Magic Academy's Genius Blinker - Chapter 78
Chapter 78
Absurdity (6)
The duel had ended.
Just as most students had predicted, the 2nd-year senior had won in the end.
However.
Even though the 2nd-year won…
“Wow, he really seems angry.”
“I’d be pissed off too.”
“If it were me, I would have thrown a punch right after the duel ended.”
In reality, it was a duel where Baek Yu-seol had unilaterally toyed with Calivan Kadallum, so no one really thought of Calivan as the victor.
“This is the first time I’ve seen Baek Yu-seol actually fight. He’s really fast…”
“They say that sword can even cut through shields?”
“Then how are we supposed to deal with that?”
“Exactly. Even that senior couldn’t do anything against him.”
A 1st-year beat a 2nd-year.
Even at the refreshing scene, the students of Stella Academy, being elites, analyzed the duel.
More precisely, they analyzed Baek Yu-seol’s fighting style.
“What were those items Baek Yu-seol was using?”
“Maybe they’re the new ‘items’ that were recently developed?”
“Yeah, probably. The performance wasn’t that impressive since they seemed like prototypes… but with a bit more development, they could be quite amazing.”
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While some students were evaluating the items’ performance,
“Did you see that? He planned in advance, waiting for the senior to drop the barrier before using a flash magic tool.”
“He anticipated the position to escape to after the shockwave and laid traps there.”
“He designed the placement of magic tools from the beginning to the end…”
Alchemists usually utilize the terrain to fight.
They might turn the ground where the opponent stands into a prison or solidify branches like rocks to throw them like shurikens.
Although their combat was passive, they could use natural objects to attack or defend, making it extremely dangerous to step into an alchemist’s domain.
Magic could also be pre-planned with magic circles, but it took a long time and required many materials, making it impractical to use in the middle of a duel.
In contrast, alchemy had no instant activation magic and required pre-designed spells, often leading to defeat as soon as the battle started.
However, by using his superior mobility, Baek Yu-seol pre-installed magic tools to create a favorable terrain.
He didn’t need complex alchemy circles.
His essence was ultimately ‘swordsmanship.’
Using various magic tools to push the opponent to the limit, then seizing the opportunity to strike with his sword was his unique combat style.
It wasn’t something just anyone could do.
Even with Blink and magic tools prepared, very few could replicate it.
From start to finish, unless one was a strategist who could predict the opponent’s magic and movements, fighting like that was impossible.
“Amazing…”
Having watched the duel from start to finish, Bandiyun muttered unconsciously after finishing his analysis.
“How is it? Did it turn out as you wanted?”
Miro Yoon, the student council president who had approached unnoticed, asked, making Bandiyun smile faintly.
“As I wanted, huh…”
He looked around.
The 2nd-years were wearing grim expressions.
The current 1st-year students were considered prodigies, and many 2nd-years did not like them from the start.
They had been waiting for a chance to set the 1st-years straight.
“Who knew the 1st-years would be this strong…”
No one knew who the next victim might be.
Maybe, they might end up like that.
It meant they might acquire the humiliating title of a 2nd-year defeated by a 1st-year.
Until now, no matter how talented the 1st-year newcomers were, the 2nd-years believed they could easily handle them if they wanted.
But now, it was different.
Now, even 2nd-years had to consider the possibility of losing to 1st-years.
Therefore.
Now, the 2nd-year students… wouldn’t easily mess with the 1st-years.
If they challenged a 1st-year to a duel and lost, they wouldn’t be able to hold their heads high again.
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Of course, not all of them would be like that.
Some thoughtless ones would still bully the weaker 1st-years.
That was fine.
Bandiyun was grateful to Baek Yu-seol for flattening the noses of those arrogant classmates and reducing the absurdities, even if just a little.
“Well, it turned out somewhat as I wanted. It’s become quite an interesting situation.”
Saying that, she turned away.
Indeed, Stella was full of interesting students. She felt she had made a good choice in enrolling.
* * *
The duel between Baek Yu-seol and the 2nd-year senior spread like wildfire throughout the school.
Although he didn’t win, the story of how he toyed with the senior became quite exaggerated, and most students believed it to be true.
“Wow, did he really toy with the senior like that?”
“There’s a video recording of it. Want to watch?”
“Show me too.”
