The Academy’s Weakest Became A Demon-Limited Hunter
chapter-242

[Whooooo!!]

Mangled Qilin Molikarth roared.

This creature, once a ferocious beast in the form of a black giraffe, had been slain by the Sword Saint, Gerald Astrea.

Now it had been resurrected and turned into a demon. Empowered by Calgart, its appearance was even more vicious than when it was alive.

The Third Legion of Düpfendorf clashed with the demons.

Ice wizards exchanged spells with the demon army, while Ice Knights swiftly cut down enemies with weapons infused with cold mana.

The four paladins unleashed a barrage of elemental magic, gracefully cutting through their enemies.

The knights and wizards of the Carnedas family were impressed by the combat prowess of the Düpfendorf soldiers.

“What is that?!”

A knight shouted.

Suddenly, gaps opened up in the long neck of the Qilin, which seemed to reach the sky. All these gaps started to suck in the surroundings with tremendous force.

Whooooo!!!!

The dark mana infused in its neck enhanced the suction power to a higher level.

Like a typhoon, the surrounding trees were uprooted and pulled towards the Qilin.

With the exception of the dark army shrouded in a dark veil, the others had to brace themselves by planting their weapons into the ground or relying on their magic.

At that moment, a woman flew towards the Qilin without hesitation. It was Isabel Silverwolf, the commander of Düpfendorf’s Third Legion.

“Huph!”

She imbued her large silver ax, Farahorn, with a frigid mana.

Using the suction force of the Qilin to increase her speed, she swung Farahorn with monstrous strength.

Kwaaaaaaa!!!

The blade of Farahorn crashed into the neck of the Qilin.

The chill spread like an infection, freezing its neck.

Though its neck was tougher than most steel, making it impossible to sever in one blow, she succeeded in inflicting a deep wound.

[Wooooooo!!!]

The Qilin screamed.

As the Qilin violently thrashed its neck in resistance, Isabel made a hasty retreat.

However, the feeling of weightlessness was fleeting. A white familiar flew in and she rode on its back.

A creature with the head of an eagle, wings wrapped in cold air, four legs, and a large body. It was her white griffin familiar.

With half of the Qilin’s enormous neck frozen solid, many of the gaps were blocked with solid ice.

The forces of Düpfendorf and the Carnedas Family regained their footing and resumed their fierce battle with the demon army.

“This is getting interesting!”

Isabel chuckled as she rode her familiar and flew toward the Qilin once more.

The Qilin spewed an even thicker dark mana and swung its long neck.

A heavy, crashing sound reverberated.

Its swinging neck was like a sturdy, blunt weapon. Anybody that took a direct hit would be shattered instantly.

The gaps on its neck sucked in the surrounding air with a strong force, making it easy to lose balance and be pulled in, becoming the Qilin’s prey.

Yet Isabel laughed cheerfully even in the face of grave danger.

“For the Ice Sovereign!!”

Isabel spurred her familiar, using the suction force of the Qilin to increase her speed again.

The way to defeat the Qilin was simple. Utilize its sucking force to gain speed and unleash a force that surpasses even steel.

Isabel swung her large silver ax, Farahorn, with all her might.

“For victory!!”

Kwaaaaang!!!

Farahorn’s blade collided with the Qilin’s neck, releasing a cold shockwave.

It dug deeply into its tough neck, and the remaining unscathed part began to freeze solid.

The Qilin staggered precariously, screaming in agony.

The Cardenas soldiers were astonished.

Isabel, fighting that black giraffe, was practically a monster herself. How had such a woman not made a name for herself in the world until now?

The Ice Kingdom, Düpfendorf, was a secluded land buried in harsh winters. Due to its geographic isolation, it was known as a quiet nation with limited diplomatic relations.

However, there had always been rumors that the nation was like a bomb, with terrifying military power concentrated within its small force.

The Carnedas soldiers realized the truth of this rumor at that moment.

They were monsters.

Meanwhile, at Märchen Academy.

