Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest

Chapter 422 96.2 - A slight misunderstanding

Chapter 422 96.2 - A slight misunderstanding

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The night was cloaked in darkness, the only light coming from the faint glow of the moon and the occasional flicker of a distant lamp post.

Irina sat on a bench under the canopy of a large tree, the shadows providing a sense of privacy and seclusion. The cool night air brushed against her skin, but she barely felt it, her mind occupied with thoughts of recent events.

'That senior.....From when she was a vampire....'

No matter how much she had thought about it, she wouldn't have known. It didn't make any sense. No, it was not even close to making any sense. After all, there was no reason for it to make one.

How come a vampire could be here working in the academy?

And how come she was the top student right under their noses like that?

She had called Astron here, wanting answers about what she had witnessed earlier. The image of him with that senior, Maya Evergreen, was still fresh in her mind.

The way Maya had protected them, the concern she had shown, and how Astron had interacted with her—it all left Irina feeling a mix of confusion and jealousy.

After all, how could she not feel jealous?

For this whole time, she thought of herself as the sole person that Astron was close to. Sure, Sylvie was somehow different from other people, and Astron seemed to care about her, but after witnessing their dynamic firsthand, she had noticed something peculiar.

Astron was more like a teacher and a guide for Sylvie. And it made sense. Since Irina also knew the talent Sylvie possessed from the start, when she found out what Sylve was capable of, she thought the same thing.

Making connections with her and getting close to her. Since it was evident that she was bound to become a great person.

But, never once did she think of Sylvie as a threat. That was how she had seen it, or maybe her own heart, but she never harbored such feelings in her heart.

But that was different now.

'How much does that Senior know? How close they are?"

Irina's thoughts were a whirlwind, her emotions a tangled mess. She was furious, not just because of Maya, but because of the realization that Astron kept many secrets and there was nothing she knew about this. Secrets that she wasn't privy to despite their growing closeness. She clenched her fists, her anger simmering just beneath the surface.

Irina's thoughts swirled with a mixture of anger, jealousy, and confusion as she replayed the events of the past few weeks in her mind.

All those moments with Astron, all the times she had felt like she was someone special to him, now seemed tainted by the revelation of his secrets.

She recalled the countless times he had been there for her, guiding her through difficult situations, offering advice, and sharing moments that felt uniquely theirs.

The camaraderie and understanding that had developed between them felt genuine, but now, she couldn't help but question if it had all been a facade.

'Was it all meaningless?' Irina asked herself, the thought gnawing at her heart. 'Or was I the only one who thought about it as special?' The quiet conversations were where he listened to her fears and doubts, offering words of comfort and reassurance. The way he looked at her with intensity made her feel like she was the only person in the world who mattered.

'Yeah,' she thought, shaking her head slightly. 'Most likely.' It was a bitter smile playing on her lips. After all, looking back now, I see that he never made any type of advancement towards her. Most of the time, his actions stemmed from logical reasons, and he wasn't someone who acted with emotions.

'Still. Doesn't he owe me an explanation at least?'

She thought. That was what she had deserved after all the things that they did together.

TAP! TAP! TAP! The sound of footsteps approaching broke her from her reverie.

'Ah...' She looked up to see Astron emerging from the shadows, his expression as unreadable as ever. He moved with his usual grace, his presence almost blending into the night.

He paused, allowing his words to sink in before continuing. "When we were in that dungeon, I could have let you fend for yourself. I could have chosen not to intervene when you were in danger. But I didn't. I showed you what I was capable of, even if it was risky."

Irina's mind raced back to those moments. The times Astron had stepped in to help, the subtle displays of his talent had gradually shifted her impression of him. She recalled how he had saved her in the dungeon, how he had led their team through difficult challenges with unwavering confidence.

'His words are right.'

He was hiding from the world, but one way or another, he made sure to let her know about his capabilities.

And now they were even competing.

"But what is with Senior Maya, then? Why didn't you tell me about her?" she asked.

"Because Senior Maya's situation is not for me to decide. She is the one who was put into that situation. It is not my secret, but hers. Unless she decides to talk about it, I have no right to speak to someone else. Regardless of who the person is."

He stopped slightly, raising his hand.

PAT! He patted her head suddenly.

THUMP!

Irina felt her heart beating suddenly at his touch. Her body was never cold because of the innate heat the Emberheart family possessed.

But, his hand was.

"Do you think I would talk about your situation to other people if you were in her position?"

Irina blinked, caught off guard by the gentle gesture. Her anger and confusion began to melt away, replaced by a warmth that spread through her chest. His touch was reassuring, a silent promise that he valued her trust and privacy.

"I... I see," she stammered, her voice softer now. "I didn't think about it that way."

Astron continued to pat her head, his touch steady and calming. "Irina, I trust you," he said firmly. "And I respect your privacy. Just as I respect Maya's. There are things we all have to keep to ourselves until we're ready to share them."

They had already thought about this before, and Irina knew his words carried some truth. After all, there were also many things that she had always kept to herself, not telling anyone.

And she knew there were things that Astron never talked about as well.

But she also couldn't help but suspect that he was redirecting the conversation.

"But why?" Irina's voice trembled as she tried to hold back her anger. Her fists clenched at her sides, and she struggled to keep her emotions in check. "Why did you intervene in my life if you have such a relationship with Maya?"

Astron's calm demeanor remained unshaken, his eyes steady as he looked at her. "What relationship?" he asked, his tone even.

"That...Aren't you a couple?"

At that moment, she saw him shake his head.

".....No. We are not."

And her world went white.

'Noooooooooo! What did I just do!'

She made a big blunder.