[{"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-240":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},1027207,1339,"Chapter 240: Aestrea Against The World (XVII)","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-240",240,"\u003Cp>CRRRAAAAAACK!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, a deafening roar erupted as the earth burst open, unleashing a blizzard so furious, so dense, it devoured light itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walls of solid ice crashed up from the ground like mountains, breaking the forest apart as white spikes shot from every angle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM—!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Massive slabs of ice fell from the sky like some kind of divine punishment coming from God itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wind howled loudly, and the temperature plummeted below death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cecilia barely had time to raise her arms before she was swallowed in the burst, a shield of ribbons wrapping around her as Kagetaro threw his hand out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it wastoo late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SHHHHHHRRRRHH—!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The avalanche collapsed on top of them, ice shattering through trees, snow exploding upward in towers of white fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound was overwhelming; it was as if nature itself were screaming under Aestrea’s command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he didn’t seem surprised by his own power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply stood in the middle of the storm, hair fluttering softly in the breeze, a single hand still raised in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as the final crack of ice echoed into silence, and the mist began to clear...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lowered his arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I told you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He whispered into the cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It ends now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, Aestrea turned around and walked back toward the snowbank where James and Derek lay, still unconscious, curled into the frost like children fallen asleep in the cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knelt down beside them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hand moved gently, brushing snow from their faces, checking their pulses. His breath fogged the air, and for a moment... his gaze softened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go back\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached down, lifting James over one shoulder and Derek over the other. Then, he shot towards the military camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it didn’t take him long to reach it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Phew~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He entered the camp, and immediately, a few soldiers paused and stared at him as he walked in, carrying the unconscious forms of James and Derek like it was nothing at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one said a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They just watched, wide-eyed, lips pressed tight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zeva was already there, waiting by the campfire, arms crossed, her long hair slightly damp with snow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her black scarf fluttered faintly in the wind, her emerald eyes narrowing the moment she saw him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aestrea,\" she called, stepping forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at her blankly for a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he shrugged his shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They irritated me,\" he said flatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So I knocked them out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Ah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course you did.\" Zeva blinked, and after a short pause, simply sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a snap of her fingers, a gentle magic circle flickered into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, both James and Derek’s bodies were surrounded by a soft green light and floated upward, carried carefully by invisible threads toward a nearby tent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned to him again, her expression growing more serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now... the Frost Elves,\" she said, \"actually retreated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’It seems that Eira’s parents managed to convince the Emperor after all...’ Aestrea nodded at her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then, Zeva’s lips curled downward slightly, and she dropped the next piece with a quiet sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But in return...\" she said, her voice calm but tense, \"the Elven Emperor made a personal request.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at him directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He wants to meet with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea’s eyes widened, just a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"WHAT?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea’s voice rang out sharply, echoing across the quiet camp. A few nearby soldiers flinched, but Zeva didn’t even blink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She just sighed, as if she had been expecting this exact reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, I had the same reaction,\" she muttered, brushing a strand of hair behind her ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But they were serious. They made it clear that they’d only back off if you agreed to meet them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...And you accepted that for me?\" he asked, one brow lifting slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly,\" she said, tapping two fingers lightly against his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When I saw their army... I was shocked. There were at least a hundred S-rank awakeners, Aestrea. A hundred.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shook her head, still looking a little stunned by the memory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"People like that are supposed to be super rare. Like, once-in-a-generation rare. But there they were... standing in rows. If they attacked us, we’d be crushed in less than five minutes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes met his, serious now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn’t really have a choice. It was either accept... or risk everyone here dying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused, then softened her voice just a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, they only asked to talk to you. You don’t even need to do anything. Just show up. That’s it, right?\" She tilted her head and gave him a small pleading smile, her emerald eyes holding his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a second, Aestrea didn’t reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just looked at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was crazy to think that this was the same woman who had oncekidnappedhim because they had a promise to have sex after a battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t quite rape... but not exactly consensual either. Either way, Aestrea ended up enjoying it, so yeah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He furrowed his eyebrows slightly, exhaling through his nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’First, I make a deal with Gaia to protect the Dark Elves... and now I’m supposed to meet the Elven Emperor himself?