[{"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-265":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},461070,715,"Chapter 265: Isolation (3)","magic-academy-s-genius-blinker-chapter-265",265,"\u003Cp>... Shortly after Hong Bi-Yeon left Stella.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baek Yu-Seol immediately followed suit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In preparation for any unforeseen circumstances, he packed various magical tools and items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alterisha's skills had grown rapidly over time, and there were many things he could now use effectively in real combat situations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this level of technology, Baek Yu-Seol thought it would be possible to manufacture 'space storage' with the help of Eltman Eltwin in the near future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're going after her?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edna grabbed Baek Yu-Seol, who was about to leave, with a worried expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What... exactly is going on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you're going, I'll go too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edna spoke with a stern expression, but Baek Yu-Seol shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No. It's okay. I'll handle it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How? Even if it's you, this isn't something you can handle alone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right. And it's not a problem that can be solved just by having you tag along.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a valid point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from being students at Stella Academy, both Baek Yu-Seol and Edna were ordinary commoners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They received treatment almost equivalent to nobility anywhere in the world as long as they showed their Stella student ID and graduation certificate, but there were still limits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was best not to even think about presenting Stella's student ID to the Adolveit Royal Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, aside from that, Baek Yu-Seol had quite a unique background for a commoner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had a close relationship with the Elven King and was also a co-developer of the item.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But... So what?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Baek Yu-Seol had power and authority rivaling that of Adolveit, this was someone else's family matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Queen wanted to exile her own princess, what right did anyone have to interfere?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if there were a superpower in this world greater than Adolveit, it would be impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well. Then what's the plan...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm. We'll have to find another way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"... And I'm not needed for that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Probably.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After casually saying this, Baek Yu-Seol turned around and was about to put on his backpack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, Edna would have said something lively even if it was just a word, but today, she remained silent and lowered her head in a dejected manner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'... What's going on?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, Edna appeared strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was there something wrong with the conversation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was usually just a casual chat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how much Baek Yu-Seol thought about it, he didn't really understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Is she upset?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was also a bit strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baek Yu-Seol knew that Edna wouldn't get upset over such a conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was quite cool-headed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baek Yu-Seol, who was about to ask what was wrong, immediately closed his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Blessings of the Yeonhong Chunsamweol]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the other person's expression, he could infer their psychological state and see the color of their heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a deep blue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edna was feeling a deep blue emotion at the moment. It was a color she had never felt before, but he could understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't a clear and refreshing blue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was more like... a bruised blue as if her heart had been hit hard by something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'... Did I say something so harsh?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What hadn't been visible until now suddenly became visible. Her emotions were so delicate and clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how unaware Baek Yu-Seol might seem, she knew well how to behave in such a situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No. Well. Then, it can't be helped. I have things to do at the academy, so...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's because it's dangerous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've never been in a situation like this before, so I don't know what might happen to me. That's why I'm not taking you. It's dangerous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh. Uh... Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Baek Yu-Seol said that, Edna felt a little dazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was clearly a comforting word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Baek Yu-Seol turned to leave, Edna waved his hand and casually bid him farewell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he had walked for quite a while until his back was no longer visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bam!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>... She unconsciously kicked the tree next to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kwaaang!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a perfectly centered axis of rotation of 720 degrees, it was an extremely sharp and impressive kick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Argh! You idiot! Seriously. It's so frustrating!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn't manage her expression like an adult at all. Over such a trivial matter, she made someone who was going for such an important affair feel nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hoo, hoo... Huh.....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After beating the tree for a while, she became too tired, physically and mentally, to move any further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But her anger towards herself still didn't dissipate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh... I just want to die...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While she was banging her head against the tree, suddenly voices of men echoed in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't just auditory hallucinations from banging her head too hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edna!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you okay? You look very tired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should we help?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"... Oh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were angels watching over her from the highest place in the sky, the heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Edna was about to say it was okay, she absentmindedly looked up at the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon reflection, she realized that the heavenly realm had a calming effect on the mind, and she suddenly thought that if she squeezed those annoying angels, her mental state might become calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah. Let's have fun there for the first time in a while.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeah!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'll open the 'Higher Realm' right away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, it was true that if she wanted something, they would do anything for her, so they immediately opened the 'Higher Realm', also known as the 'Heavenly Bridge'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edna didn't know the amount of mana drained by the angels in the process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of jade rolling could be heard, and a warm golden light poured down from the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually, she didn't like to stand out, and she didn't use it much, but now it was okay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flutter!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pair of translucent golden wings extended from Edna's back, and golden feathers fluttered around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twinkling light enveloped the area like fireflies, and when her body slowly floated up into the air...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunk!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh. Uh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt someone's gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Edna casually turned to look with indifferent eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, she would have felt quite embarrassed about being caught in this situation, but due to the embarrassment she had just experienced, she didn't care at the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ed...na...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A boy stood there murmuring her name blankly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had an impressive figure with wide shoulders and a short haircut, and Edna also knew him well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Poong Ha-rang from Class S of the first year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were stories that he enrolled in Stella to win in the power struggle with his brothers as a direct descendant of the Poong Family, which ruled the entire southern plain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually, Poong Ha-rang's charismatic and confident expression was his identity, yet even he seemed bewildered by Edna's winged appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What're you looking at? Haven't you ever seen someone with wings before?