[{"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-47":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},1027103,1339,"Chapter 47 The Moonlight Swordsman (XIII)","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-47",47,"\u003Cp>I woke up to the sound of faint chanting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room smelled clean, like herbs and incense, with a hint of something sweet. My body felt heavy like I had been buried under a pile of stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When I tried to move, a sharp pain shot through my chest, forcing me to stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah…\" I groaned softly, my throat dry and my voice raspy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ceiling above me was high and arched, made of polished stone, and intricately carved with angels and flowers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint golden glow came from the stained glass windows, casting soft patterns on the walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn't take long to realize where I was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The cathedral…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took a moment for my vision to adjust, and when it did, the sight of familiar golden hair greeted me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Christina was sitting by the bedside, her hands clasped tightly together as she stared at me with teary eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aestrea!\" she exclaimed, her voice trembling with relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before I could even think, she leaned forward and wrapped her arms around me, pulling me into a gentle hug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her embrace was warm, comforting… but also painful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh…\" I groaned softly, the sound escaping before I could stop it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Saintess froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her grip loosened immediately, and she pulled back, her face pale with worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh no! Did I hurt you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A bit...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the throbbing pain in my body, I couldn't stop myself from sighing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression softened, but her cheeks remained flushed, probably because of the tears welling up in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You scared me, you know. When you collapsed like that, I thought…\" She shook her head, biting her lip as if trying to hold back tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glanced down at myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My torso was wrapped tightly in white bandages, and I could feel the faint hum of healing magic lingering in my body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pain was dull now, more of a nagging ache than the sharp agony I remembered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gosh...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I really went over the limit...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...So I guess... you healed me once again?\" I offered her a small smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Christina nodded quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course. You were… you were in a terrible state, Aestrea.\" Her hands hovered uncertainly in the air before she clenched them into fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I did everything I could.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Saintess...\" I muttered softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, silence hung between us. Then, she took a shaky breath and reached out again, this time more cautiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does it hurt too much if I…\" Her voice trailed off as her hand gently brushed against mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shook my head. \"It's fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled, though the worry didn't quite leave her eyes. \"Good. You should rest more. You're not fully healed yet, and—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Christina,\" I interrupted softly, cutting through her fussing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at me, startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm fine. Really.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lips pressed into a thin line, clearly unconvinced. But instead of arguing, she simply nodded, leaning back in her chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What about the elf?\" I asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Christina tilted her head slightly, a soft smile playing on her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alaine? Oh, she's fine. Actually…\" She hesitated, her eyes darting toward the door before returning to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She slept here for three days, looking after you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"THREE DAYS?!\" I exclaimed, the shock making me abruptly sit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Terrible idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pain shot through my body like lightning, and I immediately regretted the movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Agh…!\" I groaned, clutching my side as the ache flared up again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Christina gasped, her hands hovering over me in a panic. \"Aestrea! Stop moving! You're not healed yet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gritted my teeth, lying back against the pillows as carefully as I could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm fine,\" I muttered, though the sweat on my brow probably said otherwise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Christina wasn't having it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pressed her hands gently against my chest, the warm glow of healing magic radiating from her fingertips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're stubborn, you know that?\" she said softly, her voice tinged with frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I mumbled, too tired to argue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also, I contacted the academy for you, so don't worry about it,\" she added, her tone dipping into guilt. \"I was the one who asked you for a favor, after all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah… Just repay what you owe me, and I'm fine.\" I closed my eyes, letting the heaviness of the moment settle over me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room was silent for a moment, but then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The faint rustle of her robes made me crack one eye open. Saintess Christina was fidgeting in her seat, her face flushed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What is it?\" I asked, raising an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"C-Can't we do it now…?\" she stammered, a rush of heat creeping up to her cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What can we do now?\" I tilted my head, puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know…\" Her voice grew softer, her face reddening further. \"That favor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!\" My eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You already prepared the money for me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Y-yea—wait, money?\" she spluttered, her expression switching to confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah… Although I didn't say it outright, I think it was pretty obvious it was money I wanted, no?\" I tilted my head innocently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Christina froze, her lips slightly parted as her mind seemed to rewind to the conversation we had before our meetup at the black market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry, Saintess. I'll handle it. But after this, you'll owe me a proper reward. Something stacked... soft… warm… and nice to hold,\" Aestrea spoke through the phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The memory of his words made her cheeks burn as her mind filled with all sorts of embarrassing thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the present, Christina's eyes widened as her hand flew to cover her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I…\" She blinked rapidly, her hands fidgeting in her lap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You meant… a check of money?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course,\" I replied matter-of-factly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What else would I have meant?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Christina let out a small squeak, her hands flying to her face to cover her deepening blush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Y-You're impossible!\" she muttered, half embarrassed and half exasperated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was she thinking about?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then, as soon as I recalled my words, my lips curled into a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you perhaps think that I wanted to touch your breas—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"—Stop! Don't say it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grabbing one of my pillows, she covered her reddened face, if this was an anime, there was probably smoke coming out of her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn't help but chuckle softly, though the slight pain in my chest reminded me to keep it low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her flustered state, though, was almost worth the trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mature Saintess now seemed like a cute cat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knock, knock...!