Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest

Chapter 826 191.3 - Sponsor ?

Lilia's crimson eyes narrowed, her sharp senses immediately picking up on the weight behind his words. A cold, sinking feeling settled in her chest, though her outward composure remained unbroken. She knew Adrian well enough to recognize when he was laying groundwork for something significant. And this? This wasn't just idle posturing.
Her voice was calm but laced with suspicion. "What are you talking about, Adrian?"
Adrian didn't answer immediately. Instead, he glanced down at his smartwatch, the faint glow of the screen reflecting in his eyes as he checked the time. His smirk widened.
"Everyone should be around here by now," he said smoothly, his gaze lifting to scan the training grounds.
And he was right. Cadets filled the area, gathering in clusters around the canteen, the vending machines, and the various platforms. The hum of conversation had grown louder as more members trickled in, the atmosphere charged with a sense of anticipation. It was almost the exact time the notification had stated, and from the look on Adrian's face, this was no coincidence.
Lilia's unease deepened. Whatever Adrian was planning, it wasn't something minor. Her instincts, honed from years of navigating both guild politics and battlefield strategy, were screaming at her that this moment was pivotal.
Adrian clapped his hands together, drawing the attention of the club members. The noise settled almost instantly, the cadets falling silent as all eyes turned to him. He had a commanding presence, and he knew how to use it.
"Thank you all for coming," Adrian began, his voice carrying effortlessly across the grounds. "As you may have noticed, the Archery Club has seen some remarkable improvements recently. New facilities, new equipment—investments that reflect the academy's belief in us as one of its most promising organizations."
His words were met with a murmur of agreement and scattered applause. Lilia remained silent, her sharp gaze fixed on him as he continued.

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