All Chapters of Awakening Of The Weakest Talent: Chapter 221
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Chapter 214: Handling Greed
“Hell yeah!!” Natalie screamed, wind whipping through her purple hair as Kyle expertly navigated the city streets."This is awesome! When did you even learn to drive? And get a license? And this car!" She patted the dashboard of the sleek, dark vehicle. "Seriously, Kyle, it’s only been a week!"Kyle grinned, keeping his eyes on the road but enjoying her excitement. "Hunter benefits," he said simply, a hint of pride in his voice. "Things move faster when the Guild wants them to."She leaned back in the plush seat, still buzzing. "Faster? You went from never touching a wheel to licensed driver in seven days! That’s not fast, that’s insane!""Just glad you’re enjoying the ride," he chuckled. He steered the car away from the city center, the buildings gradually becoming less polished, the streets showing more wear.The familiar grey sprawl of the slums appeared on the horizon."Wait," she said, her excitement dimming slightly as she recognized their direction. "We’re going back there? Why
Chapter 215: Pushing Limits
The next few weeks settled into a comfortable routine. Kyle spent time exploring his new house with Natalie, getting used to having space and clean water whenever he wanted.He trained lightly, practicing channeling mana into his limbs, recalling the feeling from the dungeon. The five million credits sat safely in his bank account, a constant, almost unreal presence.Life was quiet, a stark contrast to the chaos he’d experienced since awakening his power.Then the notification came—a crisp message on his Guild-issued device: Annual Hunter Training commences, 0800 hours."Guess the vacation’s over," he said to Natalie over breakfast (burnt eggs again, though slightly less so this time)."Training? Like, push-ups and running laps?" she asked, stealing a piece of his non-burnt toast."Something like that," he replied, pulling on his new gear.Katherine had insisted he upgrade after seeing the state of his clothes post-dungeon. He now wore sturdy, dark leather armor that fit well, reinfor
Chapter 216: What is this?
Everyone was given a short break to recover while the instructors set up for the next test: Speed.A complex obstacle course snaked across the training field – walls to scale, ropes to swing across, narrow beams to balance on, and finally, a hundred-meter dash to the finish line."Speed isn’t just about running fast in a straight line," Instructor Gary announced, his voice regaining its usual sternness, though his eyes kept flicking towards Kyle."It’s about agility, control, navigating difficult terrain efficiently. Fastest time through the course wins. Fall, you get a time penalty. Fail to complete an obstacle, you’re disqualified from this test. Go!"The horn blared again.Trainees surged forward in waves. Kyle watched the first few groups tackle the course. Many struggled with the taller walls or slipped on the balance beams. Lisa went through smoothly, her movements nimble and practiced, earning her a fast time near the top of the early results.When Kyle's wave was called, he to
Chapter 217: Another... already?
Instructor Gary stood stiffly before a communications panel, the faces of two stern-looking officials from Valen City displayed on the screen."Report," the first official, a man with sharp eyes and grey temples, commanded."Training concluded ahead of schedule, sir," Gary stated, his voice clipped and formal. "Results were definitive after the four primary tests. One trainee significantly outperformed all others across every category.""Ahead of schedule?" the second official, a woman with a severe haircut, raised an eyebrow. "Because one trainee dominated? Explain.""Yes, ma’am. Kyle Anders, D-rank, Necrus Tiger Guild. He set new records in Endurance and Speed. His Strength and Instinct scores far surpassed the benchmarks for his rank, rivaling B-rank averages. Continuing the training seemed redundant."The male official leaned closer to the screen. "A D-rank? On the provisional task force for the Rank 6 dungeon? Gary, are you confident in this assessment? We aren’t sending children
Chapter 218: New Team
The morning of the mission arrived cool and grey. Kyle stood at the door with his gear checked and short staff strapped to his back. Natalie watched him from the kitchen doorway."Try not to get eaten," she said with a forced smile."Wouldn’t dream of it. Too chewy." He paused. "I’ll be back, Natalie. Promise.""You better. Don’t make me come drag you out of that dungeon myself.""Wouldn’t want that," he chuckled before stepping outside.A black Guild car waited at the curb. He slid into the back seat and the car pulled away.The driver, a middle-aged man with a neatly trimmed beard, glanced at him through the rearview mirror. "First time in a Rank 6?""That obvious, huh?""You’ve got that look. Excitement mixed with ’what the hell am I doing?’" The driver shrugged. "Seen it before.""You’ve driven many Hunters to dungeons?""More than I can count." The driver navigated a turn. "Some come back, some don’t."Kyle stared out the window at the passing city. "Think I’ll make it back?"The
