I Became A Flashing Genius At The Magic Academy-Chapter 334
A World Once Shrouded
He had lived his entire life blind, oblivious to the darkness that veiled his sight.
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But now, clarity washed over him like the rising sun.
[The Natural Celestial Body has been Unlocked.]
For the first time, Baek Yuseol could truly *see*.
It was overwhelming. The sensation was akin to a blind man witnessing light for the first time. Things that were once invisible now stood out in vivid detail, and things he couldnāt feel before now resonated deeply within him.
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"...Itās suffocating."
He glanced down at his hand, where a surgical knife rested. He remembered throwing it to slay somethingāa figure steeped in black magic. But who it was, he couldnāt recall.
"Is this all I can manage to see...?"
When he had temporarily merged with his future self, it had been an entirely different experience. Back then, it felt like he was viewing the world through a satellite with an ultra-high-resolution telescope.
But thisāhis current bodyāwas far more limited. It felt like he was only now learning to squint and focus.
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Yet, even with such limitations, everything had changed.
He stood on the 50th floor of the building, and every motion within its walls was crystal clear. He could sense every drop of sweat from those fighting below, hear spells being cast, and even feel the tremors of distant footsteps.
Without needing to see their magic circles, he could identify the spells being used and visualize how they could be countered.
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*[Entering the State of Celestial Unity!]*
*[Natural energy is persistently eroding your body.]*
*[You are approaching your physical limit.]*
*[Overload in 7 minutes and 37 seconds.]*
*[Prolonged overload will cause irreversible physical damage.]*
His body wasnāt ready to withstand this.
For the brief moment he wielded the power of the *Natural Celestial Body*, he could rival a 7-class mage, but the strain on his body would cause him to collapse afterward.
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In the original game, this ability was called a "burst-damage buff," with immense power offset by severe penalties. After its activation, the cooldown was long, and the user faced significant drawbacks.
The *Celestial Unity*, exclusive to Baek Yuseol, was an *S-rank buff*. It temporarily granted him unparalleled anti-magic capabilities, doubled his stats, and exponentially increased his offensive power.
It was this very skill that had allowed him to deliver the final blow to the ultimate boss, *Black Night of Thirteen Moons*.
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"Where am I...?"
This wasnāt a hospital room.
From the ornate furnishings and unnecessarily large pillows, it seemed to be a luxury hotel.
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"Yuseol..."
Alterishaās voice interrupted his thoughts. She crawled toward him, clutching her wounded arm. Blood pooled in her palm, but a magical bandage had halted the bleeding.
"...Who did that to you?" he asked, his voice colder than he realized.
She hesitated, pointing to the corner of the room.
There, the body of a dark mage lay lifeless, the air around it heavy with malice.
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Rage flared within him.
"I shouldāve made them suffer more..."
āYuseol!ā
Alterishaās sharp tone brought him back to reality. Her expression, uncharacteristically stern, reminded him of her days as his mentor in Stella Academy.
"Donāt be angry... Iām fine."
ā...Understood.ā
āGo. The fight downstairs... Itās still ongoing.ā
Baek Yuseol nodded. With a light leap, he moved toward the doorābut not in the usual way.
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*[Blink]*
*[Blink]*
*[Blink]*
The once heavily restricted teleportation skill was now effortless.
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In the past, he had to carefully calculate the range and time each blink perfectly. Now, he could teleport freely within the skill's range simply by imagining his destination.
The cooldown had also decreased significantlyāfrom three seconds to just one.
"This is... incredible."
It felt like flying.
For the first time, he was unshackled by the limitations that once restrained him.
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"A 7-risk dark mage... It wouldāve been impossible before, but now..."
He clenched his fists, confident in his newfound strength.
"Seven minutes is more than enough."
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*The Battle Rages On*
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Debris rained down as Kaena, the dark mage, rampaged through the hotel. Shadowy tendrils lashed out, throwing chunks of the building like projectiles.
āDamn it!ā Flame shouted, her radiant wings shielding her from falling debris.
"Flame, if you use any more of our power, youāll...!"
"I know!"
Every time Flame tapped into angelic energy, she risked becoming a celestial being herselfāa fate that would isolate her in the heavenly realm forever.
Her once short hair had already turned completely golden, marking the irreversible transformation.
"What does it matter?" Flame snarled. āIf I donāt use this power, how can I protect Baek Yuseol?ā
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Drawing on the celestial energy, Flame unleashed a radiant arrow, aiming it at Kaena.
"Damn it! Sheās completely out of control!"
Kaena had entered a frenzied state after the death of her handler. With no one to restrain her, her power surged uncontrollably, threatening to push her into full demonic transformation.
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The room shook as ice pillars erupted from the floor, forming a six-pointed star.
"Angelās Ice Sanctuary."
This was a high-level spell, one that Aeisel, the protagonist, only learned in her second year. Yet, Kaenaās shadow blades shattered the sanctuary before it could take full effect.
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āYouāll regret this...ā Flame muttered, watching as her allies struggled to hold their ground.
Despite their efforts, it was clear they were outmatched. Kaena only grew stronger with each passing moment, while the students were nearing their limits.
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*The Knights Arrive*
Suddenly, the sound of footsteps echoed through the building.
"Finally!" Flameās expression brightened.
The Stella Knights, having eliminated the other handler, were regrouping to reinforce the students.
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But just as hope began to flicker, Kaena let out an ear-piercing screech.
"Kiieeeeeaaaargh!"
She burst through the buildingās walls, escaping into the open air.
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"No!"
Flame soared after her, drawing her celestial bow once more. But when she reached the outside, she froze.
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The buildingās walls were enveloped in a massive, bat-like shadow. Translucent veins glowed faintly under the moonlight, their pulsating movements causing Flameās heart to sink.
"This is... demonic transformation."
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"Prepare the Divine Judgment!" she shouted to the angels.
The radiant power of her celestial magic intensified, illuminating the darkened skies.
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Kaena, now nearly fully transformed, lunged toward Flame. But before she could strike, ice spears erupted from the ground, piercing her leg and rooting her in place.
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Seizing the opportunity, Flame unleashed the *Divine Judgment*.
A beam of holy light tore through the night, striking Kaenaās chest and erupting in a blinding explosion.
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As the light faded, Flameās wings vanished, and she plummeted toward the ground, completely drained.
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*Caught Mid-Fall*
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Just as Flame prepared for the inevitable crash, a strange sensation enveloped her.
*[Blink]*
She opened her eyes to see Baek Yuseol, his face close to hers, holding her securely.
"Whaālet me down!" she protested, her face flushed with embarrassment.
Baek Yuseol only smiled faintly, his expression tinged with a calm resolve.
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"Youāve done enough," he said gently, setting her down on a nearby rooftop.
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Drawing his signature *Terriphone Sword*, now radiating a brilliant silver light, Baek Yuseol turned toward the battle.
"From here on out..."
He rested the blade on his shoulder, his voice steady.
"Leave the rest to me."
