I Became A Flashing Genius At The Magic Academy-Chapter 366

Jeokhayuwol, the Ruler of Crimson Flames, is a being who can command all fire on earth at will. Typically, he maintains a neutral stance.

In *Aether World Online*, Jeokhayuwol occasionally appeared as an "event boss," creating antagonistic encounters with players. However, Baek Yuseol, during the storyline progression, never had the chance to face him directly.

By a stroke of luck, Baek Yuseol found himself participating in a Jeokhayuwol raid. This opportunity came from the only friend on his friend list, a player with the username "Dalso," who invited him to join a party.

At the time, very little information about the Twelve Moons raids was available. Only a select few players were capable of participating, so Baek Yuseol had nearly given up hope of facing such a challenge. But thanks to Dalso, he could experience a battle against Jeokhayuwol.

Baek Yuseol vaguely remembered asking Dalso how they had triggered the Jeokhayuwol raid event.

But Dalso had kept the answer a secret, dismissing it as classified information.

Given that Dalso always seemed to possess obscure knowledge, Baek Yuseol assumed they were either a game developer or someone close to the developers.

"That power I once had... it’s not fully here."

Baek Yuseol stared blankly at the *Flash Praise* in his hand.

He had used it during his recent battle with Jeokhayuwol, but even 10% of its full potential hadn’t been realized. Back in the game, when Baek Yuseol had fought against Black Night Thirteen Moons, he had trained his skills and stats to their limits. A single strike from his blade could envelop an entire map.

"This is weaker than back then."

His equipment alone made it obvious.

If he had the full strength of his in-game character, he would have been adorned with mythic-grade armor like the *Radiant Return*, along with countless other legendary items. Now, he wore only his academy uniform and held a single sword, *Flash Praise*.

The reason was clear:

"I never experienced that level of power in reality."

While the game version of Baek Yuseol had wielded overwhelming strength, it was confined to the game. In reality, he had no way to manifest such power.

Fortunately, after briefly inhabiting his future self’s body during the Black Night Thirteen Moons incident, he had gained some insight into wielding that strength. Without that experience, things could have gone disastrously wrong.

Baek Yuseol lowered his gaze to the unconscious Jeokhayuwol on the ground.

In the mental realm, it was impossible to lose consciousness entirely, but Jeokhayuwol’s spirit had suffered such a severe blow that he was in an unresponsive state.

One of Jeokhayuwol’s primary abilities was the "unquenchable flame."

His infinite regenerative abilities were infamous. When Baek Yuseol and Dalso had failed the Jeokhayuwol raid in the game, this was the deciding factor—the flames’ regeneration was unstoppable, akin to slicing fire with a sword only for it to merge back instantly.

However, in this mental realm, Jeokhayuwol’s regenerative abilities hadn’t even reached 10% of their usual potency.

Baek Yuseol embedded *Flash Praise* into Jeokhayuwol’s head and restrained him with chains of magic. He then turned toward the central altar, where Hong Biyeon lay bound on a massive chalice by five circular pillars.

He dashed to her side, severed the iron chains with his bare hands, and cradled her as he landed softly on the ground.

Normally, Hong Biyeon would have resisted out of pride, but she seemed too weak to protest.

Lying on the ground, she avoided looking at Baek Yuseol, her gaze fixed elsewhere.

A moment of silence passed.

"...Thank you."

Hearing her words, Baek Yuseol finally let out a relieved smile.

"Are you alright?"

"This is just a fake body. Wounds don’t really matter."

"Don’t say that. If your soul gets injured, it will still affect your real body."

Hong Biyeon’s pupils quivered slightly, as if she had never considered this possibility.

"That’s why Jeokhayuwol was so terrified."

At the mention of Jeokhayuwol, Hong Biyeon struggled to sit up. When Baek Yuseol moved to assist her, she pushed him away.

"I can get up on my own."

"Alright."

She stared blankly at the massive crimson skeleton lying collapsed in the distance. It was hard to fathom that such a monstrous being had invaded her mental world.

