Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest - Chapter 470

Chapter 470: Chapter 105.6 – What it means to be a Genius
<Acrobatics Training, 11 A.M, Fourth day of training>

Tianna stood at the edge of the training area, her sharp eyes fixed on Astron as he tackled the third stage of his acrobatics training. The third stage was notably more complex, with a series of high walls, narrow ledges, and wide gaps that demanded precision and explosive power.

Astron moved through the obstacles with a grace that was becoming characteristic of him. His body seemed to flow effortlessly from one movement to the next, his feet landing lightly on narrow beams, his hands gripping and propelling him over high walls, and his jumps covering wide gaps with ease. Tianna couldn’t help but marvel at his progress.

‘He’s advancing so quickly,’ she thought, her eyes narrowing as she watched him leap across a particularly wide gap. ‘It’s almost as if he’s been training for this his entire life.’

Astron rolled smoothly upon landing, immediately transitioning into a sprint toward the next obstacle. He vaulted over a high wall, his muscles working in perfect harmony. Tianna noted the precision in his movements and the way he seemed to anticipate each challenge with confidence that belied his relative inexperience.

‘This kind of progress is unheard of,’ she mused, crossing her arms as she continued to observe. ‘He’s not just talented; he’s driven. There’s a purpose behind every movement, a determination that’s pushing him beyond the normal limits.’

Astron approached a section of the course that required climbing a series of increasingly narrow ledges. He moved with remarkable agility, his hands and feet finding purchase with ease. Tianna could see the concentration etched on his face, the way his eyes flicked ahead to anticipate the next move.

‘He’s already mastered the basics of this stage,’ she realized, a hint of admiration in her thoughts. ‘At this rate, he’ll be ready for the test by the end of today’s session.’

As the training session progressed, Astron continued to refine his techniques. He repeated each section of the course multiple times, making slight adjustments to his movements until they were flawless. Tianna watched as he incorporated feedback seamlessly, his body adapting quickly to the demands of the course.

Finally, after what seemed like no time at all, Astron completed the third stage with the same composed efficiency he had displayed throughout his training. He stood at the end of the course, his breathing steady and his expression focused.

Tianna knew what was coming next. ‘He’s going to ask for the test,’ she thought, a slight smile playing at the corners of her mouth. ‘And he’s going to pass it, just like he did the previous stages.’

She walked over to him, her expression neutral, but her eyes filled with approval. “Astron,” she called out, catching his attention. “Are you ready to be tested on the third stage?”

Astron nodded, his confidence evident. “Yes, Instructor Tianna. I’m ready.”

Tianna could not help but understand what other people were feeling when she did the same.

‘They were calling me a genius, but if I am one, then what are we going to call this kid?’

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<Reina’s Room, 3 P.M, Fourth day of training>

‘The password…It should be. Did you think I would mock you?’

As he thought, he deciphered the password.

“I will not mock you today.”

The answer was a little bit different. ‘It was close.’ He thought, shaking his head. ‘Next time, I will not miss.’

With that, he entered the room.

Reina watched as Astron entered the training room, his movements precise and focused. ‘He’s progressing faster than I anticipated,’ she thought, impressed by his dedication. The speed of deciphering passwords was getting shorter and shorter with each try.

“Let’s continue where we left off yesterday,” Reina said, creating a new set of psion lines with complex threads. “Focus on filtering and assimilation, but this time, I want you to increase your speed without losing precision.”

Astron nodded, extending his mana threads and beginning the process. He wove his energy into the psion lines, filtering out unnecessary details and harmonizing with the unique flow of each thread.

As Reina observed him, she couldn’t help but feel a sense of awe. ‘He’s mastering techniques that take others months, even years, to learn. His ability to adapt and integrate his mana is extraordinary.’

Astron’s concentration was unwavering. He felt the subtle rhythms of the psion lines, adjusting his mana to match their flow. The room seemed to hum with energy as he worked, the ambient mana resonating with his efforts.

‘His potential is limitless,’ Reina mused, watching him seamlessly integrate with the complex threads. ‘If he continues at this pace, he’ll surpass even my expectations.’

By the end of the day, Astron stood before her, his expression determined. “I feel like I’m almost there,” he said, his voice steady.

Reina nodded, her eyes filled with approval. “You’re just one day away from mastering this.”

“I see.” Astron raised his head and asked. “Then what is going to be next?”

“Next. You are going to do this for the next level of mana. While you can now understand the mana structure with rank-3 positions, the other stages still remain. We are going to repeat this process until you can reach your limit. With your Magical Power, since it is still in the borders of 5, you are going to train until stage 3.”

“After that?”

“After that. You will see why we were doing this.”

“I understand.”

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<Body Training, Fourth Day of Training, 8 P.M>

“Welcome, Trainee Astron Natusalune. Beginning body training session focusing on Everchanging Glyph optimization.”

Astron nodded, bracing himself for another grueling session. He started with the heavy ropes, the familiar resistance testing his endurance once again.

“Trainee Astron’s body limits are pushed to 75%. Increasing the intensity.”

He transitioned to weighted climbing, his muscles screaming in protest but responding with growing strength.

