I Became an Academy Overpowered Growth Genius

I Became an Academy Overpowered Growth Genius – 132

EP.132 Kuyamoto’s Cherry Blossom (4)

“…An opportunity?”

“Yes.”

Kang Seo-jun proposed that Sakura accompany him for a few days, promising to give her an opportunity that suited her.

“Hmm….”

Sakura pondered. Was it right to follow this man now? He was asking for a few things before taking responsibility for the child in her womb.

“Alright.”

After a brief consideration, Sakura nodded. Kang Seo-jun had a solid identity as Taesan’s grandson-in-law and had promised to take responsibility for her child. Rather than doubting him, she thought it might be good to trust him and follow him for now. She also wanted to observe him up close and learn more about what kind of person he was.

“Wait a moment!”

Of course, the Kuyamoto swordsmen who followed her protested.

“Miss! Are you really going to follow that man!?”

The protest came from a female swordsman with a sharp impression and a skinny frame.

“Even if he is Taesan’s grandson-in-law… he is not in any official database. Following him now is too dangerous….”

– Rumble… –

“Don’t interrupt when the representatives are talking, kid.”

Naturally, such protests from the lesser ranks were all handled by Park Tae-ho.

“Ugh…!”

Pressed by Park Tae-ho’s aura, the escort swordsmen looked at their lady with desperate eyes, pleading for her to reconsider. However, Sakura had no intention of reversing her decision despite her subordinates’ objections.

“…Everyone, please keep today’s events a secret for now. Just inform the main house that I will be moving with the Taesan Group.”

“Alright! That concludes our discussion!”

With the plan set and Sakura and Park Tae-ho’s permissions granted, the only thing left was to execute it quickly.

“Let’s finish tidying up the hideout! Kuyamoto swordsmen, you may leave. Sakura, please stay.”

Kang Seo-jun issued a dismissal to the Kuyamoto swordsmen, who were only a hindrance, and began to wrap up the unfinished farming.

The Kuyamoto swordsmen hesitated, glancing at Sakura and Park Tae-ho for guidance. Only after Sakura also issued a dismissal did they leave the underground hideout, looking like wet dogs.

“Since I’ve decided to accompany you, I’ll lend a hand as well.”

“Ah, great. Then please unlock all the doors from here to the lowest floor. The minions will take care of collecting the loot.”

“…You call them minions, huh. Those kids….”

With Sakura joining in, the farming was completed before lunchtime.

“This is the last room. The hideout is now empty.”

Park Tae-ho dusted off his hands and said.

“Kang Seo-bang, are you planning to move with the young lady right away?”

“Yes. Here, take this. These are the dungeon coordinates I mentioned earlier.”

Kang Seo-jun handed Park Tae-ho a piece of paper with the hidden dungeon coordinates he had prepared in advance. Each dungeon listed was of [Epic] grade, containing resources necessary for preparing for the final chapter’s demonic invasion.

“Please take your time and clear them over the week. Most of the boss monsters are of [Epic] grade, so don’t let your guard down.”

“Hahaha. Don’t worry. Isn’t fighting what this old man does best?”

Kang Seo-jun nodded. An [S] grade hunter had the capability to take down [Epic] grade monsters alone. Park Tae-ho, with his [S+] grade specs and fully equipped with [Legendary] grade gear, would easily clear the [Epic] grade dungeons. Moreover, being a seasoned veteran, he was well aware of the dangers of complacency, so it was unlikely he would get seriously injured during the clear.

“Just in case, take these as well.”

Despite the low risk, Kang Seo-jun handed Park Tae-ho a few bottles of 《Top-grade Potions from the Dimensional Shop》 as a precaution.

“Hmm? Are these potions? They’re much smaller than the ones I usually use. The color is much richer too.”

“Yes, they’re potions. Their effects are much better than the ones you use in the tower. The red ones are health potions, and the blue ones are mana potions, just like usual. Please use them as needed.”

“Hahaha. My grandson-in-law is giving me potions that even my own son doesn’t provide. Thank you. I’ll use them well.”

With Park Tae-ho off to sweep the [Epic] grade dungeons, Kang Seo-jun, now alone with Sakura, hurriedly prepared for their next task.

“Let’s move quickly. There’s no benefit in staying here any longer.”

“Where exactly are we going?”

“I know of a mana spot. I’ll take you there.”

Thanks to his luck stat of ’50,’ there happened to be a perfect mana spot not far from their current location.

‘Though it’s a bit far to walk.’

Even though it was in the same province, the distance was significant enough to require a car ride.

“We’ll travel by magic.”

Kang Seo-jun chose the ‘Teleport Scroll from the Dimensional Shop’ as their mode of transportation.

It would be much more economical to fly while holding her, but such close contact would be almost equivalent to intimacy for Sakura, and he wasn’t confident he could persuade her yet.

“To move together, we need to hold hands.”

