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

Episode 186 Chapter 42: Isolation (4)

Isolation (4)

The capital city of Adolveit, Tahalan, is also a well-known tourist destination.

This is because you can see the 'Frost Cliff Palace' from anywhere in the city. The grand palace, perched sharply on a cliff in the distance with a backdrop of mountains, exuded an overwhelming sense of majesty.

Indeed, it was an impressive city.

Sitting at an outdoor cafe on the street, sipping my drink, and gazing at the distant palace, I felt a sense of quaint charm.

Tahalan's streets reminded me of 19th to 20th century London.

With black trains cutting across the city, gentlemen and ladies in suits, and grey-toned skies and buildings.

It felt like Sherlock Holmes might pop out of the alley, chasing Jack the Reaper with Watson.

If you ask what I plan to do here, of course, my first thought is to infiltrate that palace.

However, attempting to sneak into that heavily guarded palace with just a blink would be suicidal.

Although I don't possess mana in my body, based on my past experiences, wizards would detect mana reactions as soon as I used blink, which means the security system would also detect it.

But there isn't only a covert and criminal way to infiltrate the Frost Palace.

There are moral and legal methods...

For instance, what if I became a palace staff member myself?

There are less than 2-3 weeks left of the summer vacation, and I need to rescue Hong Bi Yeon within that time. Becoming a palace staff member may seem impossible, but it's easier than you think for me.

Thanks to the meticulously recorded 'Bulbul Glasses' on all current events.
(TS: earlier I was using sentient glasses, but the manhwa adaptation translates them to 'bulbul glasses' so that's what I will be doing too from now on)

I first sought out the most famous trading company in Tahalan, 'Cheonri Trading Company.'

"Eh? You're a student from Stella. What brings you here?"

"Hello."

The Cheonri Trading Company's office resembled a factory more than an office. Dozens of gigantic automatic carriages, as big as trucks, were waiting, with workers loading and unloading goods. Amidst them, people were directing or handling administrative tasks.

I approached them.

"I heard you've been having trouble lately due to a shortage of Antarell oilers. I happen to be quite skilled with Antarell oilers and can offer some help."

I spoke confidently.

"What are you talking about? We have plenty of Antarell oilers. That guy over there is an Antarell technician, but we have so many that he's doing loading and unloading now."

Failure.

The Bulbul glasses weren't infallible, of course.

It didn't precisely indicate when and where events would occur, and my actions would create countless butterfly effects leading to different futures around the world, so it couldn't be helped.

Of course, I didn't expect to succeed on the first try.

I continued searching all over Tahalan.

Newspapers, weapons shops, magic item stores, and so on.

After repeated failures, I finally found a place in dire straits as noted in the Bulbul Glasses.

'Sunset Bookstore'