I Became an Academy Overpowered Growth Genius

I Became an Academy Overpowered Growth Genius – 35

EP.35 Body Reconstruction (1)

– Thud! –

As Kang Seo-Jun lifted the lid, the combination box began to bubble like a rice cooker, emitting steam.

– Clunk! Clunk! Clunk! Clunk! –

– Pfft! Pfft! Pfft! Pfft! –

The steam emanating from the combination box was dark red.

Since all the materials for this combination were related to Demon magic, the steam was infused with Demonic energy.

– Clunk! Clunk! Clunk! Clunk! –

65%… 69%…

As the progress increased, the box became even more violently agitated.

“Ugh..!”

Kang Seo-Jun tightly held onto the box to prevent it from hitting any vulnerable spots.

It didn’t matter if furniture or walls were damaged, but if the box broke, not only would the combination fail, but the condensed magic inside could also explode.

“Ugh!!”

Every time the steam infused with Demonic energy brushed against his palms and forearms, it felt like his flesh was being peeled away.

If he had known it would hurt this much, he would have prepared protective gloves regardless of the dimensional currency.

But now, it was too late for regrets.

With the willpower that had reached the realm of a transcendent, Kang Seo-Jun gritted his teeth and endured.

“Aaargh…! Ouch…!!”

– Zap! –

Just before Kang Seo-Jun’s eyes completely rolled back, a change occurred.

[The Constellation 《Wise Old Serpent》 bestows power upon you.]

[The Constellation 《Queen of the Deepest Place》 bestows power upon you.]

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As the seemingly eternal time of agony passed, a faint red light seeped out from the cracks in the box.

– Clunk! Clunk! Bubbling! Shudder…. –

The momentum of the agitated box gradually diminished.

– Poof…. –

The combination box crumbled like a sandcastle, turning into dust.

“Cough! Cough!”

Amidst the rising dust, Kang Seo-Jun coughed, waving his hands to disperse it.

– Ding! –

Almost simultaneously, the awaited message notification sounded.

[Combination Great Success! ‘Obsidian Necklace of Deception’ is reinforced into ‘Veris’s Tear’!]

《Item》

▶Veris’s Tear

◆Grade:

[Legendary]

◆Description:

※ The tears of Veris’s, the demon of deception. However, demons don’t shed tears, and this item named tear is in the form of a gem, not liquid. It is an item that is essentially deception incarnate.

※ If you whisper lies to the gem, the lies will be engraved. Gifting the engraved lie-tear to the target makes them believe the engraved lie as an absolute truth. However, it only works when the recipient accepts the gift, and using the engraved lie consumes Demon energy.

※This item is exclusive to [Demon], [Demoness], [Devil].

The tears of Veris’s, the demon of deception.

It’s like a disposable hypnosis app in the form of a gem.

It might be a precious item for races that use Demon magic, but for Kang Seo-Jun, it’s just a means to secure dimensional currency.

Kang Seo-Jun rummaged through the completely pulverized combination box, searching for Veris’s Tear.

“Huh…?”

But instead of one, he found two.

Kang Seo-Jun quickly raised his hand to inspect the items he had caught.

A red gem in the shape of fiery droplets.

In his hand, there were unmistakably two Veris’s Tears.

“Huh…!”

– Ding! –

As Kang Seo-Jun exclaimed in amazement, another message notification followed.

[Lucky Bonus!!! With the blessing of the Constellations wielding the power of void and darkness, ‘Veris’s Tear’ is duplicated into 2!]

“Wow…!!!”

Kang Seo-Jun’s eyes widened.

“Thank you!!”

[The Constellation 《Queen of the Deepest Place》 gently strokes your soul.]

[The Constellation 《Wise Old Serpent》 gazes at you and nods approvingly.]

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“Lucky day~”

Thanks to the blessing of the Constellations, he gained an unexpected bonus.

“With this…!”

◆ Traits:

[Scoliosis Lv. Lowest], [Reverse Joints Lv. Lowest], [Twisted Arm Lv. Lowest]

These three can be handled at once.

Kang Seo-Jun immediately opened the dimensional shop and placed ‘Veris’s Tear’ on the sales counter.

[※ Shop Alert: This is a high-value item. Are you sure you want to sell?]

The answer was an unwavering ‘Yes.’

– Shururururuk! Shooaaa! –

With the sound effect as if pouring a lot of gold coins, Kang Seo-Jun’s dimensional currency increased rapidly.

Kang Seo-Jun’s hands became busy.

He immediately went to the consumables tab as soon as he confirmed the amount of dimensional currency and selected ‘Downtown Reconstruction Serum’.

[※ Shop Alert: This is a high-value item. How many would you like to purchase?]

“2 for eliminating Reverse Joints, another 2 for getting rid of Twisted Arm and lasty 3 for removing Scoliosis.”

A total of 7 ‘Downtown Reconstruction Serums’ were needed to restore the twisted body.

For one ‘Veris’s Tear,’ he could buy exactly 3.5 ‘Downtown Reconstruction Serums’.

