[{"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-395":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},1027342,1339,"Chapter 395: The Beginning Of The End [LVII]","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-395",395,"\u003Cp>Half an hour later...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lunara finally fell asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea stayed still, listening, until he was certain she had slipped fully into sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carefully, he slipped his arm from beneath her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mhmm...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shifted only slightly, a tiny sound leaving her lips before settling again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled, pulling the blanket higher around her shoulders, tucking her in with a tenderness usually reserved for something fragile and precious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he leaned down and gently kissed her forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sleep well,\" he whispered, though she couldn’t hear it anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a short while, he stayed there, simply looking at her face, memorizing the peaceful and not mechanical expression she only ever wore when she was asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwoo...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the air shimmered, light bending around him, and Aestrea vanished from the dormitory as silently as he had arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lunara stirred, instinctively curling toward the empty space he’d left behind. Her hands found his pillow, hugging it close as his lingering warmth and scent wrapped around her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A happy smile spread across her face, and she slept on, cocooned in comfort, unaware she had been left alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...A cathedral, this brings me back memories,\" Aestrea muttered as his form gradually stabilized from the forced teleport.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments ago, he had reappeared at the familiar place where he usually met Olivia, but before he could even take in his surroundings, space folded in on itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His vision twisted, and in the next instant, he was no longer there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He now stood at the entrance of a vast cathedral.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tall stone pillars lined the walls, reaching so high they vanished into darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stained glass windows towered on both sides, their colors muted and cracked, letting in only faint, broken light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Symbols carved into the walls pulsed weakly, old and heavy with traces of weak divinity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air smelled of incense and dust, thick and still, like the place itself had been holding its breath for centuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, Aestrea reached out and pushed against the massive doors before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creack...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They even groaned as they opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped inside, and to his surprise, the room beyond was completely black.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Seriously?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took one more step forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BAAAAM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The doors slammed shut behind him with thunderous force, and almost immediately...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single candle ignited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its flame flickered weakly, casting long, distorted shadows across the chamber. The light barely pushed back the darkness, leaving most of the room swallowed in gloom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The illuminated area was the altar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But instead of a traditional altar, a bed stood there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One that was strangely comfortable-looking...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lotus petals were scattered across its surface and around its base, their pale glow clashing softly with the oppressive darkness of the cathedral.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...This...\" Aestrea muttered, hesitating as he walked closer. His footsteps echoed faintly, each one sounding far louder than normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stopped beside the bed, and... nothing happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea stared at it for a moment, then let out a quiet sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Do I need to lie down here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Olivia,\" he called out calmly, lifting his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you just come out?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence answered him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waited a few seconds longer, then shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With no better option, Aestrea climbed onto the bed and lay down on his back, staring up at the dark ceiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...This is getting ridiculous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-what?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His breath hitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without any warning, someone was suddenly above him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Floating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right on top of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea hadn’t felt her presence. Hadn’t sensed a fluctuation in space or hadn’t detected even a hint of divine energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Olivia hovered inches from his face, her body suspended effortlessly in the air. An eerie, playful smile rested on her lips as she looked down at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She giggled softly, placing both hands against her cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her long golden hair floated gently around her, held in place by magic, not a single strand touching him. Her golden eyes glowed brightly, staring directly into his crimson ones without blinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You didn’t notice me at all,\" she exclaimed happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea frowned slightly at her actions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Was that necessary?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course it was~\" Olivia replied, tilting her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wanted to see your face.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaned a little closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The candlelight reflected in her eyes, making them shine unnaturally bright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fuuu...\" Aestrea exhaled slowly, resisting the urge to slap her hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You dragged me into a sealed cathedral, locked me inside, and made me lie on a bed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...When you say it like that, it sounds so rude,\" Olivia pouted, her lips pushing forward slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She slowly lowered herself until she was lying on top of him, her weight barely there, like a thin feather rather than a body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea stared at the ceiling for a moment before speaking again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why did you tell Lunara to warn me about this meeting? We always meet normally. You’ve never done that before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Olivia hummed softly, her head tilting as she looked down at him. Her golden eyes shifted, losing a bit of their playful shine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well...\" she began slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because this time, it’s a little serious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused, then spoke in a lower tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Primordial Court is planning to start a war.