[{"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-28":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},1027084,1339,"Chapter 28 The Academy's Competition (X)","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-28",28,"\u003Cp>Tshu!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas was pushed back, his shoes sinking into the ground as he struggled to withstand the impact of their exchange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, Christina didn't give Lucas a chance, her golden staff glowed brightly as she raised it high, her mana surging in waves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Holy Academy Series: Holy Beam! (✦ 4th-level Spell ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A golden beam shot towards Lucas, prompting him to leap to the side. However, Christina kept her aim steady, directing the beam to follow him as he dashed around the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, his stance shifted slightly as a black flame enveloped his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Demon Slaying Sword Art...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Corrupted Sword! (✦ Advanced-level Swordsmanship (B+) ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their weapon met, each one trying to push the other pack, but slowly, the black flames on Lucas's sword began to consume the golden light radiating from Christina's staff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, she immediately jumped back, grabbed daggers from her waist, and threw them at Lucas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang, clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas easily deflected them with his sword, but just in that instant, the daggers suddenly exploded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THRRRR!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kugh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood spurted from his lips as he was hurled backward like a ragdoll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tumbled across the arena floor before slamming his sword into the ground to stop his momentum, coming to a halt just a meter away from the arena's edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh... she's really tricky,\" he said, panting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wiping the blood from his mouth with the back of his hand, he got up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Christian didn't waste any second, she thrust her staff forward. The air around her shimmered, glowing runes forming an intricate circle in front of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Holy Academy Series: Holy Chains! (✦ 4th-level Spell ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden chains shot out from the circle, twisting and writhing like serpents as they raced toward Lucas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He barely had time to react, swinging his sword to intercept them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first few chains disintegrated on contact with the black flames, but more kept coming, relentless and unyielding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas clicked his tongue and spun as his sword sliced through chain after chain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they weren't just aiming for his sword—they snaked around his legs and arms, pulling tight like a trap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could fully counter, Christina was already moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She raised her staff high, the air around her shimmering with heat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Holy Academy Series: Divine Smite! (✦ 5th-level Spell ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heavens themselves seemed to crack open as a column of blinding light descending with devastating force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwooosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas planted his sword into the ground, a protective barrier of dark flames roaring to life around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light clashed against his flames, the ground beneath him splitting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas gritted his teeth, his muscles trembling under the pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on… come on!\" he growled, his voice straining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pushed upward, and the flames surged in response, shattering the light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Christina stumbled back, her breath hitching, but her sharp gaze never wavered as she raised her staff once again, floating orbs of light materializing around her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each orb crackled ominously before Christina uttered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoop!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The orbs were sent towards Lucas, and he quickly ducked dodging one of the orbs, but immediately, his shoulder was met with one of the orbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It exploded, making him spin in mid-air, but he recovered, twisting into a counterstrike. His sword flashed, dark flames surging forward toward Christina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their weapons met again, the impact resounding with a loud sound as sparks flew, and Christina's grip faltered for the briefest moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that instant, Lucas's eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Demon Slaying Sword Art...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Devastation Sword! (✦ Advanced-level Swordsmanship (A) ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dark flames erupted into a massive vortex with a deafening sound, the energy crackling like thunder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas swung his sword with all his might, the black fire cutting through Christina's defenses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLANG!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her staff flew from her hands, and she dropped to one knee, her breathing ragged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haah... huff... ah...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arena went silent except for Lucas's heavy breaths. His sword lowered, the flames dissipating with a quiet hiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was silent for a few seconds...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"OOOWWWOOOOO!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"SO COOL!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd erupted in cheers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Christina, still catching her breath, slowly pushed herself off the ground and walked back to her station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as the noise from the crowd began to settle, something shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the students from Silverleaf Academy stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Mia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as she set foot on the arena floor, a soft glow of mana flickered around her, but then it thickened—swirling and tightening as a cyclone of flames ignited in her hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas's eyes widened, and he immediately tensed, preparing himself for the attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His instincts kicked in, and he quickly enveloped his sword in its usual dark flame and swung it vertically, aiming to split the cyclone in half.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whooooosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black flames cut through the fiery barrier, splitting the cyclone as he'd hoped. But before he could even take a breath, a flash of movement appeared right in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mia was there, in an instant—her hands pressed against his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He barely had time to react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—BAAAM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A violent shockwave sent Lucas flying backward, the flames of the cyclone spinning around him, engulfing him in a fiery spiral.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't control his momentum, his body helpless as the flames continued to push him through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas hit the cold, hard ground of the arena with a grunt, pain shooting through his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd, once alive with energy, fell into stunned silence as the crowd processed what had just happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas stood there for a moment, dazed, as the overwhelming sensation of defeat hit him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had barely managed to win the first match, but now, he had already lost the second one in the blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah... it really worked as Aestrea said...