Märchen Academy declared a state of emergency. They had detected a horde of demons rapidly approaching through the dark clouds.

The academy’s battle forces and the Imperial Knights were crossing through the landing bridge to confront them.

After the battle forces departed, a massive barrier was erected around the island where the academy was located.

It took considerable resources and high-level wizards to put up such a sturdy barrier around the entire island. With the support of the Imperial Court and some investors, Märchen Academy had no trouble doing so.

“Who are they…?”

Magrio, the Vice-Commander of the Fenrir Knights, the 4th Order of the Knights, noticed two female students at the front of the landing bridge.

One had light purple hair and wore a witch’s hat. It was Dorothy Heartnova, sitting on the bridge’s railing.

The other had long rose-gold hair adorned with morpho butterfly hairpins. It was Luce Eltania, standing still and watching something approach the Academy.

Everyone knew who they were. Both were renowned geniuses and powerful figures at Märchen Academy.

“They’re almost here.”

Dorothy adjusted her witch’s hat and jumped off the railing to stand beside Luce.

“Hey, Stalker, don’t get in my way, okay?”

“Shut it.”

Luce, who had been warming up her lightning mana, responded coldly without even glancing at Dorothy.

A little after the vacation started, Isaac had asked them for a favor. He had to go hunt demons and requested that they protect the academy in case of an emergency.

Luce observed the approaching horde of enemies.

A black dragon made of human corpses. The Evil Dragon Orchis was leading winged demons toward them. Besides the dragon, the horde of demons also seemed to be made of corpses.

At first, the sight had shocked her, but she now had regained control of her emotions.

“What a persistent bastard…”

Luce muttered in anger.

The sight of the resurrected Evil Dragon brought back memories of when she was still Gretel.

Her brother Hansel’s brutal death, the heart-wrenching end of the Candy House Witch, and the fierce rampage of the Thunderbird were all because of that cursed dragon.

But… she saw dark mana flowing from the mouths of the human corpses forming the dragon’s body.

Demons.

The dead dragon had been revived as a demon.

Luce lowered her eyes. Strands of her rose-gold hair fell, covering her eyes.

Perhaps this was for the best.

It was a chance to completely end that cursed dragon with her own hands.

“…”

Dorothy read Luce’s emotions and smiled generously.

“Alright! Then I’ll sweep away these small fries like dust!”

Dorothy shouted confidently, placing her hands on her hips.

“...What?”

Luce looked at Dorothy with a cold expression.

“I don’t like that freaky corpse dragon, so why don’t you take care of it?”

“…”

“Don’t want to?”

Dorothy tilted her head and smiled mischievously.

Luce stared at Dorothy, then closed her eyes and shook her head.

“I was planning on doing that in the first place, even if you didn’t say anything.”

“Nihihi, you little prude! Take care!”

Dorothy laughed heartily, and with a cloak of colorful starlight mana, she flew swiftly towards the demon army.

Soon, a dazzling starlight explosion filled the sky from a distance.

Boooooom!!!

The explosion swept through the demon army. The resulting gust of wind blew Luce’s hair wildly.

Though she didn’t want to admit it, it was a power befitting the second strongest at Märchen Academy, after Isaac.

The Evil Dragon counterattacked, but Dorothy dodged and focused on dealing with the other demons.

Now, Luce had only one task left.

To defeat that damned Evil Dragon.

Luce stretched out her left arm, gathering lightning mana. The summoning circle on her wrist glowed purple.

“Galia.”

Kuuuuuuu!!

Luce softly uttered the name, and dark clouds quickly formed in the sky and began to swirl.

The Imperial Knights felt the powerful mana and looked up at the sky.

Kwagagang!!

A fierce screech. Purple lightning flickered within the storm clouds.

Piercing through the storm clouds, a black Thunderbird, wrapped in lightning, revealed itself to the world.

Thunderbird Galia spread its wings wide and roared above Luce.

[Kiyaaaaa!!!]

Galia sensed Luce’s cold, refined anger.

The Thunderbird’s emotions were no different.

[Guooooo!!]

