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

Episode 267 Chapter 51: Memory (1)

Memory (1)

Florin dragged her heavy body towards Leafanel's garden.

Although she hadn't suffered major injuries from the battle with Chelriban, she had consumed so much mental energy and mana that she had a significant headache. But right now, it was urgent to check Leafanel's condition.

'This scent...?'

When Florin arrived at the garden, she noticed something was different from before and tilted her head in curiosity.

She hurried inside the garden, but oddly enough, it didn't feel bad. Rather, it had a... pleasant scent. Of course, in a garden filled with tainted air, even a good scent wouldn't be all that pleasant, but Florin, sensitive to the aura of divine beasts, could tell.

"Ah...!"

Leafanel.

Standing with her eyes closed, hands clasped in prayer, she was still tainted by the corruption, but she looked noticeably different from the last time.

"Her heart..."

In the purple-hued space, green and yellow mystical energy emanated from Leafanel's chest, creating a small flame-like aura.

Though the power was still weak, it was undoubtedly a divine aura.

It was an aura capable of completely purifying the corruption tainting the World Tree.

"You're back..."

Florin cautiously approached Leafanel and gently touched her cheek.

The mysterious barrier that had surrounded her body had long disappeared.

Though Leafanel still had her eyes closed and didn't respond, the fact that she did not show any wariness towards Florin indicated that she welcomed her presence.

Florin caressed Leafanel's cheek for a while, gazing at her face. Since she was born with the unique constitution of "Absorbing Sentiment (Florin's Captivation Curse)," she couldn't have proper conversations with others.

The only one who had ever kept her company was Leafanel.

Despite having the mentality of a child, Leafanel had lived for a very long time, listening to Florin's stories with wise and pure eyes.

In truth, they needed each other.

Leafanel couldn't move from this place, and Florin, cursed, couldn't face anyone.

"It's really fortunate... truly."

Thus, the happiest person about Leafanel's return was Florin, not Baek Yuseol or anyone else.

Even though the curse had weakened, allowing her to meet various people and share genuine feelings face-to-face, the return of the most precious companion who had supported her during lonely days was the greatest joy.

And...

Thinking of the boy who had returned her most precious companion to her, Florin smiled softly.

Touching Leafanel's soft cheek felt soothing.

Though they couldn't talk at the moment, it would be okay. With her heart having returned, she would soon recover and they could go back to the way things were.

"Like before... I'll tell you stories. This time, you tell me your stories too, Leafanel."

Florin kissed Leafanel's forehead, who was still praying with her eyes closed.

She would wait for the day they reunited, whenever it might be.

When he opened his eyes, it was the weekend.