[{"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-48":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},1027104,1339,"Chapter 48 The Moonlight Swordsman (XIV)","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-48",48,"\u003Cp>\"Haaa... huff.. agh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Step, step, step...!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah... I'm done...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Cleanse (✦ Basic Magic ✦)』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft glow surrounded me as the spell activated, cleaning away the sweat and grime from my body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm done for today…\" I muttered, rolling my neck to ease the stiffness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, I cast the spell 『Cleanse』 again, just to feel fresher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'd been staying at the cathedral for a few days now, recovering. But even if I was still healing, I couldn't slack off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had already lost weeks of training, and I could feel it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My stamina wasn't what it used to be—not bad, but not at my peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn't \"real\" training, more like my daily routine to maintain what I had left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A simple run of 25 kilometers, followed by 500 push-ups, sit-ups, and squats. All while wearing 250 kilograms of weights strapped to my body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I unstrapped the weights and dropped them to the ground. The lightness that followed was a welcome relief, almost like I could fly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, I brought you water.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned to see Alaine approaching, carrying a bottle of water in her hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah… thanks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking the bottle, I gulped down a mouthful and let out a refreshed sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as I glanced at her again, my eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-why… are you wearing a maid outfit?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alaine smiled warmly, doing a little twirl as if showing off her attire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn't this what servants usually wear?\" she asked, tilting her head, her expression innocent as she looked down at the outfit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good grief…\" I sighed, rubbing my temples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, wear whatever you want.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing from previous experiences that she would probably convince me in some way, I didn't even bother to tell her to stop wearing those clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also… don't you feel weird not having your long ears?\" I asked, my gaze shifting to her hair, now a rich brown color instead of her usual golden locks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her green eyes were now a dark brown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not really,\" she replied, tilting her head again and placing a finger to her lips as if in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Eternum Royal Academy accepted a single servant for each student, and, of course, I could have one too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since Alaine was a high elf, I couldn't allow her to show up with her long ears and reveal her identity, so I spent my only platinum coin buying an artifact that changed her appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, the Saintess still didn't give me my money, so it took a huge toll on me to buy it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Aestrea, would you like a massage?\" Alaine asked, stepping behind me as I sat on a bench in the academy's training grounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her delicate hands rested lightly on my shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure…\" I sighed, leaning back slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My body was still a bit heavy from the injuries despite Christina's god-like healing abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention that even though she said for me to take a break, I simply denied her words and started training my body once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I need to quickly advance my ranks and get stronger...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas and the heroines in this world had their easy power-ups handed to them, but me...? I don't have any kind of luck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And my damned system doesn't even show anything except my status windows, and that future prediction from a few weeks ago or a month...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passes fast...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this enough strength?\" she asked as she kept putting strength on her delicate hands to massage my shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, that's perfect...\" I muttered, feeling some of the tension ease slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just a week or so, the first event of the Eternum Royal Academy is going to happen. The teacher reminded us earlier today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Snow Festival!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeah...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'm not really ready for that, especially since we're obligated to participate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the festival, we're going to do plenty of activities, such as playing Mana Football, Mana Rugby, and even a love minigame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Students were required to participate in at least five activities, and while there were plenty of options, I wasn't exactly thrilled about any of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About them...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'll probably choose Mana Volleyball, Football... and the other three...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...I wasn't entirely sure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks, that felt great,\" I said, tapping her hand lightly as I rolled my shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stiffness had eased significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anything for you, Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alaine grabbed the hem of her maid outfit and bowed slightly, her movements graceful and elegant as always.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words and actions could easily lead to misunderstandings, the kind I didn't have the patience to deal with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then again, it was her choice to act this way, so who was I to stop her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now…\" I began, stretching out my arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about a sparring match?