The Evil Dragon Orchis noticed the Thunderbird’s lightning amidst its skirmish with Dorothy and instinctively revived the grudge it had when it was alive.

The human corpses forming the dragon’s body emitted dark mana from their mouths, spreading cries of vengeance.

Soon, the dragon extended its long body and charged towards the Thunderbird.

Seven lightning magic circles expanded above Luce’s head. Her mana surged, as she stretched out her left arm forward, the gemstone embedded in the Ring of the Abyssal Queen on her ring finger glowed beautifully.

The effect enhanced the water and lightning magic of the caster. Luce felt the concentration of mana circulating through her mana circuits intensify.

The clouds formed by the Evil Dragon’s dark mana clashed with the Thunderbird’s storm clouds, darkening the sky.

Black and purple lightning clashed and tore at each other from the two clouds.

Kwagagagang!!!

This was the cliff connecting to the landing bridge.

Behind it was the landing bridge and the sea.

The storm clouds scattered purple lightning across the sea like pouring rain. Each strike of lightning sent powerful mana like a storm, sweeping across the ground and sea.

The waves roared violently.

Those crossing the bridge had to stop and brace against the strong wind.

“Damn, ugh…!”

Magrio was impressed.

Is this truly the power of a mere student?

It would take several high-ranking Imperial Wizards to match Luce’s power.

He realized once again how unreasonable geniuses were. Hidden in the shadow of the Ice Sovereign, Luce Eltania was also a formidable monster.

“It’s been a while.”

The Evil Dragon had soon approached.

Its stench pricked the nose.

With a calm greeting, Luce lightly waved her arm, and several lightning magic circles fired purple lightning.

Pajijijijik!!

Tsupapapapa!!!!

Lightning split into dozens of branches like tree roots, tearing through the air.

It took the form of chains as it chased after its target, the Evil Dragon.

The five-star lightning spell, [Chain Lightning].

To counter Luce’s attack, the dragon unleashed dark magic, screaming in countless human voices.

Black lightning flashed.

From the dragon’s body, dark lightning stretched out like dozens of chains towards Luce.

Kwaaaaang!!!

The black lightning clashed with the purple lightning, erupting in a brilliant explosion.

Luce sneered coldly.

“Weak.”

The dragon, engulfed in dark mana, had lost its overwhelming strength from the past.

It had lost its true power when it cursed the Thunderbird before dying.

Luce felt two emotions.

She was angry that she couldn’t fight the dragon at its true strength.

And she found it laughable that the dragon had been resurrected so grotesquely with dark mana.

Luce stretched out her arm towards the Evil Dragon once more. Purple lightning mana surged around, beautifully ruffling her rose-gold hair.

[Chain Lighning] was just a warm up. The next attack would be the real deal.

The remnants of lightning in the air paved the way. For a moment, everyone watching their battle saw nothing but a flash of light.

Luce’s magic circle erupted with a tremendous roar, shooting out a colossal lightning bolt.

Kwaaaaaang!!!!

The lightning beam extended like a ray, engulfing the dragon with no escape. Amidst the ear-splitting noise, the dragon screamed.

Seven-star lightning spell, [Thunderstorm Annihilation].

The beam’s momentum diminished. The [Thunderstorm Annihilation] gradually became a thin line and faded.

However, the Evil Dragon did not die. Writhing in pain from the [Thunderstorm Annihilation], its long body smoked and twisted.

The corpses making up the dragon’s body, now charred and unrecognizable, began to fall off like chunks of burnt flesh. Yet, there were still plenty of corpses left.

Suddenly, dark purple magic circles formed around each of the corpses making up the dragon’s body. Surrounded by magic circles, the dragon flew towards Luce and the Thunderbird.

As Luce fired another [Thunderstorm Annihilation], the dragon’s numerous magic circles simultaneously unleashed hundreds of branches of back lightning.

The two lightning magics collided.

Kwaaaaaang!!!!!

A massive explosion and a deafening roar rang out.

A powerful shockwave spread out, uprooting the surrounding trees.

