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

Episode 235 Chapter 49: Witch(2)

Witch (2)

Recently, Hong Bi Yeon found herself spending more time alone. This was quite unusual for her, as she would often gather her faction members to display her power whenever she could.

Of course, she didn't stop holding gatherings entirely. About two or three times a week, she would still enjoy tea time with the noble girls in her faction to discuss recent events at school and trends in society.

"...It's bitter."

Hong Bi Yeon was surprised when she unknowingly muttered these words while drinking tea.

"Bitter...?"

She wasn't sure. It felt like an unpleasant, stinging sensation on her tongue.

"I-I'm sorry, Your Highness. I must have made a mistake with the tea today..."

When Hong Bi Yeon frowned, the girl who had brewed the tea was immediately frightened.

"It's fine. Tea is supposed to be bitter."

Although she didn't know much about taste, Hong Bi Yeon managed a nonchalant response. Relieved by her indifferent answer, the girl sighed in relief, while others tried to change the subject.

"By the way, Your Highness, what do you think about the Witch's Restaurant?"

"The Witch's Restaurant?"

"Yes, it's a mysterious restaurant that appears and disappears throughout the city of Arcanium."

"That's right. Many in our class have shared their experiences of visiting it. Aren't you curious?"

"Hmm..."

Hong Bi Yeon swirled her tea. The red reflection in her cup seemed even redder.

"Not really. I'm not interested in such rumors."

Though Hong Bi Yeon showed no interest, the girls were eager to discuss the Witch's Restaurant, finding it a fascinating topic.

As Hong Bi Yeon quietly stared at her tea, she sensed someone approaching and turned her head.

It was Yeterin, her personal guard. She handed her a yellow envelope.

"Your Highness, I found the document you asked about."

"...Really?"

A few days ago, Hong Bi Yeon had asked about the 'Morphran Forest' after talking to Eisel.

At the time, she had feigned disinterest, but Eisel's inquiry had piqued her curiosity. She didn't plan to invest much time, but she wanted to satisfy her curiosity.

However, the documents in the yellow envelope were mostly blank, with only one large stamp on them.

[Classified]

Hong Bi Yeon frowned.

"Yeterin, what is this?"

"It's a high-level classified document, so it couldn't be taken out of the palace. But as the princess, you can return to the palace and view it anytime."

"I see."

Unless it was a document only the queen could see, there was nothing Hong Bi Yeon couldn't access. But this felt suspicious.

"Morphran Forest..."

Ten years ago, Duke Isaac Morph had gone on a rampage after turning into a dark sorcerer, and it was said that Princess Hong si hwa had stopped him in the forest.

This event was what made Hong si hwa's name famous, a heroic tale known by almost everyone.

But why was information about Morfran Forest so thoroughly hidden?