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mia muttered to herself as she smiled with quiet satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned and walked toward her next opponent as if she hadn't just knocked out one of the strongest students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The small note Aestrea had left had multiple situations of how to deal with certain students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vivian was firstly shocked and worried upon reading the note, but she quickly cleared her head and then explained to the others about Aestrea's plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of them refused his plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all believed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Never did he let them off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And soon, the rounds of the competition went on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mia was a huge help for Silverleaf, winning a total of 3 matches in a row before losing because she didn't have enough mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The brothers Derek and James both won two matches, while Maria actually was a bit more undefeated as she won three matches like Mia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the other students, all of them had actually had a great performance thanks to Aestrea's note that helped them, even though most of them didn't win a single match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From them, it was crazy to think that Aestrea had formulated so many plans just from watching the students for a few hours or so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, of course, they were thankful that he did so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, Silverleaf Academy had managed to secure exactly 12 wins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Royal Academy had dominated with 26 wins, and the Holy Academy...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BAAM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last student from the Holy Academy was sent flying out of the arena, crashing to the ground with a resounding thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, the Royal Academy now had 27 wins, and the Holy Academy was left with only 11.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The result was clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright everyone, with only one student left standing, I'm proud to announce the two academies that will be moving on to the final round…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The announcer's voice rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a pause, the tension building as the crowd leaned in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First, the academy everyone expected… the prestigious Eternum Royal Academy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd went wild, cheers and shouts echoing all over the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone had known the Royal Academy would make it to the finals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their victory felt almost guaranteed, and the excitement felt a little more like relief than surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And finally…\" The announcer's voice shifted, building the suspense, \"the one that nobody expected, the true Dark Horse of this competition…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hush fell over the crowd, followed by eager whispers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...The Silverleaf Academy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reaction was immediate and loud—cheers, whistles, claps—but even though the noise was huge, the students of Silverleaf couldn't help but feel a little off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't the celebration they had imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stood there, looking around, but no one moved to run into the arena or wave a flag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea, their leader and the one who practically granted them this victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn't present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master! The barrier is almost broken!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lumi's panicked voice reached my ears as I shot my eyes open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just in time...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small smile tugged at my lips as I reached out to gently pat Lumi's head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master...?\" she asked, tilting her head to the side in that adorable way of hers. I couldn't help but chuckle softly at the sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lumi, it's time for you to test your special abilities...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I softly caressed her cheek as I spoke, and though she looked a little confused, she nodded eagerly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mhm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without another word, she transformed back into a sword. I ran my fingers lightly over the blade before gripping the hilt firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack...!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ice barrier I had set up hours ago splintered apart with a sharp sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had spent the past few hours creating a mana vessel for my right arm, and it was holding up—at least for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It should last a solid three days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if I had to use the third move of my sword art.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't the cheapest thing to make, but I didn't care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My life was more than worth it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lumi... activate the snake ability.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I muttered slightly, and slowly, I felt a rush running up my spine—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Agh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp pain hit my eyes, so intense that I immediately shut them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't just the pain; something felt... off like something was changing inside me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From one of my wounds, a drop of blood slipped from my body and fell to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hisss.....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I heard a faint, unsettling hiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opening my eyes carefully, I looked down at the spot where the blood had fallen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To my surprise, the blood wasn't just lying there—it started melting through the ground like acid, the stone beneath it dissolving strangely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that it wasn't the only thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My vision...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, my entire perception was changing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heat in the room stood out like a blazing fire, and I could see it. I could feel the cold temperature where the wolves were breaking down my ice barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, my reflection caught my eye in the blade of my sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My pupils...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They weren't normal anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My eyes were like Lumi's from before, with vertical pupils in a red shade that looked ominous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And my strength... my agility, both of them seemed to have increased by a lot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had worked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because I was in a blood contract with Lumi, I could use her unique abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that meant...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had the power of a gluttonous smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wolves finally broke through the ice barrier with a violent roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when they saw me standing there, staring at them, their momentum faltered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few of them hesitated, eyes widening as they locked on to mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't move, just stood there, looking at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A slow smile spread across my lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gosh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know if it's because I've partly turned into a snake, but... I'm hungry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I licked my dry lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the words left my mouth, I shot forward, faster than I ever had before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Growwwl...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soft growls of the frightened wolves echoed through the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>",1971,"2026-06-03T09:18:17.018Z","2026-06-03T09:18:22.334Z",1,"novelbin.me","fde23fb0d01f06ffd102b4dc7370fb0af18b0b51ddacab8968b4eb5551640592","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-29","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-27",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-cover.jpg"]