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those words hit hard, causing Aestrea’s eyes to widen, and his body tensed as he tried to sit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he could, Olivia pressed him back down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no, no~\" she pouted lightly, planting herself more firmly on his abs, her hips settling as she leaned forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked down at him with narrowed eyes, half playful, half commanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You stay still for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea frowned, but didn’t push her away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...They’re planning to start a war,\" he repeated, more calmly now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Olivia relaxed slightly and shifted her position so she could sit more comfortably on him, one knee on each side of his waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, conflicts of interest, mostly,\" she replied. \"There have been signs of Nether Portals appearing in areas controlled by the Celestial Dominion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fingers traced slow, idle patterns on his chest as she spoke, but her voice stayed serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Celestial Dominion has one of the strongest battle forces among all factions,\" she continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’re only second to my faction. Naturally, the Primordial Court wants their territory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea listened quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If they manage to secure those lands,\" Olivia went on, \"and find a way to invade the Nether Realm properly, they could steal resources directly from it. Nether essence. Ancient materials. Things that would let them strengthen themselves very quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Quite a simple reason,\" Aestrea muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Greed always is,\" she nodded lightly, but just as quickly, she confidently smiled at him, as if she was proud of something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And of course,\" she added casually, \"I’m planning to join in as well and take my fair share.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your fair share?\" Aestrea glanced at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At least ninety percent should be enough,\" she said as if discussing groceries. \"I just need to be a little careful with one problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Timetho,\" Olivia replied without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The God of Blood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone shifted, the playful edge fading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One of the older species. Very old and annoying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea remained silent, listening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His authority revolves entirely around blood. Control, corruption, reinforcement, regeneration. His domain is especially troublesome. Almost nothing counters it properly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Almost?\" Aestrea asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Domain of Frost,\" Olivia answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It can freeze blood and disrupt his control over it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smirked faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But don’t worry. I’m fairly confident I can deal with him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaned forward again, her face close to his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What I need is to make sure you don’t do anything reckless before everything starts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her golden eyes locked onto his crimson ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And knowing you... That’s the hardest part,\" she added, smiling thinly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Tsk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea clicked his tongue softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like she had said, his thoughts had already drifted in that direction. War meant chaos, and chaos meant opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would be able to absorb more authorities and maybe even snatch a few treasures along the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would have been the perfect chance to grow stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Olivia felt the shift in him instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fingers slid possessively along his chest, then up to his neck, her touch slow and claiming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her playful smile warped into something sharper, almost twisted, as she leaned closer, her forehead nearly touching his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’...Not this shit again,’ Aestrea sighed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I knew it,\" she murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She reached up and caressed his face, her fingers tracing along his jaw with clear ownership, slow and deliberate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You were already thinking of going,\" she said softly. \"Thinking of diving into the mess. Stealing power and taking what doesn’t belong to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone grew darker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t want that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hand slid down to his chest, pressing there firmly, as if to remind him she was real and right on top of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You shouldn’t leave,\" Olivia whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because the only one who gets to touch you... is me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fingers tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The only one who gets to hurt you,\" she continued, her smile twisting, \"the only one who gets to make you bleed...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaned in closer, her forehead almost touching his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...is me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hot breath pressed against his skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And the only one who can love you properly,\" she finished, her voice coming out low and certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is certainly... only me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was something wrong in her eyes now, as now they were borderline reaching the realms of pure obsession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea didn’t react right away as this side of her was nothing new.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a short moment, he lifted one hand and gently patted her buttocks once, as if tryying calming an overexcited beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s enough,\" he said quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Olivia froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then slowly, her tense posture softened. The sharpness in her gaze dulled, replaced by something far warmer, far more pleased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Hmph,\" she huffed, turning her head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You always do that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She relaxed against him, resting her body more comfortably, as if nothing unhinged had just been uttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the only reason she calmed down instantly, as because of the small training Aestrea practically planted onto her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the trigger was none other than patting her buttocks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quite a strange choice... but it at least works.\u003C\u002Fp>",1690,"2026-06-03T09:18:17.304Z","2026-06-03T09:18:22.613Z",1,"novelbin.me","2932ce556ee8c928b879ad3471b873b77ede7f70e2e95d2308244f2e28b5d9af","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-492","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-491",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-cover.jpg"]