[{"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-87":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},1027651,1339,"Chapter 87 Interlude: Snow Festival (IV)","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-87",87,"\u003Cp>\"Hello, ladies and gentlemen!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The announcer's energetic voice boomed across the massive arena, instantly drawing the attention of everyone present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And welcome to the first event of today's Snow Festival—MANA FOOTBAAAALL!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"YEEAAAHHHHHHHHH!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd erupted in excitement, their cheers echoing through the air. Most of the loudest shouts came from the boys, hyped up beyond reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The announcer grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, for those of you who are new, let me explain the rules! It's simple!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cleared his throat before continuing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The game is just like regular football, but with magic! Players can use mana or aura to boost their speed, strengthen their kicks, and defend their goal!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, flying magic and long-range spells are NOT allowed! Only body-enhancement magic is permitted due to the injuries from previous games!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The first team to score FIVE goals wins!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And remember—no direct attacks on other players! If you injure someone on purpose, you're out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd buzzed with excitement as they processed the rules.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now… it's time to announce the teams!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The announcer's voice grew even louder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A total of 150 students have signed up, which means we have the perfect setup for a 75 versus 75 match!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"WOOOOOOOAAAAAHHHH!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd roared once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A figure suddenly soared into the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWOOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the students and spectators saw who it was, they all reacted at once—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"HEADMISTRESS!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their voices rang out in admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>High above, Eleonora floated effortlessly in the air, gazing down at the field with a small smile on her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with a single graceful motion—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWOOOP!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire arena transformed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flat, open space rippled as if reality itself was shifting. In the blink of an eye, an enormous football field materialized in the center of the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was no ordinary field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was MASSIVE—at least five times the size of a regular one!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd gasped in awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eleonora lowered her hand, satisfied with the transformation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that the field is ready...\" the announcer continued, his voice filled with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All 150 players will now be teleported to a random team and given a random position!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWIP!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWIP!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, students began appearing on the massive field, their expressions ranging from excited to nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere grew tense as the announcer gave his final instructions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, players! The match will begin as soon as the whistle blows!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remember! If you hurt another player, you'll be DISQUALIFIED!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So play fair and give it your all!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, the announcer took a deep breath—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWEEEEEEEEEEEET!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sharp sound of the whistle echoed through the massive arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the game had begun!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the right side stood the White Team and on the left side stood the Gold Team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwip!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mana-enhanced ball shot into the air from the center of the field, glowing faintly with magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Players from both teams immediately rushed forward, their bodies surging with mana as the match kicked off at a blistering pace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas was the first to react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His golden hair shimmered under the arena lights as he blasted forward, his legs glowing with golden mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaped into the air with one smooth motion, his foot slamming into the ball with immense force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHOOOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ball shot through the air like a cannonball, heading straight toward White Team's side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Ah... already?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stretching himself slightly, Aestrea who had been positioned as one of the defenders, focused his eyes on the ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact of Lucas's kick alone was enough to send weaker players tumbling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea braced himself slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could hear the footsteps of his teammates shifting into position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Left!\" he called out sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as he looked at the teammates around him, he noticed their hateful gazes, and amongst them, there was Telmo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ella's simp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And of course, instead of moving left, Telmo charged forward on his own, his blue mana flaring around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsk...\" Aestrea clicked his tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Fucking idiot...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas's shot was coming in fast, and with Telmo out of position, the left flank was completely exposed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea had no choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a burst of icy mana, he dashed left, snow kicking up beneath his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ball was seconds away from breaking through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea didn't hesitate—his right leg swung forward, intercepting the ball with an ice-infused kick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BANG!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ball shuddered mid-air, the impact sending a shockwave through the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a split second, the ball hung between Aestrea and Lucas's energy—a battle of strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ball rebounded toward the midfield and redirected away from the goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"WHOOOAAAAA!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea landed smoothly, his breath visible in the cold air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he could relax—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BAM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A streak of red mana flashed past him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch. You got lucky, Aestrea.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prince Leon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His golden eyes burned with hostility as he sprinted toward the ball, his movements sharp and aggressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His golden jersey fluttered as his mana pulsed dangerously around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won't let you get past me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah...\" Aestrea scoffed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You still haven't learned anything, did you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHOOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring Aestrea's words, Leon exploded forward, his red mana surging around him like crackling fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His foot met the ball in an instant, sending it racing down the field like a comet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea didn't hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a sharp exhale, he sprinted alongside Leon, his ice mana swirling around his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes locked onto the ball—it was still bouncing, meaning he had a chance to intercept it before Leon could set up a clean shot!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWIP!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea's body tilted to the side as he lunged forward, his right foot stretching out to block the ball—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BAM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon saw it coming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He twisted his body mid-run, his knee coming up in a sharp feint before pushing the ball right with the outside of his foot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea barely stopped himself from over-committing, his boots skidding against the icy field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon was quite fast\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd roared as Leon's dazzling footwork sent the ball closer to the White Team's goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"GO, LEON! BREAK THROUGH!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea had no time to think.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of chasing after Leon directly, he sidestepped, cutting off the most direct route to the goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Leon wanted to advance, he'd have to face him head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You think you can stop me, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Try me.\" Aestrea's voice was cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon accepted the challenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mana exploded from his body as he kicked the ball forward, sending it straight toward Aestrea—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a feint!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the last second, Leon dashed left, his body flickering like a mirage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea's eyes sharpened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He infused mana into his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, this was also some kind of body enhancement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if he couldn't use his Judgement Eye because it was a skill, he could still use this kind of \"Mana Vision\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything slowed down for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea saw it—the tiny shift in Leon's balance, the subtle bend in his knees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't shooting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was planning to break past him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Too slow, Little Leon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea moved first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWOOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Leon attempted to cut past him, Aestrea's right foot swung forward, tapping the ball just enough to make it roll away from Leon's reach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What—?