I Became A Flashing Genius At The Magic Academy

Chapter 96-1: - Hospitalisation (2)

Chapter 96-1: - Hospitalisation (2)

Thanks to the valiant efforts of the elite Celestial Knights, the first-year students of Stella were successfully rescued.

Or so they claimed.

In reality, most of the students who operated in the first and second layers remained oblivious to the unfolding events, while even in the Third Layer, only a handful of students experienced the repercussions of the detected dark magic.

Although a few students suffered injuries during the encounters with corrupted familiars, their wounds proved minor and posed no threat to their lives.

The Stella Academy headquarters was immediately contacted, and three members of the Stella Council boarded a dedicated ship, swiftly arriving at Skyflower Haven to escort the students.

The Stella Council held considerable power, akin to that of a noble, with some even capable of challenging kings.

The fact that three council members were mobilized underscored the gravity of the situation, with the entire freshman cohort being in jeopardy.

"... Fortunately, it seems the students are unscathed."

Of course, there were students who, right before their rescue, became restless, inquiring if they could proceed with familiar contracts and more.

As a result, Hong Bi-Yeon and Eisel astonished both the elves and the council by successfully forming contracts with Grade 5 familiar.

It was a remarkable feat for students who had only been at the academy for few weeks to contract with familiars of such high caliber.

And then...

Baek Yu-Seol and Mayuseong.

To everyone's concern, the two individuals known as the perpetrators of the dark mages demise remained unconscious even after a day.

It highlighted the requirement of their urgent transfer to Stella's infirmary for hospitalization.

Fortunately, although Mayuseong's injuries were severe, they were rapidly healing thanks to his unique regenerative abilities.

As for Baek Yu-Seol, it was determined that he had simply pushed his stamina to the limit, resulting in exhaustion and loss of consciousness.

This reassured those who had been worried about him.

However...

During the course of their medical examination, a minor issue arose.

It proved impossible to thoroughly examine Mayuseong's body using magic.

Occasionally, individuals from great bloodlines carrying special constitutions would employ potent magic to shield their bodies, preventing others from uncovering the secrets of their unique nature.

Mayuseong was likely in a similar situation.

However, it was not a problem which caused much surprise.

In fact, it was quite common at Stella Academy.

However...

"... What did you say about Baek Yu-Seols condition?"

When Dr. Rayburn asked, the nurse responded with a solemn expression, "He has Mana Accumulation Retardation Syndrome."

"Hmm... I see..."

Rayburn took off his glasses and massaged his temples.

"Mana Accumulation Retardation Syndrome..."

The term itself might be unfamiliar to many in the medical field, but those who were knowledgeable understood its meaning.

Mana Accumulation Retardation Syndrome.

It referred to individuals who were born with an innate inability to store magic within their bodies, making it nearly impossible for them to learn magic, and often led to their untimely demise before the age of twenty.

With 40 years of medical experience, even Rayburn, who had treated countless patients, rarely encountered such a condition.

Meeting someone with this condition, especially at Stella Academy, was beyond his expectations.

"How... How could someone with this condition be admitted to Stella?"

Learning magic was considered nearly impossible for individuals with Mana Accumulation Retardation Syndrome.

Though it was technically possible with tremendous effort, it was often seen as a futile endeavor.

Yet, Baek Yu-Seol had managed to overcome his condition and successfully enroll in the world's most prestigious magic academy.

To achieve that, how much blood and sweat must have been shed?

What processes did he go through to harness magic with a body devoid of mana?

It was an unimaginable feat.

"... This fact, Luna, its our secret. You won't do something foolish like exposing the patient's condition, will you?"

Luna was a nurse with 27 years of experience. She had worked under Rayburn, who was renowned as one of the finest doctors, for a long time.

The weight of this secret was significant, and it was unlikely to easily slip out.

However, there was a possibility that a select few individuals might already be aware of it due to the existence of medical records.

The rumors might not spread widely, but it wouldn't take long for those influential figures who desired this secret to find out.

