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

Episode 207 Chapter 46: Old Story (3)

Old Story (3)

I never imagined things would turn out like this.

It was easy to understand what had happened just by seeing Jeliel in tears.

The "Reformed Villainess Jeliel" route in the game Aether World Online was something only a very few gamers ever saw.

There was a reason for this. The requirements to reach this path were extremely difficult.

First Condition: Raise Jeliel's favorability to the point where interaction is possible.

Second Condition: Help Jeliel find the ruins of the ancient Carmen Set.

Third Condition: Have Jeliel win the soul chess against Carmen Set.

Though these conditions seemed simple at first glance, ordinary players were blocked from the first step.

Getting close to Jeliel and raising her favorability to the point of interaction was no easy feat. Players who reached this stage were regarded as elite in the community.

The second condition was somewhat easier. Players just had to follow the strategy guides posted by advanced players to find the keywords leading to Carmen Set's ruins.

But the third condition was practically impossible.

In the game, NPCs had artificial intelligence and learning abilities, and it was rare to find opportunities to play soul chess with Jeliel.

Even if one could play, they had to be skilled enough to win against Jeliel, which was a daunting task.

I, too, eventually failed.

"...My father disappeared?"

A deserted platform under the falling rain.

Sitting side by side on a half-broken chair, I listened to Jeliel's story.

(TL: my my...... first it was hand holding and now sitting side by side sharing deep emotional stories..... how vulgar)

"It's my fault..."

She blamed herself, but in reality, it was more my fault.

I was the one who taught Jeliel soul chess, hoping she would defeat Carmen Set.

I never thought she would actually win...

Right now, the people at the Magic Tower are likely causing an uproar searching for Melian. Who knows what rewards they might gain by rescuing The President of such a massive merchant Group?

Unfortunately, all their efforts will be in vain.

Knowing that Jeliel winning against Carmen Set would lead to this situation, I irresponsibly induced it.

Luckily, Melian will return to his original form, probably with a 100% success rate.

Even now, I must pretend to be a heartless person to rehabilitate Jeliel.

I cannot save her father without any conditions. I plan to impose restrictions on Jeliel again.
(TL:  please impose that restriction that if she were to fall in love with yu seul, she would die a rotten insect's death)

In the world of Aether World Online, there are many villains, but two main villainesses antagonize the protagonist closely.

They are Hong Bi-Yeon, with the greatest power, and Jeliel, who controls the world's finances.

Although the commoner girl protagonist had formidable adversaries, rehabilitating them had great benefits.

Especially rehabilitating Jeliel brings immense changes to the world, as she donates her vast financial resources for the world's development to atone for her past wrongs.