Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest novel Chapter 574

Chapter 574 172.3 - Answer

"This...this is my answer to your words."

As Maya approached Astron, her heart pounded so fiercely she was certain he could hear it. The weight of her confession, the release of her family's most guarded secret, still hung heavy in the air between them. It was out now—no taking it back.

Yet, instead of the fear she had anticipated, a strange calm had settled within her. She had finally told him. And now, as she stood there, trembling with the effort to suppress the hunger gnawing at her core, she realized just how deeply she had come to rely on Astron.

Her pink eyes flicked up to meet his, searching his expression for any hint of judgment or rejection. But what she found instead was something that startled her—a softness, an understanding that reached deeper than words.

Astron had always been composed, distant in a way that made it hard to decipher his true emotions. But now, as she stood on the precipice of losing control, his gaze seemed to ground her.

The familiar pull of her vampiric urges had been growing, intensifying ever since she had opened up to him. It was as if, in revealing her family's secret, the walls she had built to keep her hunger at bay had crumbled. Her fangs pressed painfully against her lips, a constant reminder of what she was—of what she could never fully escape.

The thirst was becoming unbearable, and the more she tried to suppress it, the harder it fought back.

'Why does he still stand there, calm as ever, even after all I've told him?'

A single tear slid down her cheek, unbidden, as she fought against her instincts. She had told herself she wouldn't give in, that she wouldn't become a slave to the cravings that threatened to consume her. But standing here, so close to him, it was all she could do to hold back.

She didn't want to hurt him, didn't want to give in to the part of herself that she had always feared. But Astron, his voice as calm and steady as ever, had seen through her resolve.

"Senior, it's okay. You can come."

The words sent a shock through her, breaking whatever fragile barrier she had managed to hold in place. Her shoulders shook, her breath catching as the weight of her hunger collided with the truth she had confessed. How could he say that? How could he offer himself so willingly, knowing what she was, what she could do to him?

Her hand trembled as she reached out, fingers brushing lightly against his chest. The warmth of his skin beneath her touch was both comforting and terrifying. She didn't want to give in, didn't want to lose control, but Astron's steady presence was unraveling her resistance. The urge to feed was too strong, too overwhelming to ignore any longer.

"I don't… I don't want to be a slave to this," she whispered, her voice barely audible over the pounding in her ears. "I don't want to give in, Junior… I can't."

But even as she said the words, she knew she was losing the battle. The hunger was all-consuming, and no matter how hard she tried to fight it, she was losing control. The darkness inside her was winning.

And then, Astron's voice broke through her spiraling thoughts, steady and unwavering. "Nothing in this world works that way, Senior. You've done more than enough already. No one can reach the skies from where they are in just one step." Her heart clenched at his words. Could it really be okay? Could she really trust herself, trust him, to allow this? She had fought so hard to maintain her humanity, to resist the pull of her vampiric instincts. But standing here, with Astron in front of her, his calm acceptance washing over her, the resistance she had held onto for so long was crumbling.

A tear slipped down her cheek as she took another step toward him, her body trembling. "Is it really… okay?" she asked, her voice cracking with the weight of her desperation.

"It is," he replied, his voice gentle but firm. "Contrary to before, I'm a lot stronger now. You can drink freely, as much as you need."

His words sank into her, slowly easing the fear that had been constricting her chest. Her hand, still trembling, reached up to his neck, her fingers brushing lightly against his collar.

The fabric loosened easily under her touch, revealing the pale skin of his neck. She could feel his pulse beneath her fingers, steady and calm, unlike the storm raging inside her.

Her lips quivered, her fangs aching as they grazed his skin. She could hear his heartbeat, steady and reassuring, as if telling her it was all right to let go.

The thirst was unbearable now, her body screaming for relief, but still, she hesitated. She really didn't want to hurt him. She really didn't want to lose control.

But Astron didn't flinch. He stood firm, his eyes locked on hers, offering her a calm she desperately needed. "You may come, Senior," he whispered his voice like a lifeline pulling her back from the edge. "It is really fine."

His eyes, which were normally empty and cold, now looked more tranquil and more dependable.

More than ever, she could see the calmness of the stars among them as if she was looking into the cosmos itself.

'Why?'

Even if she wanted to ask, she knew one thing.

That this was all she needed.

With one final, trembling breath, Maya leaned in. Her fangs pierced his skin, and the taste of his blood filled her senses. The warmth of it washed over her like a balm, soothing the burning hunger that had been clawing at her insides.

'Just….'

Maya's fangs sank deeper, and immediately, the rush of warmth spread through her like a fire in the dead of winter. She hadn't realized how much she'd needed this until the first drop of his blood hit her tongue. It had been a month since she last fed like this, and yet, it felt like an eternity. The blood from the bags couldn't compare—not even close.

'Ah… Really…'

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