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking the chance, the Saintess abruptly stood up and went to get the door. She opened it, and immediately left the room, leaving me dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was she that embarrassed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Christina left, I let out a tired sigh and closed my eyes, hoping for some peace and quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as I was starting to relax, I heard the faint sound of the door closing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I opened my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A figure stepped into the room, her golden hair swaying gently with each step as her emerald green eyes met mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the high elf I had saved three days ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was no longer the disheveled, malnourished woman I had saved. She now wore a simple white one-piece dress that fit her form gracefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her once gaunt frame was now fuller, her curves subtle but noticeable, though not as prominent as Christina's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her skin was flawless, practically glowing with a healthy radiance, and her sharp features seemed to have been sculpted by the hands of a master artist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her long, delicate ears twitched slightly, peeking out from beneath her hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But despite her beauty, I wasn't surprised at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah... it's you,\" I muttered softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hesitated for a moment, standing there awkwardly. Her hands fidgeted with the hem of her dress as if she didn't know what to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, to my surprise, she walked closer, stopping just a few steps from the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before I could say anything, she dropped to her knees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"T-Thank you for saving me…!\" she said, her voice trembling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her head lowered until her forehead touched the ground, her golden hair spilling over her shoulders and pooling on the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her long ears stuck out, quivering slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I blinked, completely caught off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she spoke again, her words coming in a rushed manner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"T-The least I can do is become your servant! S-So please, p-please accept me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stared at her, dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was she serious?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a high elf, a race known for their arrogance and pride. They were always looking down on humans, seeing themselves as superior beings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet here she was, bowing so low her forehead might as well be glued to the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you... being serious?\" I asked, raising an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes! I swear to serve you with my life!\" Her reply came quickly, and she didn't even move as well keeping the same kneeling posture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed, leaning back against the pillows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My body was still aching, and dealing with this kind of drama was the last thing I wanted right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look,\" I started, rubbing the bridge of my nose, \"I don't need a servant. I just did what anyone would do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Besides, Christina was the one that wanted to save you, and even invited me to the auction where you were held, why don't you be her servant instead?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wanted to say, but seeing her desperate expression made me swallow those words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's not true!\" she said, lifting her head slightly to look at me. Her emerald eyes shimmered with emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No one else would've done what you did! You saved me when no one else would… you risked your life for me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, and now I'm lying here with half my body wrapped in bandages,\" I muttered, gesturing vaguely at myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face dropped lightly as guilt flashed in her eyes: \"That's why… that's why I have to repay you! I owe you my life!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I groaned softly, turning my head away: \"Look, just take care of yourself and move on. You don't owe me anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I do!\" she insisted, sitting up straight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice seemed to only grow more desperate. \"You saved me from a fate worse than death. I can't just walk away and pretend that didn't happen!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glanced back at her, my eyebrows furrowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't need to stick around and call yourself a servant or anything like that. Just… live your life. That's good enough for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She immediately shook her head upon hearing my words, her golden hair swaying as she turned her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No! I won't feel right unless I stay by your side! Please, let me serve you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out another sigh, running a hand through my hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was going nowhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you even know what you're asking for?\" I said, my voice sharper this time. \"Being a servant isn't just some casual thing you can throw yourself into. It's hard work, and honestly, it's more of a pain than anything else.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't care,\" she said firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll do anything! I'll clean, cook, fight—whatever you need, I'll do it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing her last remarks, I once again tried to make a line between us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even I asked you for sexual needs...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face turned beef red in an instant, her emerald eyes widening in shock. Her lips parted slightly, but no sound came out for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I-I…\" she stammered, her voice was barely above a whisper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced away, her long ears twitching nervously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, I thought that would be enough to end her insistence, that she'd finally reconsider her bold declaration to be my servant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to my surprise, she straightened her back, clenched her fists tightly, and looked me directly in the eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I… I would do that too,\" she said softly but firmly, her face still flushed. \"If that's what it takes to repay my debt to you, then… then I'll accept it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stared at her, completely caught off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This woman was either incredibly stubborn, completely insane, or both.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you serious?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn't help but ask in complete disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was she really a high elf?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded, her gaze unwavering despite her obvious embarrassment. \"Yes. I owe you my life, and I'll do whatever it takes to repay you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out a long sigh, rubbing my temples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn't going at all how I'd expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stared at her, looking at her flushed face with a neutral expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a long moment, neither of us spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with a heavy sigh, I closed my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her ears twitched, and she leaned forward slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What…?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I said fine,\" I repeated, opening my eyes to glare at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you're so determined to throw your pride away and follow me around, I won't stop you. But don't expect me to go easy on you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face lit up in immediate joy:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you! Thank you so much!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I frowned, my eyebrows knitting together: \"Don't thank me yet. You'll probably regret this decision sooner rather than later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shook her head vigorously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won't! I promise I won't!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed again, leaning back against the pillows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, a gluttonous slime... and now...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A high elf?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What had I just gotten myself into?\u003C\u002Fp>",2201,"2026-06-03T09:18:17.018Z","2026-06-03T09:18:22.334Z",1,"novelbin.me","4204a99ff05b6ac524fe463dda8b97bebd08ec303fc60ffe6df3866d04c24bed","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-48","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-46",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-cover.jpg"]