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

Episode 183 Chapter 42: Isolation (1)

Isolation (1)

Even in Aether World, where telephones are rare, high-ranking individuals all have their own means of communication.

However, the Elf King Florin couldn't. There was a risk of being cursed if people heard her voice for long periods.

"......Is that really true?"

"Yes."

Not anymore.

Her curse had significantly weakened, so now there was no risk of lovesickness just from hearing her voice.

Thanks to this, Florin could freely use the telephone, increasing her activity and the workload she had to handle, but she said all the frustration had disappeared.

"It's a relief you got the divine artifact right away... Really, I was so worried because I couldn't go myself..."

Well, what are you going to do if your heart is as beautiful as your face? From what I see, even if the curse disappears, there will be no shortage of people suffering from lovesickness.

I don't think it would be strange if I were included in that. She's so attractive that not falling for her would be abnormal.

"......I don't have any plans for a romantic relationship right now."

'Plans'.......Maybe that's why, despite being surrounded by attractive women, I rarely felt romantic feelings.

Most of them were too young, but the bigger reason was that I had a mountain of immediate tasks to solve.

I don't have some absurd sense of duty to save the world alone.

I'm not that great. I'm just struggling to survive.

"I would like to bring the divine artifact immediately and further alleviate the curse, but my schedule is packed right now..."

"It's okay. I've waited this long; I can wait a bit longer."

Saying it like that makes me feel like I need to bring it to her sooner.

"Yes. I'll visit you soon."

"Take care of your health until then."

After finishing the call with Florin, I rummaged through my pocket and took out the broken smoking pipe.

"Hm....... It's completely shattered."

This pipe is called the 'Talisman of Vengeful Spirits'. It was an artifact I obtained quite easily, but it is actually an extremely rare high-grade magical tool even in Aether World.

It's not an ancient or legendary item, but just possessing it grants the ridiculously overpowered trait of 'Complete Immunity to Ghost-Type Attacks.'

But now, it was shattered.

Was there no risk when I entered the Mirror World to rescue Flame?

Absolutely not.

The Constellation Project had exceptionally modified and strengthened the artifacts I possessed, adding a special blessing to this 'Talisman of Vengeful Spirits.'

Thanks to this, I could move freely in Flame's world, but in return, I used up this artifact, which could have lasted a lifetime, in a single use.

Artifacts are relics from ancient wizard times, so they can't be repaired with modern technology.

"Still... should I take it to Alterisha?"

In the original game, you could only request specific items to be made or repaired, but this is reality, so even such absurd requests could be accommodated.