Chapter 81-1: - Soul Chess (4)

Chapter 81-1: - Soul Chess (4)

Edmon apologized to Baek Yu-Seol.

The rumor that spread throughout the academy became uncontrollably bigger.

It was widely known that Edmon had been tormenting Baek Yu-Seol, his freshman junior, and he suddenly apologized to him?

Naturally, the question 'why?' followed.

The reason was revealed by numerous students who had eavesdropped on their conversation at the cafe back then.

The truth was more shocking than the rumor of Edmon apologizing. Baek Yu-Seol was actually a co-developer of Alchemy Engineering.

The fact that Baek Yu-Seol was a co-author of the Delta Augmentation Formula was kept secret, and very few people knew the truth.

It was just a rumor that one of Stella's students could be a co-author.

But it turned out to be true, and even a freshman student was a co-author.

Some people who knew about the deep connection between Alterisha and Baek Yu-Seol had anticipated this, but most students and faculty members couldn't help but be greatly shocked.

Stella Academy was turned upside down, and his name spread throughout Arcanium, causing a huge uproar.

As such, Baek Yu-Seol created a big issue in just a few days.

The news reached even the ears of Stella's vice-principal, Archiheden, but in truth, all the other rumors were not particularly important.

However, the fact that Baek Yu-Seol had taken away Edmon's "Aslan Seminar" pass was quite uncomfortable.

"It's intriguing."

Several professors lowered their heads at Archie Haydens words.

They hadn't done anything wrong, but for some reason, it felt like they had.

"Why aren't there any helpful people around? Can't they just stay quiet? I can't understand it at all."

It seemed like mere curiosity, but it was restrained anger.

If only there were no variables, they could slowly but surely sow the seeds of dark magic into the magic society, yet those idiots kept getting in the way with their useless antics, distorting the plans time and time again.

It was already the second time.

And that variable always involved a guy named "Baek Yu-Seol."

In Maizen Tyren's case.

In Edmon Atalek's case.

"Shall we handle it quietly?" a man dressed as a janitor said, and Archie Hayden hardened his expression. "You're talking nonsense. If even a single student of Stella disappears without reason, the whole thing will be turned upside down."

"But he's a commoner, isn't he?"

"Yes, that's true. But he's one of the students that the principal has his eyes on. Moreover, his name has already become famous, so handling him quietly is impossible."

There was no other choice.

It was unexpected that Baek Yu-Seol, an outsider, obtained the Aslan Seminar pass.

However, in any case, that was only for this year. To participate in Aslan consistently, no matter how prestigious a family was, they needed to present appropriate papers and knowledge every year.

The families that attended consistently had maintained that knowledge and papers for decades, which was why they were recognized as prestigious.

The Atalek family had shown outstanding achievements to attend consistently until now, but it was taken away by Baek Yu-Seol.

However... was that a bad thing?

No. Upon further consideration, it might actually be fine.

Taking away the ticket from someone like Baek Yu-Seol, who was just a commoner, would be much easier.

The method was simple.

At the Aslan Seminar, refute all of Baek Yu-Seols knowledge and magic, proving his ignorance, and inform the Magical Affairs Department that he was not qualified to attend, thus depriving him of the pass for next year.

That was all.

"This year, the students attending Aslan will be Eisel and Selyen. So... make sure to have a good talk with that child."

"Maizen."

"Uhhhhhh..."

Raiden called out to Professor Maizen, who was crouched in a corner of the laboratory.

Several shadows flickered around him.

"Wait and see~ Wait and see~," they said. "Prove your worth! Oh, already failed? Hehehe!"

Various voices echoed in Raiden's ears.

They were true forms of dark mages who had completed the process of corruption and were unable to engage in external activities in their original appearances.

"Oh~ Who do we have here? Isn't it the beast-like Raiden? Hey, you became a professor at Stella and turned out to be quite handsome!"

"Oh my, where did you get that suit? You look absolutely sexy. Want to date me?"

"Hmm, I preferred you when you were more like a beast. How about barking like before, Raiden? Do you know how exciting your howl is?"

Raiden ignored all those voices and raised his hand.

"Oh my, you're fierce..."

In an instant, all the shadows disappeared, vanishing into the floor.

The laboratory fell silent in an instant.

Raiden slowly approached Maizen and gently touched his shoulder.

"Grrr...!"

As soon as he touched him, Maizen recoiled like a beast, retreating backwards.

His condition had already become critical. If he crossed the line a little further, he would soon become a full-fledged dark mage.

However, Raiden had the ability to control him, which was why Archie Hayden had sent him hereto prevent Maizens rampage.

But... was it really necessary?

"...Did you come here to tell me to wait and see too?"

Maizen, with her bloodshot eyes, asked in a hoarse voice.

He had lived his whole life tormented by an inferiority complex. He would do anything to compensate for his lack of ability.

He would steal ideas, sabotage other alchemists, and bring down those who outperformed him

That was how he clawed his way up, little by little.

But then a problem arose.

The achievement he had built was not a solid tower but a twisted one, ready to collapse at the slightest touch.

It was a tower that would crumble and fall with a single push, far beyond what his original abilities warranted, due to the excessively inflated reputation

In just one moment, he lost everything and plummeted down.

"If I wait and see... can I return to my original position...?"

Maizen gritted his teeth and asked.

Such a ridiculous notion.

Raiden didn't even snort in response.

In the first place, it was laughable for the word "original position" to come out of his mouth.

After a lifetime of taking away what belonged to others, he was fantasizing about having something taken away from him just once.

Nevertheless, Raiden decided to show him mercy.

"That won't happen. Your usefulness is over. Once the plagiarism investigation begins, you will be stripped of all your positions and expelled from academia. That is already certain."

"What... W-What..."

No, it couldn't be.

Then why did Archie Hayden leave him here?