I Became A Flashing Genius At The Magic Academy-Chapter 469

Three days had passed since Baek Yuseol defeated Malcan.

It was more than enough time for the war in the Narang tribe’s city to come to an end.

In truth, it was less of a war and more of a one-sided massacre. The Narang people, having been oppressed for so long and barely provided with any weapons, initially lacked the strength to fight back. However, as time passed, they managed to reorganize their forces and regain their strength.

“...So the fight’s over already.”

Three days was not only enough for the war to end but also enough time for Baek Yuseol to locate the Green Core.

“I’m sleepy...”

“You worked hard. Sorry to wake you up.”

“It’s okay... It was fun...”

Finding the Green Core wasn’t an easy task, so Baek Yuseol had no choice but to summon Leafanel for assistance after a long time.

Moreover, touching the Green Core recklessly could result in contamination, so Leafanel’s divine magic was essential. Once the Green Core was encased in the translucent cube she created, it became completely isolated from external contaminants.

So this is the Green Core...

In the original game, the Green Core was frequently used to purify areas contaminated by the Persona Gate.

Of course, it couldn’t purify spaces that were completely corrupted; it could only cleanse areas filled with death. Still, its effects were undeniably remarkable.

Now that I’ve found this...

First, he needed to meet Rudric Hallow, the Tower Master of Shadowmoon Tower.

Baek Yuseol briefly considered the possibility of Rudric attempting to forcibly seize the Green Core. However, he didn’t seem like someone who would go that far.

Meeting him wouldn’t be difficult.

Shadowmoon Tower’s agents, commonly referred to as the “Eclipse Order,” operated covertly all around the world.

They were a group that aggressively hunted down Black Mages with powerful or unique abilities, often resorting to extreme methods.

Although their activities sometimes caused significant collateral damage, for some reason, their resources always allowed them to repair everything quietly and efficiently.

Their funding probably comes from their advanced technology, which is at least ten years ahead of its time.

Baek Yuseol stored the Green Core in his subspace and gazed down from the bell tower.

The new chief of the Narang tribe was holding a spear high and giving a speech.

Most likely, their next move would be to demolish the bell tower where Baek Yuseol stood.

After all, this bell tower was a symbol of oppression and domination.

Thinking it best to leave before he got caught up in the destruction, Baek Yuseol quietly began making his way out of the city. At the entrance, however, someone was waiting nervously.

It was a young Narang girl, short and frail, likely due to malnutrition.

“Ah... um...”

Baek Yuseol scanned the area.

There didn’t seem to be anyone else the girl could be addressing.

“Me?”

The girl nodded.

She was holding a ribbon made of flowers, and as she ran up to him, she handed it over.

“Thank you for saving me before...”

Did he? He couldn’t quite recall.

The girl, dressed in a simple but clean one-piece dress, had bright, twinkling eyes. Baek Yuseol hadn’t seen such a neat and lively girl in this city before.

Wait... wasn’t this the kid who was being beaten by the Black Mage?

The child he remembered had been covered in blood and dirt, with bruises all over her body, barely able to open her eyes.

But now, fully healed, she was revealed to be a rather pretty Narang girl.

To think someone like her was put in such a state...

Baek Yuseol had killed those Black Mages, and he hadn’t done it mercifully. However, seeing how pitiful this girl was, he wondered if leaving them alive to suffer might have been a better punishment.

“I thought you might leave, so I waited here for days. I couldn’t fight, so I stayed out of the battles...”

“You should’ve stayed somewhere safe.”

“It’s fine. If I let you go now, I might never see you again...”

The girl hesitated for a moment before asking,

“What’s your name...?”

“Baek Yuseol.”

“Baek Yuseol... okay...”

“And yours?”

“I’m Halan.”

When Halan introduced herself with a bright smile, Baek Yuseol patted her on the head and walked past her.

“Stay healthy until we meet again, Halan.”

As Baek Yuseol disappeared beyond the city, Halan beamed, touched by his words about meeting again.

She knew the chances of meeting him again were incredibly slim, but just the possibility made her happy.

She now had something to dream about.

Baek Yuseol returned to Brightly Port and boarded an airship. The port, previously half-destroyed and seemingly irreparable, had already been restored enough to operate airships again.

His destination was the nearest major city. He didn’t care which one, so he chose the closest option: Bahana. It was an efficient decision.

...Why is the atmosphere like this?

The Bahana that Baek Yuseol remembered was a vibrant city surrounded by lush tropical rainforests.

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Known for its hot, humid weather year-round, Bahana was famous for its vast jungles and forests.

Though it wasn’t the most developed city, it brimmed with individuality and cultural diversity. Nightly festivals filled the central square with dancing and vibrant youth seeking romance, giving the city a fresh and trendy vibe.

But now?

The life in Bahana was completely gone.

The people in the streets had hollow eyes, walking aimlessly as if their spirits had been drained. The once ever-present music had vanished, leaving an eerie silence.

“What on earth happened here?”

Baek Yuseol stopped an elderly man who appeared relatively unscathed and asked. The man clicked his tongue and shook his head.

“A giant monster attacked the city. I wasn’t hurt since I’m an outsider, but seeing this city I’ve visited since childhood in such a state is heartbreaking.”

“A giant monster...? Surely the city’s magical warriors wouldn’t have stood idly by.”

“They didn’t. They fought, but the monster devoured them all.”

“...Excuse me?”

Bahana, being a cultural hub, had robust defenses.

With advanced magical devices providing 24-hour surveillance and even an 8-Class mage on standby, [N O V E L I G H T] the city should have been well-protected.

