowly, each step measured and heavy with unspoken tension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We received word that something... might happen here. So I prepared in advance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze scanned over Aestrea’s face, locking in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And I knew... you would come.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared at her for a long moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...When are you planning to attack me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lips curved at his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second that single word left her mouth...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zeva’s aura erupted like a wildfire, the tent flaps rustling violently from the sudden pressure that shook the surrounding mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her boot slammed forward as she vanished from her spot in a burst of green energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea raised his hand casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five violet swords shimmered into existence around him in a circular formation, clanging into Zeva’s punch mid-air, holding her knuckles just centimeters from his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force of her strike shook the air like thunder, but the violet barrier held strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Tch,\" she hissed, her eyes gleaming with delight and frustration all at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You didn’t even flinch...\" she muttered, as her fist trembled against the solid sword-barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You didn’t evenwarnme,\" Aestrea replied flatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Should’ve known better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zeva slowly lowered her hand and took a step back, the green glow dimming... just a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clap, clap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>James suddenly started clapping with a wide grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, okay, that one was faster than usual! Ten outta ten for that sneak attack attempt, Commander Crazy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zeva didn’t even look at him. Her eyes stayed locked on Aestrea like a beast sizing up her prey, or perhaps her obsession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You’re much stronger than before,\" she said quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re more reckless,\" he countered, dismissing the floating swords with a flick of his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She grinned slightly, that twitch still in the corner of her eye. \"What can I say? Seeing you again brings out the worst in me~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea sighed, adjusting his collar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why am I not surprised you’re leading this camp?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because I’m the only one insane enough to defend a city right on the brink of a war front,\" she said proudly, gesturing to the maps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...And because I requested it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zeva tilted her head, smile widening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I knew you’d be back here eventually. You are the type of person who’s easily drawn to chaos.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...And to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>James gagged in the background. \"Okay, I’m leaving. This room’s getting dangerous for single people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Derek sighed, patting his brother on the back. \"Come on, let’s leave them to their weird romantic death-glare moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the twins stepped outside to \"cool off\" from the heat, Aestrea and Zeva were left alone in the center of the command tent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as they were left alone...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Zeva snapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a switch flipping inside her brain, all the fake professionalism melted in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a loud thud of her boots...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thmp!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She darted forward and threw herself into Aestrea’s arms with all the elegance of a missile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Waaaahhhh—!! AESTREA!!\" she wailed, arms locking tightly around his torso like a starving animal finally finding food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zeva?!\" Aestrea stiffened instantly, his arms awkwardly half-raised as if caught between catching her or pushing her off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that wasn’t even the worst part.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She buried her face in his neck, inhaling deeply with a long, trembling sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mwah!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mwah!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mwah!~~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiss after kiss landed all over the side of his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fast, greedy, and overly loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I missed you I missed you I missed you—!!\" she cried between kisses, every word vibrating against his skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know how hard it was to wait!? I thought I was gonna explode!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zeva,\" he muttered, trying to push her off gently, \"you’re supposed to be acommander—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am!!\" she cut in with a crazed little grin, her lips now dangerously close to his collarbone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I command armiesandI command my man when I see him again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re not commanding anything,\" he said flatly, face expressionless as she nuzzled closer like a clingy cat on heat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You smell the same,\" she whispered with a shiver, rubbing her cheek against his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But you feelstronger. Mmmm... my Aestrea’s all grown up now...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pinched the bridge of his nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zeva, get off me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nope.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zeva.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Noooo~♡ I’ve waited too long for this~! My stupid, adorable battle god, finally in my arms again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her grip tightened even more, her feet lifting slightly off the ground as she clung to him with all her body weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tilted her head up and stared at him from way too close, eyes gleaming with adoration and just a hint of madness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Say it,\" she whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Say what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That you missed me too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn’t.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Liar,\" she grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your heartbeat says otherwise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I could literally kill you right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oooooh~ you always say the sweetest things,\" she giggled, absolutely unbothered. \"But you won’t. Because youlikeme. Even if just a little.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea sighed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just a little,\" she repeated softly, her voice a whisper now as she laid her forehead against his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s all I need. Because I’ll take that ’little’... and make it grow... until it drives you insane.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Too late,\" he muttered under his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh Aestreaaaa~♡\" she purred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mwah!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another kiss to his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re mine now, okay? Mine, mine, mine. I’ve marked this territory, emotionallyandphysically!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I feel like you’re a few kisses away from biting me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thought about it,\" she admitted sweetly, \"but I’m saving that for ourwedding night~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eye twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From outside the tent, James could be heard wheezing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Derek, I swear on the gods, if shemountshim in that tent, I’m never walking into a command structure again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut up and keep your ears closed,\" Derek grunted. \"We don’t exactly have the power to stop her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back inside, Aestrea had gone stiff as a board while Zeva snuggled against him, clearly beyond satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea never expected that Zeva would turn out like this after he didn’t speak with her for a few months.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But honestly, she was better like this then her usual crazy bitch personality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And finally, after what felt like eternity, she let out a long sigh and stepped back, her cheeks flushed and eyes glowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There. Now I’m good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You sure?\" Aestrea asked cautiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No promises~♡\" she chimed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smoothed her uniform, suddenly back to a weirdly composed soldier, but her smile was far too smug to be taken seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now then... let’s talk about our strategy to defend against the attacks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What,now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. And you’re sitting next to me for the entire meeting. Close... very close.\" She winked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No escaping me again, Aestrea. Ever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exhaled slowly, completely done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I should’ve just stayed in the capital.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Too late~ Now that you’re here... you are already mine~♡\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea chuckled at her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I guess so.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1792,"2026-06-03T09:18:17.304Z","2026-06-03T09:18:22.612Z",1,"novelbin.me","f9bdda48283523787d3896548503a37739efec1f62917cf0bf5b1462d89967f1","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-227","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-155",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-cover.jpg"]