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

Episode 169 Chapter 39: Ghost Story(5)

Ghost Story(5)

When Stella's students usually gather, they hold tea parties in places like cafes or terraces. It could be said that this is the epitome of aristocratic gatherings... but there's no need for commoners to go to such lengths, is there?

So, Flame went to a chicken joint.

"...Chicken?"

"Seasoned chicken."

"No, I mean, chicken..."

"I said seasoned chicken. Aren't you going to eat?"

"I'll eat, but..."

"Yeah. You like stuff like this."

Eisel hesitated before stabbing a fork into a piece of chicken. Annella, who was sitting next to Flame, was already munching on a drumstick.

"You inconsiderate brat. There are three people here and only two drumsticks, and you just take one?"

"Oops! Oops!"

...It seemed she took it in an unpeaceful manner, but Flame snatched it away from her.

"Fine. You can eat. I'll allow it."

"Yes..."

Though it seemed unnecessary to need permission to eat something like this, it was hard to eat without feeling self-conscious.

"Eat a lot. This older sister is treating!"

Eisel likes instant food. Pizza, chicken, hamburgers. Of course, these aren't exactly cheap for commoners, so she doesn't get to eat them often.

I remember there was a setting where Jeremy and Haewonryang fell head over heels when they saw her eyeing cheap chicken pieces at a grand noble banquet instead of luxurious food.

In that aspect, she's similar to me.

Flame also prefers instant food over aristocratic cuisine.

Caviar, foie gras, truffles?

I've never tried them, but even if I did, I doubt I'd like them that much.

Steak and whatnot, I'd rather just quickly grill some pork belly, wrap it in lettuce with some ssamjang, and eat it like that.

The three girls quietly ate chicken and drank a glass of cola... not beer, chatting away.

"So, what's the sudden visit for?"

"Ah, that is..."

"Why, are you curious about that man's whereabouts?"

"No, no! Absolutely not. That's ridiculous."

When Eisel burst out in anger, Flame chuckled. She sipped on her straw and casually dropped some information about Baek Yu-seol.

"He's currently staying in some city in the west. He said he had some business to take care of. I'm not sure, but since it's him, it must be important."

"I see..."

Suddenly, Eisel felt doubtful about her own life.

Is there any meaning in my current life of nothing but madly studying? Even now, someone is steadily building a tower to save the world, yet I'm engrossed in mere studies. Is this really the right thing to do?

...No. I am right.

The reason Baek Yu-seol doesn't study is because he has accumulated countless knowledge through thousands of regressions. To get closer to someone like him, shouldn't I study even harder?