Magic Academy's Genius Blinker - Chapter 132
Chapter 132
Aslan Seminar (5)
After Aiselle finished her presentation and stepped down from the podium, a small commotion erupted.
“A unique type of magic circle…”
“This is a magical innovation!”
“If we reform the magic circle to match the attribute’s inherent pattern, it will certainly advance the level of magic by several stages.”
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Since the Aslan Seminar was attended by many magic scholars and Magic Warriors who came to directly analyze the magic of outstanding geniuses, they well understood the immense value of Aiselle’s thesis.
As a result, only the attendees who had criticized Aiselle without reason turned red-faced.
The commotion did not subside for a while, and neither the moderator nor Chairman Arumun tried to stop it.
Since such an incredible magic had been presented, it was only proper to give them time to express their excitement.
Hong Bi-yeon, dissatisfied with the atmosphere, slipped out.
The Aslan Seminar did not have a fixed break time, so the short interval between presenters was used as a break.
Given that the commotion would likely continue for about 30 minutes, she decided to go out and grab a quick coffee.
T h is w as c op ied f r o m kin g m t l.o r g
“Hey, you seemed quite off today. What’s the matter?”
“…Thank you.”
“No, it’s not about being thankful…”
As she quietly walked down the corridor, she heard familiar voices from afar. Turning the corner, she saw Aiselle leaning against the wall and Baek Yu-seol comforting her.
‘What’s going on?’
Hong Bi-yeon hid behind the corner, stealthily eavesdropping on their conversation.
“It’s just… I recently had to use a massive amount of mana and mental strength.”
“For what?”
Aiselle hesitated, gauging Baek Yu-seol’s reaction. She decided to keep the fact that she had accessed the ‘Library of Stars’ a secret for the time being. After all, she had peeked into someone else’s past without permission.
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Moreover, Headmaster Eltemon had mentioned that ordinary people might not even understand the term ‘Library of Stars.’
Unless they belonged to the Twelve Disciples’ families or had abilities related to the Library of Stars, it was better not to talk about it.
“…I can’t say. Anyway, while my mana recovered quickly after a night’s rest, it seems mental strength is another matter.”
Mana had returned to normal after a good night’s sleep.
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But the problem was mental strength.
Mental strength is a critical factor for a Magic Warrior. One must remain calm and compute the next spell, which is tough with low mental strength.
Aiselle had always prided herself on her high mental strength, thinking she’d have no problem with the presentation and debate…
But she hadn’t expected the aftereffects of that time to linger.
“Well. It’s good to hear you’re okay.”
“Yes. Thank you so much for today.”
“Sure. You can treat me later.”
“I’ll be off now.”
After Aiselle dusted herself off and walked away briskly, Baek Yu-seol also disappeared in the opposite direction.
‘Hmm… If it’s something that drained mana and mental strength… could it be that time…?’
While Hong Bi-yeon pondered over Aiselle’s words, a familiar voice called out behind her.
“Oh my, little sister~! What are you doing here? Watching something interesting? Where, where?”
It was Hong Si-hwa, the first princess of Adolevit and Hong Bi-yeon’s rival.
She approached with a purposely loud, cheerful voice, intending to tease Hong Bi-yeon, who was eavesdropping. Unfortunately, the subjects of her teasing had already left.
“Oh, what a letdown~”
Ignoring her, Hong Bi-yeon turned to leave, but Hong Si-hwa suddenly blocked her path.
“Little sister! Why so cold~”
“Get to the point.”
“Just curious~”
Hong Si-hwa walked around, teasingly like a fluttering butterfly, while Hong Bi-yeon stood still.
“I was wondering if your thesis for your first Aslan is going well! Didn’t you finish it yet? No way! The princess of Adolevit couldn’t possibly fail!”
“Is that all you have to say?”
“No?”
Drawing closer, Hong Si-hwa spoke in a slightly dry tone.
