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

Episode 333 Chapter 59: Winter Vacation(5)

Winter Vacation(5)

As a flicker of crimson light swayed, the boundaries between the walls and the ceiling crumbled and were quickly engulfed in darkness. A hotel manager standing nearby touched the shadow and was instantly sucked in.

"Arghhhhh!!"

Like being absorbed by a black hole, the civilian vanished in an instant. Watching this, Telix, the chief commander of the Stella Knights' escort team for Baek Yu-seol, broke out in a cold sweat.

"Damn it... Where did such a monstrous woman come from?"

Pale blue-tinted skin, jet-black hair, and pitch-black eye sockets. Though her pupils seemed empty, Telix shuddered at the memory of making eye contact with her, which sent chills down his spine.

"Third Company! Head downstairs and deploy a 3-person perimeter shield! The building's collapse has been stopped, so we fight while reclaiming the terrain! Second Company, maintain the front line with me and retreat gradually. If the formation falters, don't hesitate to withdraw and then regroup!"

In this situation, every soldier is precious. Though the opponent was a 7-risk level black magician, if they combined their strength properly, they could defeat her. Even though the Stella Knights were not specialized magic warriors against black magicians, they were battle-hardened veterans who had faced countless similar situations.

"Everyone, to your positions!"

Though they had been slightly pushed back by the surprise attack, if they formed proper battle lines, they were confident they could win.

"Ugh... this is so bothersome..."

"She's moving! First Company, hold the line until Third Company is in position!"

Bzzzzzz-!!

As soon as Telix gave the order, high-density mana began to concentrate from all directions. Although they couldn't use wide-area magic inside the building, the magic knights had trained specifically for close combat situations and knew spells for focused attacks in confined spaces.

If they fought humans, it would most likely lead to urban warfare in areas like city centres. Thus, this kind of indoor combat favoured the knights.

"Commence concentrated bombardment!"

Soon after, at Telix's signal, a vortex of mana swept through the hotel hallway. Sparks formed on the ceiling, and a bolt of lightning struck down, followed by a circle of flames engulfing the Inquisitor's body. A massive ice blade flew straight at her neck.

'This should be enough to inflict some serious damage!'

... Or so they thought.

However, the Stella Knights had overlooked one crucial fact: Inquisitor Kaena was not just an ordinary 7-risk black magician but someone wielding demonic magic.

Ssshhh!

"Wha—?"

"What is this...!"

"How can she absorb the magic...?!"

All the magic unleashed by the knights was absorbed by Kaena's shadow veil and then disappeared completely.

"This can't be..."

Telix was left speechless, unable to close his mouth in shock.

'A magic-binding type...!'

Fundamentally, the types of magic learned by magic warriors and magic knights differ. Magic warriors learn rapid-fire spells or those that directly impact dark magic, which is effective against black magicians who have fast movements and tough skin, a form of physical enhancement.