Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest

Chapter 925 212.8 - Shifting Pillars

A sharp breath tore through Lilia's lungs as her consciousness clawed its way back to reality. Pain laced every inch of her body—her ribs ached with every shallow inhale, her arms felt like dead weight, and the coppery taste of blood lingered on her tongue. The cold ground beneath her sent shivers through her battered frame.

She barely registered the sound of hurried footsteps.

"Lilia!"

The voice was sharp, edged with alarm and unmistakable fury. Strong hands grasped her shoulders, carefully turning her over. Her vision flickered, her head pounding as she blinked up at the stern face of Instructor Ethan.

His usual composed demeanor was gone—his brown eyes burned with anger.

"What the hell happened?" he demanded, his voice tight with restrained rage.

Lilia exhaled slowly, gathering enough breath to respond. "I… was attacked."

His jaw clenched. "Attacked? Here?" His gaze flicked around the training ground, his sharp eyes taking in the shattered stone, the remnants of mana residue lingering in the air. His grip on her tightened slightly, his fury barely contained.

She forced a weak smirk, though it hurt. "Yeah. Apparently, the archery club is more intense than I thought."

Ethan wasn't amused. "Enough. Can you stand?"

Lilia tried to push herself up, but pain shot through her ribs, sending a sharp gasp from her lips. Ethan didn't wait—he scooped her up effortlessly, his expression thunderous.

"We're going to the infirmary," he said, his voice leaving no room for argument.

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