I Became A Flashing Genius At The Magic Academy-Chapter 377

The defensive capabilities of the Stella Academy cadet uniform were renowned worldwide. It was of such high quality that even 3rd-Class magic warriors would need to spend years on the battlefield to afford a robe of equivalent value. Yet Stella Academy provided such robes to all its students.

On top of that, Baek Yuseol's cadet uniform had undergone numerous upgrades, incorporating all of Alterisha’s cutting-edge technologies.

In terms of value, it easily exceeded the [Superior] grade, likely reaching the [Masterpiece] tier.

It was comparable to the finest works crafted by artisans who had dedicated decades solely to robe-making.

"Sister, wear this."

He handed Ggot Seorin a robe designed to resemble a one-piece dress. The cloak enveloped her entire body, concealing her figure, while a magical shadow embedded in the hood subtly obscured her eyes, preventing anyone from meeting her gaze directly.

And the defensive capabilities? Naturally, they were unparalleled.

Since it was a robe Baek Yuseol had meticulously crafted over a long period, it could easily be considered the pinnacle of the [Masterpiece] tier.

Of course, Baek Yuseol still found it lacking.

How could it not be?

Even without relying on external equipment, Ggot Seorin, as the Elf King, possessed a robe of the [Relic] grade.

Unfortunately, she couldn't bring it to avoid revealing her identity, forcing Baek Yuseol to make do with this alternative. To him, it was a frustrating compromise.

"This robe is of exceptional quality..."

The robe also carried a touch of Baek Yuseol's personal sentiment. It was crafted with Ggot Seorin's hair, a mix of white and pale green, and her pink eyes in mind. The result was a piece that looked more like a dress than armor.

In short, while its performance was secondary, Ggot Seorin looked dazzlingly beautiful when wearing it.

"How does it look? Does it suit me?"

Lifting the hem of the dress-like robe slightly, Ggot Seorin asked with a smile. Baek Yuseol pinched his brow and took a deep breath.

"I could die happy now."

"Hehe, thank you."

"Let's get going."

It was early dawn.

The expedition team was scheduled to assemble for the rehearsal raid on the Frozen Crystal Abandoned Mine.

Though the season hinted at sunrise, the northern dawn was still dark and foreboding.

As Ggot Seorin packed her belongings and stepped out of the lodging, she noticed Baek Yuseol’s attire and asked, "You're wearing the cadet uniform?"

"Yeah. After that big fight near the city the other day, there’s no point hiding my identity."

"But... why are you wearing that when you gave me such a great robe?"

It was a fair question.

The Stella cadet uniform was excellent.

However, enhancing it further wouldn’t be very efficient. The process of integrating an enchantment system into an existing piece of equipment was complicated, often resulting in diminished performance.

Creating a new robe from scratch would yield far better results.

"This is just sentimental, that’s all."

Ever since he was stranded in the Aether World, Baek Yuseol had relied on Stella Academy as a sanctuary.

If it weren’t for the academy, would he have been able to travel so freely?

Despite its many flaws—like the frequent security breaches—Stella Academy gave Baek Yuseol a sense of stability. It was a place he could always return to.

"Wearing this makes me feel... at ease."

Baek Yuseol had read fantasy stories before, featuring modern-day people transported to other worlds.

The protagonists in those stories adapted quickly to unfamiliar surroundings, always full of energy and courage for adventure. But Baek Yuseol didn’t have such confidence.

Adventures didn’t end in a day or two.

They spanned weeks, months, years, even decades.

Could any ordinary human endure wandering endlessly in the wilderness without a place to call home?

Baek Yuseol couldn’t fathom surviving even a single year in the wild without a roof over his head.

The reason he had been able to endure all the hardships of this world and maintain peak condition in every battle was simple—he had a sanctuary to return to after it all.

A place filled with cherished memories and beloved people.

Stella Academy, his home, was that sanctuary.

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Upon reaching Cheongseolgyeong Magic Academy, Baek Yuseol found around thirty cadets, clad in their academy robes, waiting alongside Headmaster Billek.

After shaking hands with Billek, Baek Yuseol briefly scanned the cadets.

Most had their faces exposed, making it easy to estimate their ages.

As he had heard, the cadets were primarily in their twenties and thirties, with only a few exceptions. Some, like Ggot Seorin, kept their hoods up, making it impossible to gauge their ages.

"Hmm."

With a meaningful look, Baek Yuseol glanced at Billek. His pink-tinged pupils shimmered subtly.

