I Became A Flashing Genius At The Magic Academy-Chapter 339

In the original romance fantasy novel *Don’t Fall in Love with That Princess*, there was an episode where the protagonist Eisel went on a ski trip with the male leads.

If memory served, it took place around the second semester of the second year. At that point in the story, things were nearing their climax. The Black Demons were wreaking havoc across the world, and the idea of the protagonist leisurely going on a ski trip seemed absurd.

“Well, that was then.”

Now, it was winter vacation during the second semester of the first year.

Eisel, under Full Frame’s guidance, was heading to the ski resort a full year earlier than in the original storyline.

Even while Baek Yuseol had been unconscious, Full Frame hadn’t stopped searching for tasks she needed to complete. One of those was this:

“To reveal the truth to Eisel.”

The truth about the day Grand Duke Morpheus had to die. In the original, Eisel learned this truth during the ski trip in the second semester of her second year. But would knowing it a year earlier change anything?

Since Baek Yuseol’s appearance, the original romance fantasy Eisel had known no longer existed. So Full Frame decided that the best choice was to help Eisel as much as possible by utilizing the parts of the original story that could still be used.

“Full Frame, do you know how to ski?”

“Of course.”

“Wow, really? This is my first time.”

“I’ve done it before. My parents took me when I was little.”

“Wow, really? Do nobles go skiing a lot?”

“What are you talking about? Commoners go all the time too. You just haven’t had the chance to go.”

As the girl said, skiing in Aether World was a popular winter sport, much like in modern Korea.

The main downside was the ridiculously expensive prices at the condo resorts near ski areas. But, as was often the case, a short carriage ride to the city would lead to cheaper pensions.

As the train carrying the girls exited the long, enclosed tunnel, their view opened up, and they let out short gasps of admiration.

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“Wow, that’s the Blue Dragon Ski Resort.”

“It’s so pretty...”

The **Blue Dragon Ski Resort**.

The letters *Blue Dragon* glowed in bright neon blue at the peak of the snowy mountain, floating in mid-air with a mystical aura.

Dozens of “lift balls” floated about, and the excited screams of skilled skiers experiencing zero-gravity skiing could be heard faintly from afar.

“This really is a lot like Earth.”

Aside from the touch of added magic, it was remarkably similar.

The only notable difference was the lack of distinction between lifts and gondolas. At the Blue Dragon Ski Resort, the lifts featured a spherical magical barrier—a unique thermal protection system. Though the shield didn’t absorb impacts, it provided reliable warmth.

Even the fact that the lifts weren’t connected by visible wires was pure magic. Invisible, intangible magic lines must have connected them.

“I guess I’ve become fully accustomed to magic now.”

In the past, he would’ve been amazed and preoccupied with the sights. But now, rather than marveling, Baek Yuseol instinctively began analyzing the underlying principles.

“This is my first time skiing, so I’m really excited.”

“Me too.”

“I only skied once last year... Do you think I’ll do well this time?”

“Eisel, aren’t you nervous? This is your first time, right?”

Eisel, who had been gazing at the snow-covered slopes, blinked her blue eyes.

“I’ve never skied before... but I think I’ll do well.”

“Well, you do have the *All-Rounder* trait. You’re good at anything you try.”

“So jealous~ I don’t have a single trait like that.”

“That’s not it...”

Eisel was likely practicing a unique magic of her own recently.

*“Summoning the Temple of Ice.”*

It was a secret art of the Morpheus family that turned an entire area into her domain.

However, that magic was still incomplete. Even within the perfectly frozen space, Eisel herself couldn’t move properly.

In the original, the protagonist Eisel had practiced sliding on ice to fully master that magic.

The current Eisel was likely doing the same. Since the principles were similar to skiing, she wasn’t particularly afraid of it.

When the train arrived near the ski resort, the girls quickly disembarked. Despite the cold weather, the place was buzzing with people eager to ski.

“Let’s go straight there!”

“I don’t need to eat.”

“Me neither. I want to ski right now.”

Some of their friends were eager to get started, but there were still things to do.

“We need to check in at our lodging and rent ski gear first.”

