I Became an Academy Overpowered Growth Genius

I Became an Academy Overpowered Growth Genius – 133

EP.133 Kuyamoto’s Cherry Blossom (5)

‘What a breathtakingly romantic view.’

The gorge, bathed in sunlight, exuded a cozy atmosphere. Trees scattered cherry blossoms and autumn leaves from above, and the sky was so clear and refreshing that it lifted one’s spirits just by looking at it. It was a spectacular view, even at a glance.

‘The most important thing is this pond.’

Kang Seo-jun gazed at the pond nestled at the bottom of the cliff. It was small, just about 15 pyeong in size, and not very deep, only enough to submerge up to one’s neck. On the surface, it looked like a perfect pond for swimming, but in reality, it was a treasure trove of high-concentration mana.

‘All the water here is filled with high-density mana.’

This pond was a ‘Spring of Magic,’ created by the ambient mana gathering in one place according to the flow of nature.

‘It’s essentially the highest-grade mana potion and mana elixir.’

One could drink it directly or absorb it through mana cultivation techniques. Until the pond was depleted, it could be considered a source of infinite mana.

‘Using the 《Eye of Providence》 to observe the progress of [Taiji Wisdom Sword] requires a lot of mana.’

This ‘Spring of Magic’ would compensate for that enormous consumption. Utilizing this spring, it wouldn’t be impossible to elevate the currently 2-star Taiji Wisdom Sword to 10 stars within a week.

Of course, for an ordinary martial artist, advancing a high-level martial art like Taiji Wisdom Sword from 2 stars to 10 stars in just a week would be an almost miraculous feat. However, the 《Eye of Providence》 had extreme mana efficiency, enough to be used even with 《Mana Insensitivity》. With high-quality mana abundantly available nearby, fully utilizing all these resources would make it feasible to achieve 10 stars in a week.

‘But before that….’

First, he needed to go to the 《Dimensional Rift Warehouse》 and lie in the 《Brilliant Cradle of the Young Divine Emperor》 to raise all his stats to ’35.’

To fully utilize the ‘Spring of Magic,’ high resistance was essential. Although his current resistance was ’26’, equivalent to [A] grade, allowing him to use the spring to some extent immediately, overusing it at this level could cause his mana circuits to burst due to the high-density mana.

‘That’s why those below [B] grade can’t even come near here.’

The area around the ‘Spring of Magic’ had a very high mana concentration. With resistance below [B] grade, even breathing incorrectly here could twist and distort one’s mana circuits.

‘Still, this place is perfect for training at my current level.’

With resistance above [A] grade, the ‘Spring of Magic’ becomes the best training ground. This holds true even for hunters above [S] grade. Mana spots are precious treasures that all hunters desperately seek.

“すごい…. (Amazing….)”

Sakura, aware of this, looked around in awe.

‘The mana concentration here is unbelievably dense.’

Training her aura in this place would result in incredibly rapid progress.

‘In terms of money…. It’s priceless….’

Sakura swallowed hard and looked at Kang Seo-jun’s back. He was setting up a campsite, making it look like a home, with a bed and various pieces of furniture in a small cave at the bottom of the gorge.

‘Just who is he….’

Even as the daughter of the prestigious Kuyamoto family, who had seen countless hunters throughout her life, she had never encountered a hunter like him.

‘What kind of person….’

She had only seen him twice, and each time for barely over two hours. Yet, he had shown her more than any hunter she had ever met.

The ‘bear-shaped totem’ he had given her earlier was already an incredibly rare and valuable artifact, but compared to what he had shown her afterward, it was just a small glimpse of his true capabilities.

Knowing the hideouts of the demons, being Taesan’s grandson-in-law, performing flawless spatial magic, and being aware of such an excellent mana spot—all of these were astonishing.

Moreover, watching him summon and set up high-quality furniture in mid-air was beyond comprehension.

‘Amazing….’

No matter how experienced a hunter was in camping, none could turn a campsite into a home like Kang Seo-jun. How had Taesan Group managed to keep such a man hidden all this time?

‘We should have crossed paths in the tower at least once….’

While Sakura was lost in such thoughts, Kang Seo-jun had almost completed the house they would stay in for a week.

‘Bed, check. Shelves, check. Dining table, check….’

Using the 《Downtown Camping Set》, he had even set up better shower facilities and a bathroom in one corner of the cave than most homes had.

“Okay….”

Now, all that was left was to teach Sakura the basics of Taiji Wisdom Sword before heading to the 《Dimensional Rift Warehouse》.

“Sakura.”

Kang Seo-jun called out to Sakura, who was staring blankly at the cherry blossoms outside.

“The place we’ll stay for a week is ready. Would you like to come in and take a look?”

Sakura nodded and entered the cave.

“Wow….”

She looked around the cave, which had been transformed into a livable space in no time, and marveled in pure admiration. An elegant chandelier hung from the ceiling, and the cave walls were smoothed to the point where there was no trace of the wild.

