Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest

Chapter 784  Chapter 181.3 - Why should I

"Student Astron. Student Taylor. As a representative of Arcadia Hunter Academy, I owe you both an apology." 
The room seemed to collectively inhale, the weight of her words settling over the students like a heavy blanket. No one dared to move or speak, their eyes fixed on Eleanor. 
"The academy's negligence," she continued, her tone unwavering, "has allowed certain individuals to act beyond the boundaries of discipline and respect. These actions, which you have both endured, are not reflective of the values this institution claims to uphold." 
Eleanor straightened, her gaze still fixed on Astron and Taylor. "What happened to you should not have been allowed to happen. And for that, I am sorry." 
The silence in the room grew heavier, the tension palpable. Some students exchanged uneasy glances, while others remained frozen, unsure of how to react. Even Julia, usually quick with a quip or comment, sat quietly, her blue eyes focused intently on Eleanor. 
Astron, for his part, didn't move. His expression remained as calm and unreadable as ever, though his purple eyes seemed rather cold. 
And for the students who had watched the video, a wave of unease rippled through them. They understood, at least partially, what Astron must have been feeling. The beating he endured had been brutal—far beyond anything that could be dismissed as mere hazing or a fight between students. 
The image of Astron bloodied and battered but never retaliating, remained vivid in their minds. It wasn't just the physical damage that struck them; it was the cold, unyielding look in his eyes, as if he had long resigned himself to such treatment. 
Taylor, seated at the front, shifted slightly in her chair, her jaw tightened. She was also in such a situation, but those gazes felt burdensome. 
Eleanor let the silence linger for a moment longer before continuing. "Let me be clear," she said, her tone sharpening slightly. "The academy does not tolerate such