Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest

Chapter 770  Chapter 177.4 - Formation

Irina's sharp yellow eyes widened slightly as Layla's words sank in. 'A tank? We have a girl tank?' The surprise registered clearly on her face, though she quickly schooled her expression back into her usual confidence. Tanks were rare, especially at the academy. Most vanguards were swordsmen or spearmen—damage dealers who relied on brute strength or agility. Pure tanks, those who specialized in soaking damage and holding the front line, were almost unheard of. 
And a girl tank? That was even more uncommon. Most female students leaned toward rangers, swordsmen, or mages, leaving the more physically grueling roles to their male counterparts. 
For a moment, Irina just stared at Layla, her mind working rapidly as new possibilities unfolded before her. 'A healer and enchanter like Sylvie, paired with a tank and a vanguard? That's nearly optimal. Add Astron's precision and adaptability, and the team could be unbeatable.' 
"Wow," Irina said finally, her tone betraying a mix of genuine admiration and amusement. "You guys can really stick together." 
Sylvie blinked, her hesitation softening into curiosity as she tilted her head. "What do you mean?" 
Irina crossed her arms, her fiery hair shimmering as she leaned slightly closer to the trio. "I mean, with you as a healer and enchanter, Layla as a tank, and Jasmine as a vanguard, you already have a strong core. It's a near-perfect layout on paper." 
Jasmine looked between Irina and Layla, her expression flickering between pride and disbelief. "You… really think so?" 
"Of course," Irina said with a faint smirk. "Tanks are rare enough, but pair one with someone who can reinforce and heal? That's efficiency. And having a close-combat vanguard round it out. You three clearly work well together." 
"I wasn't expecting this, but I'll admit—it's better than I thought." 
Sylvie raised an eyebrow, still uncertain. "So… what's your plan, Irina?" 
Irina's smirk widened as she leaned slightly closer to Sylvie, Jasmine, and Layla, her fiery confidence radiating with every word. "You guys, join my team," she said, her tone commanding yet oddly warm. "With the four of us, we'll be unstoppable." 

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