“No matter what, you wouldn’t want to be humiliated at your first Aslan, right, little sister? If you’re really in a bind… how about getting a bit of help from your big sister? After all, you’re my little sister. I could give you a thesis or two, right? Hmm?”
So that was her goal.
Hong Bi-yeon felt a hollow laugh bubbling up.
She had assumed that Hong Si-hwa’s intention behind sabotaging her thesis was to completely break her down at the Aslan Seminar, reducing her value as a rival…
‘But it seems she wants to turn me into a toy.’
Maybe that would be better.
There were still three years until the succession to the throne, and if her rival retired early, she wouldn’t have the dramatic succession.
Hong Si-hwa planned to secretly subordinate Hong Bi-yeon as the second princess, maintaining the rivalry until the moment of greatest public interest!
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‘Ta-da, the first princess has finally succeeded to the throne!’
It was a perfectly orchestrated, showmanship-filled spectacle.
Truly the worst of the worst.
Hong Bi-yeon raised one corner of her mouth slightly and said.
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“I don’t need a subpar magic thesis. Save your unnecessary kindness.”
Hong Si-hwa tilted her head.
“Hmm…? Do you think you can keep speaking like that? If you hold onto your pride, you might regret it later.”
“Think whatever you want.”
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With that, she walked away coolly.
“Hmm…”
Hong Si-hwa still looked puzzled.
* * *
Time passed quickly, and many magical students and Magic Warriors presented their theses.
The theses were extraordinary for those in their teens and twenties, but given the ground-breaking nature of Aiselle’s magic presented first, they inevitably seemed inadequate in comparison.
Sending out the eldest daughter of the Morf family first in an attempt to bring her down had backfired, making everyone suffer the consequences.
“I failed… I spent years preparing for today, but my turn was ruined because of the earlier presentations,” a young mage in his twenties complained as he left the stage, tears streaming down his face. Watching this, Hong Bi-yeon took a deep breath.
Finally, it was her turn.
Standing before the podium was not frightening. However… Hong Bi-yeon was nervous because this was the first time she was unveiling a magic she had created herself.
-…Next, we have Stella Academy first-year student Hong Bi-yeon Adolevit.
As a mage, she stood here without the title of princess, which she found satisfying.
She could purely use her own power to show up Hong Si-hwa, who was smiling smugly from afar.
-Please begin your presentation.
As soon as the moderator finished speaking, without any preamble, Hong Bi-yeon demonstrated her magic.
Hwoosh!
Two red flames appeared in the air, piquing people’s curiosity, but they soon realized they were ordinary flames and looked puzzled.
“Isn’t that just the 1-class magic ‘Fire Lighter’?”
“Why would she use such basic magic…”
“Hmm?”
Expecting a long explanation, the mages folded their arms and maintained a neutral stance.
However, Hong Bi-yeon had no intention of giving a lengthy explanation.
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Pointing to one of the two flames floating in the air, she said.
“This is the usual Fire Lighter.”
Whoosh! Pop!
The flame hit the anti-magic barrier set up in the center of the stage and fizzled out with a small spark.
“And this is the new Fire Lighter.”
She flicked the flame lightly, just as before.
…Whoosh!
Thud-!!
A heavy explosion shook the room.
“What? What was that?”
“Is that really Fire Lighter…?”
Several mages jumped up from their seats and adjusted their magnifying glasses.
Of course, not everyone understood. Only a few fire magic specialists and mana analysts barely grasped what had happened.
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“Why are they so surprised?”
“Isn’t it just a matter of adding more mana?”
“…No.”
Cheongparam, who had been quietly observing Hong Bi-yeon’s magic, shook his head.
“She used the same mana and the same incantation. In other words… she added a special element to exactly the same magic, drastically increasing its explosive power.”
“What…”
“Can just one change make such a difference in destructive power?”
The mana used for both the first and second spells was the same.
However, the first spell fizzled out like a candle in a storm upon hitting the experimental anti-magic barrier, while the second spell displayed the explosive power of a 2 to 3-class spell.
“Is that even possible?”