In classrooms, lecture halls before classes began, the cafeteria, study rooms, reading rooms, gyms, training halls, and practice grounds.
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Wherever students gathered, they talked about it and watched the video.
Not just because it was an issue of a junior toying with a senior, but because Baek Yu-seol’s combat style was worth analyzing as a mage warrior.
Why?
This time, his combat style slightly resembled that of the Dark Mages.
Luring the mage into an unfavorable terrain and using swift mobility to toy with them.
Furthermore, the disposable items Baek Yu-seol showcased for the first time fascinated them.
“Wow… this is amazing.”
“Did Baek Yu-seol make these?”
“They say he’s close with Alterisha, the alchemist. They must have researched a lot together.”
“He’s also famous for his alchemy skills. I heard those magic tools are registered under his name.”
“Impressive…”
Meanwhile.
Edmund Atalek wasn’t pleased with the situation.
“Useless bastard.”
In the Red Hawk Club room.
The members of Hong Bi-yeon Adolevit’s faction watched Edmund, nervously flicking his fingers with a frown.
They had to be cautious because Edmund tended to act irrationally when upset.
Knowing the reason for his foul mood, the faction members quickly flattered him.
“I knew Calivan was pathetic, but I didn’t expect him to be toyed with by a 1st-year.”
“Pathetic. Should we bring him here?”
“…Leave him be.”
“Yes!”
The students’ excitement over Baek Yu-seol’s performance would soon die down. With the attention he’s gotten, other 2nd-years wouldn’t leave him alone.
Though Baek Yu-seol handled the C-Class 2nd-years, those higher in rank would be no easy opponents.
As they discussed, Hong Bi-yeon was lost in her own thoughts, not paying attention to their conversation.
‘Hmm… So he ended up conceding in the end.’
For the entire 15 minutes, Baek Yu-seol hadn’t really fought, only using various magic tools to toy with the senior. It meant that if he wanted to win, he could have done so at any time.
But he didn’t.
The reason was obvious.
‘It would be strange for a 1st-year to beat a 2nd-year.’
For a 1st-year with no real combat experience, there were clear limits to their growth. For some reason, Baek Yu-seol was hiding his true abilities, and this was no different.
She had thought Baek Yu-seol would lose his temper and crush the senior, but didn’t expect him to toy with the senior and then concede.
‘What will he do next?’
This incident made it clear.
The school’s absurdities were no threat or challenge to Baek Yu-seol.
If he had chosen to endure the absurdities, it must be for a reason or a plan.
“…So, what are the 2nd-years doing now? I told them to educate Baek Yu-seol separately.”
Edmund and the faction members were still discussing what to do about Baek Yu-seol.
“Well… the 2nd-year students aren’t touching Baek Yu-seol at all.”
“What?”
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No matter how influential Edmund was, he couldn’t control all the students.
He could only force some 2nd-years with the power of the Atalek family or manipulate commoner students.
The faction members, noticing Edmund’s displeasure, explained.
“Contrary to rumors, Baek Yu-seol is very polite, bowing 90 degrees to the seniors and listening attentively. And he… knows how to flatter people…”
“What are you saying?”
“Those who went to reprimand him ended up buying him snacks and coming back.”
What an absurd situation. Edmund was so dumbfounded that he couldn’t even speak, while Hong Bi-yeon tried hard to stifle her laughter.
“Ha…”
Although Baek Yu-seol had indeed angered some seniors, not everyone disliked him.
Many 2nd-year students, especially commoners, couldn’t help but pretend to scold Baek Yu-seol due to pressure from the 3rd-years.
Baek Yu-seol, with his 29 years of social experience, quickly noticed such seniors and flattered them, figuring out what they liked.
His social skills were higher than those of any noble.
To Baek Yu-seol, who had experience ranging from construction sites to administrative positions in small and medium-sized enterprises, currying favor with the powerful was not difficult.
And the opponents were just 18-year-olds?
Baek Yu-seol was gradually polishing his image.
“…I don’t like it.”
They couldn’t even handle a mere 1st-year commoner. Useless.
But it didn’t matter.
The space of Stella Academy was limited, and there wasn’t much Baek Yu-seol could do.
If Edmund intervened directly, Baek Yu-seol would undoubtedly be expelled soon.
