[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-magic-academy-s-genius-blinker":3,"chapter-magic-academy-s-genius-blinker-magic-academy-s-genius-blinker-chapter-261":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Magic Academy's Genius Blinker",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},461066,715,"Chapter 261: Unreal (5)","magic-academy-s-genius-blinker-chapter-261",261,"\u003Cp>Even when an unimaginable demon appeared, the daily routine of Edna remained unchanged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, she persevered in her own way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She mastered the art of combining spells rather than making them stronger, and assembled a scientific team to analyze the patterns and appearances of the demons to identify weaknesses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She no longer thought about her daily life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My daily life is this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She continuously fought and killed the demons that began to appear relentlessly, protecting the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Edna?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seems like you dozed off for a moment. We've arrived. Shall we proceed with the operation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. Please proceed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Traveling around the world, Edna relentlessly hunted demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She achieved results in her own way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the most formidable demons could be defeated with the help of science, and hunting became more efficient and faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't forget to contribute some of her magic to scientific institutions for research.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the advancement of the world, she was willing to reveal magic to some extent...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But magical research made no progress at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the world's top scientists couldn't understand it at all. It seemed like the world regarded magic as solely Edna's domain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more this happened, the harder she tried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She fought tirelessly, and even reduced her sleeping time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so... A year passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two days ago, a demon appeared in Vilnius, Lithuania.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ecosystem is being destroyed due to the herd of demon bulls occupying the Tibetan Plateau...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon that appeared in the Colca Valley of Peru has the ability to manipulate the climate, causing abnormal global temperatures...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A demon that emerged in Moscow, Russia is spewing lava, turning the downtown area into a wasteland...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how hard she tried. No matter how much she pushed herself to the limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some things just couldn't be done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saving the world with just herself...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it only possible in movies?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she realized that her efforts were futile, an endless emptiness engulfed her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Edna, are you okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"... Yes. Where to next?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please decide. Currently, demons have appeared in fifteen locations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, simultaneous appearances of two-digit demons were commonplace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had only one body and only one place could achieve salvation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining locations were discarded based on her decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, the selection had to be as efficient as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They sorted out places based on their eligibility for a missile attack. In the places where missiles couldn't reach, she would defeat the demon herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was getting tired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, why did that phrase come to mind?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'You have to choose death for yourself.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quickly shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'No. That's not going to happen.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't want to give up this life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I'm still happy.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'To save the world. And to carry everyone's expectations on my shoulders... That's my duty.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'If I continue to strive like this, I will surely lead this world to peace.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>... It was that night when Baek Yu-Seol appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>————\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it came to the trendiest city in the world, undoubtedly, it would be New York.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A city where people of all races gathered, where past and present cultures coexisted. It always bustled with tourists, and the dazzling neon signs were lit 24 hours a day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But today's New York was dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was because of the demon alert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With heavy steps, Edna set foot in such a New York.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The streets of New York were devoid of crowds, and it felt awkwardly cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the once bustling streets now dead, the dream she had a year ago suddenly came to mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Wake up.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were demons here, so she shouldn't let her guard down with unnecessary thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon was dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the corpse which resembled that of a dog lying coldly, Edna unconsciously searched for someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"... Baek Yu-Seol.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the opposite side of the street, there was that boy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked unusually embarrassed today. He still held the shining sword without sheathing it despite having defeated the demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She instinctively tightened her grip on the staff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud! Thud! Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several helicopters noticed the signs of the disappearing demon's energy source.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They might be there in case Edna got injured, requested support, or to deal with the demon's body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stay back and wait.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edna gave them a brief command before approaching Baek Yu-Seol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's too late, Edna. It's time to go back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where to?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To where we originally lived.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My hometown is here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"... Yeah. But, this isn't where you belong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed to the cold street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The happier you become, the unhappier the world becomes. But still, are you going to stay here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, she couldn't answer immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edna bit her lips tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood oozed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you want me to do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have to leave this world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where to?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baek Yu-Seol's expression remained unchanged, which made Edna resentful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who was this boy to so easily tell her to die?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's for your own good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can't believe this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand. That's why I waited. Until you could accept it. But... I can't wait any longer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baek Yu-Seol still wore his school uniform. The name, IlwolHigh School, was written on the name tag on his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's about time. It's right for you and me to leave for the sake of this world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So just stay quiet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the end of the conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Flash]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, Baek Yu-Seol was right beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Huh...?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A white flash split her vision in half.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang~!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, her muscle memory kicked in, and she raised her shield to block the sword's attack, preventing it from slashing her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, the impact didn't just disappear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edna staggered from the shock of her mana shield being broken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"D-damn it...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had no intention of dying quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edna spun her staff and slammed it into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pillar of light surged, striking Baek Yu-Seol who was wielding his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But sensing that he didn't have a scratch, she prepared another spell...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Argh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, Baek Yu-Seol, who had somehow returned behind her, swung his sword, shattering her shield into pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing the sword aimed at her neck, Edna rolled forward with all her might.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edna, are you okay!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite feeling dizzy, she ignored the ringing radio and continued rolling on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As light exploded, Edna's body soared above the buildings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baek Yu-Seol used instant high-speed movement to chase after her, but she scattered orbs of light in the air like confetti.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom! Boom! Boom! Crash!