Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest

Chapter 802 - 185.3 - Scandal

Ethan stared at the screen, the images of Astron and Irina still there, frozen as if mocking his attempts to make sense of them. The more he thought about it, the more surreal it felt. "Astron…" he muttered, shaking his head. "He's always been a mystery. Closed off. He doesn't let people in easily. I've tried more times than I can count, and even now, I feel like I'm only scratching the surface." Jane nodded, her expression thoughtful. "He doesn't seem like the kind of person who opens up. I've seen him around, and… well, he's not exactly approachable." Ethan chuckled softly, though there was no humor in it. "That's putting it lightly. He's like a fortress. It took a lot of effort just to get him to acknowledge me as more than a passing acquaintance. And Irina?" He leaned back, rubbing his temples. "Getting close to him with her fiery personality? That would be almost impossible." Jane tilted her head, curiosity flickering in her eyes. "You know Irina better than I do. She seems strong, determined. But… bickering with someone like Astron?" "They've done it a lot," Ethan said with a sigh. "Irina's mentioned him before. Back then, her impression of him wasn't exactly glowing. She called him cold, frustrating, and…" He paused, a faint smile tugging at his lips. "I think she once called him a 'stone-faced jerk.'" Jane blinked, then laughed softly. "That… sounds about right." Ethan nodded, though his expression remained conflicted. "That's why this doesn't add up. Astron's not the type to seek someone out, and Irina? She's not the type to tolerate someone like him for long. Their personalities are like fire and ice." "And yet…" Jane gestured toward the screen, her voice trailing off. "And yet," Ethan echoed, staring at the pictures again. The scenes captured in the images—Astron and Irina together, their postures far from hostile—felt entirely out of character. He could hardly imagine Astron willingly spending time with someone else, let alone the Emberheart heiress. And Irina? She'd always se