Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest

Chapter 766  Chapter 176.3 - Talk

Astron leaned back slightly on the mana-infused bench, his gaze steady as he absorbed Maya's words. His thoughts turned inward, piecing together the observations and theories he had been cultivating for some time. 
"This aligns with what I suspected," he said, his voice calm but with an undertone of quiet satisfaction. "Your inconsistencies—the way you suppress yourself but occasionally lose control—always pointed to something deeper. A psyche tied to your vampiric nature, one you've been subconsciously suppressing." 
Maya studied him, her expression unreadable but her hazel eyes gleaming with curiosity and a hint of unease. "You've been thinking about this for a while, haven't you?" 
"I have," Astron admitted, his tone matter-of-fact. "Your moments of eruption weren't just random—they were too distinct, too defined. It wasn't merely a loss of control. It was as if a completely different person emerged. One with desires and instincts that contrasted sharply with your usual demeanor." 
Maya's fingers tightened slightly against her lap. "And that's why you made the amulet?" 
Astron nodded. "Exactly. I needed a way for you to confront and understand that part of yourself without it taking over. Suppression only works for so long. When pressure builds, it finds a way out—often in destructive ways. The amulet provided a controlled means for you to access it, to interact with it rather than let it erupt unchecked." 
Maya's lips pressed into a thin line as she processed his words. Her gaze drifted briefly to the faint glow of the chamber's mana patterns before returning to Astron. "And now that I've seen it, what's next? What do I do with this… part of me?" 
Astron's violet eyes flickered with a quiet intensity. "You don't suppress it anymore. You learn to understand it, to integrate it into who you are. This hidden psyche isn't an enemy—it's a part of you. It's instinct, survival, power. But it needs to be tempered with your rationality and control. That balance is where your strength lies." 
Maya exhaled softly, her posture relaxing just slightly. "You make it sound so simple." 
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