Without hesitation, Kang Seo-Jun emptied all his dimensional currency to purchase 7 ‘Downtown Reconstruction Serums’.

– Drurururuk! –

Just like canned drinks falling from a vending machine, seven syringes rolled in front of Kang Seo-Jun.

Kang Seo-Jun raised one ‘Downtown Reconstruction Serum’.

《Item》

▶Downtown Reconstruction Serum:

◆Grade:

[Epic]

◆Description

※ Essence of biotechnology created by highly advanced cosmic civilizations. The administered area is proportionally reconstructed into a superhuman physique.

※ One each for arms and legs, three for the torso are the recommended doses. Cannot be administered to the head.

※ The growth limits of strength, agility, endurance, health, and sense stat of the administered area significantly increase.

– Gulp…. –

Kang Seo-Jun swallowed his saliva as he looked at the fearsome needle of the serum.

Elegantly shining in a matte silver, it was adamantium that could pierce through human bones like tofu.

Its thickness was closer to wire than a needle.

Moreover, this wasn’t a vascular injection that only pierced the skin but a bone injection that needed to be deeply embedded into the body.

Even Kang Seo-Jun, with a willpower of 30, couldn’t help but feel tense about piercing his own bones with adamantium.

“Let’s get it over with quickly…”

Kang Seo-Jun bit down on a leather belt and aimed the syringe at his elbow.

The elbow, the toughest and sharpest part of the arm.

The syringe had to go in here.

– Gguuk…. –

– Thud thud thud! Thud thud! –

The sound of bones and the screams of nerves transmitted directly to the brain.

“Cough!!!!”

Foam began to emerge from Kang Seo-Jun’s mouth.

His pupils twitched in different directions.

“Yes, yes…!!”

– Shoooooosh…. –

However, Kang Seo-Jun endured all the pain with transcendent willpower and administered every drop of the serum without leaving any behind.

In this way, two injections in each elbow, two in each kneecap, one in the cervical vertebrae, one in the tailbone, and one in the lower part of the spine…

[‘Downtown Reconstruction Serum’ has been used. The special ability 《Downtown Reconstruction Serum (Right Arm) Lv.Epic》 has been added.]

[‘Downtown Reconstruction Serum’ has been used. The special ability 《Downtown Reconstruction Serum (Left Leg) Lv.Epic》 has been added.]

[‘Downtown Reconstruction Serum’ has been used. The special ability 《Downtown Reconstruction Serum (Lower Torso) Lv.Epic》 has been added.]

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[You have used ‘Downtown Reconstruction Serum’ on all available areas. All 《Downtown Reconstruction Serum》 special abilities are unified into the special ability 《Downtown Reconstruction Serum (Full Body) Lv.Legendary》.]

He completed seven administrations of the serum.

“Ughhh….”

Kang Seo-Jun looked up at the ceiling with unfocused eyes.

During the process, it was so painful that he considered asking Jin Se-Rin or Seo Eun-Ha for help, but ultimately, if he couldn’t do it himself, they wouldn’t be able to help either, so he couldn’t give up.

Still, the painful mountain was now crossed.

“All that’s left is to grow the physical stats as much as possible without choosing means and methods, and be reborn with an ideal physique.”

As the physique gradually reconstructed into an ideal form, debuff attributes like Twisted Arm, Hairpin Spine, and Inner Race would naturally fade away.

[Stealing host’s experience points, increasing strength experience points!]

[Stealing host’s experience points, increasing Endurance experience points!]

[Stealing host’s experience points, increasing Sense experience points!]

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“Oh.”

It seemed Park Shin-Hoo had started his morning training just in time.

– Wriggle wriggle. –

In sync with the experience notification, the muscles of the whole body happily wriggled.

The change had already begun.

“The effect is certain.”

With this speed, it seemed that the body could reach the normal range faster than expected.

“After all debuff attributes are cured, the next goal is ‘Heavenly Body’.”

Heavenly Body.

The traits representing the highest physical talent in the martial arts universe and one of the essential prerequisites for mastering the Heavenly Demon Martial Arts.

“And after obtaining the Heavenly Body…”

◆Heavenly Demon Martial Arts

※ This item is currently unavailable for purchase. [Reason: Insufficient dimensional currency, lacking required ability, essential conditions not met.] 

Aiming for the essential skill of the Royal Demon, the Heavenly Demon Martial Arts.

A smile already appeared on Kang Seo-Jun’s lips as if he had already obtained the Heavenly Demon Martial Arts.

– Swish! –

Motivated enough, Kang Seo-Jun stood up from the sofa.

His punctured limbs wailed painfully as blood dripped, but even this was considered a process of strengthening, making him feel good.

Now it was lunchtime.

The next schedule was to train the body with the help of Jin Se-Rin.

– Thud thud thud thud. –

Just as if it had been awaited, Kang Seo-Jun’s phone rang.

The caller was Jin Se-Rin.

“Finally, the body modification begins.”

With anticipation, Kang Seo-Jun pressed the call button, his eyes already sparkling at the thought of having obtained the Heavenly Body.