I Became A Flashing Genius At The Magic Academy-Chapter 411

At Lisbonde’s harbor, skilled magical warriors stood ready as always.

Up until a year ago, the frozen Levian Coast near Lisbonde had been overrun with sea monsters. The only way to deal with them was through regular sweeps by the guard, and not much had changed since then.

While it wasn’t yet a completely monster-free zone, it had been thought that all the large beasts had been wiped out. Yet, out of nowhere, a 6-risk sea monster had appeared.

Even Black Mattale, effectively the mayor of Lisbonde, hadn’t seen this coming.

“Ha, what a nuisance.”

Prillane wiped the sweat off her forehead as she stood on the corpse of the octopus-like monster.

She hadn’t even had time to change into her Stella Academy uniform. Dressed in a simple white tank top and blue shorts, her attire might have been light, but the magic she unleashed was anything but.

“Yeah, and the smell is just unbearable.”

Angel, similarly dressed in a sky-blue dress, held her nose tightly.

“Oh my god...”

“The monster... it died so quickly...”

As soon as the sea monster was defeated, the crowd began to gather again.

The process of taking it down had been shockingly simple.

Angel froze it, Prillane sliced it apart, and then Angel grilled it with an electric blast to finish it off.

There hadn’t even been a need for Hong Biyeon to arrive in style with summoned flames.

“Heh, no way I’d let you swoop in and take the final blow. Don’t think you can show up late and snatch credit, Princess. The reward for this monster’s elimination is ours, so just stay out of it.”

“Fine by me.”

Arriving late, Hong Biyeon smiled faintly and lowered her staff.

Thanks to their swift actions, the damage was fortunately minimal.

“P-Princess?”

“Who are those girls...?”

Hong Biyeon’s face was widely recognized, especially since this area was under the jurisdiction of the Adolevit Kingdom. However, many commoners unfamiliar with magic didn’t immediately recognize Angel and Prillane.

“Oh, that one is...”

Some managed to recognize Angel, though they showed no surprise or hostility.

They only commented indifferently, “What’s the point of a mage being famous?”

“Who knows? Might make autograph sales a good side hustle.”

“I’d prefer to live quietly, like a shadow.”

“With your face? Quietly?”

Even if Angel hadn’t been involved in her father’s infamous scandal, her appearance alone would have made her a global celebrity. With a face like hers, living an ordinary life was impossible.

“The Magic Department of Lisbonde will handle the remains. You’ve done well, so go rest. I need to familiarize myself with the local officials here.”

“Oh, thanks!”

Prillane leapt down from the monster’s corpse as people cautiously approached.

Even though she had displayed terrifyingly powerful magic, her appearance—as an ordinary-looking, cute high schooler—encouraged people to strike up conversation.

Of course, no one dared approach Hong Biyeon. Near her stood uniformed individuals who called themselves “pirates” but were, in reality, elite “magic knights.” Their intimidating presence kept people at bay.

Hong Biyeon quietly skimmed the files she had received, but a sudden uproar made her look up.

“Uh, over there!”

“That flag... it can’t be...!”

The crowd stirred with fear, and Hong Biyeon immediately understood why.

‘They’ve arrived.’

A massive ship, as imposing as the legendary Black Cross, loomed into view, its blue flag rippling in the breeze. Its immense size made it capable of launching battle airships from its deck. Ships of this scale were so rare they could be counted on one hand.

This ship belonged to the Dragon’s Rising Wave Fleet, a naval force renowned as the strongest in history, possessing three of these colossal vessels.

“The Rising Dragon’s Tide...”

And flying that flag was the fleet’s flagship, commanded by Admiral Hallisveil, protector of the Eastern Seas.

Even a 9th-class mage would struggle against it. The ship, a masterpiece of cutting-edge magic engineering, instilled fear simply by its approach.

Admiral Hallisveil was infamous for his hatred of pirates. He had spent decades battling them at sea, never once setting foot on land in his quest to eradicate them.

