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

Episode 199 Chapter 45: Gambling With Time (2)

Gambling With Time (2)

Eisel and Flame's meeting was purely coincidental.

"How did you get in here? I found this place by chance."

"Ah, did you get lost like me?"

It was a time when few people were around, and meeting in a secret space in the library made it seem even more so.

But for Flame, it wasn't a coincidence but an intentional meeting.

She guessed that Eisel would be around here at this time, and without the effort of finding the secret space through her knowledge of romance novels, she came straight in.

"Just... oh, yeah. I found it by chance."

"Right? Anyway, the librarian leaves early, so we can stay a bit longer."

"They probably don't even know we're here. That librarian is too lazy to keep records."

Eisel chattered excitedly, satisfied that she could read a bit more. Her melodious voice had a strangely calming effect, but it couldn't ease Flame's bitterness.

"What were you reading?"

"Oh, look at this. I got a bit interested in the Twelve Constellations recently. You know the incident at the Levian coast? It was actually caused by the curse of the Bronze December."

That curious girl had a habit of digging into anything she found interesting.

"So, there just happens to be a book about the Twelve Constellations here? Well... it seems like it's just a study of folklore."

Eisel probably didn't know.

The book she held was one that only a select few professors at Stella could read, and it was written by none other than Principal Eltwin Eltman himself.

A hundred years ago, when Eltwin Eltman felt it was time to retire from his active career, he travelled the world.

During his travels, he met countless heroes, recluses, mystical beings, and legendary creatures, including the Twelve Constellations.

One would think that such a mythical existence as the Twelve Constellations wouldn't be detailed in a mere school library.

Like Eisel did.

But this place wasn't accessible to just anyone.

Just naturally, truly.

Eisel, who arrived here purely by chance, had no idea.

"That sounds interesting."

"Do you want to read it together?"

From the moment Eisel started reading that book, her tragedy began. The best way to prevent it would be to stop her from reading it.

"Really? I'm curious, can I see it for a moment?"

"Here."

Without a hint of suspicion, Eisel handed over the book. Flame stared intently at the book in her hands, contemplating briefly.

She was sure.

The moment Eisel touched it, she wouldn't have a good future.

Maybe... Eisel, upon learning the 'truth,' would live like a recluse, wasting her years. Even Baek Yuseul wouldn't be able to stop that kind of fate.

Baek Yuseul, who had solved countless incidents and disasters, couldn't prevent a tragedy born from the truth.

However.