[{"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-63":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},1027616,1339,"Chapter 63 The Moonlight Swordsman (XXIX)","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-63",63,"\u003Cp>Right now, I've got two big problems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, my soul doesn't have enough life force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And second... my constitution is missing something important—a second \"heart\" to keep it running properly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'm beyond fucked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But yeah, I guess I should be grateful I'm still breathing or whatever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aestrea...? Hello?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yara waved a hand in front of my face, snapping me out of my thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh? Did you say something?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not really. Just called your name,\" she said with a shrug. Then, without warning, her hand started moving along my leg—slowly, deliberately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed and reached down to push her hand away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn't.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fucking gorilla grip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Fufu~,\" she giggled, her eyes sparkling mischievously, \"Looks like you're not strong enough~.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I frowned at her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Tomorrow is the final match, so I need to rest...\" I warned her, however, she didn't seem bothered by my words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, she rested her chin on her palm, still lazily stroking my leg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So what? You can sleep here...\" She gave me a slow, teasing smile before leaning in and whispering, \"With me~.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she blew softly against my ear as if to seal the deal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I scowled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then, my eyes turned to her bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That thing looked comfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her smirk instantly faltered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could react, I grabbed her wrist, removed her hand from my leg, and climbed into her bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Head on the pillow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blanket over me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glanced up at her frozen expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\" I asked with a neutral yey confused expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn't you want to sleep together?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I mean, she was the one who suggested it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yara just stood there, staring at me like I was some kind of interesting creature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, out of nowhere, she pouted: \"You're no fun, you know that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I rolled onto my side, facing away from her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then stop messing with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a second, there was silence. I almost thought she had given up—until I felt the bed dip beside me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I tensed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, warmth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She slid under the covers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed. \"Seriously?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What? I said I wanted to sleep together,\" she said with a smug tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You agreed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I exhaled through my nose. \"Yeah. To sleep. Not whatever you're thinking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmn...\" She hummed in amusement, then shuffled closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I felt her breath on the back of my neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Relax,\" she murmured, her voice soft. \"I won't do anything. Probably.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Probably?\" I deadpaned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She laughed. \"I'm kidding, I'm kidding~.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't trust that for a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I was too tired to fight her on it. Tomorrow was the final match, and I needed every bit of rest I could get, especially when I was mentally tired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So I ignored her, shut my eyes, and let the warmth of the blankets pull me in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On my waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What are you doing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yara's voice was way too innocent. \"Getting comfortable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go to sleep.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She giggled but didn't move her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stayed still, pretending I didn't care. Maybe if I ignored her, she'd get bored and actually go to sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then—she started drawing circles on my waist with her fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slow, lazy, teasing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yara.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She let out a soft hum, like she was thinking about it. And then—yep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She kept going.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What part of 'I need to rest' do you not understand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The part where I have to listen to you,\" she said, clearly smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed, gripping the blanket tighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence fell again. Just for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And suddenly, her whole leg was draped over mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you serious right now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mhmm~.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because I'm cold,\" she said, like it was the most obvious thing in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stared at the wall. \"Then use the blanket.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But you feel warmer,\" she whined, squeezing my waist just a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I exhaled slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yara.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes~?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Move your leg.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No~.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I squeezed my eyes shut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Patience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I needed patience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tomorrow is the final match. I am the one fighting. I need sleep.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yara just snuggled closer, completely ignoring my words. \"I am also fighting... in bets,\" she reminded me. \"And yet, here I am, still full of energy~.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned my head slightly. \"Maybe because you keep stealing mine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She laughed. \"Hmm. Maybe~.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glared at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She just smiled back, looking way too pleased with herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wanted to argue. Maybe even push her off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But… I was too damn tired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And annoyingly enough, her warmth was kinda nice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So I gave up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine. Do whatever you want,\" I muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fingers, which had still been absentmindedly tracing over my skin, finally stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Really?\" she asked, sounding almost surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed. \"Yes. Just let me sleep.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was quiet for a moment. Then, softly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just like that, she stilled. No more teasing, no more messing around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just warmth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I felt her breathing slow, her body relaxing against mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And for the first time tonight—so did I.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, I was too tired to even ask why she was acting so weirdly.