“Grip strength and muscle endurance improved by 5% from the previous session.”

Next were the compound exercises. Each squat, deadlift, and overhead press felt slightly more manageable than yesterday.

“Overall muscle coordination and power increased by 3%.”

In the gravity room, he pushed through the exercises, his body adapting to the increased gravitational force more efficiently.

“Bone density and muscle resilience increased by 2%. Mana reserves stable.”

Finally, he entered the herbal bath, the water bubbling around him as toxins were expelled once more.

“Significant expulsion of impurities detected. Bone and muscle density increasing. Mana reserves at 60%. Administering high-rank mana potion.”

Astron drank the potion, feeling the familiar surge of energy. The pain was intense but more bearable than before.

“Muscle reconstruction process ongoing. Body limits pushed to 110%.”

As the session neared its end, the Training Assistant’s voice reported the progress.

“Process complete. Trainee Astron, muscle and bone density increased by an additional 3%. Adaptation to Everchanging Glyph’s influence is progressing as expected. Recommend rest and further monitoring.”

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<Combat Training Arena, Fifth Day of Training, 5 A.M>

The training hall was quiet, the early morning light filtering through the high windows, casting long shadows across the floor. Dakota and Astron stood in the center, both in their training stances, the air around them humming with focused energy.

“All right, Astron,” Dakota said, her voice calm and measured. “We’re going to work on the transitions between strikes. The goal is to make each movement fluid and seamless. No hesitation.”

Astron nodded, his eyes locked onto hers with determination. “Understood, Master.”

“Begin,” Dakota commanded.

Astron moved into the [Gale Stance], his body a blur of motion as he executed the first strike, [High Gale]. The blow was swift and precise, aimed at an imaginary opponent’s upper body.

Without pausing, he transitioned into [Medium Gale], a powerful horizontal slash designed to break through defenses. The fluidity of his movements was evident, each strike flowing into the next with practiced ease.

Dakota watched closely, her eyes sharp as she monitored his form and the flow of mana. “Good. Now into [Low Gale].”

Astron adjusted his stance, bringing his strike downwards in a rapid arc, targeting the lower body. The transition was smooth, his body moving with the grace and speed of a seasoned fighter.

“Excellent,” Dakota said, her tone filled with approval. “Now, combine all three strikes into a continuous sequence.”

Astron took a deep breath, centering himself. Then, with a focused burst of energy, he launched into the sequence. [High Gale], [Medium Gale], and [Low Gale] flowed together seamlessly, each strike executed with precision and power.

After seeing him training, she left him to himself and went to do her own thing. Then, as she returned at the end of the lesson, she came to see him in the state that she had expected.

“You’ve mastered the transitions well, Astron. Your control over the [Gale Stance] is impressive, especially considering the short amount of time. From now on, you will no longer be able to improve yourself by only training with yourself.”

Astron nodded, his breathing steadying as he wiped the sweat from his brow. “Thank you, Master.”

Dakota’s lips curled into a smirk. “From now on, you will no longer be able to improve yourself by only training with yourself.” Her eyes gleamed with a fierce intensity. “From now on, we are going to work on the real thing. We are going to start spars.”

A fierce aura emanated from her, the air around her crackling with energy. The battle-crazed expression on her face made Astron almost sigh. He knew a certain woman in the main cast who had a similar look when it came to fighting.

‘Well, battle-crazed people are all similar.’

There was nothing he could do. He had chosen Dakota all well, knowing this kind of thing would happen one way or another.

‘And it is not like this is not fun.’

He was also having fun for the first time in a while.

‘The feeling of improvement. It is indeed addicting.’

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<Acrobatics Training, 11 A.M, Fifth day of training>

Tianna stood at the edge of the training area; her eyes focused intently on Astron as he began the fourth stage of his acrobatics training. This stage was even more complex, with swinging bars, angled walls, and rotating platforms that required impeccable timing and coordination.

Astron launched into the course with a newfound fluidity. His movements were not just precise but almost preternaturally smooth. Each leap, vault, and roll was executed with such grace that it seemed as if his body had become perfectly attuned to the obstacles.

‘He’s mastering this even faster,’ Tianna thought, her eyes widening as she watched him glide over the swinging bars, his grip unerring and his momentum flawless. ‘It’s like he’s integrated every aspect of the training into his very being.’

Astron approached the angled walls, scaling them with a nimbleness that left no room for error. His transitions between obstacles were seamless, each movement flowing naturally into the next. As he reached the rotating platforms, his balance and timing were impeccable, navigating them with an ease that seemed almost effortless.

‘His control over his body has improved remarkably,’ Tianna mused, her admiration growing with every passing second. ‘It’s as if he’s become one with the course.’

Within minutes, Astron completed the fourth stage, landing softly and standing with his usual composed demeanor. He looked towards Tianna, a confident but humble expression on his face.

‘Incredible,’ she thought, shaking her head in awe. ‘Just from getting a one rune, he changed this much…..Are you telling me to attribute all those things to one Glyph? That would be insulting every other person who trained with this…’

She thought as she grimaced.

And as she saw him approaching her, she mumbled.

“Ah, shit….Here we go again.”