[{"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-86":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},1027649,1339,"Chapter 86 Interlude: Snow Festival (III)","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-86",86,"\u003Cp>Fwip!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Time Acceleration!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Puff—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"F—Fuck!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I barely managed to react as the sudden force of the backlash hit me, sending me stumbling back a few steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My hands shook, my head ached, and my body felt like it had just run an entire marathon in a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"God damn it... fuu...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a deep breath, I furrowed my eyebrows, staring blankly at my hands. My fingers twitched slightly, but that was it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No lingering mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sign that I had successfully cast anything at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, when I saw that my second affinity or element was Time, I was immediately ecstatic, however...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I didn't think it would be this much of a problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the moment I awakened my second affinity, I had been training like a madman to use it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every single day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every single night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I barely even slept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I even used mana to ease my body so I didn't need sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only problem was mental fatigue...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was all useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't properly activate Time Magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had scoured the entire academy library, looking for anything—anything at all—that could help me understand how Time Magic worked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not a single book on Time Magic existed in the academy's collection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was almost as if it had been erased from history.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which meant that if I wanted to learn, I was on my own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few days passed in complete frustration, I trained, failed, took a small break, and then tried again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Again and again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cycle repeated itself over and over, but no matter what, I couldn't even manage a simple first-rank spell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I clicked my tongue in frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One last try...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a deep breath, I focused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, I wouldn't just shout the spell's name and hope for the best.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I would control it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I would force it to work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, I closed my eyes, reaching deep into myself and searching for that elusive spark of Time Magic buried within me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flickering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But undeniably present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I reached out, trying to grasp it—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the moment I did, my entire body was slammed with overwhelming pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THUD!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I collapsed to my knees, gasping for air as an invisible force crushed me from all sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My vision blurred, my head pounded, and my limbs refused to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt as if time itself was weighing down on me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wh... What the hell...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My breathing turned ragged as I struggled to fight against the pressure, but it was useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn't even lift a single finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My surroundings distorted, warping like a rippling reflection on water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief second, I thought I saw something—a crack in space itself, dark and endless, with white, glowing threads stretching across it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, just as quickly as it came, it vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pressure disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I collapsed onto the floor, panting heavily as sweat dripped down my face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....Fucking hell.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door to the room suddenly opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I groaned softly but didn't bother looking up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A familiar voice reached my ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master... are you done with your training?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alaine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glanced up slightly, still lying on the ground. Alaine stood at the entrance, holding a small basket in her hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the smell, it was clear she had brought food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I exhaled tiredly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...For now...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alaine smiled, stepping into the room before snapping her fingers, and casually casting a cleaning spell on me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft wave of magic washed over my body, wiping away the sweat and dust from my clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then sat down next to me, placing the basket between us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I brought food for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shifted slightly, sitting up properly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You didn't have to.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But you barely eat during training. If I don't bring you food, you'll just forget.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wasn't wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed, rubbing my temples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Thanks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alaine beamed, opening the basket. The aroma of warm bread, roasted meat, and fresh fruit filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My stomach growled on instinct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I clicked my tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsk. Betrayed by my own body.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alaine giggled, handing me a piece of bread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eat, Master. You need your strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I took the bread, biting into it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soft texture and buttery taste melted in my mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gobbled it up in just a few minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mhm...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hummed in satisfaction, setting the empty plate aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I leaned back, my gaze slowly drifted downward—toward Alaine's thighs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smooth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Comfortable-looking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The perfect pillow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, I shifted my position, resting my head right on her lap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alaine let out a small, surprised sound, but she didn't push me away. Instead, a gentle smile spread across her lips as she reached out and ran her fingers through my hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wasn't exactly giving me a massage, but it felt good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Really good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her touch was slow, careful, and oddly soothing—like she had done this a million times before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haaaa...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I exhaled softly, letting myself relax.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The view wasn't bad, but there was a slight problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn't exactly see her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her breasts were too massive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They completely blocked my line of sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, I simply turned my head to the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Problem solved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, her voice broke the silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master... why are you working so hard?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before I could even think of an answer, she continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From the day I met you, I could see that your ambitions were nothing but ordinary, but this past few days... you seemed to have changed a bit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She noticed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, she did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out a quiet sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, my goal was simple. I just wanted to fulfill Aestrea's original wish—to make this academy the best, graduate, and secure a good-paying job.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then… I lost the competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the starting point where I started to change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I mean...