Magic Academy's Genius Blinker - Chapter 166
Chapter 166
39. Ghost Story (2)
Cradle of the Heavenly Spirit Tree, the White Castle.
Elf King, Flowerseorin, was looking into the mirror in her rarely used bedroom, which lacked the scent of human presence.
Her veil and dress, made of thin black fabric, concealed her entire body without revealing a single patch of skin. It had a subtly different atmosphere from what she used to wear.
‘Though I can’t do much for you… I can at least manage this much.’
At the root of the Heavenly Spirit Tree, in the Space of the Divine Beast, Red Spring March had met her and, with an apology, presented her with a special gift.
The first gift: Weakening of the curse.
‘Even without the sacred item for now… I will be the medium to transfer a part of your ability to Baek Yu-seol.’
In truth, Flowerseorin did not fully understand her own abilities, except for the fact that she could forcibly enchant others.
However, according to Red Spring March, she possessed numerous abilities.
Flowerseorin transferred a very small part of these abilities to Baek Yu-seol. The process took three days and nights, but the method was simple.
They just sat together, holding hands and resonating their energies.
However, for Flowerseorin, this was an extraordinary event.
Feeling the warmth of someone else’s hand in hers…
The hours might have seemed tedious, but when Flowerseorin held Baek Yu-seol’s hand… she felt a thrilling sensation.
It was a feeling she couldn’t describe, having experienced it for the first time. Perhaps this was what people called ‘happiness.’
Weakening of the curse? It was something she had truly wished for and was a wonderful gift.
Yet… to her, this felt like an even greater gift that deeply touched her heart.
And the second gift.
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The curse-shielding dress.
‘I made this dress based on your previous one. Until now, those around you would have been affected by the curse just by breathing the same air in the same space, and even hearing your voice would have required caution. But with this dress, you no longer have to worry about that.’
This new dress, significantly enhanced compared to the one Flowerseorin had crafted herself, allowed her to show her face to the outside world to some extent.
Having lost her trusted aide, Flowerseorin had to personally undertake the duties of the king, making it impossible for her to remain secluded in the forest. Thus, this dress was truly essential.
She gazed into the mirror with calm eyes. Her appearance hadn’t changed. She was still thoroughly veiled, unable to show her true self to anyone.
Knock, knock, knock!
-May I come in?
When someone’s voice was heard from outside, Flowerseorin hastily nodded.
“Yes, please come in.”
The door opened, and Baek Yu-seol walked in, passing through the elven king’s guards.
Click!
As the door closed, he looked around the bedroom with curious eyes.
Expecting something grand from a king’s bedroom, he felt slightly disappointed at the rather ordinary setting.
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“Hmm… It suits you well.”
“Thank you.”
Flowerseorin smiled softly and glanced at the door before removing her mask.
Though it was a risky action she hadn’t considered before, she felt comfortable showing her face to Baek Yu-seol.
But, how could she not be happy?
Even as Flowerseorin.
Even as the king of the elves.
Was it not okay to fulfill a small, trivial desire?
People wouldn’t understand.
The joy of someone looking at her true face, not her mask.
How delightful it was to bare her face freely and show her smile to someone.
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Flowerseorin smiled.
It felt awkward, perhaps because it had been so long since she last smiled, but even that awkwardness brightened the atmosphere.
“…It’s nice. Being able to take off the mask like this.”
“If we gather all the sacred items, you can do so outside as well.”
“Yes…”
Flowerseorin hesitated for a moment before speaking.
“Those sacred items…”
“I’ll look for them.”
If asked who was busier, a student or a king, the answer was obviously the king.
Moreover, Baek Yu-seol had a bit more freedom to move around compared to Flowerseorin.
“I hope it’s not too much burden for you… Later, if I have time, I will definitely help as well.”
“That would be great.”
After returning from Stella, Flowerseorin was expected to be extremely busy. Already overwhelmed, she had spent several days searching for Red Spring March, so she would likely be swamped with work without even time to sleep for a while.
Moreover, her efficiency would have significantly dropped due to not handling affairs for a long time. It made no sense for her to be directly involved in looking for the sacred items.
Thus, Baek Yu-seol intended to search for the sacred items alone.
