Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest

Chapter 856 197.8 - Mentor

The sound of their heavy, rhythmic footsteps filled the massive training hall, but by now, Ethan could barely hear it over the pounding of his own heartbeat. Every breath felt like dragging air through soaked cloth, his muscles were burning, and even though his body had long since adapted to brutal conditioning, this was something else entirely.
Finally, mercifully, the timer hit zero.
The artificial gravity pressure lifted, and in an instant, Ethan felt like he had just been released from an invisible cage.
"Oh, thank the gods—" he groaned before collapsing onto his back, arms sprawled out as he sucked in gulps of air. He didn't even care that he was lying flat on the training hall floor. "Two hours… that was two hours? Felt like ten."
Beside him, Astron, while far more composed, immediately moved toward the nearby water dispenser. He didn't say a word, just grabbed the bottle waiting for him, cracked it open, and drank in slow, controlled gulps. His posture remained mostly upright, but his breathing was heavier than usual—small signs of exhaustion he couldn't completely hide.
Eleanor, standing near the control panel, observed them with her usual unreadable expression. Her arms were crossed, her golden eyes sharp but satisfied.
"You'll keep doing this until I'm satisfied," she stated coolly, making it very clear that this was not a one-time ordeal. "But it shouldn't take too long."
Ethan let out a weak chuckle, still lying on the ground. "You say that, but somehow I don't believe you."
Eleanor ignored him, checking her tablet once before turning on her heel. "That's all for today. Rest up, recover, and be ready for the next session."
With that, she exited the training hall, leaving the two of them alone.
For a while, there was only silence.
Ethan, still sprawled out on the ground, tilted his

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