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alaine blinked in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After I removed the slave mark from her body, her sealed powers had been lifted. And now, she was nothing less than a high S-rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected of a High Elf…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mhm.\" She didn't hesitate, giving me a prompt nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, I moved a few meters away, ensuring there was enough distance between us for a proper spar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The training grounds at the academy were spacious, and designed for combat practice and magical exercises.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were also protective barriers around the area ensuring that even intense battles wouldn't cause damage outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't hold back, Alaine. I want to see what you're really capable of now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood, Master,\" she replied calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hands moved to her sides, summoning twin daggers with an elegant flourish. The faint glow of mana coated the blades, shimmering like moonlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alright... let's see how rusty I am...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ready?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Always.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoop!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next breath, we launched ourselves at each other, the sound of clashing steel echoing across the training ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alaine was faster than I anticipated, her movements a blur as she struck with her twin daggers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I barely managed to parry her first blow, the impact sending a slight tremor through my arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn, she's fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sliding back a step, I channeled mana into my sword, the blade glowing faintly with an icy blue hue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a sharp inhale, I slashed forward, sending a thin crescent of frost shooting toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Ice Wave (✦ 1st-Level Spell ✦)』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wave of frost carved through the air, leaving a trail of cold mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alaine didn't falter, with a graceful spin, she used her daggers to deflect the magic, the wind swirling around her in a protective barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The frost scattered harmlessly as she leaped back, landing softly on her feet. Her calm eyes narrowed slightly, the only indication she took me seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Alaine raised her hand, and with a faint hum, her daggers disappeared, replaced by a sleek longbow that materialized out of thin air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's see how you handle this,\" she said, pulling back the string of her bow. An arrow formed, shimmering with green energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She let it loose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wind-imbued arrow sliced through the air, heading straight for me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sidestepped quickly, but she was already firing another, her hands moving with impossible speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh! Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second arrow grazed my shoulder, a sting of pain searing through me as it cut through my shirt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Ice Barricade (✦ 2nd-Level Spell ✦)』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I raised my hand, and a thick wall of ice erupted in front of me, blocking her next volley of arrows. The sound of impact echoed as the projectiles shattered against the frozen barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, I was focusing on actually using magic since I had been too focused on my own sword art.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I still needed to train magic after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Alaine wasn't done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She dashed forward, her speed impressive, and vaulted over the ice wall with ease. As she descended, she nocked another arrow and fired it at point-blank range.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I barely managed to duck, the arrow flying past my head. Taking advantage of her close range, I swung my sword upward in a wide arc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Second Move! (✦ Moonlit Frost Barrage ✦)』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Multiple crescent-shaped waves of ice shot from my blade, glowing faintly like the moonlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing it, Alaine's eyes widened slightly, and she twisted her body mid-air, narrowly avoiding the attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The icy wave hit the ground behind her, freezing a small section of the training ground in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Woah...\" she looked surprised at my attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That technique... is quite powerful.\" she raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't exactly reply to her words as I finally decided to use one of my trump cards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Judgement Eye (✦ S-Level Skill ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world around me sharpened, every movement of hers becoming crystal clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her breathing, the shift in her weight, even the faint hesitation before her next attack—I saw it all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I dashed toward her, my sword trailing frost as I aimed a slash at her side. She blocked with her bow, the clash sending a shockwave through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sliding my sword along her bow, I forced her to retreat a step. Using the opening, I thrust forward, aiming for her shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she wasn't going to make it easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a quick burst of wind magic, she propelled herself backward, gaining distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Wind Series: Wind Step (✦ 2nd-Level Spell ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She murmured, and immediately, the spell amplified her speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I clicked my tongue in frustration, watching as she nocked another arrow. This time, the energy swirling around it was more concentrated, crackling faintly with power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Try dodging this, Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She released the arrow, and as it flew toward me, it split into multiple smaller projectiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I swung my sword in a wide arc, deflecting as many as I could, but a few slipped through, grazing my arms and legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pain was sharp but manageable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gritting my teeth, I raised my free hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Mixed Ice Series: Ice Bind (✦ 3rd-Level Spell ✦)』!