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Fuck,\" he muttered, brushing his fingers through his hair with a sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He closed his eyes, took a breath, then opened them again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Whatever. I wanted to meet him anyway,\" he said finally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So yeah... screw it. I’ll do it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could even blink, Zeva slammed into him with full force, wrapping her arms tightly around his waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her soft, bare chest pressed against his, the warmth of her skin pushing through the fabric as she buried her face into him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Iknewyou’d say yes!\" she squealed, squeezing him like a stuffed toy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s why ILOVE YOUUUU~!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She yelled it loud enough for the whole damn camp to hear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And unfortunately, theydidhear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several heads turned, eyes widened, whispers broke out between soldiers and mages alike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea stood frozen, arms still half-raised in awkward surprise as every single person stared at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Zeva.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she didn’t let go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, her voice dropped to a sweet whisper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Baby...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She slowly raised her head, her green eyes glowing faintly now, just enough to hint at that possessive streak hiding behind her smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why aren’t you saying it back?\" she asked, voice gentle but dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea’s mouth twitched again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t afraid of her, but fuck, she was exhausting sometimes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if the situation wasn’t already awkward enough... it got worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Much worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because all around them, the soldiers, who normally looked up to Zeva with fear and respect, were now staring at her, clinging to Aestrea like a love-struck girl in a drama.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her bare chest pressed into his body. Her legs tangled with his. And she was shouting about love like she didn’t care about rank or pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, they just stared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then someone whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then someone chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then... the whole damn camp exploded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"SAY IT BACK, DUDE! DON’T LEAVE HER HANGING!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"YEAH, BRO, DON’T BE A DAMN ROCK!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"COME ON, MAN! EVEN I’D MARRY HER IF SHE LOOKED AT ME LIKE THAT!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"SAY IT! SAY IT! SAY IT!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chorus of loud, rowdy voices echoed in the cold air, soldiers stomping their feet, laughing, even whistling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone actually started clapping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another dude was crying into his scarf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"True love, man! I believe again!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea’s eye twitched hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, Zeva leaned in closer, her lips brushing against his neck as she whispered one more time:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Say it back...\"\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just as his lips parted, about to saysomething, anything that would shut them all up...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"HEY, HEY, HEY! HOLD UP!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two very familiar voices cut through the noise like a knife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea slowly turned his head, his body quivering slighly...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And there they were.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>James and Derek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Covered in snow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them limping, dragging themselves into the camp, clothes wrinkled, hair messy, cheeks red from the cold, but grinning like idiots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Derek pointed dramatically at Aestrea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You! I wake up with frost in my underpants, andthisis what I walk into?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>James followed up with a loud groan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We almostdiedout there and you’re busy getting hugged by Snow Witch #1 like it’s a honeymoon?! SAY IT BACK, DAMN YOU!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"BE A MAN!\" Derek shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"SAY YOU LOVE HER!\" James added, nearly falling over in excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"KISS HER TOO!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"MAKE IT PASSIONATE!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"TONGUE, BRO, TONGUE—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea stared at them before he blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then blinked again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You two should’ve stayed unconscious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"AND MISS THIS?! NEVER!\" they both shouted together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Zeva just smiled wider.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her glowing green eyes sparkled with amusement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See?\" she said sweetly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone agrees.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea exhaled deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was surrounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outnumbered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Out-hugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I hate all of you,\" he muttered under his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even then, his hand slowly came up... and landed gently on Zeva’s lower back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t exactly a man who could easily express his emotions, but this time... it seemed that he would be forced to do so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I love you too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And all hell broke loose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"YEEEEAAAAHHHHHHH!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"LET’S GOOOOO!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"SOMEONE GET THE WEDDING BELLS!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’M CRYING!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"GODDAMN, THIS IS ROMANCE!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in the middle of the chaos, Zeva pulled his face down, her emerald eyes glowing brighter now, lips close enough to touch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Then prove it, baby~♥\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1539,"2026-06-03T09:18:17.304Z","2026-06-03T09:18:22.612Z",1,"novelbin.me","5977ed7053be9a5aa0f83c783a49ea1db34da999f50bfa45460e3ad0dbf7d0b7","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-162","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-161",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-cover.jpg"]