Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest

Chapter 776  Chapter 179.3 - Violence

The door to the infirmary swung open with a sharp creak, and the air seemed to shift as Irina strode in. Her fiery hair shimmered under the sterile lights, and her yellow eyes blazed with a mixture of faux concern and unmistakable purpose. 
"Astron!" she exclaimed, her voice carrying a dramatic edge that made the medics glance up briefly from their tasks. Without hesitation, she rushed toward him, her movements deliberate as she closed the distance. 
Astron straightened slightly, his sharp purple eyes narrowing as he met her gaze. "Irina," he said evenly, his tone calm despite the sudden intrusion. 
Ignoring his composed demeanor, Irina stopped right in front of him, placing her hands firmly on his shoulders as she inspected him. "Are you okay? What happened?" she asked, her voice dripping with exaggerated worry. Her amber eyes flicked over his bruised face and bandaged arms, lingering just long enough to sell the act. 
Before Astron could respond, Irina pulled him into an embrace, wrapping her arms around him tightly. "You should've told me," she said, her voice muffled slightly as her fiery hair brushed against his cheek. "Do you have any idea how worried I was when I saw that video?" 
Astron's posture stiffened, his arms remaining at his sides as he endured the sudden hug. His sharp eyes flickered with a faint glint of amusement that he quickly masked. "I'm fine," he said calmly, though there was a subtle edge to his tone. "You're overreacting." 
Irina leaned back slightly, still holding onto his shoulders as she tilted her head to meet his gaze. Her lips curved into a faint smirk, her expression shifting to one of playful mischief. "Am I? Maybe. But isn't it my right to worry?" 
The medics exchanged glances, clearly intrigued but too professional to comment. Irina ignored them entirely, her focus solely on Astron. 
"You didn't tell me you were planning something like this," she continued, her voice softening slightly. "You just let yourself get beaten up like that? What were you thinking?" 
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