Chapter 219: Nice Catch
Christy didn’t wait, charging forward with surprising speed for someone her size. Her first punch whistled toward Kyle's head – a test, not her full strength.He slipped to the side, the blow missing by inches."Not bad," she grunted, immediately following with a combination – a jab, cross, then a sweeping low kick.Kyle blocked the jab, ducked the cross, and jumped the kick. His movements were fluid, efficient, with no wasted energy. He made no attempt to counter yet, simply observing her style.Christy’s eyes narrowed. She pressed harder, her attacks becoming more intense, her footwork cutting off his escape routes. Her experience showed in her positioning, her balance perfect despite the uneven ground.The team watched silently as she backed Kyle toward the edge of their makeshift ring. A triumphant glint appeared in her eyes – she had him cornered.She launched forward for the takedown that would end it.Kyle waited until the last possible moment, then moved. Not away – into her c
Chapter 220: Another Domain
They pushed deeper into the web-draped tunnels. The air grew thick and heavy, carrying the faint, acrid smell of something chemical. Kyle walked near the back, his mind still snagged on the dissolving spiders. Monsters in dungeons usually left corpses, cores, something. These just... melted. It felt wrong, unnatural, even for a dungeon. The tunnel opened into a vast, circular chamber. Unlike the rough caverns before, the walls here were unnaturally smooth, almost polished black stone. Dominating the space were eight colossal spider statues, carved from the same dark stone, facing inward toward the center of the room. They were unnervingly lifelike, their multiple eyes seeming to watch the team’s entry. "Creepy," Jake muttered, scanning the statues warily. "Feels like a boss room, but empty." "Map shows this chamber connects to three other passages," Jenna said, consulting her device. "Let’s check the exits. Gray, Christy, cover the rear." Kyle stepped further into the room, looki
Chapter 221: Another Domain II
The oppressive weight of the unseen entity bore down on them, making rational thought difficult. Jenna quickly led the team into a shallow cave nearby, a dark cleft in the purple rock offering minimal shelter but at least a defensible position. Inside, the pressure lessened slightly, but the fear remained. Arguments broke out almost immediately. "We should have pulled back the moment we felt that pressure!" Jake snapped, pacing nervously near the cave mouth. "Going further was suicide!" "And how were we supposed to know the exit would vanish?" Gray shot back, leaning heavily on his hammer. "Hindsight’s useless now. We need a plan." "A plan?" Christy scoffed, checking the edge of her shield. "Our plan was based on a Rank 6 dungeon, not... whatever this is. We’re outmatched and cut off." "Maybe if we push forward?" Luke suggested, though his voice lacked conviction. "Find the source of the presence? Maybe that’s the clear condition?" "Push forward into that?" Jake gestured wildly t
Chapter 222: Franca's Core
Kyle gritted his teeth, slamming his staff against the giant spider’s leg again. The impact barely registered. No matter what angle he tried, what feint he used, the moment he focused his intent, that flicker of reaching out with his Absorption power, the beast reacted instantly. A leg swipe, a venomous spit forcing him back, a quick scuttle just out of reach. It was like the spider knew what he was trying to do. "Fuck, stay still dammit!" he roared, dodging another near-miss claw strike that gouged the purple rock beside him. The rush was still there, that manic energy, but frustration gnawed at him. He needed contact, needed to drain it, but the spider wasn’t cooperating. He charged again, low this time, aiming for its underside. Same result. A powerful leg kicked out, sending him skidding backward across the slick ground. Jenna saw it then. The repeated, almost desperate attempts to get close, the way he recoiled not just from attacks but from failed connections. "He’
Chapter 223: The Gambit
Kyle stood, steadying himself behind the purple rocks. The fight raged nearby. Jenna and May darted in and out, their blades leaving shallow cuts on the spider’s thick legs. Gray swung his hammer with tiring predictability, each blow slightly less forceful than the last. Christy held her ground, shield scarred, absorbing heavy hits but being pushed back inch by inch. Luke’s energy blasts were becoming less frequent, his breathing ragged. Jake’s daggers still flew, but his accuracy wavered. They were losing. The spider, though wounded, was relentless, fueled by primal rage. Kyle watched, his mind clear, the chaotic rush replaced by cold focus. He saw the patterns, the openings they missed, the spider’s momentary shifts in balance. He waited, the silver core a steady warmth within him, the other core thrumming quietly beside it, hungry but controlled. The moment came when the spider lunged aggressively at Christy, overextending its reach, putting immense weight on its forward l