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

Episode 307 Chapter 56: Exchange Student (3)

Exchange Student (3)

As Eltman Eltwin returned to Stella, all the chaotic systems were restored in an instant. However, because he had not properly concluded the most important matter, Eltman's mind was in turmoil.

"Aki Hayden."

"Yes."

"You accepted Scarlet as a professor."

"You know as well as I do. The only mage capable of opposing her is you."

"Are you proudly saying you succumbed to threats?"

"If we had fought, we could have managed, but Stella's protective barrier was easily breached, and fighting on campus would have resulted in countless casualties, and in the end, we would have lost."

It was a reasonable argument.

Aki Hayden, not a battle mage but the vice principal protecting the school, had made the wisest choice.

"Since it was unavoidable this time, I will let it pass quietly."

"Thank you."

"However..."

With a chilling gaze that seemed to see through Aki Hayden's thoughts, Eltman spoke.

"Up until now, I've turned a blind eye to your pranks because it was part of my plan. But if you ever do anything to catch my eye again, I will be the first to cut off your head. Remember that."

Aki Hayden's pupils shook violently at the eerie words that felt like a fist gripping his heart.

'What does he mean...?'

Did Eltman realize that he was a dark mage?

No, that can't be.

The master's disguise technique is perfect. Even among dark mages, it's difficult to discern unless one intentionally reveals they are dark mage.

No matter how great a mage he is, how could he possibly detect nonexistent dark magic?

Eltman knows nothing.

He must mean something else.

...I tried to think that way.

Flinch!

Meeting the sage-like eyes of a great mage who seemed to see through all truths made him lower his head automatically.

What secrets are hidden in those eyes as dark as the abyss? As Aki Hayden stood there stiffly with a dry swallow, Eltman suddenly grinned.

"Well, as long as we don't cross any lines, it's fine. I am the principal, and you are the vice principal. We each need to be diligent in our roles. You understand, right?"

"Haha, yes... I understand."

"That's all there is to it."

Eltman got up, tapped Aki Hayden on the shoulder, and started to walk past him when Aki Hayden hurriedly called out.

"Wait, I have one more thing to say."

"Hm? What is it?"

"This... is the staff that the witch left behind."

"A staff? The witch doesn't use such things."

"Yes, I thought she might have used it as a teaching aid, but it doesn't seem like something she would have meticulously prepared. I brought it just in case... would you take a look at it?"

Nodding, Aki Hayden carefully placed the staff wrapped in cloth on the table.

As he untied the knot and removed the cloth, an ancient wooden staff, reminiscent of those used centuries ago by hermits, was revealed.