[{"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-25":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},1027081,1339,"Chapter 25 The Academy's Competition (VII)","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-25",25,"\u003Cp>The cheers of the crowd filled the air as I walked off the arena stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My victory over Agnar had secured another point for Silverleaf Academy, but the adrenaline that had kept me upright began to fade as I entered the quieter hallway leading to the resting area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp, dull ache jolted through my chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump... thump...!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My breathing grew shallow and erratic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world blurred for a second, and I stumbled, catching myself against the cold stone wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gritted my teeth, trying to steady my trembling legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, I ran to the outside of the arena, more precisely the forest, where no one could see me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hadn't warned my classmates or Vivian, but I couldn't let anyone see me in this condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding their battles, I have already explained most of the abilities of the Beastkin representatives, so Vivian should know how to match them up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reaching the forest, the trees stretched high above, their canopies casting a cool shade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The damp earth beneath my boots crunched softly as I leaned heavily against a tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another sharp pain shot through my chest, and a bitter metallic taste flooded my mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And before I could suppress it, I coughed violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spurt!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mouthful of blood splattered onto the cold dirt floor, staining it crimson. My vision swayed, and my legs felt weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My \"constitution\" or, the way my mana veins are tangled with each other, despite granting me a huge speed in the way mana manifests, comes with a huge cost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, I'm not really blessed like Lucas will be in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cost of me using mana like this is something similar to losing my lifespan, it's not really my lifespan, but my soul power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that's the main reason my [Spirit] attribute is Rank S, it's something that came with this cursed \"constitution\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haaah...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, I'm not really terminally ill, but I need to restore my soul power from while to while, and just this month, I had already used more than three times the necessary use for a month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if that happens, I'll need to start using Aura, which can complicate things for me, since my disposition is \"Violet\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I know that someday it will be revealed, but I need to make sure that I don't turn into one of the targets of the Dark Order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least, not now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gaagh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Splurt!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh... fucking hell.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, the liquid that erupted from my mouth was dark and viscous, like tar which could be called the impurities of my body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This meant that my body had been strengthened once again, but unfortunately, none of my attributes had leveled up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're so reckless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a voice cut through the silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glanced up to see Eleonora stepping out from behind a tree, her cold, piercing gaze fixed on the puddle of blood and impurities at my feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't respond immediately, taking a moment to wipe the last traces of blood from my lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know what happens if you keep this up, don't you?\" she said in a low voice but still sharp as a dagger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I met her gaze without flinching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our constitution wasn't designed to handle this level of mana output. If you keep pushing it, you'll destroy your mana veins.\" she continued, stepping closer to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Permanently.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out a bitter laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This woman...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was so annoying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only reason she wanted me as her disciple was to study this cursed condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because she had it too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gave it the name...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twin Heart Mana Body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason she named it this is that the constitution allows the user to create an additional heart on their body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This grants them the ability to store mana in both of their \"hearts,\" effectively doubling their output.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the constitution provides additional benefits, such as a five times faster input and output ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overall, this means the user can achieve up to ten times the normal mana power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, one would need something similar to a Dragon's Heart to fuse it with their body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she first asked me to be her disciple, I was actually ecstatic, however, as soon as I realized something I immediately refused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one who oversees the student's applications is the headmistress herself, and I was rejected because they didn't see 'talent' in me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was pretty dramatic, but yeah, after all at that time, my dream had been shattered by her herself, so I didn't care about being polite anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had a lot of friends during that time, and the bad rumors of the nobility disrespecting the commoners in the Royal Academy simply disgusted me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No way, I would accept her offer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, she left a mysterious phrase before she left, saying something like...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'You will need me.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And something bad really happened, the first time I had this problem, I vomited a pool of blood a few times and my mana got in distress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thankfully, I was able to solve it, but then she appeared in front of me as if teasing me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I told you. You're going to need me in the future.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which I replied coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, are you even listening to me?\" She brought her hands to her waist, looking at me while she tilted her head slightly to the left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words made my thoughts break, so, I turned to face her and replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know about my condition, I don't need you to tell me about it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pressed, stepping even closer, her brows knitting together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because if you did, you wouldn't be burning your soul power like this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Back off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I scoffed at her, but she continued on...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lose your mana, and lose everything that makes you... you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words landed like a blow, and before I realized it, my back was pressed against the tree, her hand slamming against the bark beside my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just need to find Lich Orb... or a Dragon Heart,\" I muttered slightly, meeting her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I knew that there was one last Dragon Heart on the Luxuria's Commerce Store. And I had been saving my money for that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The amount of money I owned was nowhere near it, but... I couldn't simply let myself die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not until my classmates had graduated safely, and got their dream job.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah! And you think you have enough money to afford that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She raised an eyebrow, her lips curling into a cold smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've seen what you were doing in the few months. Even if you sell many high-ranking demon beasts's cores, or even named demon beasts, it will take at least 10 to 15 years for you to gather enough money.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's how expensive the Dragon's Heart was; the Lich Orb was much cheaper, but it could only serve as a mana storage item and not as a heart, so it wasn't worth it for me to buy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's none of your business.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I tried to push her back, but surprisingly, she didn't budge at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her ocean eyes gazed back at me, and her lips parted slightly. In that moment, I knew exactly what she was about to do...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Be my dis—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"—no.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I interrupted her words directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have no plans to join your academy, or even become your disciple, besides, why would I accept such an irresponsible person as their Master?\" I laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You constantly let demons attack your academy, and let the students be the ones solving that, not to mention, that even the professors don't do anyth...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My words paused slightly as I stopped speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that I noticed, she didn't act to stop the demons, and the professors also didn't, only appearing at the last moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Don't tell me...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Y-you... are using demons to improve the abilities of your students?