Yet the fact that it wasn’t meant the monster was nothing short of catastrophic.

“Luckily, passing sages saved the city.”

“Sages...?”

“They didn’t give their names and didn’t say a word. They simply defeated the monster and disappeared. Whoever they were, they’re truly admirable.”

Baek Yuseol could make a pretty good guess about their identity.

They must be mages from Shadowmoon Tower.

And if they were powerful enough to defeat such a monster, it was likely the work of the Eclipse Order.

“Thank you for the information.”

Though Baek Yuseol had no personal ties to Bahana, the desolate atmosphere left him feeling heavy-hearted.

He made his way to the local Mage Association branch. When he mentioned his name, the staff immediately recognized him, and the branch leader escorted him to a VIP room.

“Baek Yuseol, what brings you here?”

The branch leader didn’t seem in good spirits either. Judging by the change in personnel since his last visit, it was likely that the previous branch leader had been severely injured during the recent events.

“Please connect this to the Crystal Sphere.”

Baek Yuseol handed over a gold coin. The branch leader tilted his head, seemingly unsure of what the item was.

Well, it wasn’t the kind of item a local mage would typically recognize.

The object was, in essence, a direct "contact number" to Shadowmoon Tower.

“Shall I connect it immediately?”

“No, I’ll need a private communication room where no one can eavesdrop.”

“I’ll prepare it for you.”

Following the branch leader’s guidance, Baek Yuseol was led to a room roughly ten pyeong in size. After ensuring the room was soundproof, he began the communication attempt.

Honestly, this was Baek Yuseol’s first time contacting Shadowmoon Tower, so he was curious about who would answer.

Woong...!

“Huh?”

Suddenly, the entire room began to distort, and the space twisted unnaturally.

What’s happening?

He quickly stood and drew his sword, but a child’s voice stopped him in his tracks.

“No need to be alarmed.”

Though it sounded like a child’s voice, it carried an air of age and wisdom. It was the kind of voice no one would dare mock for trying to sound "mature beyond its years."

“And you are...?”

Golden hair, golden eyes.

Yet the figure appeared no older than an eight-year-old boy.

Dressed in a brown vest and white shirt, he carried himself with the elegance of an aristocrat, his every gesture radiating nobility.

“Yes, I am Rudric.”

With a nod of his head, Rudric transformed the space into an open field. A table and chairs fell from the sky, and teacups appeared as the space rearranged itself.

When Baek Yuseol, slightly taken aback, sat in a chair and naturally grabbed a teacup, Rudric chuckled softly.

“Most people would be surprised to see this kind of thing. But I take it you’ve encountered something similar?”

“Yes... I’ve seen something like this before.”

“Haha, I taught him. The first time I showed this to that little brat, his expression was priceless. It must’ve made such an impression on him that he’s still copying me.”

Sitting across from Baek Yuseol, Rudric made a strange face.

“Hm. Am I currently in a child’s form?”

“Yes. You look about elementary school age.”

“Is that so? My form changes so frequently that I’ve lost track of my actual age. This form should be more comfortable for you, though.”

Covering his face with his palm, Rudric removed his hand to reveal himself as a young man in his twenties.

Baek Yuseol studied the now tall and handsome figure, a question forming in his mind.

Rudric Hallow.

As the heir of the forbidden magic of the first-generation mages, "Hallow," Rudric was unable to use any other magic.

But now, it seemed as though he was adept at various forms of magic.

“Your expression tells me you’re curious about something.”

“Ah, yes. You’re quite perceptive.”

“No, I’m not. I simply guessed based on the atmosphere and intuition. It seems you’re hiding your emotions under the blessing of ‘Spring in Eternal Bloom.’”

“I apologize. It’s not intentional—it’s instinctive.”

“I understand. Controlling the power of emotions isn’t an easy feat.”

Rudric swirled the liquid in his teacup.

At that moment, Baek Yuseol glanced at his own teacup and widened his eyes.

It’s just water.

Rudric didn’t seem to mind as he continued speaking.

“Your curiosity about my magic suggests that you know I am the heir of Hallow.”

Baek Yuseol almost flinched but managed to suppress the reaction.

He hadn’t intended to bring that up.

The fact that Rudric could deduce so much from a single conversation sent chills down his spine. Baek Yuseol forced himself to shake his head nonchalantly.

“Well, there are plenty of things to be curious about in this situation.”

“Haha, is that so?”

“Of course, I did know that you are the heir of Hallow.”

“As expected. Now, allow me to ask my own question.”

Rudric swirled his cup and asked,

“How many times have you experienced ‘this situation’?”

“...This situation?”

“Yes, the situation where you, as a second-year student, sit across from me on the verge of winter break and have this conversation.”

Naturally, it was his first time.

But Baek Yuseol instantly understood the underlying intent of Rudric’s question.

“Well, I’m not sure.”

“Is that so? It sounds as if it’s not your first time.”

“You don’t have to answer. The ‘disclosure of heavenly secrets’ comes with its own pain, and breaking free of the world’s restraints would only bring me suffering.”

That wasn’t Baek Yuseol’s intention. He doubted there would be any immediate consequences if he had answered.

However, not knowing whether Rudric was an ally or enemy, Baek Yuseol felt the need to exaggerate and obscure his own information.

If Rudric overestimated him, Baek Yuseol would let him continue the misconception. If he underestimated him, Baek Yuseol would correct it.

That was how he would expand his influence in this conversation.

He’s a dangerous individual.

Like Mayuseong, Rudric was someone who could easily become an enemy, accelerating the world’s destruction if handled improperly.

This is an opportunity to bring him over to my side.

Baek Yuseol began to strategize.