On one wall, shelves neatly organized with dishes and toiletries were mounted….

“Gasp!”

She opened a square mechanical box, revealing a variety of bento boxes chilled by a cool breeze.

“Is this a refrigerator!?”

“Yes, it is.”

It was the 《Downtown Camping Refrigerator》 that worked without electricity.

“信じられない…. (Unbelievable….)”

Sakura couldn’t help but utter in Japanese. Who was this man, and what had he been doing to possess such a series of mysterious artifacts?

“Take a look around for a moment. I’ll guide you in three minutes.”

– Scribble! Scribble! Scribble! –

– Swish! Swish! Swish! –

While Sakura explored the cozy cave house, Kang Seo-jun was busy creating a basic textbook for [Taiji Wisdom Sword] for her. Of course, there were limits to creating a textbook using just his hands and head, so he fully utilized the 《Eye of Providence》 and the 《Downtown Pencil Printer》.

“Sakura.”

About three minutes later, Kang Seo-jun finished making the textbook and called Sakura.

“I’ll be away until tomorrow morning. In the meantime, please practice the sword based on this manual.”

“What is this…?”

When Kang Seo-jun handed her the martial arts manual he had made, Sakura received it cautiously.

– Flap. –

She turned a page and saw that the stances of the martial art were annotated in Japanese for easy understanding.

“Japanese?!”

“Yes. I wrote it in the language that would be easiest for you to understand.”

This man….

He could speak Japanese too….

– Flap. Flap. –

Sakura turned a few more pages of the Taiji Wisdom Sword basic manual.

“これ、こんな…. (This, such….)”

As someone deeply versed in swordsmanship, Sakura could recognize it at a glance. The value of the swordsmanship contained in this manual.

“こ、これは…! (Th-this is…!)”

It was a level of swordsmanship that even within the Kuyamoto family, renowned as the world’s best swordsmanship family, only the head or direct heirs could learn.

“Take your time reading it.”

Kang Seo-jun nodded in satisfaction, seeing that she seemed to understand the contents of the book without any issues.

“I believe you can master it by tonight, Sakura.”

“You….”

Sakura blinked rapidly and looked up at Kang Seo-jun. She had only met him twice, for a total of barely two hours. Despite the short time, she had received more from him than from anyone else she had ever met.

From the rare healing bear totem, the coordinates of the demon hideouts, the top-grade mana spot, and now a martial arts manual of immeasurable value….

‘And he never even boasts about it….’

Looking closely at Kang Seo-jun’s face, which she had already thought was handsome, it seemed to shine even more. Although she had unintentionally become pregnant by him, it now felt more like a stroke of luck than an accident….

Sakura was now certain. No man in the world could ever be superior to the one standing in front of her.

‘Exceptional combat skills, overwhelming utility and information, and the meticulousness to keep his existence hidden from external forces….’

Even just combining the glimpses she had seen of him, he was an extraordinarily superior man. Kang Seo-jun was the very embodiment of the ideal man that the Kuyamoto family pursued.

– Thump! –

‘I want to take him….’

Sakura, after all, was the daughter of a prestigious family with the blood of an ambitious person flowing through her veins. She wanted to take this man from Taesan Group and make him completely her own.

For the first time, the eyes of Sakura, who had lived her life focused solely on the sword, were filled with the image of a man.

“Ahem!”

Kang Seo-jun also sensed the change in Sakura’s demeanor, but it wasn’t the right time to advance the atmosphere or take things further.

◆Traits

[Erectile Dysfunction Lv. Lowest], [Azoospermia Lv. Lowest]….

There were still too many stages and obstacles to overcome before he could consummate with Sakura, from physical specs to various debuff traits.

“I’ve packed meals in the refrigerator over there. There’s water and drinks in the fridge as well. The refrigerator also has a microwave and induction function, so feel free to use them if needed. The door in the corner leads to the bathroom….”

Before the atmosphere could get any more awkward, Kang Seo-jun provided her with all the necessary instructions and hurriedly prepared to leave for the 《Dimensional Rift Warehouse》.

“If it gets cold at night, press the red button on the lamp instead of lighting a fire. It will warm up quickly. Oh, and as you know, don’t stray too far from here. If this place gets discovered by outsiders, it could be problematic.”

– Nod! Nod! –

Sakura nodded enthusiastically, listening intently to Kang Seo-jun’s words.

Now that the camp was set up, the martial arts manual was handed over to Sakura, and all necessary instructions were given, it was time to go to the 《Dimensional Rift Warehouse》 and raise all his stats to ’35’.

“Then I’ll be back by tomorrow morning. We’ll be busy starting tomorrow, so make sure to get a good night’s sleep tonight.”

After guiding her on the sentry function attached to the bed, Kang Seo-jun stepped through the portal and moved to the 《Dimensional Rift Warehouse》. It was time to make a quantum leap from [S-] grade to [SS] grade, joining the ranks of the world’s top 100 powerhouses.