I Became A Flashing Genius At The Magic Academy-Chapter 312

The Starflower Magic Academy was established under the orders of the former Minister of Elf Magical Education, but initially, no one realized the immense cost of designing such an institution.

Before human culture had even been introduced, during a time when there was little to no investment in construction, ordinary schools didn’t require much funding.

But magic was different.

For countless training sessions and magical demonstrations, an enormous amount of instructional materials were necessary, and the costs were beyond imagination.

Since magic had always been passed down from senior elves to their successors, they had never considered the need for an educational institution specifically for magic, so they were completely unprepared.

Thus, from the start, there were complications in the plan to establish a magic academy for all elves. This is when Jellyel’s grandfather, Velidan, stepped in.

Velidan, the founder of the Starcloud Trading Company, had a grand dream to expand his modest business. The Starflower Magic Academy caught his eye as the perfect opportunity.

He poured enormous investments into Starflower, transforming it into an institution so well-funded that it became more fitting to call it the "Starcloud Private School," despite its official status as a national academy.

Later, when Jellyel’s father, Melian, inherited the trading company, these investments became more systematic, and the company’s influence expanded globally, wielding enough power to shake even a kingdom’s treasury with a single word.

"Money is power."

Jellyel was well aware of what she could achieve with her influence. She had once trusted only in money, and not without reason.

Although she had since experienced a new world thanks to Baek Yuseol, learning to let go of her blind faith in wealth...

She still knew when to leverage her power when needed.

For instance, her attendance at Starflower.

“Wow, it’s the lady.”

“You should call her ‘senior’ here.”

“Shh. What if she hears us?”

As Starflower’s main investor, Jellyel didn’t need to attend classes regularly. Her professors, well aware of her immense magical talent, were disheartened by her frequent absences but could do nothing about it.

Even the chairman had ordered that she be allowed to do as she pleased.

Jellyel normally only showed up for exams or other important events, so when she began attending every day recently, strange rumors began circulating among the students.

"Senior Jellyel is interested in the human exchange student."

There was some basis for the rumor.

Firstly, Jellyel only attended on the days of joint classes with Stella.

While the exchange students from Stella attended all classes with Starflower students, the elves had many classes exclusive to them and didn’t have to participate in joint classes if they didn’t want to.

But Jellyel didn’t attend most of these exclusive classes, and often didn’t show up on days without joint classes at all.

Secondly, Jellyel was constantly searching for someone on campus.

Though she never said it outright, students who had seen her agreed on this. She would often scan the classroom with a longing gaze or linger after class, waiting for someone before eventually leaving alone.

Thirdly, she was frequently seen meeting someone in private after all the classes ended.

When combining these observations and witness accounts, there was only one likely candidate.

Baek Yuseol.

Though he was human, his reputation was widely known even at Starflower, and every elf knew his name.

However, while his accomplishments were impressive, it was hard for the elves to accept the idea that Jellyel might be interested in him.

Why?

"Elves are superior to humans."

To elves, who held a deep-seated sense of superiority, humans were simply an inferior species.

Though they acknowledged that humans had worked hard to attain similar magical abilities, they believed that if they had put in the same effort, humans would never have been able to match them. But since elves disliked war, they chose not to develop their magic further... Or so they thought.

For elves with this mindset, Stella’s cadets, especially the remarkable Baek Yuseol, were nothing but irritating.

And the thought that Jellyel, their teenage prodigy and high elf candidate, might be enamored with such an obnoxious human?

That was simply unthinkable.

"Absolutely impossible."

---

After dinner, at the library.

Baek Yuseol was pretending to read a book, gathering information from a guide compiled in his “shiny glasses” when curious elf girls approached, making it impossible to focus.

Their questions were particularly sensitive.

Were he and Jellyel a couple?

"Hmm... it wouldn’t be the worst thing?"

Though Baek Yuseol was actually twenty-eight and preferred older women, his thoughts had recently shifted slightly thanks to Hong Biyeon. If someone young had a mature personality and appearance, why not?

Besides, many humans he knew seemed mentally younger than him, despite being his age. In fact, he often thought that a young person who was mentally mature might be preferable...

*Wait, why am I thinking like this?*

In Korea, he’d be in cuffs for even entertaining such a thought.

“Anyway, it’s nothing like that, so stop asking. Let me study in peace.”

“Huh...? Do humans study the history and origins of bathrooms too?”

She glanced at his book, which he had randomly picked up, only to realize it was, indeed, a book on bathroom history.

“Even bathrooms have philosophy, you know.”

“Uh... sure?”

“Alright, now off you go.”

Seemingly satisfied with his answer, she skipped out of the library, joining her friends as they giggled and disappeared somewhere.

