Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest

Chapter 768  Chapter 177.2 - Formation

"Astron. Join my team." 
The moment Julia's voice rang out, commanding and full of confidence, the entire room seemed to freeze. Conversations halted mid-sentence, and all eyes turned toward her and Astron. The boldness of her statement—the straightforwardness of her offer—sent a ripple of surprise through the class. 
"Did she just…?" one student whispered. 
"Julia Middleton wants him on her team?" another murmured, their tone dripping with incredulity. 
"She's one of the strongest students here," someone added, their voice hushed but audible. "Why would she offer Astron a spot right away?" 
Astron, still seated, glanced up at Julia with his usual calm expression, his purple eyes meeting her sharp blue gaze. The murmurs of the students didn't seem to faze him, though the weight of their stares was palpable. 
"Is he really that valuable?" a student muttered from one corner of the room. "I know his rank jumped, but…" 
"Maybe she's just trying to keep things balanced," another speculated. "High ranks aren't supposed to group together, right?" 
"No way," someone countered. "If that's the case, there are way more balanced options. She wouldn't choose him unless she sees something." 
Julia, completely unbothered by the growing murmur of speculation, crossed her arms and smirked down at Astron. "What do you say? You've got the precision and adaptability I need. I'm not interested in wasting time looking for someone else." 
Astron's gaze lingered on her for a moment, his expression unreadable. Then, slowly, he stood, his movements measured and deliberate. The murmurs grew louder as the students watched the interaction unfold, their curiosity mounting. 
"Julia Middleton," one student whispered. "She's always so selective. If she's offering him a spot outright…" 
"Does that mean Astron's skills are really that impressive?" someone else wondered aloud. 
"I mean, he's ranked 1052," another voice said, skepticism evident. "That's not exactly top-tier." 
"Yeah, but didn't he beat Liam Wayne?" someone countered. "And he used to be last. Jumping this far means something." 
Astron finally broke the silence between him and Julia. His voice, calm and steady, carried just enough to cut through the whispers around them. "You're straightforward, as usual." 
"Heh….This is who I am." 
"Indeed."