After a long pause, she spoke again, looking at Baek Yuseol.

"You defeated one of the Twelve Moons... You’re strong. Is this your true power?"

How should he respond?

Judging by her expression, she seemed to already suspect something. Baek Yuseol opted for a vague answer.

"It’s a fraction of the power I had in the past."

"...The past?"

Baek Yuseol gripped *Flash Praise* tightly.

"Even this much power isn’t enough to extinguish Jeokhayuwol’s flames. You helped, didn’t you? You suppressed his abilities."

Though he phrased it as a question, his tone was almost certain.

Hong Biyeon blinked, her expression indicating she had no idea what he was talking about.

"I didn’t do anything..."

"Interesting," interjected a sudden, aged voice.

Startled, Hong Biyeon let out an uncharacteristic yelp as Silver Eleven Moons appeared behind her. Her weakened state seemed to have lowered her usual composure.

"What is this?"

"Is that how you treat someone who helped you? I see how it is," Silver Eleven Moons remarked, looking between the two of them.

Shaking his head, he continued, "Well, I suppose I was meddling. My apologies."

"Enough with the riddles. What do we do now?"

Baek Yuseol was contemplating whether to kill Jeokhayuwol outright. He had endangered someone precious to him, and Baek Yuseol felt justified in eliminating him.

However, the blessing of Yeonhongchun Samwol suppressed his rage, guiding him to a calmer, more rational decision.

"If I kill one of the Twelve Moons here, it might ruin everything," he thought.

The Twelve Moons were vital to preventing future calamities. If even one of them perished, the impending destruction might become unstoppable.

Silver Eleven Moons broke the silence.

"There’s a way to transfer his power."

Baek Yuseol’s eyes widened slightly.

"Transfer... his power?"

"Yes. If you can contain the full extent of Jeokhayuwol’s abilities, your plans won’t face much disruption."

Baek Yuseol hesitated.

"Wouldn’t that be the same as killing him?"

"Indeed. For a Moon, losing their power is equivalent to death."

"But there are only twelve Moons in existence... Can we afford to do this?"

Silver Eleven Moons met Baek Yuseol’s gaze firmly.

"Our duty is to protect the world. If a Moon endangers it, we must act decisively."

After a long pause, Baek Yuseol nodded reluctantly.

"Alright. How do we transfer his power?"

"That’s the problem..."

"...What?"

Silver Eleven Moons, having sounded so confident, admitted he didn’t have a concrete solution.

"Can’t we just transfer it to me?" Baek Yuseol suggested.

"Fool. You can barely control one Moon’s power."

"Then what other option is there? If no one else can do it, I’ll risk my life to try!"

"There is someone better suited for this," Silver Eleven Moons said, turning toward Hong Biyeon.

Her face twisted in confusion as she noticed their gazes.

"...What?"

"Absolutely not," Baek Yuseol interjected immediately.

"She’s far more capable than you think. Did you not see how she instinctively suppressed Jeokhayuwol’s flames? If she were at full strength..."

"I said no!"

His vehement rejection made Silver Eleven Moons sigh.

"...Why won’t you ask for my opinion?" Hong Biyeon interrupted.

Baek Yuseol looked at her, surprised.

"Sorry."

"Don’t apologize. I’ll do it."

"...What?"

Hong Biyeon stood unsteadily and faced the massive skull of Jeokhayuwol.

"So I just need to absorb it, right?"

"That’s correct," Silver Eleven Moons replied cautiously.

Baek Yuseol tried to intervene, but Hong Biyeon silenced him with a sharp tone.

"I said I’ll do it."

"But—"

"This is something I want to do. Don’t stop me."

Despite his hesitation, Baek Yuseol eventually relented.

"Alright."

A faint, victorious smile appeared on Hong Biyeon’s face.

"Then let’s begin."

Silver Eleven Moons warned her of the excruciating pain, but Hong Biyeon remained steadfast.

"Pain doesn’t scare me. I’m used

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to it."

With unwavering resolve, she prepared to confront her fate, her past wounds now a source of strength for the future.