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

Episode 211 Chapter 46: Old Story(7)

Old Story (7)

Jelliel could boldly assert this:

This is much more difficult and gruelling than when she led the expedition herself to explore the ruins.

Naturally, it had to be so.

This place, "The Silent Maze Forest," in Baek Yu-seol's words, was a "high-level field."

And so, perhaps that's why it felt more familiar to Baek Yu-seol.

Low-level fields can be overwhelmed with items and levels, but high-level fields cannot be handled that way.

The only way to navigate through such extreme fields was... just one.

Study, memorize, face it directly, and keep trying, again and again.

Continuously facing death.

That was the only way to master it.

A low-level magician couldn't even hear sounds here, and even those who reached a certain level would completely lose their sense of direction.

Exploring the Silent Maze Forest made it clear that mental strength was more important than physical strength.

With light barely seeping in, making it hard to secure visibility, and powerful monsters popping out from the hazy fog.

You couldn't let your guard down for a moment, as a bit of carelessness could lead to disasters.

"This way."

Fortunately, there was no need to wander aimlessly in the forest. They had a clear guidepost.

Following Baek Yu-seol's special compass, the expedition team easily penetrated deep into the forest.

Even in unexpected situations that flustered veteran magicians, Baek Yu-seol calmly led the team.

Of course, he didn't forget to subtly step back whenever monsters appeared.

Frankly, with his current skills, he couldn't even scratch the monsters here.

Kiiooo-!!

"W-What was that?"

"What sound is that?"

As they were passing through a ridge obscured by thick fog, a high-pitched screech was heard from somewhere, but Baek Yu-seol spoke as if it was nothing to worry about.

"It's a Mist Devourer."

"Mist... Devourer? What's that?"

"It's not even in the records."

Since the Maze Forest had not been properly explored yet, the records available were incomplete. But Baek Yu-seol had a wealth of information about this place in his head.

"The fog surrounding the Maze Forest is due to the giant monster 'Mistri' at the forest's center. It exhales fog laced with narcotic substances, and the creatures that feed on that fog are the Mist Devourers. It's a positive sign. When these devourers are around, your senses start to return somewhat."

"Oh... I see."

"Come to think of it, it feels like I can see better ahead than before."

"Yeah. It was hard to hear conversations earlier, but now we can hear well."

"Let's proceed quickly. The devourers are intermittent, so they'll return soon."

As he said, the Mist Devourers soon disappeared.

Everyone simultaneously wondered, 'How does he know such things?' but no one questioned it.

The expedition team headed deeper into the forest, and as the fog became so thick that visibility was almost zero.