I Became A Flashing Genius At The Magic Academy-Chapter 428

Baek Yuseol had a habitual tendency to map out his surroundings wherever he went.

It was, in a way, an occupational hazard.

As a Blink Mage with limited defensive spells, he had to rely heavily on utilizing his environment. Understanding the terrain was critical for preparation in case of emergencies.

The moment he entered Skarven’s Uthina Academy, this instinct kicked in.

“The Uthina Academy is pretty spacious.”

As expected of an imperial institution, the space was vast and strategically utilized, which played to Baek Yuseol’s advantage.

With a single blink, he crossed more than 15 meters.

And in the same moment, he sliced through a Black Mage’s neck.

Slash!

“Wha—ahk...!”

Though Black Mages had faster reflexes than ordinary humans, they couldn’t fully react to Baek Yuseol’s blink.

They simply hadn’t anticipated him closing such a significant distance in a single movement. Previously, his blink range had been limited to around 12 meters. The fact that it had increased this much was a testament to the progress he’d made in training the energy of Silver Twilight.

Next...

The remaining Black Mages jumped back to create distance.

They knew it was futile but acted on instinct nonetheless.

“...Smooth.”

It had been a while since Baek Yuseol used Blink in a real fight, and he could feel the difference. Ever since he began focusing on the energy of Silver Twilight, his control had significantly improved.

No longer did Blink require the razor-sharp concentration that once made his head feel like it would split. Now, it was as if he simply thought about where he wanted to go, and he was there.

Faster. Farther. More precise than ever.

[Blink]

Every time Baek Yuseol moved, his sword left fresh marks on the Black Mages’ bodies.

Had he faced all three at once, it might have been challenging. But taking out one at the very start gave him a clear advantage.

The Black Mages, who had intended to wreak havoc and use the surroundings as leverage, found themselves restricted. Losing their numerical advantage made it impossible for them to fight recklessly.

To make matters worse, they realized that Baek Yuseol wasn’t weaker but significantly stronger than before. This led them to an unsettling conclusion: He lured us here to hunt us.

With fear clouding their minds, the Black Mages couldn’t fight effectively. All they could do was flee, running from him again and again.

Baek Yuseol hadn’t even drawn upon his Celestial Light Blade yet.

In a world that now seemed to move in slow motion, he casually placed his sword in the path of a fleeing Black Mage.

Slash!

“Graaah!”

One of the Black Mages lost a leg, collapsing awkwardly mid-leap. While a 7-Risk Black Mage could usually regenerate such injuries quickly, the wound inflicted by Baek Yuseol’s blade resisted healing.

“Why... can’t I regenerate?”

The Black Mages didn’t understand, but Baek Yuseol’s weapon utilized the energy of nature itself.

The sacred energy channeled through Silver Twilight directly opposed the dark magic of Black Mages, disrupting their abilities and hindering their recovery.

Though it wasn’t intentional, Baek Yuseol had become their natural nemesis.

Thunk!

“Ugh...”

Another Black Mage fell as Baek Yuseol’s sword pierced its heart. The last remaining Black Mage, seeing no way to fight back, turned and fled outside the academy.

Baek Yuseol could have pursued but chose not to.

That Black Mage would return to its base and spread rumors.

"The right hand of the Black Demon King, Black Kingdom, has allied with Baek Yuseol!"

Few would believe it.

After all, Black Kingdom had no reason to ally with a human. But Baek Yuseol pondered ways to make the story more convincing.

“If they tried to play me, they can pay the price.”

Sheathing his Teryphon Sword after cleaning off the blackened blood, Baek Yuseol noticed a trembling mage rising nearby.

“Oh, Professor Brayburn. You’re alive.”

“B-Baek Yuseol...”

It was none other than the professor who had earlier fled the hall in disgrace. Having been caught in the Black Mages’ attack, he’d survived thanks to the high-quality robe he wore, though he appeared shaken.

“You seem a little injured. Can you stand?” Baek Yuseol offered his hand.

Brayburn hesitated before gripping it firmly.

“Th-thank you... Without you, I would’ve been in serious danger.”

“Don’t mention it. It’s the duty of a Battle Mage.”

Indeed, that was the distinction between Battle Mages and Scholar Mages.

Battle Mages didn’t pursue the academic depths of magic. To them, magic was a tool for survival and combat.

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On the other hand, Scholar Mages were philosophers who refined and advanced magic as a discipline.

These opposing philosophies had long caused friction between the two groups.

“Honestly, it’s surprising that there are so many mages here and yet so few who can actually fight...”

As a Battle Mage, Baek Yuseol found Scholar Mages to be fascinating in their own way.

Afterward, as the other mages recovered and assessed the situation, they expressed their gratitude to Baek Yuseol.

Though the entire incident had been caused by his presence, Baek Yuseol saw no reason to mention that. Why spoil the goodwill when it might earn him an extra loaf of bread?

Thus, the 17th Uthina Conference ended anticlimactically with the thwarting of the Black Mages’ attack. For Baek Yuseol, the outcome was satisfactory enough.

“Are you watching?”

Yes.

The voice of Silver Twilight responded briefly to his telepathic message.