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That moment—when I stood there, helpless, because of my \"artificial\" mana vessel—that was the trigger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't realize it at the time, but Aestrea's memories had already begun affecting me since the day I got here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little by little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was never the type to care about saving people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I lived for myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was how I survived in my old world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I saved a girl who tried to kill me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I fought to protect the academy, not just for myself, but for the students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And even now, I was pushing myself beyond my limits—struggling to control a magic that I knew nothing about, all for the sake of becoming stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those were small changes that I didn't take notice. It was if, Aestrea was present here, but not really myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like... my instincts could talk, but my mind and body wouldn't follow its orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don't know how to explain it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was this happening?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea wasn't a hero.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not really.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he dreamed of being one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he knew he wasn't the \"chosen one,\" he still carried himself like a hero.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, that same \"heroic\" personality of his…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was starting to change me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't realize it at first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, I knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had been affected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in my world, I learned to live for myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, the moment I stepped here, because of the future \"sight\" granted by the system, I decided to fight against that named demon beast myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, it just felt right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But thinking back...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That simply wasn't something that I would normally do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don't mind saving my loved one, but other people...?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since when did I care about them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don't mind saving them, but risking my life in order to do so...?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Never.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I went alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Didn't ask for help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dealt with the beasts myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I thought that I hadn't been affected by Aestrea's memories, but now...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Now...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was affected by them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what could I do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those sweet memories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His happy friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even his emotions...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They weren't just things I \"remembered.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I felt them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lived them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And because of that, I couldn't ignore them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could I?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could I turn away when I knew what was coming?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When I knew what they would face?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though this wasn't my world, even though these weren't my people…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn't just leave them to die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if I wanted to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if it wasn't \"me\" who cared…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I still cared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just be a little selfish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is that too much to ask?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alaine's voice was soft, laced with worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her green eyes, bright and filled with concern, met mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stared at her for a second before a small smile tugged at my lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A-ah... I'm alr—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My voice faltered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then, looking at her—really looking at her—I let out a breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm better than ever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Alaine saw my soft smile, her face lit up like a sunrise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her bright green eyes sparkled, and she tilted her head slightly to the side before flashing me an even brighter smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master… I… I—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—BEEP!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>«Attention, students! The first festival activity—'Mana Football' of the Snow Festival is about to begin. Every student who has signed up, please proceed to the main arena.»\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—BOP!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden announcement cut through the air, and I felt my expression shift slightly as I frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I exhaled softly before slowly pushing myself up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I guess it's time…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I started making my way toward the exit, but before I could take more than a few steps—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rustle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alaine suddenly stepped in front of me, blocking my way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, like a diligent wife, she carefully adjusted my clothes, smoothing out any wrinkles before giving my shoulders a gentle pat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hands were soft, her movements slow and precise, as if she had done this countless times before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled up at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go,\" she said lightly before turning around and walking ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with a small chuckle, I followed her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main arena wasn't far, so it only took us a few minutes to get there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment we arrived, I noticed two signs. One pointed toward the section for participants, and the other led to the spectators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was time for us to separate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alaine turned to face me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good luck, Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was soft, carrying a warmth that made my chest tighten for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then started walking toward the left passage—the one that would teleport her to the spectator area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I watched her go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My eyes followed her small, delicate back as she walked further and further away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And I frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Just be a little selfish.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought seemed to haunt my mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I moved before I could stop myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I reached forward and softly grasped her wrist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"M-Master…?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alaine stammered, turning around, her expression filled with confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...What was I doing?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her green, jewel-like eyes locked onto mine, glimmering with something I couldn't quite describe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uncertainty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But also… a faint hint of anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her brows furrowed slightly as a few loose strands of her silky, blonde blonde hair slipped onto her forehead, falling just above her lashes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked stunning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soft glow of the arena's lights highlighted her delicate features, casting a faint shadow beneath her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lips—pale pink, slightly parted in surprise—looked impossibly soft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tempting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I felt my heartbeat slow for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwoop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a quick movement, I pulled her toward me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her small gasp filled the air as I stepped back slightly, twisting my body just enough to catch her off balance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I caught her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My arm wrapped securely around her waist, holding her close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She barely had time to react before I tilted my head downward—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And closed the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....♡!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft, fleeting kiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warmth of her lips barely lingered before I slowly pulled away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alaine's eyes widened, her breath catching as her fingers trembled slightly against my chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll see you later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And without waiting for a response, I turned and stepped into the right passage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was teleported away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving Alaine standing there, speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>",2059,"2026-06-03T09:18:17.303Z","2026-06-03T09:18:22.612Z",1,"novelbin.me","109c111c128ac49051a779aa21a1763e6179e5908c599e955f8f10001aef9f06","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-87","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-85",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-cover.jpg"]