I Became A Flashing Genius At The Magic Academy-Chapter 217: An Old Story (14)

After finishing his meal with Isaac Morph, Baek Seol-gi was escorted by Wilhelm to the finest lodging reserved for the knight commander.

Though he was strict and frightening to others, he was always warm to Eisel…

Now, he wore a cold and stern expression toward Baek Seol-gi.

"......This is the place."

Baek Seol-gi received special treatment from Grand Duke Isaac Morph, who allowed him to use a private room, while Wilhelm appeared displeased about it.

Wilhelm, who had always been loyal, had vehemently opposed it to the point of raising his voice to Isaac.

"Yes, it's a nice room. I'll make good use of it."

Unfazed, Baek Seol-gi replied in a calm and indifferent tone. Although it was quite annoying, sometimes his carefree attitude was enviable.

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"Let me warn you, do not put the young lady in danger. I will not forgive you."

Wilhelm spat out coldly and disappeared. Left alone, Baek Seol-gi stared at the direction Wilhelm had left and then sighed deeply.

"Phew..."

For the first time, Baek Seol-gi, who always appeared relaxed, showed a vulnerable side, surprising Eisel and Edna slightly.

Baek Seol-gi slowly staggered toward the bed, removed his mask, and collapsed onto it.

Finally, his face was revealed.

“... Just as expected.”

“Indeed.”

It was unmistakably Baek Yu-Seol. Yet, he looked exactly the same as he did ten years later. As if he hadn't aged at all.

What could have happened?

As Edna and Eisel were confused and felt complicated, Baek Yu-Seol muttered to himself.

"Time traveler's rules..."

At that moment, as if time had stopped.

The two girls froze with wide eyes.

What did they just hear?

Although he hadn't used difficult words, it was hard to comprehend as if their brains weren't functioning properly.

Eisel closed her eyes tightly, trying to organize her thoughts.

Yes, it wasn't entirely unexpected. He had returned countless times, so traveling back in time should be possible if he willed it.

His youthful appearance was unmistakable, and upon closer inspection, although he had modified his appearance slightly, he was still wearing the Stella Academy uniform.

He had Argento at his waist and the first-year pocket watch from Stella hidden in his coat.

For reasons unknown, Baek Yu-Seol had deliberately returned to the past around Eisel’s timeline.

'Could it be...?'

Edna thought.

'He must remember what will happen in the future.’

The story of Eisel uncovering Isaac Morph’s truth using the artifact of the New Moon Silver.

After the story ends, she'd be mentally and physically exhausted...

Will Baek Yu-Seol just stand by and watch?

He had always desperately tried to prevent those around him from being unhappy, regardless of whether they were good or evil.

If he had been doing this and planned to continue, then...

To prevent this horrible and inevitable story, he had taken the dangerous path of time travel.

But how?

The outcome of this event was already determined.

No matter how powerful Baek Yu-Seol was, he couldn’t freely alter the past.

Surely, if Isaac Morph survived without betraying them, Eisel would find happiness.

But... Doing that would completely destroy the original world.

'There's absolutely no way.'

Edna gazed at Baek Yu-Seol with complicated eyes. He was staring blankly at the stars outside the window.

What on earth could he be thinking?

At times like this, it would be nice to have mind-reading abilities.

"Ah, I don't know."

After saying that, Baek Yu-Seol lay down and closed his eyes.

The night deepened.

———

Even though Baek Seol-gi had trespassed into the Morfran forest, he was chosen by Isaac as a bodyguard just for rescuing Lady Eisel.

Edna asked playfully as they watched Baek Yu-Seol facing knights in the Blue Mane Knights' training ground.

However, Eisel shook her head with a serious expression.

That's strange. One would think that Baek Yu-Seol would keep his word.

Or perhaps, even Baek Yu-Seol failed, which was why the future turned out that way.

"But! An adventurer like you with an unknown identity is replacing him... While His Highness may have acknowledged you, we cannot!"

Sure enough, Baek Yu-Seol was challenged to a duel by a knight. Initially, he refused, thinking there was no need to fight, but eventually, he succumbed to the provocation.

With his personality, he wouldn't respond to a challenge and deliberately lose…

Whack! Thud! Thud! Pow!

"Ugh! Ah! Ack! Gah!"

Baek Yu-Seol unilaterally beat the knight. It seemed he was venting all the stress he had accumulated. He did so without even using magic.

To beat a Class 5 mage without even giving him a chance to resist, he must possess much more overwhelming skills.

Perhaps he had at least Class 6... or maybe even Class 7 abilities. Or maybe even higher.

But it wasn't a matter that required deep concern.

Baek Yu-Seol wasn't a villain, and if he was running around trying to save the world, the stronger he was, the better.

——

Evening.

As expected, Baek Yu-Seol was summoned by Grand Duke Isaac Morph. It was only natural after beating up a knight on his first day.

He thought he would be scolded, but surprisingly, Isaac didn't scold him much and brought up another topic.

"I called you because I want to take you with me for tomorrow's schedule."

Isaac handed a document to Baek Yu-Seol. As she watched secretly from behind, Eisel’s pupils shook.

"That is...!"

The seal of the Adolveit Royal Family.

From now on, 'that incident' was about to begin. Eisel bit her lip with all her strength. If only she could feel pain, she might be able to endure this moment, but in her ethereal state, she couldn't feel pain or bleed.

Honestly, even Edna, who had infinite trust for Baek Yu-Seol, thought this incident was absolutely irreversible.