Fortunately, the items Red Spring March mentioned were not particularly hard to find, and all the information was stored in his Bulbul Glasses.
Additionally, this trip wasn’t entirely meaningless.
Completing the unexpected event rewarded him with significant skill experience points in the Constellatio Project, and Red Spring March’s blessing level also increased.
[Red Spring March’s Blessing Lv.3]
* Sensitivity +38%
* Mental Power +1 Star 27%
▼Detailed Abilities
Compared to the previous level 1, it had risen by two levels, significantly increasing the stats.
Among the stats, Mental Power, the most crucial, had particularly noticeable growth, helping to cover Baek Yu-seol’s weakness in long-term engagements.
▼Detailed Abilities
* Psychometry: Consume mental power to read some memories of a specific object.
* Telepathy: Consume mental power to transmit or receive thoughts to or from others.
* Mentalist: Consume mental power to understand the mind through the actions and gestures of the target.
* Mental Shield: Consume mental power to resist mental attacks.
* Charming: Instills trust in the target upon eye contact. Enhances persuasive power and opens the hearts of others.
‘Even if the world turns its back on you, the heart akin to the red spring will not waver.’
Additionally, a new ability was added.
Charming, which was quite useful in social contexts rather than combat. This ability to elicit favor from the target was precisely what Flowerseorin possessed.
Compared to Flowerseorin’s ability to enchant just by eye contact, it was far inferior, but still quite formidable.
Moreover, he planned to inherit more of her abilities as he gathered the sacred items, making it quite an exciting prospect.
Initially, he hadn’t intended to heal Flowerseorin’s condition for the abilities, but it turned out to be a fortunate bonus.
“Then, I will be on my way. There’s a lot of work piled up…”
“Yes. Take care.”
Flowerseorin wore a slightly regretful expression but soon nodded, putting on her mask.
Though it was a short, unfortunate meeting…
It was time to return to their respective positions.
As Flowerseorin returned to her duties, a few members of the personal guard escorted Baek Yu-seol. He looked back several times as he left the White Castle.
Though she hadn’t yet revealed her gender, spending time with someone who could be called a beauty left a lingering sense of regret.
‘I need to see her more before I turn into a man…’
The thought of such a beauty destined to turn into a man in the future was deeply regrettable.
* * *
Words travel a thousand miles without feet.
However, rumors get embellished and distorted in the process.
Rumors spread unbelievably quickly, becoming so distorted that finding the original source became nearly impossible.
“There’s been a lot of talk about the 7th main tower lately.” Scalven Club’s lounge.
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Jeremie Scalven tapped a yellow chess piece, reminiscent of his hair color. Although he had never formally studied Soul Chess, he was skilled enough to have beaten a professional player.
“Is Your Highness interested in it too?”
“Yes. I enjoy hearing the stories that my peers talk about.”
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His smiling face was so pure and dazzling that it could make one’s heart drop.
However, most club members already knew why he was interested in such rumors.
‘It’s about Flame.’
Flame, a free-spirited but beautiful commoner girl.
She had taken Stella Academy by storm with her light magic, shaking many male students’ hearts, including the Crown Prince Jeremie.
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As a result, the subordinates always had to prepare and keep up with news about Flame, which was quite the hassle.
“There are various versions of the ghost story. Which one would you like to hear? I can tell you all of them.”
“Tell me everything.”
“Of course.”
As soon as they heard Flame was interested in ghost stories, they prepared in advance for this situation.
Recently… Jeremie had been in a foul mood, so they had to make a good impression somehow.
Right before the school competition, Crown Prince Jeremie had summoned three students and ordered them to ensure Baek Yu-seol’s elimination.
He despised Baek Yu-seol intensely, preferring to manipulate things quietly from behind rather than express his emotions directly.
When that plan failed, Jeremie’s unexpressed anger had to be absorbed by his subordinates.
Thus, among the Scalven Empire students at the academy, Flame and Baek Yu-seol were subjects of considerable resentment.
Why did those commoners keep messing with Crown Prince Jeremie’s mood?
They weren’t the ones suffering!
“Hmm. I see.”
Jeremie listened to the ghost story of the 7th main tower with great interest. Initially, he was just curious, but after hearing everything, his curiosity was piqued.
