Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest

Chapter 808 188.1 - Formation Training

The soft hum of conversation and the faint clink of coffee cups filled the air as the group of three entered the café. The atmosphere was warm, sunlight streaming through large glass windows and casting a golden glow over the wooden tables and polished floors. It was a perfect blend of calm and bustling energy, a stark contrast to the simmering tension that had surrounded their earlier discussion. 
Sylvie, Jasmine, and Layla exchanged brief glances before scanning the room. It didn't take long to spot him. 
Astron sat at a corner table, his posture relaxed but upright. A worn book rested in his hands, its pages turned with deliberate care. His sharp purple eyes moved steadily across the text, completely unfazed by the chatter around him. On the table before him was a single untouched cup of coffee, steam curling softly from its surface. 
Jasmine was the first to react, her lips curving into a grin as she waved. "Hey, Astron!" she called, her voice bright enough to draw the attention of a few patrons nearby. 
Astron's gaze lifted from the book, his purple eyes meeting hers with his usual calm. He gave a small nod of acknowledgment but said nothing, his expression as unreadable as ever. 
Layla's eyes widened slightly, her surprise evident as she whispered under her breath, "Oh… You're in our team." 
Jasmine chuckled at Layla's reaction before stepping closer to the table. "Astron, meet Layla," she said, her tone playful yet warm. "I don't think you've had the pleasure yet." 
Astron's gaze shifted to Layla, his expression remaining composed but polite. "Layla," he said simply, his voice even. "The tank of our team right?" 
There was no grandeur to his greeting, yet his presence made it feel deliberate. 
Layla raised her eyebrows, her surprise morphing into curiosity as she leaned slightly forward. "You knew?" she asked, her tone both inquisitive and skeptical. 
Astron's lips curved into the faintest hint of a smile, though his expression remained compo

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