“It seems I’ve grown accustomed to using the energy of silver light. Perhaps I’ll surpass you soon.”

—Hmph. I doubt it. You seem to misunderstand something.

“What do you mean?”

Before him, the silver light shimmered, and the translucent figure of Silver Twilight materialized. It was invisible to others.

—The energy of silver time does not belong to me.

“...What do you mean?”

—We merely harness these energies to their extremes. But ultimately, we are borrowing from nature itself. Tell me, can you claim ownership of the energy of a forest?

“...I see.”

Indeed, the energy of silver time was no different from any other mana in nature.

It was simply beyond the perception of ordinary humans.

—Do you understand the significance of wielding my energy?

“...Not entirely.”

—No human can sense the flow of time itself. You may count seconds and minutes, but feeling the flow? That’s impossible. Yet, you are the only human who can.

The explanation was difficult to grasp.

To sense ◈ Nоvеlіgһт ◈ (Continue reading) the flow of time—it was still an unfamiliar concept to Baek Yuseol.

—So, there’s nothing strange about you mastering the energy of silver light better than I can. We were simply shaped this way by the Ancient Archmage.

Standing in thought, Baek Yuseol was jolted back to reality when the Uthina Academy staff assured him they would handle the cleanup. Only then did he begin to move.

They offered him a bounty for defeating the Black Mages, as well as an additional reward. However, his mind was too preoccupied to focus on their words.

On his way back to Stella.

Baek Yuseol boarded the private aircraft provided by the Skarven Empire. Mid-flight, the voice of Silver Twilight echoed in his mind again.

—There are no prying eyes here.

"Yes."

—Then show me your palm.

“My palm?” Baek Yuseol hesitated, unsure why, but complied, thinking there must be a reason.

—Now, channel the energy of Pink Spring.

“...Uh, I haven’t practiced that much, so I’m not very good at it...”

—Do it.

Reluctantly, Baek Yuseol closed his eyes, drawing up the faint, pinkish energy buried deep within him. To his surprise, his palm began glowing with a soft pink light almost instantly.

“What...? This was easier than I thought.”

—I see...

The energy of Pink Spring was not practical for combat, so aside from occasional meditative exercises, he rarely practiced with it. Yet, it flowed effortlessly now, as if it were second nature.

“How is this possible?” he asked.

—The energy of the Twelve Moons has fully harmonized within you.

“...Does that mean...”

—Congratulations. You’ve just saved yourself a lot of time.

“Oh...”

Until now, Baek Yuseol had to train each moon's energy separately: Bronze Twelfth Moon, Silver Eleventh Moon, and so on.

But now, things were different.

The energies of the Twelve Moons had completely fused within him, allowing him to freely summon the desired attribute at will.

“Whoa!”

As he created alternating flashes of red, blue, silver, and green energy in his palm, Baek Yuseol marveled at the display. Meanwhile, Silver Twilight observed silently, lost in thought.

“It’s happening soon.”

In truth, the phrase “the energies have harmonized” might not fully capture what had occurred. What was happening within Baek Yuseol was a phenomenon born from the harmonious blending of all Twelve Moons’ energies.

Such a thing was unheard of. No one, not even the Twelve Moons themselves, could combine more than two energies without disrupting their balance.

But there was one other.

One individual capable of this feat existed.

“Hoegongsiyue... So this is what you were after.”

Hoegongsiyue, once the only being capable of wielding all Twelve Moons’ energies, had lived quietly for nearly a millennium, never interfering with the other Moons. But recently, his actions had become increasingly active.

“Is it because the end is near?”

If so, what was his goal?

To prevent the destruction?

Or to hasten it?

If he wanted to stop the world’s end, there would be no need to hinder Baek Yuseol. If anything, he might try to help.

“He must want the destruction.”

Even the Twelve Moons feared death. No one, not even a Moon, would wish for the end of the world.

But Hoegongsiyue seemed to be driving the world toward ruin, as if it were an absolute necessity.

Silver Twilight couldn’t understand his motives.

“That’s why this boy must harmonize all the Twelve Moons’ energies.”

The spirit watched as Baek Yuseol continued playing with the various energies in his hand.

One day, if Baek Yuseol could wield the energies as naturally as the Moons themselves...

That day might be the miracle that saves the world from destruction.

“By the way, I have a question,” Baek Yuseol said suddenly.

—Ask.

“Is it okay to mix all the energies together?”

—It should be fine. Though we’ve never done it, legend says that harmonizing all the colors will yield an extraordinary miracle.

“Isn’t that a little strange?”

—What do you mean?

“Well, if you mix all the colors, don’t you just get gray? And if you keep adding more, doesn’t it just turn black?”

At this, Silver Twilight fell silent, its expression suddenly serious.

“When you say gray or black, it just... doesn’t sit right...”

—Wait a moment.

“Huh? Where are you going?”

Before Baek Yuseol could continue, Silver Twilight vanished without a trace.

“...Did I ask something I wasn’t supposed to?”

Scratching his cheek, Baek Yuseol leaned back in his seat.

“I don’t know.”

Exhausted, he decided to take a short nap.