[{"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-443":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},1026999,1339,"Chapter 443: The Beginning Of The End [CV]","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-443",443,"\u003Cp>Aestrea lowered his gaze first to Violet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You want to be spoiled?\" he asked softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her confidence wavered for half a second under the weight of his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Y-yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned closer, slow enough for her to feel every inch of the distance closing. His fingers slid from her cheek to her chin, lifting her face just slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then you should say it properly,\" he murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look at me when you ask.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her breath caught at those seemingly enticing words. She had thought she was being bold enough, but she had never expected him to answer like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Violet swallowed hard, then steadied herself. Her eyes met his again, no longer darting away, showing a hint of stubborness on them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I want you to spoil me,\" she repeated, softer but firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His lips curved into a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His thumb slowly brushed gently across her lower lip, before his hand dropped. The simple touch sent heat rushing straight to her ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alaine felt his hand tighten slightly at her waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you?\" Aestrea asked without turning his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you not asking for anything tonight?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alaine closed her eyes briefly at the question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have served you for years,\" she said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know how to wait.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hand slid a little higher along her side, his fingers pressing through the silk of her gown, causing her body to quiver slighly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then tonight, don’t wait,\" he replied near her temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That did it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint flush rose across Alaine’s pale cheeks, spreading down to her neck. She was far more composed than Violet, yet even she could not remain untouched by his tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really are cruel~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Violet looked between them; her cheeks were still flushed, but no longer shrinking back. Instead, she leaned closer again, resting her shoulder lightly against his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...When are you going to spoil me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alaine laughed softly upon hearing Violet’s words. As for Aestrea... he reached out to her ear and whispered softly into her ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words he spoke made her face turn even redder than before, as Violet directly froze in complete embarrassment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alaine smirked at this and then shifted the topic into something else, mainly to help Violet recover her composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They continued eating for a while, and after finishing their food, Alaine suddenly straightened as she paid the bill without letting Aestrea even think of paying it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is time,\" she said gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Time?\" Violet asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I prepared another place.\" Alaine’s eyes glimmered faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood first, smoothing her gown. Aestrea rose with them, offering his hand first to Violet, then to Alaine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They left the courtyard and followed a quieter path lit by lanterns hung from low branches. The sounds of the town faded behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the edge of a small garden overlooking the river stood a private pavilion draped with sheer white fabric.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, soft cushions had been arranged around a low table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose petals lay scattered across the stone floor, and small glass lamps glowed with golden oil light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Violet stopped in her tracks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You did all this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alaine’s smile was calm, though her eyes flickered toward Aestrea for approval. \"I wanted her first date to be memorable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The river below reflected the moon in broken silver lines. A cool breeze brushed through the thin curtains, carrying the scent of night blossoms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea guided them inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Violet slowly turned in place, taking it all in. The earlier shyness still lingered in her eyes, but now it was slowly mixing with confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alaine stepped behind them and drew the curtain partially closed, sealing the space with an invisible barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This place is only for us tonight, and no one will be able to sense it or come closer to it,\" she said softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea looked around once, then at the two women beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So...\" his voice lowered slightly, coming out in a strangely playful tone, \"does that mean I don’t have to behave tonight?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Violet’s eyes widened at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-what do you mean by that?\" she asked, though she already knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped closer, close enough for the hem of her dress to brush against his leg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You said you wanted to be spoiled. A private place like this... it sounds dangerous for someone making requests like that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her breath faltered, and for a second, her shyness tried to resurface, but she caught it, and straightened her back, lifting her chin even as heat crept up her neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won’t r-run away...\" she muttered in an embarrassed manner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I-If you w-want to t-touch me, y-you can do whatever you w-want!\" she stammered nervously, her fingers fidgeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint chuckle slipped from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind them, Alaine removed her gloves one finger at a time, placing them neatly onto the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have already prepared myself for today,\" she said calmly, her green eyes looking at him with a hint of hope that he was actually going to make a move on her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have been waiting~ for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soft lilt at the end of her voice made Violet glance her way, her cheeks warming again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea’s shoulders shook with quiet laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You two are bold tonight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We learned that from you,\" Violet answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached out, brushing a loose strand of hair from Violet’s cheek before turning slightly to Alaine, fingers trailing down her bare wrist where the glove had been.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You both prepared something beautiful...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I should reward that effort.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Violet swallowed but held his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alaine stepped closer, close enough for their arms to touch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a while, they sat together on the cushions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The earlier teasing melted into softer conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Violet spoke about how nervous she had been earlier in the evening. About how she almost changed her dress three times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alaine admitted she had chosen the pavilion because the river below reflected the sky in a way she knew he liked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea listened, watching the way Violet now leaned naturally against his shoulder without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The way Alaine rested her hand lightly on his knee as though it belonged there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a small pause, Aestrea’s expression changed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have something for both of you,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Something?\" Violet blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A surprise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rose slowly, guiding them to stand as well. Then he walked toward the curtain Alaine had sealed earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a small motion of his fingers, he pulled the fabric aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lamps behind them dimmed at once, as though yielding to what lay beyond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above the river and the sleeping town stretched a vast night sky. Stars shimmered in thick clusters, brighter than usual, as if scattered by hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moon hung low, silver and full, its reflection trembling over the water below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rustle~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The curtains fluttered gently as cool air rushed in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Violet stepped closer to the edge of the pavilion, her fingers lightly gripping the curtain as she stared upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s... so clear,\" she whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can even see the smaller clusters.\" Alaine stood beside her, her white-blonde hair shifting in the breeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea watched them for a moment and then raised his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack...!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a small motion, he pinched the air between his fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief second, nothing happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you—\" Violet tilted her head in complete confusion, but was suddenly interrupted by a flash on the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rustle~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A streak of light tore across the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then another... and another one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within seconds, dozens of falling stars began to descend in shimmering arcs, streaking across the darkness in waves of silver and pale blue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They fell in layers, some short and sharp, others long and trailing, leaving faint glowing dust in their wake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The quiet sky turned alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No way...\" Violet gasped, both hands flying to her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More stars fell, crossing over each other like a silent storm of light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alaine’s calm expression broke, her eyes widening as the glow reflected in them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You altered the heavens...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The river below mirrored the shower of stars, doubling the beauty. Light trembled across the water’s surface as if the sky had shattered and spilled into it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s beautiful...\" Violet breathed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped back without looking and nearly bumped into him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea caught her with one arm around her waist, pulling her gently against him. With his other arm, he drew Alaine close as well, her back resting against his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two women leaned into him without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More streaks of light flashed above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve never seen anything like this,\" Violet murmured, her earlier boldness replaced with pure wonder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You always do things in excess.\" Alaine’s hand rested over his, where it held her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled faintly at that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They continued watching as the sky burned with falling stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You prepared this... for us?\" Violet turned her face slightly toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For you both,\" he answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She melted further into his embrace at those words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alaine closed her eyes briefly, committing the sight to memory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if the world ends one day,\" she said softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will definitely remember tonight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea’s arms tightened slightly around them. He listened to their quiet awe, their soft breaths, and felt their warmth pressed against him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as his gaze lifted again, it did not follow the falling stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It rose higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Past the shimmering streaks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Past the drifting trails of light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes settled on the slender crescent-shaped moon hanging above it all, pale and steady amidst the storm of stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>",1569,"2026-06-03T09:18:17.304Z","2026-06-03T09:18:22.613Z",1,"novelbin.me","e773e168e401ec5962976a5eb3856ae1e8aec9e0f159a4ced4f8a6228cdaaf52","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-444","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-442",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-cover.jpg"]