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon's movement was interrupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea didn't waste a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a flick of his ankle, he flicked the ball upward, then spun his body—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He launched a long-range pass across the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alaine, watching from the spectator stands, gasped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea's pass was perfect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ball soared over the heads of several Gold Team players, cutting across the sky like a frozen meteor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side of the field, a White Team forward jumped up, his mana blazing around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BAM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He intercepted the pass with a powerful header, redirecting it toward the Gold Team's goal—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"COUNTERATTACK!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The White Team's forward, a bulky third-year named Grant, sprinted at full speed, his mana flaring around his legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes burned with determination—this was a chance to score!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BANG!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A golden blur rushed forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"Hero of Light\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not so fast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice rang with confidence as he launched himself forward, his entire body glowing with golden mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the ball bounced off the ground—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas intercepted it with a precise kick, stopping its momentum in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"DAMN IT!\" Grant cursed, trying to close the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Lucas was already moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His movements were smooth—too smooth. He was like a professional, dribbling the ball effortlessly as if he were born for this game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hero Lucas takes the ball! Look at that flawless control!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"GO, LUCAS!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"SHOW THEM WHY YOU'RE THE HERO!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWOOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas sped forward, weaving past two defenders in an instant. His golden mana made it almost impossible to see his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, he was directly heading towards Aestrea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah... really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the opportunity, Aestrea dashed forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas grinned upon seeing him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're in my way, Aestrea!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Aestrea lunged at him—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas faked left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'A feint?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea didn't fall for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Too obvious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas tried to cut right—but Aestrea was already there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea's foot shot out, blocking Lucas's dribble and knocking the ball loose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd gasped!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"AESTREA BLOCKED HIM?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas clicked his tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he wasn't done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In one fluid motion, he spun his body, his golden mana surging as he tried to pass the ball to one of his teammates—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BANG!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea kicked it away first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ball flew across the field again, heading toward the White Team's strikers!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"ANOTHER COUNTERATTACK!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stadium shook with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ball soared high into the sky, spinning rapidly as it arched toward the White Team's forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I GOT IT!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tall, muscular student from the White Team, Derek, jumped up, his body twisting mid-air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes locked onto the ball as he prepared to smash it toward the goal—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BAM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A powerful force crashed into him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"GAAH—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was blasted backward, tumbling across the field as the ball was stolen mid-air by a single figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A golden-haired young man landed gracefully, the ball at his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prince Leon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sharp golden eyes burned with arrogance, and his lips curled in a smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Weak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd exploded with cheers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"PRINCE LEON!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"SHOW THEM WHO THE REAL KING IS!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon flicked his hair back, his red aura shimmering in the cold air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his gaze toward Aestrea who was very far from his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And his smirk widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's wrong, peasant?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea's eye twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwoop!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just a matter of seconds, Leon slowly reached Aestrea, passing through the many white team's players with ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he kicked the ball forward, so he could get a huge rundown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Aestrea was faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two collided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea's foot slammed against the ball, stopping it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it!!\" Leon clicked his tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Annoying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea didn't respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just pressed forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"HAAAH!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon sent a burst of mana into his legs, increasing his speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He flicked the ball left—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He flicked right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea still followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"DAMN YOU!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon gritted his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a snarl, he twisted his body, aiming for a powerful shot—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Aestrea saw through it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Leon's foot connected with the ball, Aestrea's own foot intercepted it mid-kick—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thin layer of ice suddenly spread from Aestrea's foot, covering the ground beneath Leon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon's balance wavered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"NO YOU DON'T!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon pushed off the ice, trying to recover—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea kicked the ball away, launching it toward the White Team's forwards!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd erupted!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"HE DID IT AGAIN!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon staggered backward, his face red with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes burned with rage as he glared at Aestrea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"YOU… DAMN… PEASANT!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Try harder next time, Prince.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon's mana flared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, he turned on his heel and rushed towards the ball once again!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ball rocketed across the massive field, streaking like a comet toward the White Team's forwards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire crowd was on the edge of their seats, their excited roars blending into the icy air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go! GO!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But behind them—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon was seething.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fists clenched, veins bulging in his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His red aura flared, flickering like wildfire as he glared at Aestrea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This… damn… PEASANT.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not once. Not twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But THREE TIMES.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three times Aestrea had humiliated him in front of thousands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was happening AGAIN.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leon, focus!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas, appearing right beside him, warned him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon gritted his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas frowned at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The match isn't over. The White Team is pushing forward. If we let our guard down—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I SAID SHUT UP!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon's aura flared violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crackle of red mana surged from his body, briefly distorting the air around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas's expression hardened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leon.\" His tone was colder now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't let your emotions control you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon let out a slow breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes flickered toward Aestrea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His greatest rival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His greatest humiliation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then toward Lucas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one person he refused to lose against.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment of silence passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon let out a slow chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A twisted, bitter one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rolled his shoulders, stretching his neck. His mana slowly settled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his eyes still burned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's crush them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas nodded, and both of them rushed towards the ball.\u003C\u002Fp>",2216,"2026-06-03T09:18:17.303Z","2026-06-03T09:18:22.612Z",1,"novelbin.me","91518a6606c0d31348676ce1cfa530b239c8afe88e4421fae8da333b70998f2f","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-88","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-86",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-cover.jpg"]