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

Episode 269 Chapter 51: Memory (3)

Memory (3)

The Grand Altar for the purification ceremony of the Morph Forest is located in the very forest where Duke Isaac Morph went on a rampage ten years ago.

'How unnecessarily grand.'

To perform the purification ceremony, one must wear ceremonial robes, which are specially enchanted by the Holy Federation to provide excellent protection against dark magic.

Twelve ritualists, six barrier mages, two archmages, and three telepaths followed Hong Biyeon with solemn expressions.

The path to the Grand Altar was paved with white marble, showcasing the Holy Federation's naive belief that anything painted white would appear pure.

'Blue looks cleaner, though.'

Hong Biyeon, who particularly liked the color blue, didn't care much for the white robes with red stripes.

Red and white were her least favorite colors.

'By the way...'

Hong Biyeon glanced sideways.

Following her in the same ceremonial robe was SaYeran Orkan, her face as pale as ever.

'What are you thinking about?'

Though SaYeran's expression was always doll-like, Hong Biyeon had met her often, enough to discern subtle changes in her expression.

SaYeran Orkan was clearly in a foul mood.

Not that Hong Biyeon cared about SaYeran's feelings, but the fact that she was so openly displaying her displeasure meant that she found the situation highly unappealing.

'Who cares?'

Having no reason to concern herself with SaYeran, Hong Biyeon turned back to Taeribon.

"Priest, I have a question."

Forcing herself to be polite made her feel nauseous.

"Yes, what is it, Your Highness?"

"I understand I need to activate the royal family's Fire Spirit Formation, but I don't understand why. It is more specialized for blocking rather than sealing."

Taeribon squinted his eyes as he replied to Hong Biyeon.

"Well... that is correct. Your Highness still lacks one condition to perform the ceremony."

"...What do you mean?"

When Taeribon halted, the mages following them stopped like statues.

Hong Biyeon tensed her body and glared at them slowly.

"Your Highness, to participate in the purification ceremony of the Morph Forest, there is one condition. This decision was made by Her Majesty the Queen, and even the royals are not exempt."

At Taeribon's signal, two mages in white robes appeared, carrying a large, thin wooden box.

SaYeran's expression noticeably hardened. Though Hong Biyeon could guess what was coming, she remained silent.

Clack!

Taeribon opened the box and pulled out a scroll, unrolling it before her.

"This is a 'Gag Order.' Whatever you see, hear, or feel within must never be revealed outside."

"...I see."

As expected.

Hong Biyeon knew that all nobles participating in the purification ceremony of the Morph Forest were forcibly placed under a gag order.