‘Getting rid of a bug like him is no big deal.’
As he was about to release his faction members to deal with it.
“Young master!”
The door of the club room burst open, and one of Edmund’s followers came running in, holding a newspaper.
“Oh, right.”
He read the newspaper every morning to stay updated on the magical society.
But.
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The expression of the boy holding the newspaper was so pale that it made Edmund uneasy. Having experienced the dark political world to some extent despite his young age, Edmund instinctively felt something was wrong.
‘I have a bad feeling.’
Edmund felt a chill in his chest but maintained a calm expression as he reached for the newspaper and swallowed hard.
* * *
Meanwhile, Baek Yu-seol filmed the combat scene using disposable items during the duel and sent it to the Alchemy Castle.
Even though they were basic items, the fact that he had temporarily overwhelmed a 2nd-year student of Stella Academy without using any magic proved their effectiveness.
Adding to that various experiments and professional mage warriors’ utilization videos, the Alterisha School was finally recognized for the practicality of the items and could decorate a page of the newspaper.
[Alchemist Alterisha develops new magical engineering technology of the future.]
Thus.
Melian of the Starcloud Trading Company also received the video.
“Father, is this the ‘item’?”
“Yes. Isn’t it fascinating?”
Melian, the president of the Starcloud Trading Company, warmly smiled as he handed a small orb to his daughter, Jelliel.
“If you throw this, it causes an electric shock and a slight paralysis effect. I’m thinking of developing it as a must-have item for women’s safety.”
“Sounds good.”
Her eyes turned blue. Using [Value of All Things], she tried to gauge the value of the item.
‘Hmm, it’s usable…’
The immediate value of the item was low, but its potential growth limit was high. In other words, the technology of ‘alchemy magical engineering’ itself was highly valuable.
“This is a video of mages using such items in actual combat. Would you like to watch?”
“That sounds interesting.”
She fiddled with her pointed ears and watched the video with keen interest.
As a High Elf attending Starflower Tree Academy, Jelliel was naturally interested in the combat of mage warriors.
Among the videos, one particularly stood out.
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“This is…”
“Oh, yes. One of the co-developers of alchemy magical engineering, Baek Yu-seol, recorded this experimental video himself. I heard he fought a 2nd-year senior using only items…”
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“Let’s watch this one first.”
Jelliel pressed the play button on the video recording. A square window appeared in the air, and the video began to play.
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Then, a boy with black hair and black eyes appeared.
‘…Huh?’
At that moment.
Jelliel doubted her own eyes.
‘What…?’
No matter what was recorded in the video, it couldn’t escape her [Value of All Things].
Therefore, Baek Yu-seol’s value was naturally captured by her eyes.
But…
[???]
She couldn’t see his value.
‘Impossible…’
No one in this world, except for her father, should be beyond her measure.
When she couldn’t gauge the value of something, there were only two possibilities.
Either it was someone she loved.
Or it possessed an unknown value beyond her analytical ability.
‘He possesses a value I can’t measure?’
Nothing and no one could escape her eyes.
Even ancient artifacts and treasures had value.
Even the emperor of the Scalven Empire and the king of Adolevit had measurable value.
But she couldn’t determine the value of a mere student of Stella Academy?
The ignorant feel curiosity when they encounter something they don’t understand. It’s a natural truth that the unknown exists.
But those who believe they understand everything about the world feel fear when they encounter something they can’t understand.
Because it’s something that shouldn’t exist in this world.
So Jelliel felt fear.
“Jelliel? Are you okay?”
“Huh, what?”
She realized belatedly that she was sweating profusely and panting heavily. Hastily wiping the sweat with a handkerchief, Jelliel forced a smile.
“I’m fine.”
“…Let me know if you’re not feeling well.”
“Really, I’m fine. Don’t worry.”
Jelliel calmed herself. Yes, she had felt fear at the unfamiliar. But she could uncover it slowly.
Curiosity.
Once the fear subsided completely, Jelliel felt curiosity for the first time in her life.
A desire to uncover the unknown.
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For Jelliel, it was a very… unfamiliar feeling.
Anyway, Baek Yu-seol was going to hold an investor presentation soon; she could meet him then.
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‘…I’ll uncover your identity then.’
A strange excitement stirred in her heart.
End of Chapter
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Keremhasid
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