"What on earth... was this child's motive for enrolling in the academy?"

If there were only two years left to live, Rayburn thought he would set aside all his responsibilities and embark on a journey.

Yet, amidst those musings, the child had chosen to enroll in the academy and pursue the path of learning.

Did he hope to find a cure for Mana Retardation Syndrome at Stella?

Unfortunately, it was an impossible task.

No one in this world could treat Mana Accumulation Retardation Syndrome.

Even if a god existed, they would be powerless to intervene.

The god who created the world with mana would have no means to mitigate Mana Accumulation Retardation Syndrome.

"... This sense of powerlessness is unprecedented."

Doctor Rayburn's voice carried a somber tone, and he removed his glasses, clutching them in his hands.

Luna found herself bearing the weight of his words.

Despite dedicating themselves to saving the lives of the dying, there were still many patients they couldn't save.

In the presence of such patients, the sense of duty as a doctor only intensified the feeling of powerlessness.

-

Mayuseong and Baek Yu-Seol were admitted to a spacious double room in the Stella Academy's hospital.

It wasn't due to any specific reason, as Stella's hospital rooms were originally designed to be roomy.

As a result, their room became a hub of activity with numerous visiting well-wishers, who left behind a growing pile of gifts.

Most of the gifts came from their fellow first-year students.

While the students from the first and second years might not fully comprehend the situation, those who had directly experienced the rampage of the dark magic-infected familiars in the third year felt the true threat to their lives.

Naturally, the information spread, and the names of Baek Yu-Seol and Mayuseong started appearing prominently in newspapers worldwide:

**[Skyflower Haven Infiltrated by Dark Magic-Infected Familiars]**

**[Did Two Stella Students Vanquish It?]**

**[What Is the True Identity of the Dark Magic-Infected Familiars?]**

**[Their Determination to Protect Everyone Led to the Defeat of the Dark Magic-Infected Familiars]**

Various articles were published, ranging from fact-based reports to speculative pieces.

Eisel sat quietly in the hospital room. Her gaze lingered outside the window after reading the multitude of articles about Baek Yu-Seol and Mayuseong.

The once bustling room was now tranquil, with only a few sporadic visitors.

Eisel took solace in slicing fruits and enjoyed the silence of the room.

Today was the day when the Gourmet Club would usually be active.

Unfortunately, with only three members and two of them confined to their sickbeds, carrying out any activities was simply not feasible.

Eisel took a bite of the apple prepared by Edna, and savored its deliciousness.

She pondered the saying about sitting quietly in the hospital room, slicing apples while waiting for the patients to wake up, realizing that it was an overused clich.

However, despite her efforts, there were no signs of Mayuseong and Baek Yu-Seol awakening.

The doctor had assured that both of them had sufficiently recovered and should have awakened by now, leaving everyone perplexed.

Speculations arose that the excessive release of mana during the battle might have played a role, but the true reason remained unknown.

However, the nurse's encouragement that they would wake up soon and not to worry provided some solace.

But how could she not worry?

"Sigh..."

Eisel let out a sigh, lost in her thoughts as she whiled away the time.

Then, without any warning, the door to the hospital room swung open.

"... Huh?"

Her heart sank.

A chill ran down her spine, and her body bristled with anticipation.

And there she stood, without a knock.

Her heart skipped a beat.

She turned her gaze towards her.

Their eyes locked.

"Oh? Well, well..."

She flashed a mischievous smile.

Thump.

Thump.

Eisels heart pounded heavily. Her pupils trembled; lips quivered, and her palms grew damp with cold sweat.

Eisel Morph, the one who plummeted into the abyss.

Eisel Morph, the girl who miraculously survived.

Eisel Morph, the mage with hatred etched into her very soul.

Hong Si-hwa Adolveit.

The one who betrayed Eisels father, Isaac Morph, and took his life.

She appeared before her, meeting her gaze directly.

Her heart surged with an impulse.

*Kill that woman immediately.*",