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground beneath her feet froze instantly, ice climbing up her legs in an attempt to lock her in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Alaine reacted quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Wind Series: Gale Burst (✦ 4th-Level Spell ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A powerful gust of wind exploded around her, shattering the ice and pushing me back a few steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I skidded to a stop, digging my heels into the ground to steady myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haah...\" I let out a cold breath, looking into her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My eyes locked into her movements, and seeing the coursing flow of mana, I could see her next move before she made it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, she jumped to the right, preparing to shoot another arrow. I dashed toward her, closing the gap before she could fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She switched her bow back to daggers just in time to block my downward slash. The force of the impact pushed her back slightly, but she held her ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I adjusted my grip on my sword and then swung it again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clink!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She parried with one dagger while slashing at my side with the other. I barely managed to twist my body and block her attack, but the force of it sent me sliding back a few steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Fuck... daggers are so damned annoying. First I fought against that rabbit-masked lady, and now Alaine...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Let's try another thing...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I muttered to myself before dashing forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as soon as I took the first step—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"AAGGH!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp, searing pain shot through my body, like fire ripping through my muscles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My legs buckled, and I lost control of my footing. Staggering forward, I braced for impact with the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But instead of hitting the cold, hard dirt, I fell into something... incredibly soft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Squish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strange, comforting warmth pressed against my face, enveloping me like a plush pillow. It was soft—no, remarkably soft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sensation was enough to make me freeze in place, my mind briefly blanking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, are you okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The familiar, gentle voice of Alaine pulled me back to reality. I looked up to see her worried dark brown eyes staring down at me, her cheeks tinged with a faint pink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh no...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was then I realized where I'd landed. My face was buried deep into her chest—her generously sized, undeniably squishy mellows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I...\" I opened my mouth to speak, but no words came out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're still recovering, Master. You shouldn't push yourself too hard,\" she said, her voice full of concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hands gently rested on my shoulders as if to steady me, her warm, floral scent wafting into my nostrils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The faint fragrance was intoxicating, almost enough to make my already foggy mind lose its grip entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, yeah,\" I muttered weakly, my voice muffled against her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's call it a day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't move right away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For some reason, staying there, resting my head against her soft, warm figure, felt... comforting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though every instinct screamed at me to pull away and act composed, my body betrayed me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her chest rose and fell slightly with each breath she took, the motion noticeable against my cheek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I tried to focus on the distant sounds of the wind or the faint hum of mana in the air, but the softness and warmth against me were impossible to ignore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was... almost too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her surprised gasp snapped me out of my trance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kyaa!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'd instinctively grabbed her waist to push myself off her, but the sudden movement made her squeak in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face instantly turned beet red, the color spreading all the way to her ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"S-sorry,\" I muttered awkwardly, brushing the dust off my clothes as I stood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I averted my gaze, trying to ignore the growing heat in my own face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's fine, Master,\" she replied softly, though her voice wavered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She adjusted her maid outfit with trembling hands, her eyes darting away from mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I cleared my throat, trying to shake off the awkwardness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go get something to eat...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I started walking towards the dining area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alaine quickly nodded before following me. I could feel her gaze lingering on me, but I didn't turn around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master?\" her voice broke the silence behind me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah?\" I replied without looking back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"N-nothing...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was confused by her actions, but I thought that she simply might be embarrassed, so I shrugged it off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Haaa!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I suddenly felt a shiver running down my spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Strange...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't feel cold at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unbeknownst to me, in the distance...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a peculiar shadow watching our interaction.\u003C\u002Fp>",2400,"2026-06-03T09:18:17.018Z","2026-06-03T09:18:22.334Z",1,"novelbin.me","1e749e17500cac51edca9b5d25d49e80bcd4d57c2d937c75f9c8dae90c2ace0e","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-49","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-47",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-cover.jpg"]