Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest

Chapter 841 194.6 - Path

The night had long settled over the academy, but Lilia remained at the archery grounds, her presence solitary amidst the quiet. The crowd was gone, the remnants of the party fading into the distance. No distractions. No Adrian. No Selene.
Just her.
And the target.
Thwack!
An arrow shot forward, slicing through the air with practiced precision before embedding itself into the target's center.
Lilia lowered her bow, her breath steady but her mind restless.
Astron's words still lingered.
Are you sure this is what you want?
Her fingers tightened around the bowstring, irritation flickering in her chest. Of course, she was sure. She had to be.
Then why are you still thinking about it?
Her expression hardened as she nocked another arrow, raising her bow without hesitation.
She didn't need to entertain pointless doubts. She knew what she was doing.
She released.
Thwack!
The arrow struck the target again, just slightly off-center this time. Her grip tightened.
She drew another arrow.
This wasn't about proving anything. This wasn't about him.
It was about control. About regaining what had been stolen from her tonight.
The bowstring stretched taut as she took aim once more, her crimson eyes locked onto the target.
She inhaled.
She released.
Thwack!
Another hit. Another step closer to drowning out the thoughts that wouldn't leave her alone.
But the words remained.
The idea that—perhaps—she had been moving
The idea that—perhaps—she had been moving without thinking.
That maybe she was chasing something she had never actually chosen for herself.
Her breath came a little sharper, her heartbeat quickening as she fired another shot.
And another.
And another.
Each arrow flew, precise but growing wilder, her movements no longer as calculated. The thoughts she had tried to suppress came creeping back.
Was she really doing all of this because s

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