\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>\"Haagh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out a long yawn, stretching my arms above my head until I heard a satisfying crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My eyes drifted to the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yara was gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I blinked, then shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not really surprising.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Getting out of bed, I spotted a fresh set of clothes neatly placed on a small sofa in the corner of her room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On top of them sat a folded note.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Curious, I picked it up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>| There's a bathroom on the right, you can use it to take a bath. I also made sure to also get some underwear for you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From your most precious, Yara.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>P.S: Sleeping with you was really comfortable. We should do it more often ♡. |\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This woman...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shaking my head, I grabbed the clothes and made my way to the bathroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment I stepped inside, I paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The place looked like it belonged in a luxury resort—polished floors, spotless mirrors, and a massive bathtub that could probably fit three people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything sparkled like it had been cleaned just this morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned on the water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, the scent of flowers filled the air, and the temperature was perfect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not too hot, not too cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just warm enough to make my muscles relax the moment I stepped in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sank into the water with a quiet sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…I need to buy one of these someday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long, satisfying soak, I got out, dried off, and reached for the clothes Yara left me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They fit perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which made me pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How the hell does she know my size?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My original clothes had been ruined—at least, that's what she told me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stared at myself in the mirror, adjusting the fabric.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should I be concerned?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…Probably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I was too well-rested to care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mhn.. it's only 11:51?\" I checked the time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had plenty of time to kill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, I'd be training, but today?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, I felt like having some fun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And since I was still in the black market, there was no way I was gonna waste this chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time to go clubbing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shrrsk!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then, a sudden movement made me freeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked down at my hand as my eyes widened slightly in deep surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Lumi?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft glow pulsed from the tattoo on my finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was unexpected. Lumi had been asleep for a while—probably because we needed to renew our contract or something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, she was waking up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without wasting a second, I channeled mana into the mark, and—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Poof!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small figure appeared in front of me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before I could react, she launched herself at me, wrapping her tiny arms around my torso.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I blinked, then instinctively patted her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She let out a happy hum, pressing her face against my chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I miiiiiissssssseeeddd yoooouuu...\" she whined groggily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her head nuzzled against me, rubbing gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haaaa...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did she… just sniff me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glanced down at Lumi, who was still clinging to me like a sleepy kitten. Her face was buried against my chest, her soft breaths tickling my skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Lumi?\" I called, poking her cheek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She let out a slow, content sigh. \"Mmm… you smell nice, Master~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was weird.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at the same time, Lumi was always a bit weird, so I let it slide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, I patted her head again. \"You were asleep for a while. Feeling better now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gave a small nod, her slimy ears twitching. \"Mhm… but I still feel a little… dizzy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Probably because of the contract renewal,\" I muttered, gently prying her off me. She made a small noise of protest but didn't resist when I set her down on the sofa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her green eyes blinked up at me, still hazy with sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are we going somewhere?\" she asked, rubbing her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now I cannot go to the club.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not really,\" I muttered to myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lumi let out a small, disappointed sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahhh...\" Her voice dropped slightly, and I couldn't help but smile faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She really wanted to go, huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, a thought hit me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Didn't she say she wanted to try human food before?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black market had to have those mysterious food stalls, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glanced down at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually... didn't you say you wanted to try human food? Let's go have lunch outside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I tapped her head lightly, and the moment my words sank in—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like, literally sparkled. It was like someone had set off fireworks inside them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Puh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a flash, she launched herself at me, wrapping her tiny arms around my torso, practically vibrating with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, you're the best! You're the best, you're the best… You're the best master ever!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She squeezed me tighter, her voice getting faster and more high-pitched with every repetition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You'rethebestYou'rethebestYou'rethebestYou'rethebestYou'rethebestYou'rethebest!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I chuckled, patting her head. \"Alright, alright, I get it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still clinging to me, she let out a happy hum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed playfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, shrink down. I'm not walking around with you glued to me like this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lumi huffed but obeyed, shifting into her smaller form. I carefully tucked her into the pocket of my shirt, leaving only her little green head peeking out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before stepping out, I placed a presence-deleting spell on her. No way was I letting people notice the tiny creature hiding in my pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With everything set, I left Yara's residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And immediately ran into him again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same burly man from before stood at his post.