[{"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-50":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},1027106,1339,"Chapter 50 The Moonlight Swordsman (XVI)","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-50",50,"\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The word left my mouth before I could even think twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, why would I want to join the same group as Lucas—the novel's protagonist who's practically a walking trouble magnet?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My refusal seemed to catch them off guard, after all, their eyes widened slightly. Lucas's cheerful face also faltered, and the others exchanged glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, surprisingly, it was Ella who asked me why I refused them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well... I'm better off alone.\" I took a bite of my food before replying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wouldn't tell them that the real reason I rejected Lucas's offer was because he was a magnet for trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ella wasn't satisfied by my response though.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her brow furrowed slightly as she pressed on: \"You do know there are limits to being alone, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To her words, I shrugged my shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I haven't reached any yet. Besides, I already have a few partners.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was, of course, referring to Lumi and Alaine. They were more than enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At my words, Ella's eyes narrowed slightly before her lips parted:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah,\" I replied, meeting her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don't know why was she so persistent, but whatever. I lifted my head and locked my eyes with her for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She kept the same straight face as she stared at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeah...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She doesn't seem to like me in that 'way'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I cleared my throat and broke the eye contact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, I'm done eating.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh? Already?\" Lucas blurted, glancing at my plate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was spotless—completely cleared of food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...It was so clean that I could see my own face reflected in it, which made me frown a little. But I wasn't frowning because of the plate… no, it was because of my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually, my eyes had a deep blood-red color, with a faint glow that grew brighter when my emotions got stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My left eye had changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft blue glow mixed into the red, making it look more bluish, with hints of purple at certain angles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This had never happened before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it because I had broken the seal on my Aura?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When could this have started?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt... strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...When did you eat the whole thing?\" He couldn't help but ask in surprise, breaking my thoughts almost immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I raised an eyebrow at his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It had already passed more than ten minutes... what do you exactly mean by that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas blinked, looking genuinely confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was also confused as I looked at his puzzled expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was he so lost in his thoughts that he didn't notice the time flying away?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah... Lucas, are you okay?\" Iris couldn't help but ask in concern, looking at his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, you're acting kinda weird.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maya also leaned in, waving a hand in front of his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I also took a look at his face, and nothing seemed out of the ordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm alright...\" he replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not my problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, I stood up, adjusting my chair as I did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll be going, thanks for the invite though,\" I said, giving them a casual nod before walking away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Around this time... I should have mana theory classes....'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I thought to myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glanced at a clock on the wall. There were still about fifteen minutes left before class started.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That gave me just enough time to kill some time in the library.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For now, I had nothing to do except continue to read a book I had found earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Aestrea left...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas sat with his friends at the crowded cafeteria table, absentmindedly pushing food around on his plate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maya was excitedly debating with Iris about which dessert stall they should visit during the Snow Festival, while Ella quietly interjected with her own sarcastic remarks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose, as usual, remained quiet, her focus on her own meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seriously, Iris, you don't understand! The chocolate lava cake at the main square is divine!\" Maya declared, dramatically pressing a hand to her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You said the same thing about the raspberry tart last year,\" Iris replied with a smirk. \"Are you sure you're not just obsessed with sugar?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey! It's not my fault the best part of any festival is the food!\" Maya shot back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing their conversation, Ella sighed deeply, rolling her eyes: \"You'd probably survive a dungeon raid if the treasure at the end was cake.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others laughed, but Lucas found himself distracted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something felt… off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His thoughts drifted away from the conversation as a soft voice echoed in his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fork froze mid-air, his eyes narrowing slightly. He scanned the room, half-expecting to see someone standing behind him, whispering in his ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lucas, are you okay?\" Iris asked, noticing his sudden stillness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, you've been zoning out a lot,\" Maya added, leaning closer to him before saying in a teasing manner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't tell me you're still thinking about Aestrea refusing your offer?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no. Just tired, I guess.\" Lucas shook his head quickly, forcing a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't look tired. What's going on?\" Ella asked with a slight frown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could answer, the voice returned, clearer this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas blinked, a bead of sweat forming on his forehead. The voice felt so real like it was coming from someone right beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lucas?\" Rose's quiet voice broke through his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked up, realizing they were all staring at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh, sorry. I think I just need some air.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maya raised an eyebrow: \"Are you sure? You're acting weird.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, seriously, if something's up, just tell us,\" Iris chimed in, leaning forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas forced another smile upon hearing their words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's nothing, really. I just need to clear my head.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ella's frown deepened as her eyes narrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're hiding something....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plop!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas stood up abruptly, grabbing his tray. \"I'll be fine. Don't worry about it. I'll see you all later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before they could press him further, he turned and walked away, his steps quick and purposeful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jeez, what's his deal?