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh. Well...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said, extending her fist with an indifferent expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you tell anyone, you'll die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately after being rebuked by Edna, Poong Ha-rang remained seated where he was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'What did I just see...?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn't have much contact, so he didn't have any particular thoughts, but perhaps today's impression was too strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to forget Edna's face, Poong Ha-rang stared blankly at the spot where she disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>———\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frost Cliff Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the name didn't match Adolveit's, who manipulated flames at all. However, 'Cheongnyeong Palace,' where Hong Bi-Yeon stayed, was even more inappropriate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a name inspired after seeing the hero of Adolveit who fought against the Dark Mage with her fluttering blue hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In contrast, the name of the palace where her sister, Hong Si-hwa, stayed was 'Hongyeong Palace.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When anyone mentions the name, the image of red comes to mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The palace was assigned from the moment of birth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, even if Hong Eulin hadn't died, Hong Bi-Yeon must have been hated from the beginning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It couldn't be helped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Yi-el, Hong Biyeon's mother, was... She had opposed King Hong Se-ryu, but ended up thoroughly defeated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her sister, Hong Si-hwa's mother, had clung to Hong Se-ryu and tried to give up the throne for a slightly more comfortable and longer life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, she died at a young age in her thirties, three years after giving birth to Hong Si-hwa. She was unable to withstand the curse, but if she didn't inherit the throne, her life had no meaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Princess. The red milk tea is ready.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"... Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wearing a dress with white patterns on a red background, Hong Bi-Yeon came out to the garden of Cheongryeong Palace and enjoyed tea time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was ironic that the expression 'enjoyed' used here didn't really mean enjoyment, but it couldn't be helped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The princess of Adolveit who returned to the palace had to invest at least an hour in tea time every day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh my, little sister. Relax your expression! Aren't you happy to be back at the palace?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Si-hwa sat across from Hong Bi-Yeon, and teased her while she stared blankly at the tea served by a maid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike usual, when she preferred formal attire, Hong Si-hwa had been wearing glamorous and dazzling dresses since returning to the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She waved her fan as she spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is it? Tell me your thoughts~ I've always liked Cheongnyeong Palace where you stay since we were young.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's nice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh. Is that all?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Bi-Yeon had no intention of playing along with her sister's teasing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with her subdued response, Hong Si-hwa grinned gleefully, finding something amusing about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As someone who knew well that she was emotionless, Hong Bi-Yeon found the whole mask repulsive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The conversation was one-sided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Si-hwa chattered, and Hong Bi-Yeon replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To pass this boring time somehow, Hong Bi-Yeon didn't let go of the teacup in her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The red milk tea was one of the few scents she liked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, accidentally, the worst happened!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ouch!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the maids spilled tea on Hong Bi-Yeon's dress by 'mistake.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm sorry! I'm sorry!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The maid immediately bowed in apology, but Hong Bi-Yeon froze while holding the teacup. She just stared at her without saying a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She did it on purpose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having lived subtly ignored within the palace, Hong Bi-Yeon understood it well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such treatment was now familiar to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Hmm...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wasn't exactly angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was just pondering how to respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should she get angry?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then there would be rumors circulating within the palace saying, 'Even as a princess, she's tainting the atmosphere with her temperament.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, her enemies would increase, and she would continue to live in the palace being ignored without even a chance to redeem her tarnished image.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should she forgive?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was difficult at the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how much Hong Bi-Yeon was ignored, the maids were... They wronged someone from the royal bloodline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simply brushing it off and forgiving would only lead to the same things happening again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subtlly ignoring and pretending it was a mistake was tormenting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As time goes on, Hong Bi-Yeon power of speech would continue to diminish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wisest course of action had been determined from the beginning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First and foremost, inquire about the family's misdeed and quietly investigate it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, intimidate them by explaining how severe the offense against the royal family is. As if punishment is imminent, before exercising discretion and forgiving them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not expressing anger but still asserting her dignity as a royal to the palace staff might not eliminate subtle disregard and disdainful glances entirely, but it could be highly effective in preventing groundless rumors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps, positive imagery might follow her wise judgment, portraying Princess Hong Bi-Yeon as actually compassionate and intelligent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, even with that in mind...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I don't like it. I don't have to behave like that.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without further ado, she rose from her seat and slapped the maid's cheek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ouch~!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The slap was so forceful that the maid's cheek turned as red as fire. Facing the fallen maid, Hong Bi-Yeon spoke with a cold gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Consider yourself fortunate I didn't burn you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. Yes...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell me about your family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's Herael Family of Baron Haraen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Baron Haraen? I've never heard of him. I'll remember. Your family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that, Hong Bi-Yeon stood up straight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll go first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh my...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving Hong Si-hwa with widened eyes, Hong Bi-Yeon immediately headed towards Cheongryeong Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was she truly angry?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's not it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was even thankful that the tea was poured so she could stop tea time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Separately, she wanted to call Baron Haraen and give him an award.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But apart from that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'If I endure all of this, I will get sick and die first.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In any case, the fate was to remain trapped for the rest of her life without being able to go anywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Escape was impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless she gave up all the magic and power she had, she wouldn't be able to get out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it was bittersweet, Hong Bi-Yeon decided to accept that fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I won't tolerate it.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I think they are planning to ignore me and suppress me...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Just because I have no power or influence doesn't mean I can't do anything.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least while she was trapped here... She would make all the courtiers fear her name.\u003C\u002Fp>",2198,"2026-05-30T10:12:04.648Z","2026-06-01T04:30:58.405Z",1,"novelbin.me","534728ca05f2e91995f7946230dff5e956f44adbc8b7034e65a25a20bc68321c","magic-academy-s-genius-blinker-chapter-266","magic-academy-s-genius-blinker-chapter-264",548,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmagic-academy-s-genius-blinker-cover.jpg"]