“Oh...”

“What’s everyone planning to do? You’re all skiing, right?”

“Yeah. Is there something else?”

“I’m going snowboarding.”

That’s right. Full Frame was the only one in the group who preferred snowboarding.

Although she hadn’t skied even once since reincarnating into Aether World, she had enjoyed snowboarding as a sporty girl in her past life.

“Wow... Snowboarding? Isn’t that only for ski experts?”

Hearing that, Full Frame let out a dry laugh.

“Experts ski, not snowboard.”

“Oh, really?”

“Anyway, let’s get moving.”

They quickly checked into their lodging and rented their ski equipment.

By the time everything was done, it was a little late. After grabbing a quick meal, they finally entered the ski resort.

Teaching their friends how to use skis for the first time took quite a while, but Full Frame didn’t mind.

No, rather, she enjoyed it.

Baek Yuseol had awakened, and there was no longer a weight on her heart. When she had to leave him behind at the academy to come to the ski resort, she felt uneasy and didn’t want to part from him. But now, traveling with her friends brought her great happiness.

After grabbing a snack, each holding a hot dog, they finally boarded the lift ball and began their ascent.

The Blue Dragon Ski Resort was unique in that its beginner area was situated quite high up. At the very top was a massive lodge, where visitors could rest, drink coffee, or cook instant ramen. It also served as a rest stop and was famous as a tourist attraction due to its breathtaking views.

“Should we head up there and take some pictures?”

“Sounds great!”

One of the most popular activities for teenage girls on a trip—taking proof shots.

To preserve memories? Not really. It was more about taking pictures to show off later.

The observatory at the lodge was swept by bitterly cold winds, but for the elite young mage girls who protected themselves with magic, it wasn’t much of an obstacle.

While other tourists shivered in the cold, the sight of these young girls running around the observatory with their hair untouched by the wind was strikingly strange.

“Mom, look at those big sisters. They’re amazing.”

“They must be mages.”

Though magic was common in this world, mages who reached such a level at such a young age were exceptionally rare.

Whether or not they noticed the subtle attention directed toward them, the girls struck all sorts of silly poses as they took photos atop the observatory.

Eventually, Full Frame found herself at the edge of the observatory. She couldn’t help but exclaim in awe.

“Wow...”

The view was so stunning it drew a genuinely pure reaction.

Nature on modern Earth was beautiful, but Aether’s nature, enhanced with a touch of magical mystery, was even more elegant and breathtaking.

Sharp, snow-covered peaks stretched endlessly. Among them was an inverted mountain, as if it were floating in the sky.

The massive *Reverse Mountain*, appearing to grow upward from the clouds, was enormous, its hovering presence shrouded in a cloud veil that never dissipated.

“That’s the Reverse Mountain...”

“It’s called *Illazelin Reverse Mountain*. It’s one of the five largest Reverse Mountains in the world.”

“It’s amazing.”

“How does something like that hold its weight and float?”

“I don’t know. The cause hasn’t been discovered yet. That just makes it more intriguing, doesn’t it?”

Eisel’s eyes sparkled as she gazed at Illazelin Mountain. She was deeply curious about its magical mysteries.

Watching her, Full Frame couldn’t help but feel slightly tense and oddly wistful.

That Reverse Mountain held a hidden story... one related to Grand Duke Morpheus.

“Well, shall we head back and get back to skiing?”

Guiding her friends, who were still captivated by the view, Full Frame led them away from the observatory.

A short while later, a man watching Full Frame’s group from a distance turned and disappeared into the shadows.

Even in the crowded ski resort, no one noticed his presence.

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**Back at Stella Academy**

After carefully storing *Cheongpung Myeongwol* in his dimensional space, Baek Yuseol immediately returned to Stella and began his training.

Most students had gone back home or traveled for the break, leaving the training grounds quiet and deserted.

“Training right after waking up?”

Of course, there were exceptions.

One of those exceptions was Haewonryang, who hadn’t returned to the Full Moon Tower and instead stayed to polish his magic.

“I fell behind while I was unconscious, so I need to catch up.”

