Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest

Chapter 793  Chapter 183.3 - Outer Currents

<Headmaster Jonathan's Office>  
The heavy oak doors of the Headmaster's office creaked open, revealing the grand yet somber room within. The late afternoon sun streamed through the tall arched windows, casting long shadows over the polished wooden floor. Bookshelves lined the walls, filled with tomes of knowledge spanning centuries, while an ornate desk stood as the centerpiece, cluttered with reports, letters, and sealed envelopes bearing the academy's crest. 
Behind the desk sat Headmaster Jonathan, a man of sharp features and a graying beard that only added to his air of authority. His deep-set eyes, framed by wire-rimmed glasses, were fixed on a document before him, though his furrowed brow and tightened lips betrayed his irritation. 
Before him stood Professor Eleanor and her daughter, Vice Headmaster Amelia. Eleanor was composed, her hands clasped in front of her, while Amelia had her arms crossed, her sharp eyes mirroring her mother's determined gaze. 
Jonathan sighed, setting the document aside. His voice carried the weight of both authority and frustration as he addressed them. 
"Let me make this clear," he began, leaning back in his chair. "I was, and still am, against the Mentorship Program in its current form. With the recent attacks on the academy, introducing an initiative that sends our cadets out into the field alongside hunters is not only risky but borderline reckless." 
Eleanor inclined her head slightly, her tone calm but firm. "Headmaster, I agree with you. I've reviewed the potential vulnerabilities this program creates, and there's no denying the risks involved. With the current instability in the Federation—particularly the conflicts between the Hartley-Phillips and Hawkins-Emberheart families—it feels like the worst possible time to push for something like this." 
Jonathan's gaze softened slightly at her agreement but quickly turned steely again. "A