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She intended to obstruct his path, but the effect was stronger than expected, causing an entire side of the building to blast off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finding that it was a rather fortunate incident, she slipped into the crevice of the building and caught her breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Crazy... Are you really trying to kill me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had no intention of being a victim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she touched her hand on the ground, giant vines grew and covered the building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She planned to use the vines, which moved according to her will, to pressure Baek Yu-Seol if he entered this confined space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how fast he could move, he wouldn't be free in such a cramped space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Baek Yu-Seol couldn't be unaware of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he moved to the lower floor of the building, the floor completely collapsed, and Edna fell without even resisting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With no other choice, she quickly escaped outside the building using the recoil from the explosion and shielding her body with light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thududuk!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the debris of the building collapsed, the spot where Edna had fallen sank deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she had been even a little late, she would have died for sure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here it comes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike her, who couldn't move freely in the air, Baek Yu-Seol was able to maneuver with agility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, she had just finished preparing for that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kudududeuk!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of vines sprouted from the collapsing building, connecting buildings like bridges, and Edna landed on top of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the wind scattered, Baek Yu-Seol's figure blurred again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could sense it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Behind!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without turning back, she swung her staff downward to create a pillar of light behind her, but... there was no sensation of impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she looked up, she saw Baek Yu-Seol, who had moved forward as she expected, swinging his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half of her shield shattered, and her internals were severely twisted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood oozed from her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she didn't give up and flipped the vines with all her strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kwa-duduk!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vines transformed into material resembling steel. It twisted around Baek Yu-Seol's body like a snake, preventing him from teleporting away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he deflected or cut through even the steel with his sword to approach her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Close combat is disadvantageous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was sweating profusely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She manipulated magic and weakly propelled herself to the opposite building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fragments of magic burst forth, causing the neon sign to explode and fall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baek Yu-Seol trampled over the fallen sign, leaped, and dashed towards her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have to stop her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no matter how much she spread her shield or attempted any attack, nothing worked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt like hitting a giant wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opponent simply moved swiftly, swung their sword, and none of her colorful magic could counter it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it because this was her first magical battle?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The overwhelming gap in experience was glaring before her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You bastard!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what she tried, she realized she couldn't be a match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no matter who the opponent was, she wouldn't give up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edna used the magic to traverse between buildings and shot beams of light, while Baek Yu-Seol relentlessly pursued her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whole of New York glowed with light, vegetation sprouted, and thunder rumbled; all because of the battle between the two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah. Hah...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With her magic dropped, Edna landed on a rooftop and knelt down, hesitating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the distance, it seemed like she could see the city's skyline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that she thought about it... this place was supposedly the famous Empire State Building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"... To come to see New York's landmarks like this.\" Having futile thoughts, Edna struggled to rise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She heard the sound of Baek Yu-Seol landing behind her, and she turned her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes met.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were sharp black irises.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She no longer cast any spells.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly facing Baek Yu-Seol approaching her... She said, \"Why do you want to kill me so badly...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was resentful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'If I die, everything will be resolved, won't it? Where in this world is such a law?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every single day was filled with happiness. Whether eating, walking the streets, studying, playing with friends, watching movies, hunting demons, or sleeping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every moment was happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in fact, the reason she was happy was because she pushed the world into unhappiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world veered towards destruction because of her existence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's too much...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tears welled up in Edna's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite trying to deny reality, she couldn't help but accept it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had sensed it a long time ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite living as if she were the protagonist of this world, she had always harbored doubts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Why am I the only one so happy?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baek Yu-Seol, who had approached close by now, aimed her sword at her neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without resistance, she lowered her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Closing her eyes and gritting her teeth hard, she asked, \"If I were to disappear... would this world really become happy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what happens to me...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was truly a strange question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, she was going to die, so what would happen to her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unexpectedly, Baek Yu-Seol immediately provided a refreshing answer. \"You'll still be happy even if you die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"... Haha. That's ridiculous. How can one be happy while dying?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, he didn't answer right away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baek Yu-Seol hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But ultimately, he didn't finish his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no need for it now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laughing while killing someone appeared truly insane, but Baek Yu-Seol seemed relieved, almost as if he had relieved himself of all burdens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, you'll truly be happy. Because I'll make sure of it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What? What does that...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn't finish her sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the sky above... White light chunks were descending.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn't it beautiful?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh. No. That's, wait a moment...\" \"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a feature of the monster she hunted. Its main body wasn't much, but when it died, a pillar of light rose from its corpse. It appeared as if an angel had descended, so its nickname was Heaven's Gate...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baek Yu-Seol started babbling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had he ever talked so much before?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, it was as if he was talking to a close friend. He opened his mouth and continued the conversation, which made her feel that they were some kind of cafe friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn't reach her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Haha...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'So this is how I die now.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing the time had come, she humbly accepted this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the gradually whitening world, Baek Yu-Seol took her hand and stood her up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said something, but it was completely drowned out by the huge noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she could clearly see his lips moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Let's go back.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Edna remember the identity of the boy holding her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Ah, right.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why hadn't she remembered until now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a fool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'You came to take me back all the way here.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the highest place of the city covered in pure white light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edna could finally smile brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to any time she had spent in this world, it was... a happier smile.\u003C\u002Fp>",2255,"2026-05-30T10:12:04.648Z","2026-06-01T04:30:58.405Z",1,"novelbin.me","ab595a3d16770a6e86f3a6ab934a73a6673a7bdfaf75b50fe6679376d09ace7f","magic-academy-s-genius-blinker-chapter-262","magic-academy-s-genius-blinker-chapter-260",548,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmagic-academy-s-genius-blinker-cover.jpg"]