“Ridiculous. You’re the type who wouldn’t fall behind even if you slept for a whole year.”

“Haha...”

That was easy to say for someone who didn’t know Baek Yuseol. He was always lagging behind the main characters, constantly chasing after them.

Recently, through sheer luck, he had acquired rare opportunities to barely keep up. But standing alongside Haewonryang and Mayuseong, who grew at insane rates, required him to push himself relentlessly without a single day’s rest.

“Do you want to spar for old time’s sake?”

Haewonryang’s magical skills must have advanced significantly while Baek Yuseol was unconscious. He probably wanted to test himself against Baek Yuseol.

Unfortunately, Baek Yuseol wasn’t in any position to spar right now.

“Sorry. I need to refine a new mana technique I’ve developed. Once I’m done, let’s spar then. I’ll warn you—it’ll be tough.”

Haewonryang, looking slightly disappointed, smirked.

“That sounds promising. If you’re the same as before, you wouldn’t last five moves against my magic.”

“...That’s intimidating.”

“I heard you defeated a demon recently. Quite the accomplishment. Congratulations.”

With that, Haewonryang left the training grounds, likely in search of another sparring partner. Perhaps he was headed to find a senior from the second—or rather, now third—year.

“A sparring match, huh...”

If they had sparred just now, how would it have gone?

With Haewonryang’s improved magic, Baek Yuseol might not have been able to respond properly and could have lost within five moves.

Because...

“I can’t use Heavenly Qi Integration in a sparring match.”

It was insane to use such an energy-intensive and body-damaging technique in a mere practice session.

“How can I adjust it for use in sparring matches?”

Baek Yuseol pondered how to regulate the enhancement of Heavenly Qi Integration as if stretching and relaxing a rubber band.

Closing his eyes, he immersed himself in his inner world.

Entering his inner consciousness was no longer a difficult task, thanks to the abilities granted by the Twelve Moons.

Baek Yuseol began focusing on the green star representing *Yeondurim Samwol*, the power of nature. Slowly, a giant tree emerged in his inner world, radiating an aura that filled him with confidence.

“Yeah... I’ve got this.”

He smiled, ready to take the next step in mastering his overwhelming abilities.

Baek Yuseol immersed himself fully in his inner world. Entering this space was no longer difficult, thanks to the abilities granted by the Twelve Moons.

As he focused, a thought came to him. During his slumber, it was said that the Twelve Moons had gathered. Unfortunately, by the time he awoke, they had scattered again. While he regretted not meeting them all, he assumed there must have been a reason.

“...Right, Yeondurim Samwol’s blessing.”

Just before he awakened *Natural Qi Integration*, he had encountered Yeondurim Samwol, a being shaped like a colossal mountain. It had helped him control the turbulent natural energy raging within his heart.

“Wait, can I make use of this?”

In the original game, he had failed to fully receive Yeondurim Samwol’s blessing. He had obtained a sacred relic associated with it but had never truly utilized it.

But this time was different.

While he hadn’t yet mastered the blessings of *Silver Eleven Moons* or *Bronze Twelve Moons*, and hadn’t even attempted to access the power of *Damtaltwo Moons*, priorities were clear.

“I need to harness Yeondurim Samwol’s abilities.”

As a being tied to nature and vitality, Yeondurim Samwol represented one of the most mysterious powers.

In his inner world, Baek Yuseol opened his eyes and gazed into the void. Five stars shimmered in the distance: a blue star, a silver star, a crimson star, a brown star, and finally, a green star.

“Receiving Yeonhongchun Samwol’s blessing first was truly lucky.”

With his ability to control his inner self, he could now easily access his hidden powers.

Without hesitation, he reached out toward the green star.

The moment his hand touched it, a giant tree sprouted over a vast ocean within his inner world, its canopy expanding to cover everything.

Oceans, mountains, forests, and meadows—every aspect of nature began manifesting in all directions, irrespective of logic.

Feeling that things were progressing well, Baek Yuseol couldn’t help but smirk.

“I really am brilliant.”

It felt as though he had become the most extraordinary person in the world.