I Became A Flashing Genius At The Magic Academy-Chapter 333
As the ominous glow of shadow magic pulsed, the boundaries between the walls and ceiling dissolved, and the encroaching darkness engulfed everything in its path. A hotel staff member standing nearby was caught in the shadows and pulled in, disappearing as though swallowed by a black hole.
“Ahhhh!”
The man vanished in an instant, leaving only a terrified scream behind.
The commander of the Stella Knights’ unit guarding Baek Yuseol, Telix, broke into a cold sweat as he watched the scene unfold.
“Damn it...”
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The woman causing this chaos was no ordinary threat.
Her skin was pale with a sickly bluish tint, her jet-black hair and void-like eyes exuding a deathly aura. Despite appearing emotionless, Telix could still recall the horrifying chill he felt when their eyes briefly met.
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“Third Company, move to the lower floors and deploy three-man shield formations! The building’s structural integrity has been stabilized—secure the terrain and engage! Second Company, hold the line with me and retreat gradually. If the formation breaks, don’t hesitate to fall back and regroup!”
Telix barked his orders, knowing that every knight was vital in this battle. The enemy was a 7-risk dark mage, but if the knights fought strategically, victory wasn’t impossible.
While they weren’t specialists in dealing with dark mages, Stella Knights were seasoned veterans, trained for moments like these.
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“Take your positions!”
The initial ambush had thrown them off balance, but with their formation restored, the knights could now launch a proper counterattack.
*“...So annoying...”*
“She’s moving! First Company, engage and suppress while Third Company secures its position!”
The knights sprang into action, concentrating mana into their spells despite the narrow confines of the building.
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Flashes of magic lit the dim corridors. Lightning bolts struck from above, circles of fire engulfed the dark mage, and a massive ice blade flew toward her neck.
“Surely this will land a hit,” Telix thought.
But then—
*Srrrk!*
“What the...?”
“It’s absorbing the magic?”
The knights’ attacks were pulled into the swirling shadows surrounding the dark mage, disappearing without a trace.
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“She’s... devouring our magic?” Telix muttered in shock.
He quickly recognized the situation. “A magic-binding dark mage...”
Such dark mages were rare. They could nullify mana, rendering most magic ineffective against them. This revelation sent a wave of doubt through the knights—victory suddenly seemed far less certain.
“Don’t panic!” Telix shouted, rallying his troops. “This is why we train for worst-case scenarios!”
The knights adjusted their strategy.
“Second Company, deploy anti-magic spells! First Company, maintain pressure with piercing magic until the anti-magic formation is complete!”
The knights shifted tactics, using weaker spells specifically designed for countering dark mages.
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As Telix aimed his staff upward, storm clouds began to gather. Sparks crackled, and with a command, he unleashed a massive bolt of lightning.
The dark mage blocked it with her shadows, but the force caused her to stagger.
Seizing the opportunity, three knights charged forward to activate an explosive spell circle.
But before they could finish—
*Swoosh!*
Tentacle-like shadows lashed out, ensnaring one of the knights.
“She’s trying to absorb him!” Telix shouted, launching another bolt of lightning to sever the shadow, freeing the knight just in time.
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The battle dragged on, the dark mage’s shadows extending further, ensnaring knights despite their distance.
“Anti-magic array, status?” Telix demanded.
“Almost ready!”
A violet hue began to fill the hotel as the anti-magic array spread, its intricate diamond pattern glowing in the air. It was their best chance at neutralizing the shadows’ immunity to magic.
“Hold the line! Just a little longer...”
But before the array could activate—
*Crack!*
The entire formation shattered as the shadows surged outward, breaking through the knights’ defenses.
“What the...” Telix gritted his teeth, realizing the situation had worsened.
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As the dark mage’s shadows tore through the knights’ defenses, Telix noticed something unsettling.
“There’s... another enemy.”
His realization came too late.
The shadows weren’t just targeting the knights—they aimed to destabilize the entire situation.
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**The Turning Point**
Just as Telix prepared to make a final stand, a golden beam descended from the heavens, striking the dark mage squarely.
*“KIEEAAAAAHHH!”*
A bone-chilling scream echoed through the hotel as the dark mage writhed in pain.
Telix looked up to see a radiant figure with flowing golden hair.
“...A goddess?” he muttered.
“What? Get a grip! It’s me, Flame!”
The transformed Flame descended, her mature and graceful appearance catching Telix off guard.
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Flame’s arrival stabilized the battlefield, her light-infused attacks countering the shadows’ overwhelming strength. As the knights regrouped, Flame turned her attention to Kaena, summoning another arrow of light.
“Let’s finish this,” she muttered.
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**Meanwhile: The VIP Room**
On the top floor, Baek Yuseol’s life-support device lay partially destroyed. Beside it, Alterisha collapsed, her breath shallow as she struggled to rise.
A man in a white mask stood before her, his calm demeanor hiding an ominous aura.
“Impressive,” he said, his voice laced with mockery. “Not only did you stabilize the building, but you also managed to hide the room’s location. At first, I thought there was a spatial mage here.”
Alterisha glared at the man. “Wolyeonggyo...”
“Oh, you recognize us? That’s flattering,” the man chuckled. “I’m Marek, a handler of Wolyeonggyo.”
Ignoring his taunts, Alterisha discreetly reached for Baek Yuseol, trying to shield him with her remaining strength.
“Enough.”
With a swift motion, Marek’s blade pierced her hand, halting her attempt.
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Despite the pain, Alterisha’s *Composition Sight* activated instinctively, revealing the truth about Marek: he was already injured, his body struggling to sustain itself.
“You’ve noticed,” Marek said, his tone shifting. “Your precious prince put up quite the fight. Annoying, really.”
His overwhelming presence made it hard for Alterisha to even lift her head.
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Just as Marek prepared to deliver a fatal blow to Alterisha, his arm was suddenly severed.
“...What?”
Blood sprayed as Marek stumbled back, his regenerative abilities failing to keep up.
When he turned, he saw Baek Yuseol standing unsteadily, a surgical knife in his hand.
Baek Yuseol’s cold, glowing blue eyes locked onto Marek, exuding an aura unlike any magic Marek had ever encountered.
“You...” Marek muttered, his confidence faltering as dread crept over him.
Before Marek could react, Baek Yuseol lunged, driving the knife into his heart—the sole weakness of a dark mage.
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As Marek collapsed, his final sight was Baek Yuseol’s emotionless gaze, the blue light in his eyes cold and void of empathy.
