Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest

Chapter 854 197.6 - Mentor

"I see your level."
Eleanor let the silence settle over the room for a few moments, letting the weight of exhaustion fully sink into the two cadets sprawled on the floor. Their bodies trembled, their breaths were uneven, but they were still conscious. That, at least, was a good sign.
She tapped a few commands on the console beside her, and instantly, the immense gravitational pressure lifted. The suffocating weight that had been pressing down on them vanished, leaving behind only the echoes of its toll in their aching limbs and strained muscles.
Ethan let out a shuddering breath, his fingers flexing against the floor. It felt unnatural to move freely again, like stepping out of deep water after being submerged for too long. Astron remained still for a few seconds longer, before finally shifting his posture, pushing himself upright slowly, deliberately.
Eleanor watched them both with cool, analytical eyes before speaking.
"I'll give you a few minutes to recover," she said, her voice crisp yet carrying a note of finality. "Then, we move on."
Neither of them responded, still too busy relearning how to breathe properly.
Eleanor turned away from them momentarily, pacing the room in slow, measured steps, giving them time to steady themselves. She had learned what she needed.
Now, it was time for feedback.
After a few moments, she finally turned back to them, her golden gaze locking onto theirs with piercing clarity.
"Both of you are talented," she began, her voice even. "That much is clear."
Ethan, still catching his breath, managed a weak grin. "Yeah? So I don't completely suck, then?"
Eleanor ignored the comment and continued.
"Ethan." Her gaze narrowed slightly, assessing. "Physically, you are strong. Very strong. I have seen countless cadets collapse in less than a minute under that pressure—but you held out. Your will to endure is not bad. And despite struggling, your body is already well-accustomed to operating

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