\" Maya muttered, watching him leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's probably stressed.\" Iris sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside, the crisp air hit Lucas's face as he stepped into the quiet courtyard. He took a deep breath, trying to calm the strange sensation building inside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice returned, soft and melodic, like an angel's whisper. Lucas hesitated, glancing back at the cafeteria.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should he tell the others?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, they'd think he was crazy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With no exact choice, he turned to the right, following the voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The path led him to the large garden behind the main building, its flowers, and statues bathed in the soft afternoon light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas's footsteps slowed down as he approached the center of the garden. There, standing tall and proud, was a statue of a woman clad in ornate armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression was serene yet commanding, and in her hands, she held a sword that seemed to glow faintly, even in the daylight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is this…? How come I didn't see this state before...?\" Lucas muttered to himself, his gaze drawn to the statue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas's eyes lowered down, finding a small carved flower at the base. He hesitated, his fingers hovering over the intricate design.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is crazy,\" he whispered to himself. \"Why am I even listening to this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the voice was so soothing, so persuasive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt… familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a deep breath, Lucas pressed the flower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, a faint hum filled the air, and a glowing magic circle appeared beneath his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, what the—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could react, the light enveloped him, and the garden vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Agh...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the light faded, Lucas found himself standing in a massive corridor. The air was heavy with an ancient yet powerful aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The walls were lined with hundreds of statues, each one holding the same beautiful sword as the one in the garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His footsteps echoed as he walked forward, his eyes darting around in awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas stopped as his breath hitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice was much clearer now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ancestors…?\" he murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The statues seemed to watch him as he continued walking, making him feel strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, up ahead, something caught his eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rock stood in the center of the corridor, its surface smooth and unyielding. Piercing through it was a beautiful sword, exactly the same as the statue's sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas's heart raced as he approached the rock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice was filled with longing, almost pleading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas hesitated, staring at the sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Partners…?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swallowing his doubt, Lucas reached out. His hand wrapped around the hilt, and an overwhelming warmth spread through his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a deep breath, he pulled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swssh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword slid out effortlessly, as though it had been waiting just for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden light burst from the blade, filling the entire corridor. Power surged through Lucas, brimming and vibrant, as if the sword was pouring its essence into him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He staggered slightly, overwhelmed by the sheer energy coursing through his veins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice was stronger now, filled with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing the sword's voice, Lucas tightened his grip on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Excalibur...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He whispered softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The name came to him naturally, as if he had always known it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, in many different locations, a handful amount of people seemed to feel something that made their hearts shudder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amongst all of them, one particular stood quietly, already looking at Lucas's figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was breathtaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her long, sparkling purple hair cascaded down her back like a shimmering waterfall, glowing faintly in the light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes, a piercing light blue, seemed to hold the secrets of the stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On her head, she wore a tall, elegant witch hat in deep purple, decorated with silver embroidery and a single gemstone at its center, gleaming like a tiny star.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her outfit was just as striking as her appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wore a fitted, sleeveless black dress that hugged her curvaceous figure, the neckline plunging just enough to reveal a teasing glimpse of her flawless skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her slender arms were adorned with elegant black gloves that reached her elbows, and she wore high-heeled boots that would click softly against the floor with every step she took.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dark purple corset accentuated her already voluptuous body, cinching her waist and highlighting her impossibly massive breasts, which were far larger than Christina's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fabric strained slightly, as if barely able to contain her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood in her room, surrounded by bookshelves filled with grimoires.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the table before her rested a small crystal orb, glowing faintly as it showed Lucas standing before the sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's finally found it,\" Eleonora murmured in a soft tone, her eyes slightly widened with curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her full lips curved into a faint smile as she tapped the table lightly with her gloved fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And much earlier than I expected...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the crystal orb, she watched Lucas carefully as he slowly brushed his fingers along the edge of the blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Excalibur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What Lucas was experiencing now by brushing his finger along the sharp blade, was just one of the various effects of the Excalibur...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword couldn't damage its partner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now... I wonder how Aestrea is supposed to beat him,\" she thought aloud, leaning slightly closer to the orb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her chest shifted with the motion, though she seemed oblivious to the effect it might have had on anyone nearby—if there were anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His identity is known now, not just to the other headmasters but to those old fools as well...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fingers stopped tapping, and a frown crossed her beautiful face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe... after being defeated for the first time, Aestrea will finally take my offer to be my disciple... if not...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A red malicious glint appeared in her light blue eyes, and her hand clenched into a tight fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I wouldn't know what to do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1944,"2026-06-03T09:18:17.018Z","2026-06-03T09:18:22.334Z",1,"novelbin.me","f8cf1cd840ca3fc6f79f8a3cf62d315ecffd55ae24e89ba137ad57e1fc6c9649","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-301","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-49",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-cover.jpg"]