“Phew...”

Finally alone, Baek Yuseol could relax.

*It’s best to avoid unnecessary involvement.*

He knew how much Jellyel valued her public image. Though she had once lacked emotions, she now portrayed herself as a calm, intelligent, and meticulous woman, and if her reputation were compromised due to him, it would be a hassle for her.

*Why are these rumors even circulating?*

The idea that Jellyel was attending classes just to look for him?

*Could that actually be true?*

He doubted it, but...

*It would be nice if it were true.*

Still, that was wishful thinking. Even if Jellyel liked him, she wasn’t the type to act impulsively.

*In any case...*

Looking at the numerous floating documents, Baek Yuseol frowned.

**[Awakening of Dark Crimson April]**

- Location: Land of the Fallen Giant

- Minimum combat level requirement: 7 stars or higher

- Prepare a raid of at least 20 participants

- Since matchmaking isn’t available in this area, utilize the community’s party search boards...

In truth, the Awakening of Dark Crimson April was a highly challenging side episode, and being high-level content, it wasn’t something Baek Yuseol could tackle right now.

But he knew about it from experiencing it in the game. The challenge wasn’t the dungeon itself but the journey to it, as the path was fraught with obstacles and powerful enemies.

When Dark Crimson April began its restless stirrings, ancient traces of giants would resurface in the Land of the Fallen Giant, posing a massive threat.

Facing even one of these entities would be grueling, and with hundreds of them, it was almost impossible.

However, he wasn’t just a "player" anymore. No longer an NPC, he could rely on the real, living beings around him.

Equipment from Alterisha.

Manpower from Flower-Embracing.

"This is a matter of grave importance to the World Tree."

Flower-Embracing had pledged to help him in any way she could.

While he didn’t want her to be in danger, it seemed she would likely join him in battle.

With her assistance, he could count on having the Elf Queen’s help traversing the Land of the Fallen Giant.

*...This is practically a cheat code.*

After passing through the Land of the Fallen Giant with the Elf Queen’s aid, he’d enter the dungeon, where he’d use the Life’s Root to resolve the incident with ease.

He’d expected as much when the Witch King had given him the Life’s Root.

Though from the outside, this might seem like a world-ending catastrophe, in reality, it was nothing more than a minor inconvenience.

Barring any unexpected complications or the involvement of another member of the Twelve Gods of the Months, nothing would go wrong.

*...No way that’ll happen, right?*

As chaotic as the world was, such an extreme event was unlikely.

“Phew...”

After returning the book he was reading, he gathered some study materials and stood, drawing the attention of the students around him.

It was a familiar experience from Stella. Back there, Flame had been the center of attention, and here, it was Jellyel who held that spot.

*Why am I always involved in things like this?*

It wasn’t an entirely unpleasant feeling. Though it was a bit annoying, being connected to beautiful women was satisfying in its own way.

He only felt a little guilty for the trouble it caused them.

“What is it?”

Placing the books on the counter, he noticed the librarian adjusting his glasses and glaring at him.

"Yes... I’d like to borrow these books.”

The librarian’s expression turned sour.

“Humans can’t borrow elf books.”

“What?”

He looked at the book titles again.

**[300 Years Ago, About Humans]**

**[What Happened to Them?]**

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**[Distant Species, Close Species]**

All three books were about humans. History books were almost like fantasy novels for Baek Yuseol, so he often read them to pass time between training. He was intrigued by the elves' perspective on humans, so he’d planned to borrow them.

“But these books are about humans.”

“It’s the school’s policy. Different races aren’t allowed to borrow elven books.”

Technically, that

was true. But exceptions were usually made for exchange students. It wasn’t an official school rule.

“Even if borrowing were allowed,”

the librarian adjusted his glasses, smirking.

“Do you think a human could understand an elven book?”

At best, this could be interpreted as a cultural misunderstanding, but it was clearly an insult in this context.

“You, a human, are too lowly and ignorant to understand our books.”

What utter nonsense.

Did he hate humans?

Even so, was it really necessary to be openly hostile to an exchange student? Surely it could come back to bite him.

*How bold is this guy?*

Annoyed, Baek Yuseol scowled, and his glasses automatically displayed information on the librarian.

**[Sangayul]**

- Starflower, 3rd year

- Secretly in love with Jellyel

- Eventually sides with the protagonist after realizing Jellyel’s true nature

- Extra character, no favorability gain

- Popularity rank: 1,299th...

*Oh.*

Upon seeing that, Baek Yuseol realized why the librarian was so hostile toward him.

He sighed deeply.

How foolish he’d been to think that being connected to Jellyel wouldn’t bring complications.