Luce shielded her face with her arms, but the force of the explosion swept her slender body far out towards the sea.

The Thunderbird swooped in. Using basic lightning magic, Luce used a magnetic force to pull herself onto the Thunderbird’s back.

“Kugh…!”

Luce clutched her chest and coughed repeatedly. Blood trickled down from her head.

She realized then that the sharp, thin branches of lightning had pierced parts of her body.

Fortunately, thanks to the sturdy [Basic Protection Magic], she hadn’t been hurt badly enough to lose consciousness.

However, the sensation of her insides tearing and the black current coursing through her skin caused her body to convulse continuously.

[Luce, are you alright?!]

“I’m fine…”

The pain was good somehow.

As Luce flew over the sea on the Thunderbird, the Evil Dragon, once again surrounded by magic circles, charged towards her. Despite being weakened, it was still as tenacious as ever.

The reason the Candy House Witch and the Thunderbird struggled against the Evil Dragon Orchis was its relentless persistence.

Kwagagagang!!!

The Thunderbird crossed the sea, and the dragon chased after it.

They exchanged lightning attacks and defenses, engaging in a fierce battle over the sea.

Among the battle forces crossing the landing bridge, the wizards with flying familiars crossed the sea, launching attack spells at the dragon.

The corpses making up the dragon’s body fell into the sea one by one. Though effective hits were made, the dragon seemed unfazed, focusing solely on the Thunderbird.

Instinctual obsession.

In the Evil Dragon’s eyes, there was only the Thunderbird.

The dragon intended to make the Thunderbird pay for killing it.

“Show some more spirit. This is boring.”

Using amplification magic, Luce provoked the dragon in a low, calm voice.

Even from a distance, there was a strong rotting smell. It reminded her of the time the Candy House Witch died. Recalling the pain of that day, Luce unleashed lightning magic at the dragon.

The sea was struck by countless bolts of lightning.

Each clash of black and purple lightning sent heavy mana shockwaves that pushed back the academy’s battle forces and the Imperial Knights.

While performing a vast array of purple magic circles, Luce sharpened her senses.

Her blood-tinged aquamarine eyes were fixed on the dragon and brimmed with an intense bloodlust.

Her heart pounded wildly. The mana circulating through her surged and twisted strangely.

As she continuously forced herself to unleash lightning magic, drawing up mana repeatedly, Luce’s mind raced, constructing new spells at an incredible speed.

Memories of losing Hansel and crying out while holding the Candy House Witch flashed through her mind.

The regret clung to her body, not letting go.

But now, she looked towards the future.

Luce reminisced about her daily life with those she loved.

Should I view regret as a terrible shackle?

No.

Luce decided to embrace her regret and live with it.

She would cherish her memories of her loved ones and face the future head-on.

“Thank you.”

Luce stretched out her left arm upwards.

“For giving me the chance to kill you with my own hands.”

Lightning magic circles and water magic circles formed a grand trajectory, harmonizing beautifully.

Those called geniuses often achieve new heights instinctively.

At this moment, Luce’s will constructed a new high-level magic spell.

Pwaaaaaaa!!!

As if responding to the lightning strike in the sky, numerous waterspouts arose in the sea.

Hundreds of branches of purple lightning merged beautifully with every waterspout that touched the Thunderbird’s storm clouds.

The magic circles Luce had unleashed radiated light.

Indescribable mana ravaged the sky and sea.

“Fall.”

Luce lowered her arm.

The storm clouds swirled, and a massive whirlwind wrapped in lightning descended.

Kwagagagang!!!!!

Paaaaaaaa!!!!!!

A dark blue flash.

A deafening thunderclap.

The whirlwind of thunder and lightning engulfed the dragon, and hundreds of thick branches of purple lightning split the sea.

The 8-star joint spell, [Leviathan], a combination of water and lightning.

A heavy, powerful current shattered the dragon, and the strong lightning pierced through its entire body.

The Evil Dragon crashed down, meeting its second demise in an instant.