[Yeonhongchun Samwol’s Blessing: Mentalist]

After quickly assessing Billek's emotions, Baek Yuseol smirked and said, "I’ve heard the Frozen Crystal Abandoned Mine is as beautiful as it is dangerous. I’ll be relying on you."

"Of course. I’ve looked into you, Baek Yuseol. Your name is quite famous across the central continent. They call you Stella’s Baek Yuseol, don’t they? Everyone seems to know you... I have high expectations."

"Thank you, but please don’t expect too much. My duty is to protect my client."

"I understand."

Clearly, Billek had done some background research. The fact that he wasn’t hiding it suggested he wanted to establish trust.

But to Baek Yuseol, it was meaningless.

With his ability to read emotions through body language, tone, and subtle expressions, he could already tell—Billek was hiding something.

With that suspicion firmly planted, Baek Yuseol stepped back and fell into stride beside Ggot Seorin.

"Let’s move."

As the cadets began advancing, Baek Yuseol handed Ggot Seorin a small pouch.

"What’s this...?"

"Have a bite."

It was a bag of peanuts.

"You didn’t have breakfast, right? You should at least have a snack."

Ggot Seorin smiled softly and picked a peanut. While high elves didn’t need food to survive, she didn’t want to refuse Baek Yuseol’s kindness.

The Frozen Crystal Abandoned Mine wasn’t far from the city of Tkarlanta. The remnants of several ruined buildings nearby suggested that the area had once been inhabited but had long since been abandoned.

"Seeing it in person is incredible."

The Frozen Crystal was famous for its dazzling blue glow, and its largest fragments were said to be the size of houses.

The mine, naturally, was enormous, with tunnels so vast they could have been made for giants.

While most of the cadets seemed indifferent, as though they had been here before, Baek Yuseol found the sight mesmerizing.

Not that he would show it.

"Wow..."

Ggot Seorin, however, was captivated. Her pink lips parted slightly as her wide eyes took in the glowing mine.

The blue light emanating from the crystals was so intense it illuminated the entire mine, negating the need for any artificial lighting.

"It’s beautiful... Frozen Crystals must have been very popular."

"Indeed."

Baek Yuseol stared silently at the mine before adding, "At least, they were—until they started turning into monsters."

"Ah..."

Realizing her earlier admiration for the mine, Ggot Seorin blushed and lowered her head.

To Baek Yuseol, even that bashful reaction was part of her charm.

Having rarely ventured into the world, she still retained a childlike wonder, finding everything new and fascinating.

Inside the mine, Billek turned to address the cadets.

"From here, we’re entering the Frozen Crystal Lair. The entrance has been cleared by senior cadets, so we shouldn’t encounter any monsters early on, but remain vigilant."

With a resounding response, the cadets began advancing.

Baek Yuseol and Ggot Seorin followed at a measured pace.

But then, an eerie sensation washed over him, sending chills down his spine.

"What... was that?"

Baek Yuseol turned sharply, scanning his surroundings. Even with his heightened senses, he couldn’t detect anything out of the ordinary.

"Something wrong?" Billek called from up ahead.

"...No, it’s nothing."

Baek Yuseol shook his head but couldn’t shake the unease.

He had felt this kind of sensation before—when something was about to go terribly wrong.

For now, however, there was no choice but to proceed as planned.

Quietly, Billek leaned toward the mage walking beside him and whispered, "What do you think?"

"Heh, perfect. You’ve done well, Headmaster. While you didn’t hunt him yourself, you’ve brought excellent prey to this place... I’ll overlook things for another year."

The man, known as "The Hunter," spoke with a revolting voice that made Billek close his eyes tightly.

"Don’t get any ideas..."

The Hunter whispered back, his voice so faint it was almost imper

ceptible. Only Billek could hear him.

"I’m doing nothing."

"Good... that’s the way it should be."

Cold sweat ran down Billek’s back as he suppressed the sharp mana blade he could feel against his throat.

Though a 6th-Class mage and the city’s protector, Billek knew he was no match for The Hunter—a man built to hunt mages.

"I didn’t want to resort to this, but... for the city’s peace. For the academy’s survival..."

Billek thought, his heart heavy.

Fifty meters behind, Baek Yuseol suddenly lowered his hood and scratched his ear, frowning.

"What’s wrong?" Ggot Seorin asked, tilting her head.

"Nothing... I just heard everything."

"Heard what?"

"Ants crawling."

"Ants?"

Startled, Ggot Seorin looked around, searching the ground for any sign of insects.

"Not real ants... it’s just a figure of speech."

"Oh..."

Embarrassed, her cheeks flushed red as she lowered her head again.

Of course, there wouldn’t be ants in an abandoned frozen mine.