[{"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-79":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},1027639,1339,"Chapter 79 The Moonlight Swordsman (XLV)","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-79",79,"\u003Cp>\"YOU DAMNED RATS!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The archdemon roared, his dark aura flaring wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two long claws extended from his fingertips as he swung his arm in a wide arc, aiming straight for Ella and Lucas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwip!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at each other, Lucas and Ella nodded simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He planted his foot against hers, and with perfect coordination, they kicked off each other, launching themselves in opposite directions to dodge mid-air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The claws were too long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tips still reached out for them, slicing through the air with terrifying speed...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Shing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until they heard another bland noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea appeared behind Lucas in a blur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hand shot out, gripping Lucas's wrist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, he spun in place and threw Lucas straight into Ella.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BAM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them collided hard, the force sending them tumbling across the ground, but in the end, they had avoided the archdemon's claws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the demon could react, Aestrea had already stepped in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey... even though you aren't in your full power, how does it feel to be so weak?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Appearing right before the archdemon, Aestrea asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no arrogance or coldness in his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a completely neutral tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that made it so much worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The archdemon's eyes twitched, veins bulging in his forehead as his rage exploded. With a furious snarl, he lashed out, swinging his claws in a wild frenzy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"YOU DAAAMN RAAT!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Bleed 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Splurt!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"ARGGHHHH!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The archdemon screamed as deep gashes suddenly tore open across his arms and chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BAAM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea stepped forward and drove his fist straight into the archdemon's solar plexus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zoooooooom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact sent a shockwave rippling through the battlefield, and the demon's body shot backward like a cannonball, smashing into the academy's fortified walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Phew.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That must've hurt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across the battlefield, dust and debris settled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The archdemon groaned, his massive form rising from the rubble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His muscles bulged unnaturally as his dark aura flared up once more, growing heavier, denser.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A... mere human... how... how dare you?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air around him twisted as weapons—dozens of swords, spears, and daggers—materialized above him, glowing with dark energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a snap of his fingers, the weapons all shot toward Aestrea like homing missiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea didn't flinch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His scythe materialized in his hand—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwip!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—And in a single motion, he hurled it into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spinning scythe cut through the air like a boomerang, deflecting every incoming weapon as if they were nothing but leaves in the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The archdemon bared his fangs, his entire body wrapped in dark energy as he charged forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea did the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground cracked beneath them as they clashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But something was different now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air around the archdemon shimmered with blood-red mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea's eyes narrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Blood Magic...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'He's going to use his own blood to attack me... that might get a bit troublesome.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swip!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The archdemon's body suddenly burst open like a geyser, spraying blood in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it didn't just fall—it moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment his blood hit the air, it twisted and solidified into countless spikes, forming a deadly cage around Aestrea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Aestrea stretched his left hand slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bland noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His scythe appeared on his hand as he pivoted on his feet, spinning around, cutting the blood spikes effortlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even as he did that, the rest of the spikes transformed into smaller spikes hurling towards many parts of his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The archdemon's grin widened as he raised both hands, locked his fingers together, and slammed them down—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Right where Aestrea stood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"AAAHH, I FINALLY GOT YOU, YOU SNEAKY ANT!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just before the impact—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Ice Series: Ice Generation! (✦ 1st-Level Spell ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint cluster of ice appeared on his right hand as he clenched his fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Ice Series: Minor Frost Explosion (✦ 5th-Level Spell ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A surge of freezing energy erupted outward, covering everything in ice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battlefield turned white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blood spikes froze mid-air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea's entire body was covered in a thick layer of frost—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it shattered instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was his own spell. It wouldn't hold him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across from him, the archdemon was also frozen solid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack! Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRASH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ice around the archdemon shattered violently, and he let out a furious howl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"ARGHHH!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea rolled his shoulders, tilting his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well… I guess that wasn't enough to cool you down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[3 Minutes... 19 seconds.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Just a little more I guess.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"HAAAAA!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The archdemon's red eyes burned with rage as his dark aura pulsed like a living flame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His cracked skin oozed thick, black blood, mixing with the blood energy mana around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His breath came in short, sharp bursts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His lips curled back into a snarl, revealing jagged fangs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'LL RIP YOU APART, HUMAN!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground shattered beneath his feet as he launched himself forward. His claws slashed through the air, aiming straight for Aestrea's throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea's body blurred—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—He dodged left, twisting his upper body to avoid the deadly swipe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the archdemon reacted quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And before Aestrea could land, the demon spun and swung his other claw—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea barely managed to duck, feeling the sharp wind from the strike pass over his head. He countered instantly, driving his knee into the demon's ribs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BAM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The archdemon grunted but didn't stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lashed out with his tail—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It smashed into Aestrea's side where Aestrea quickly created a small protection of ice, but the impact sent him skidding backward across the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His boots dug deep trenches in the dirt as he narrowed his eyes at the archdemon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The archdemon didn't let up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He charged again, swinging both claws in a deadly cross-slash—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea raised his scythe just in time, blocking the attack. Sparks flew as metal clashed against demonic claws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the impact was too strong—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force sent Aestrea sliding back once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The archdemon grinned, his fangs gleaming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"WHERE'S THAT CONFIDENCE NOW?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea exhaled through his nose, rolling his shoulder lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon's grin vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His aura flared up again, and the blood in the air twisted violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"DIE!