I Became a Flashing Genius at the Magic Academy [158-362][English Translation]

Episode 163 Chapter 38: Love Captivation Curse(3)

Eltman Eltoin was systematically erasing the presence of the dark magicians from Stella based on the information he had extracted from Kavaren.

Secretly and discreetly.

Only then would there be no unfortunate incidents of the enemies realizing their comrades were being killed and fleeing.

However, as comrades continued to disappear, the dark magicians who had infiltrated Stella became alarmed. They couldn't tell who had been exposed, so some waited in hiding, while others attempted to escape.

"Did you hear? The janitor in the east garden suddenly quit."

"What? Really? He was a nice guy."

"The caretaker in the 9th star tower also disappeared."

"Everyone's quitting all of a sudden..."

"Isn't it because of the dark magicians?"

The revelation that dark magicians had infiltrated Stella caused quite a stir.

Parents who had sent their precious children to the academy were outraged that the school couldn't even prevent such intrusions, leading to damages.

News outlets headlined with stories like "Stella's Security Crumbling?" and many parents lodged complaints.

Most of the parents were nobles or people with significant social influence, causing Stella to waver momentarily. However, about a week later, Eltman Eltoin declared, presenting the heads of the dark magicians.

"I personally purged the vermin that infiltrated the school."

While he hadn't killed them all, Eltman, once the greatest dark magician hunter, personally stepping in quelled the parents' dissatisfaction gradually.

...Among those contributing to this atmosphere, Anella was also on high alert.

-Anella, what's your status? Eltman Eltoin has been identifying and purging our kin through some unknown means.

"Khhmm, I'm fine."

Anella was crouched in the furthest stall of the girls' bathroom on the first floor of the dormitory, talking to a shadow flickering before her eyes.

-If it becomes too dangerous, return immediately. Eltman... that wretched man won't kill you quietly. He will torture you until you beg for death.

"N-No! I'm fine! I wouldn't be scared by this!"

-I like your confidence. So, how is the mission progressing?

"Uh..."

What was the mission again?

She had not thought about it at all since she infiltrated, causing her mind to freeze momentarily.

-Well, if it had gone well, Baek Yuseol wouldn't appear in the news unharmed. Have you devised a plan to deal with him secretly?

"Um..."

She remembered.

The original mission was to monitor Lord Mayusung and assassinate Baek Yuseol.

However, as the lord returned to his family, her sole mission was Baek Yuseol's assassination...

It was truly embarrassing, but she had been defeated and subdued by a mere first-year student at the academy.

She had even been discovered and had all her abilities sealed, so the mission had effectively failed long ago.

She should have returned by now, but Anella didn't want to.