Of course, even moving by magic might not be easy. This method also required minimal physical contact.

“H-hold hands…!?”

As expected, Sakura was visibly flustered at the idea of holding hands.

“Are you trying to make me pregnant with twins!!”

“Sigh….”

Kang Seo-jun let out a quiet sigh and said.

“Simply holding hands won’t make you pregnant.”

“H-how do you know that? You can’t be sure!”

…It’s strange not to know that.

Sometimes geniuses show foolishness in areas outside their expertise, and this was one of those times.

“Ugh. We can’t move unless we hold hands.”

There was an option to walk, but if he mentioned that, she would undoubtedly insist on walking. Walking would take a lot of time, and if they were unlucky enough to encounter demons, they could be tracked.

He had to use magic to move, even if it meant forcing it a bit.

“I assure you. Holding hands won’t result in twins.”

“H-how can you guarantee that!?”

“Well…. Can you guarantee it, Sakura?”

“W-what?”

“Who told you that holding hands could result in a child?”

“T-the nannies….”

“Ugh.”

It was a moment of realization that being born into a prestigious family wasn’t always beneficial. A lifetime of swinging a sword and strict moral policing by the family had led to this.

“It would be better if you forgot everything you learned from the nannies from now on.”

“W-what! Who do you think you are!?”

“Have you ever properly studied or learned about relationships between men and women?”

“W-what?”

“It’s like someone who has never swung a sword talking about swordsmanship.”

“D-don’t underestimate me!”

“…You’ve never even had a boyfriend.”

“U-ugh…!”

“But what do you know about pregnancy? Just listen to me because I know better.”

“Ugh…!”

Whether it was out of frustration or embarrassment, Sakura’s face turned bright red as she trembled. At this point, it seemed she wouldn’t hold his hand out of sheer pride, regardless of logic.

Kang Seo-jun sighed silently and said, “And considering you’re already pregnant, what difference does it make if it’s one child or twins?”

“T-that…!”

“Honestly, since you’re already pregnant, your prospects for marriage are pretty much closed. If you want to continue your family line, having one more child would be beneficial, wouldn’t it?”

“U-ugh…!”

As much as she didn’t want to admit it and as furious as she was, she couldn’t deny the truth in Kang Seo-jun’s words.

‘It’s time to offer a carrot as well.’

Kang Seo-jun extended his hand and said, “Don’t worry. Whether you have twins or a hundred twins, I’ll take full responsibility for each and every one of them.”

“…….”

“And for you as well. Despite how things have turned out, I’m sure we can manage well together.”

“…….”

Sakura’s face, which had been flushed with anger, softened a bit.

“…Alright.”

Finally, Sakura took Kang Seo-jun’s hand. Although carrying this man’s child wasn’t her choice, nor was it her family’s will….

‘Even so, if it’s this man….’

For some reason, it didn’t feel entirely bad.

“Thank you for trusting me.”

Kang Seo-jun held Sakura’s hand firmly and tore the ‘Teleport Scroll from the Dimensional Shop’ he had prepared in advance.

– Buzz. –

Soon, with the sensation of static electricity licking their bodies, the surrounding space changed in an instant.

“H-huh!?”

Experiencing spatial magic for the first time, Sakura’s eyes widened in surprise.

“Where… where is this…?”

She looked around in amazement at the changed surroundings. Right in front of her was a small, clear pond about 15 pyeong in size, and a cliff about three stories high encircled the pond. The cliff was adorned with colorful leaves fluttering gently, and the ground where she stood was covered with fine sand, like a beach.

“What on earth….”

When she turned around, she saw an endless gorge, with red and yellow cherry blossom petals gently falling from above. To her side, there was a small cave about the size of a convenience store.

“This is the Spring of Magic in Gangwon-do.”

The Spring of Magic. It was a mana spot formed where the ambient mana gathered in one place according to the flow of nature. The mana concentration was so high that entering without sufficient resistance could cause one’s mana circuits to warp or burst. However, both Sakura and Kang Seo-jun had pure resistance of at least [A] grade, so it wasn’t an issue for them.

“I will pass on to you the opportunities I promised here.”

Before that, he needed to use 《Brilliant Cradle of the Young Divine Emperor》 to raise all his stats to ’35’ and build his physical foundation first….

‘I’ll teach Sakura the Taeguk Hyegeom…. Improve my martial arts achievements…. And the most important task will be done when we’re about to part….’

There were tasks piled up like a mountain, but all of them could be completed within a week.

‘Once I finish all this, I’ll reach [SS] grade.’

About a week. That was the time needed for Kang Seo-jun, currently at [S-] grade, to reach [SS] grade.

‘Once I hit [SS] grade, I’ll go on a farming trip against villain organizations worldwide.’

In just a week, Kang Seo-jun would be able to farm [Mythic] grade items like a machine.

‘Let’s move diligently.’

This was the moment Kang Seo-jun’s wings began to flap towards the pinnacle of power.