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at me, gave a small nod, and silently stepped aside to let me pass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…Huh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He seemed more respectful than last time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Somehow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't question it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just kept walking, while taking a look around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black market was as chaotic as ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The streets had the same dark atmosphere—dim lighting, hushed voices, people haggling over stolen goods, and rare items sold way below market price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And, of course, drugs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plenty of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most popular kind?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fucking aphrodisiacs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's disgusting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shaking off the thought, I kept walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later, the scent of sizzling meat and freshly baked bread hit me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turned my head—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A food stall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't waste a second and walked straight toward it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The food stall was small, tucked between two sketchy-looking shops. A simple cart with a metal grill, sizzling meat, and a few baskets of fresh bread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smell alone was enough to make my stomach growl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lumi wiggled excitedly in my pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Masteeer...\" she whispered. \"It smells so goood...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hold on, we haven't even ordered yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stepping closer, I glanced at the vendor. He was an older man, probably in his late forties, with a scar running down his cheek and a cigarette hanging loosely from his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His apron was stained with grease, and his arms were covered in faded tattoos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He eyed me up and down, then exhaled a puff of smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What'll it be?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glanced at the grill. There were skewers of marinated meat, some kind of grilled fish, and thick, fluffy bread that looked freshly baked. Simple, but it smelled amazing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I pointed. \"Two skewers and a loaf of bread.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vendor nodded and started working.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I waited, Lumi fidgeted in my pocket again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Masteeer... hurry up...\" she whined softly. \"I wanna eaaaat...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Patience.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But it smells too good to wait...\" she pouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vendor chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your girl getting hungry?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait. Did he notice Lumi?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I quickly glanced down, but my presence-deleting spell was still active. No way he could see her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He must've thought I was talking to myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Something like that,\" I muttered, deciding not to explain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man just shrugged and handed me the food wrapped in paper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That'll be fifteen bronze coins.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I fished out the coins and passed them over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the food in hand, I stepped aside and moved toward a quieter spot near an alleyway. Lumi immediately started squirming again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Masteeer, pleaaase...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I reached into my pocket and carefully pulled her out. She stretched, her tiny arms reaching up like she'd just woken up from a nap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the moment she locked eyes on the food—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pounced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In one smooth motion, she grabbed the skewer of meat with both hands and bit into it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her whole body shivered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Mmmhhhnnn~!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Good?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded furiously, eyes practically sparkling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Soooo good...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took another bite, kicking her feet happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I chuckled and tore off a piece of bread for myself, leaning back against the wall as I ate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The food really was good. The meat was juicy, perfectly seasoned, and had just the right amount of char. The bread was soft on the inside, crispy on the outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simple, but satisfying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lumi, meanwhile, was absolutely devouring her food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At one point, she paused, cheeks stuffed, and pointed at my bread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can I try?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're already eating my food.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pleaseee?\" she gave me the biggest, most innocent eyes possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine.\" I sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tearing off another piece, I handed it to her. She took it with both hands and nibbled on it, her face lighting up like she'd just discovered the meaning of life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Masteeer...\" she whispered. \"Human food is amazing...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Told you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing the skewers and bread, I dusted off my hands and glanced around. The black market had tons of food stalls—there had to be something else worth trying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lumi, still perched in my pocket, licked her fingers clean, looking completely satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Masteer~\" she hummed. \"That was so good... Can we get more?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, yeah. Let's see what else is around.\" I replied, letting out a small laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We started walking again, weaving through the crowd. People were still haggling, whispering deals in dark corners, and exchanging goods that were definitely illegal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The usual black market stuff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, I spotted another food stall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was smaller than the last one, tucked between a weapon vendor and some kind of potion shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The setup was simple—just a wooden counter, a few trays of food, and a small grill in the back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single girl stood behind the counter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was young, maybe around my age, with dark hair tied into a loose ponytail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her clothes were plain, but her eyes had a sharpness to them, like someone who'd seen their fair share of fights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, what kind of food do you have here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl's expression didn't change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes hardened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like steel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fingers twitched slightly—so fast I barely noticed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Death.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The word left her lips like ice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before I could react, she moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two daggers flashed in the dim light, already slicing through the air—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Straight for my chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Fuck...!'\u003C\u002Fp>",2661,"2026-06-03T09:18:17.303Z","2026-06-03T09:18:22.612Z",1,"novelbin.me","5d7a2077cc4438cd031fff35f1177a03e6b565604855aca57ecec31a3aa23e8e","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-64","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-62",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-cover.jpg"]