But there was an issue.

Lisbonde was home to descendants of the world’s most infamous pirate king, who openly identified as pirates.

Until now, the frozen seas had limited their activities, so Hallisveil had largely ignored them. But now that the seas had thawed, their self-proclaimed pirate status could no longer be overlooked.

“Princess...”

Mattale called to Hong Biyeon with a grim expression. She responded with a leisurely smile.

“What’s wrong? You look terrified.”

“It’s nothing. I’m just worried that our stubbornness might trouble you, Princess.”

The people of Lisbonde had clung to their identity as pirates. Hong Biyeon, however, had no intention of dismissing them for it. They weren’t mere criminals—they were visionaries, artists, and entrepreneurs who had transformed a city into a thriving hub.

“Don’t worry. I won’t let anyone force you to give up the name of ‘pirate.’”

Her confidence reassured them, but inwardly, she felt uneasy.

Admiral Hallisveil was known for his unyielding nature. If provoked, he might even declare war on Adolevit.

Of course, Adolevit would win. But at what cost? Would the loss of Lisbonde, a burgeoning global trade hub, be worth it?

Queen Hong Seryu would likely think not.

‘Before it comes to that... I need to talk to him first.’

Hong Biyeon hadn’t worn a dress for this occasion. Though Mattale had informed her of Hallisveil’s arrival, she hadn’t expected him to appear so quickly.

Still, a princess doesn’t need a gown to shine. Once, she had adorned herself with jewels and dresses, desperate for validation. But those days were gone.

Now, with her silver hair loose and flowing in the sea breeze, she walked with calm confidence.

She wore only a simple white dress, yet those watching felt as if she were clad in a resplendent silver gown adorned with jewels.

As she walked to the pier, pirates and Adolevit’s red-armored knights followed her.

The knights used magic to form a red carpet beneath her feet. By the time she reached the edge of the pier, the magic had created a staircase, elevating her to eye level with the towering ship.

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Finally, a man in a tattered black cloak emerged from the vessel.

The sea breeze whipped at his ragged cape, but no one mistook him for a beggar. His presence radiated authority, silencing the crowd.

This was the historic meeting of Adolevit’s Princess Hong Biyeon and Admiral Hallisveil of the Dragon’s Rising Wave Fleet.

“It’s an honor to meet you, Princess of Adolevit.”

“Hong Biyeon. Address me properly, Admiral Hallisveil.”

“Ah, my apologies. I’m not used to formalities... Princess Hong Biyeon.”

Even Hallisveil, who rarely engaged with the outside world, couldn’t help but recognize her.

‘She’s nothing like the rumors.’

A year ago, Hallisveil had dismissed her as a talentless, prideful royal. But the person standing before him now was unrecognizable.

“For decades, I’ve refused to set foot on land.”

Hallisveil, after decades of abstaining, took a single step forward onto the pier.

Even that small gesture was monumental, closing the distance between them.

Hong Biyeon smiled faintly. “How considerate. I get seasick, you know.”

Still, she was curious.

Hong Biyeon knew the reason.

She knew why Admiral Hallisveil never set foot on land.

So, she asked.

“May I ask what whim drove you to act this way?”

Hallisveil paused for a moment, pondering, before finally answering.

“I realized that, like the nobles I’ve despised all my life, I’ve been clinging to nothing but pointless pride.”

“...?”

She didn’t fully understand what he meant. But Hallisveil had no intention of elaborating further.

“That’s all.”

Hong Biyeon didn’t press him any further. Instead, she gestured toward the city.

“Well then, that’s good news. I nearly missed the chance to show you the pride of Adolevit and Lisbonde, the Heavenly Ice Palace.”

“That sounds splendid. I look forward to it.”

While everyone else stood in stunned silence, their mouths agape, Hong Biyeon calmly guided Admiral Hallisveil as if nothing were out of the ordinary.

Unsurprisingly, this event spread like wildfire, shaking the world as it made headlines across every major news outlet.