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My eyes widened upon the realization; how come I didn't think of that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was silent upon hearing my words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only by experiencing a fight that they could potentially die, they can improve their abilities, and even if they were in true danger, one of the professors or even I would immediately act to save them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why do you think the students improve so fast in our academy? It's mainly because of the demon constantly attacking it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out a chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This bitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I thought, she really treats everyone as pawns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mhm, don't worry,\" she said softly, her eyes locking onto mine with an unfamiliar warmth that felt strangely comforting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you truly become my disciple, I won't treat you like that. On the contrary, I'll spoil you as if you were my own son.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a few seconds of silence before I replied to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah... this makes it... five times already?\" she sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But like I've said before...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You'll need me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She disappeared into mist, leaving me entirely alone in the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't say anything, there was nothing to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, I walked back to the arena where I could see Mia fighting against a tigress, and surprisingly, Mia was being pushed back by her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How's the score?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I asked Derek who was watching the battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Four-to-four, if Mia wins this match, we're going to pass to the next round.\" His gaze switched to me before going towards the stage once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides me, Vivian tapped my shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where were you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just went to take a breather.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mhm... sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hands brushed against my back, as her eyes turned into the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our academy was depending on Mia right at that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tip of Mia's staff slammed against the tigress's claws, creating a shockwave that rippled through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact forced both of them back, but Mia used the momentum to flip gracefully, landing in a crouch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Agh...\" she winced in pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force of the tigress's attack had nearly dislocated her shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're stronger than you look.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tigress admitted as her orange eyes narrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you're slower than I thought.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mia shot back, a smirk tugging at her lips, and this time, she decided to switch her tactics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Fire Series: Barrage Barrier! (✦ 3rd-level Spell ✦)』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She twirled her staff, the crystal at its tip glowing brighter. Sparks of fiery red energy crackled around her, forming a protective barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tigress lunged again, swinging her claws at the barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her claws bounced off the shield, but the impact sent a ripple of hot energy shooting up her arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The barrier was made of condensed flames after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grrr...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tigress growled in frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Running out of steam, huh?\" Mia taunted as her smirk widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tigress's eyes flashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She slammed her fists into the ground, causing the earth to tremble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thram!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground beneath Mia cracked and buckled, sending her sprawling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it!\" Mia hissed, scrambling to her feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tigress saw her opening and charged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the last second, Mia spun her staff, slamming it into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Fire Series: Fire Nova! (✦ 4th-level Spell ✦)』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A burst of hot energy erupted from the crystal, spreading outward in a wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack! Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tigress's legs were caught on fire, halting her mid-charge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd erupted in cheers as Mia seized the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She channeled the last of her energy into her staff, the red crystal glowing so brightly it almost hurt to look at.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Fire Series: Firelance Impact! (✦ 5th-level Spell ✦)』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a loud cry, Mia hurled a massive lance of fire directly at the tigress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attack struck the tigress square in the chest, sending her flying backward, making her hit the ground hard, the air knocked out from her lungs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tigress's body had landed outside the arena...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was at that moment, that the announcer's voice rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The winner of the final match... is Mia, from the Silverleaf Academy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She did it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a split second, there was silence—then the crowd erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"YEEEAAAAH!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The applause and cheers rolled like thunder, shaking the very ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some spectators leaped to their feet, clapping and whistling, while others pounded the air with fists of celebration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And with that, I proudly announce the three academies moving to the next round: The Holy Academy, the Eternum Royal Academy, and... surprisingly, the Silverleaf Academy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"OOOOOOOHHH!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cheers increased even more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mia staggered off the stage, her legs wobbling beneath her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hair clung to her face, damp with sweat, and her breathing was labored, but her grin outshone it all—a smile filled with pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's our girl!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of our classmates yelled, their voices barely audible over the chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheers erupted among our group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah.. she did it...\" Vivian let out a relieved sigh, clapping enthusiastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally reaching our station, Mia's eyes scanned the crowd as she limped toward us as her grin gradually widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mia, that was amazing!\" Derek called out as she got closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Mia wasn't listening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze locked onto me, and suddenly, she broke into a full sprint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mia?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I called out, confused as to why she was approaching me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And before I could react, she launched herself into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Puff!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her arms wrapped tightly around my neck, her body colliding with mine as her legs dangled off the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stumbled back, barely staying upright, as her soft, large breasts pressed against my chest, making my face flush crimson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You were amazi—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I started, but my words caught in my throat as Mia leaned in, and her lips immediately found mine, pressing against them with a huge intensity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Muah!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world seemed to freeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-what...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gasps rippled through our classmates, followed by stunned silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Derek's jaw dropped comically, his eyes bulging as if they might pop out of his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wha—she—WHAT?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh. My. God.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rest of our team, already high on adrenaline and joy, erupted in laughter and cheers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"GO MIA!\" one of them yelled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Mia finally pulled back, her cheeks were as pink as her grin was radiant. Her eyes sparkled with pure happiness, her hands still resting on my shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We're going to the next round!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She exclaimed, bouncing in place like a child who'd just won the biggest prize.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I blinked, trying to process what had just happened, but soon, my expression broke into a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah... since you won, I'll let you have this one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing my words, she looked at me with a wide grin, sticking out her tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We had passed the first phase of the competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, we were no longer...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Weakest Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>",2436,"2026-06-03T09:18:17.018Z","2026-06-03T09:18:22.334Z",1,"novelbin.me","03cc9ab7b3b2976d772f5a6495b333c2610f5e903bf4b7a38bdb922e35d9cf47","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-26","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-24",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-cover.jpg"]