“According to the rumor, the 7th main tower supposedly exists somewhere on campus?”
“Yes. They say if you find it, you can obtain the ‘legendary artifact’ left behind by the Progenitor Mage.”
Of course… it seemed absurd.
If such a legendary artifact existed, wouldn’t the capable professors of Stella have found it by now?
Even if it were true, could students really find it when even the professors couldn’t?
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Furthermore, there were so many different rumors about the artifact.
Some said it was a potion that granted eternal youth, others claimed it was a staff with the power to destroy mountains.
There was no way to discern the truth, but Jeremie was quite satisfied.
He now had a story to share with Flame.
* * *
While not exactly unpopular, Lunar Studies had a niche following. The reason was that Professor Laydin, who taught Lunar Studies, was quite handsome.
History has proven that classes taught by attractive professors tend to be popular.
Despite teaching minor subjects like Lunar Studies and Philosophy, Professor Laydin’s classes were always full.
Even during summer vacation, Professor Laydin conducted seasonal classes, with a full roster of students.
Aiselle Morf was also one of the students of Lunar Studies. Unlike others, she didn’t attend because Laydin was handsome.
She had accidentally enrolled due to Baek Yu-seol and had genuinely developed an interest in Lunar Studies.
“Please sign the guestbook.”
While studying Lunar Studies on her own, Aiselle became curious and decided to visit Professor Laydin at the 2nd main tower.
Most professors were pleased when students sought them out with questions, but Aiselle was a unique case, and many professors were not fond of her, making such procedures quite uncomfortable for her.
Fortunately, Professor Laydin treated everyone equally, regardless of background or status.
So, she comfortably went to Professor Laydin’s office.
Knock, knock!
“Are you there…?”
She knocked carefully on Professor Laydin’s door and took a deep breath. Entering a professor’s office always made her nervous.
…However, there was no response.
“Is he out…?”
When professors left their offices for classes or other reasons, a “Not In” sign would be lit. However, the “ON” sign was lit, indicating that the professor was inside.
“Hmm…
Thinking he might be busy, Aiselle decided to leave and come back later. But suddenly,
Crash!
Creak…
-You bastard! I intended to lead this project! How dare you take it over!
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A loud, angry voice echoed from inside the office. The door was slightly ajar, making the voice clear.
‘That voice… Professor Checyrin?’
Professor Checyrin, who taught the complicatedly named subject “Correlation of Reality and Fiction,” was infamous for his nasty temper and poor personality, making him quite unpopular among students.
It seemed he had a conflict with Professor Laydin over a research project.
-Calm down. Your voice is leaking out.
-Care about that? I’ve told you repeatedly that the 7th main tower was my responsibility from the start!
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‘…The 7th main tower?’
Hearing the mention of the recently hotly debated ghost story, Aiselle couldn’t help but listen intently.
-I’ve been conducting the research! Only the final stage is left, and you dare to take it over…!
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-It’s His will. Do not defy it.
-You always use that excuse! Can you swear by mana that your personal opinion didn’t influence this at all?
-I do not swear by mana lightly.
-Of course you wouldn’t! You…
Thud!
The conversation abruptly ended with a thud, as if something fell to the ground.
Then, silence.
Hearing no further conversation, Aiselle quickly decided to leave. But a sense of unease made her back away and assume a different posture.
As if she had just arrived at the office.
At that moment, the door swung open, and Professor Laydin appeared.
It was really perfect timing.
“…What do you need?”
“Ah? Hello, Professor! I had a question from class earlier. But… I heard something fall just now. Am I disturbing you?”
Aiselle asked innocently, her eyes sparkling with curiosity. Her eyes reflected pure enthusiasm for knowledge, leaving no room for suspicion.
Her traits [Beauty of All Trades] and [Jack of All Trades] combined to showcase world-class acting at this moment.
“It’s nothing. I am busy now, so leave.”
“Uh, yes…”
With a regretful expression, Aiselle turned around. Laydin slammed the door and went back into the office.
“Phew…”
She hurriedly left the 2nd main tower, walking quickly to a nearby garden, and sat on a bench to calm her trembling legs.
Then, she tried to organize her thoughts, moving her frozen mind.
‘What did I just hear?’
It was clear she overheard something significant…
End of Chapter
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