A student’s muttered question was shared by everyone present.
And this atmosphere was exactly what Hong Bi-yeon wanted.
After Aiselle’s groundbreaking presentation, no one had been able to satisfy the heightened expectations.
‘But my magic is different.’
She proudly believed her thesis could stand shoulder to shoulder with Aiselle’s revolutionary magic circle.
As everyone began to question the nature of her magic, Hong Bi-yeon slowly began to explain it.
“Humans have long tried to control fire, eventually shaping it to their will. They created countless forms like arrows, spears, crosses, shields, and hammers…”
“But all those forms are fake. Today… I will show you the true form of fire.”
* * *
“Oh…”
As Hong Bi-yeon began presenting her groundbreaking magic, Hong Si-hwa narrowed her eyes.
“What is that…”
She knew about the thesis Hong Bi-yeon had originally prepared.
Like all families that routinely attended the Aslan Seminar, including the Twelve Disciples’ families, Hong Bi-yeon’s thesis was also a patchwork assembled by bringing in brilliant scholars.
It was a sort of tradition.
‘You do it, I do it, so let’s all keep it quiet.’
But Hong Si-hwa had intended to touch upon this sensitive topic. After all, she had attended the Aslan Seminar for ten years, shown an excellent presentation, and retired, so she had nothing to lose anymore.
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Moreover, if Hong Bi-yeon took the bait, she could subdue her completely without making a fuss.
However…
Her little sister, Hong Bi-yeon, didn’t take the bait. Instead, she stood confidently, brimming with self-assurance.
That shouldn’t be possible.
‘Well, she’s impressive.’
Even with her negative expectations, Hong Si-hwa found herself oddly captivated by Hong Bi-yeon’s fire show.
If Aiselle’s magic was artistically beautiful and chillingly serene, Hong Bi-yeon’s magic was explosively captivating, igniting the audience’s excitement.
It was admirable.
If she had prepared such an impressive thesis, even Hong Si-hwa would have stood up and applauded.
‘…But that’s only if it’s really your magic.’
Hong Si-hwa smirked.
She knew her sister’s worst flaw was her lack of creativity.
Though it seemed like she had been training and studying creativity recently…
Could she have prepared such magic in such a short time?
No way.
“Thus, maintaining the natural form of fire…”
Hong Bi-yeon’s presentation was nearing its end, and the audience’s faces were filled with excitement.
Even more surprising, unlike before, no one had used a ‘critique opportunity’ and was simply listening intently.
A second revolutionary magic had appeared at the Aslan Seminar.
The atmosphere was even more charged than during Hong Si-hwa’s first presentation.
But that was fine. This atmosphere was also a perfect stage for Hong Si-hwa.
When the excitement reached its peak.
That was the best time to bring down Hong Bi-yeon in one blow.
“…I’ll conclude my presentation here.”
As Hong Bi-yeon wrapped up her presentation amidst great acclaim.
Beep!
Hong Si-hwa pressed the button to use a ‘critique opportunity.’
“…I have a question.”
As she spoke, the hall fell silent.
After all, it was Hong Si-hwa, Hong Bi-yeon’s rival for the throne, who had used the critique opportunity.
The atmosphere turned tense.
“Hong Bi-yeon?”
“…Yes.”
Wiping away her usual cheerful and lively demeanor, Hong Si-hwa spoke gracefully with a light smile.
“I heard your previous thesis was rejected. Was it because… it was a patchwork of other scholars’ theses? Is that correct?”
Looking towards the thesis evaluation and review committee, several heads nodded. They were under Hong Si-hwa’s influence.
“So, I have a question.”
She asked.
“Is that magic… really yours?”
The build-up was complete.
Now, all she had to do was sit back and watch Hong Bi-yeon fluster and fail.
‘So, what will you do now, little sister?’
Thinking that, she met Hong Bi-yeon’s gaze.
…Huh?
Contrary to her expectations, Hong Bi-yeon was smiling confidently.
End of Chapter
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