Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest

Chapter 920 212.3 - Shifting Pillars

Ethan and Jane spent the next while in quiet company, talking about anything but the obvious problems looming over them.

It was simple. Comfortable.

Jane didn't try to force conversation, and Ethan didn't press her to talk more than she wanted to. Instead, they sat together, occasionally throwing jabs at each other, shifting the mood back into something lighter.

But after a bit, Jane finally sighed, stretching her arms before fixing him with a look.

"Alright, you've wasted enough time on me."

Ethan raised an eyebrow. "Wasted?"

She smirked. "Yeah. Don't you have things to do? I know you don't just sit around all day."

Ethan leaned back slightly, crossing his arms. "I can spare time."

Jane shook her head. "I'm fine now. Really."

He frowned, not entirely convinced.

She must have noticed because she let out a breath before reaching forward, poking his forehead lightly with her finger. "I mean it, Ethan. You don't have to babysit me. Go do whatever big, important things you were supposed to be doing before you called me."

Ethan huffed, swatting her hand away, but there was no real annoyance in his expression.

"...Alright. But if something happens again, call me."

Jane smiled softly. "I will."

Still, Ethan lingered for another second, studying her face, making sure she wasn't just saying that to get him to leave.

Jane just rolled her eyes playfully. "Go already."

With a final shake of his head, Ethan finally stood. He gave her a last glance before heading toward the door, stepping out of her dorm and into the hallway.

The moment he exited the girls' dormitory, the air outside felt cooler against his skin. The shift from the enclosed space to the open corridors of the academy grounds was almost refreshing.

He started toward his own dorm, his pace unhurried.

But then—

His senses flared.

Something was wrong.