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWOOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive wave of bloodshot toward Aestrea like a tidal wave, forming sharp tendrils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea's eyes flickered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoop!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, his body vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SHLAAASH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blood tendrils tore through empty air, cutting deep trenches into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the archdemon could react—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea reappeared above him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His scythe spun in his hand—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Moonlit Ice Lotus Sword Art: Reverse Moonlight's One Flash! 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single slash of air shot downward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SHING!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The archdemon raised his arms in defense—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SLASH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attack cut deep into his flesh, leaving a glowing green wound across his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"GRRRAAAHHH!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon stumbled back, his breathing ragged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he wasn't done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His blood surged out of his wounds, forming into jagged red blades that floated in the air beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"YOU'RE DEAD!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a flick of his hand—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWOOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blades shot toward Aestrea at blinding speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea twisted his body, ducking and weaving through the deadly storm of blood blades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One barely missed his cheek—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another grazed his shoulder—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he kept moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes locked onto the archdemon's position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea sprinted forward—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground cracked beneath his feet as he closed the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His scythe glowed with an intense violet aura before he swung with all his strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SHIIIING!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scythe's blade tore through the archdemon's arm, severing it from his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"GRAAAAAH!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black blood sprayed into the air as the demon reeled back in agony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His severed arm twitched on the ground before dissolving into a red mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea didn't give him time to recover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He moved again, closing the gap—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His knee smashed into the demon's gut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BAM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The archdemon spit blood as he doubled over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea grabbed his head—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And drove his face straight into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The earth exploded from the impact, sending dust and debris flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Aestrea knew this wasn't over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the dust cleared, the archdemon's body twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His aura flared even stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea's eyes narrowed as he clicked his tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'He's still getting stronger…'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The archdemon's body began to change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His muscles bulged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His skin darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His single remaining arm morphed into a massive black claw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His blood blades floated around him, sharper than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His lips curled into a wicked grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"NOT BAD… HUMAN, BUT THIS IS THE END FOR YOU!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They charged at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The archdemon swung his massive claw—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea ducked, pivoted, and slashed upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SHING!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon leaped back just in time, dodging the fatal strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reappeared behind the archdemon, scythe ready—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SWIPE!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the archdemon reacted fast, spinning and slamming his tail—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea was sent flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He twisted mid-air, landing on his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon roared and raised his claw—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sphere of pure darkness formed in his palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"DIE, INSECT!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWOOOOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sphere shot toward Aestrea like a comet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had seconds to react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Ice Series: Ice Barrier! (✦ 1st-Level Spell ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thick wall of ice formed in front of him—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attack shattered the ice, but it gave Aestrea enough time to dodge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dashed forward—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His scythe glowed brighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The archdemon raised his claw for another strike—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he was too slow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea was already inside his guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes glowed intensely, leaving a faint light blue and red trail behind them...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moonlit Ice Lotus Sword Art...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Fourth Move! (✦ Lunar Collapse ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SHING!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scythe cut through the archdemon's torso.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep, glowing wound spread across his chest. Along with it, a large crack appeared in the air, spreading to at leas ten meters, as if Aestrea's move had cut the space itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon's eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stumbled back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His aura flickered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His blood weapons vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His breath shook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea stood behind him, his scythe resting on his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…It's over.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'For now...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The archdemon growled loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"NO... NO... I CAN'T LOSE TO YOU!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His aura flared one last time—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body gave out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He collapsed to his knees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THUD.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The archdemon's body hit the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Aestrea's aura got much weaker than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Fuuu...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, Aestrea wasn't done yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fourth move wasn't really enough to defeat the archdemon; he was just temporarily knocked down and Aestrea himself wouldn't be able to kill the demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of his [Demon Core]; something very indestructible that only the power of an actual SSS-Rank awakened could destroy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But other than that, Lucas's Excalibur should be enough to crack it, but it didn't seem like he had enough power to do it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".....Damn it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How come they didn't arrive yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea bit his lower lip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked behind him and saw the multiple shocked expressions of the students and professors, but he wasn't worried about that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he just wanted the Sword Duke and the other high awakeners to get there as soon as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked toward the demon's body and saw the convulsing mana that was relentlessly forming in his heart made him freeze slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...So soon?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gurglee...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon's body grotesquely twisted and cracked open, before a more perfect form, that was much closer to a human form, came from inside his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon's red eyes landed on his figure, burning with eternal rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fuck...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea's left eye had turned red again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this time, the law scale symbol appeared in both of his pupils.\u003C\u002Fp>",1933,"2026-06-03T09:18:17.303Z","2026-06-03T09:18:22.612Z",1,"novelbin.me","c67ed3508c880b9bdef8e8ed12c2ed5f77e6c2b346cb778bff0ac1fb955963f4","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-80","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-78",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-cover.jpg"]