Chapter 32

I Became an Academy Overpowered Growth Genius – 32

EP.32 Record of Destiny (1)

3 A.M.

Kang Seo-Jun’s dormitory room.

“This, this is…!”

– Thud!! –

The documents handed over by Jin Se-Rin were a bundle of A4 papers and an old parchment.

The A4 papers contained a research report titled [Joint Record of the World Hunter Union and Seongjin Group.],

while the old parchment…

《Item》

▶Record of Destiny

◆Grade:

[Rare]

It was an item never seen before.

◆Description:

※ A parchment with some memories from the previous round recorded. When used, you can see the memories of the previous round recorded on the parchment. It consumes mana when used.

※ When used by an NPC, the NPC can only view memories related to themselves.

However, Kang Seo-Jun could instantly understand what it was.

‘It’s an Omake.’

Omake.

A function that allows you to reopen events unlocked in the previous round at any time.

‘It’s a DLC item.’

Since there is no menu here to open the Omake file, it seems to provide a replay function in this way.

[Parchment with some memories from the previous round recorded.]

Seeing that only some memories are recorded, it seems to be a collectible item.

‘Are these scattered all over here….’

The thought that items that could bring significant variables might be scattered everywhere made Kang Seo-Jun’s judgment a bit complicated.

[Willpower: 30]

However, the uneasy thoughts faded away in less than 2 seconds.

‘It doesn’t matter. Regardless of any variables that may arise, as long as I become stronger, I can overcome any situation.’

[Luck: 50]

Moreover, with his luck stat reaching the transcendent realm, the possibility of variables being unfavorable to Kang Seo-Jun is low.

‘What matters now is not future variables but handling the current situation.’

There were many things Kang Seo-Jun needed to ask Jin Se-Rin.

Kang Seo-Jun waved the parchment and asked.

“Can you explain what you saw on this parchment?”

“Indeed… You knew what it was.”

Jin Se-Rin nodded as if she expected that.

Kang Seo-Jun didn’t bother correcting her mistake.

“The memories I saw…”

Jin Se-Rin lowered her gaze, seemingly trying to recall the past memories.

“That… Well…”

Suddenly stumbling over her words, her face gradually turned red.

“I, I think it’s better to see it for yourself!”

“….”

Seeing Jin Se-Rin’s face turning as red as if it would burst, Kang Seo-Jun couldn’t bring himself to ask further.

What kind of memory did she see to react like this?

Since there were various events in the previous round with Jin Se-Rin, Kang Seo-Jun also became uneasy.

“Well, then, I’ll do it that way. Just tell me this.”

While the content of the parchment could be confirmed directly, there was something he had to ask.

“Where did you find this?”

Where did she obtain the item added as a hidden DLC?

Knowing where she farmed or obtained it would be a good clue when looking for other records of destiny.

“I received it from Eun-ha Unnie. It was in our company’s records room.”

“Yeah.”

The level 1 security records room of Seongjin Group.

The entry requirements were strict, so unless you were playing as Seo-eun or Jin-serin, you had to be at least mid-level to enter.

‘Then it’ll be difficult to find other records of destiny right away.’

To gain access to places like Taesan Group’s records room or the World Hunter Union’s records room, it would take quite some time.

Finding other records of destiny was put on hold.

No, more importantly.

“Miss Eun-ha came?”

“Yeah. She’s waiting outside now.”

“Outside?”

He never expected her to be nearby.

“But why did you come in alone?”

“I wanted to ask when we were alone.”

“Yeah.”

Kang Seo-Jun brushed back his few strands of hair and pondered.

Seo Eun-Ha must have seen this record of destiny too.

What memories did she witness?

No. What about the favor he asked before that?

Was Demon’s necklace properly collected and brought back?

“I’ll get her. There’s a lot I need to ask Miss Eun-ha.”

Kang Seo-Jun shuffled toward the entrance, deep in thought.

“Wait a moment!”

Jin Se-Rin grabbed Kang Seo-Jun’s passing hand unexpectedly.

“Huh?”

Kang Seo-Jun widened his eyes at her unexpected gesture and looked at her.

She lowered her eyes and gently touched Kang Seo-Jun’s hand with both of hers.

“Promise me now… Never again…”

Jin Se-Rin murmured in a voice that seemed to reach but not quite.

Then, she tightened her grip on the hands they held.

As she slowly lifted her eyes, Jin Se-Rin met Kang Seo-Jun’s gaze.

“Never sacrifice yourself to defy time again! Really…”

Her eyes still held a hint of moisture.

The moist eyes flickered like flames.

“If you truly love me…!”

Kang Seo-Jun’s eyes snapped open.

Her eyes were shining with nothing but conviction, without a trace of doubt.

Surely.

She had seen the memories of Jin Se-Rin’s heroine route.

That’s why she believed without a hint of doubt that Kang Seo-Jun loved her.

– Thud!! –

Kang Seo-Jun faced Jin Se-Rin’s gaze without avoiding it.

Surprisingly, her trust was not a delusion.

“Of course….”

Kang Seo-Jun solemnly swore in a heavy and serious voice.

He had played the game for over ten thousand hours.

If Kang Seo-Jun didn’t genuinely love the heroines in the game, he wouldn’t have poured so much time into it.

He laughed, cried, grew, and lived with the heroines.

Every moment was happiness, love, and life itself.

That’s why Kang Seo-Jun swore sincerely.

“I will absolutely not fail this time.”

He remembered the warning window he saw when transitioning to this world.

[Warning! The player is given only one life, and if you die, you cannot revive.]

Only one life.

Only one chance.

Regardless of what happens, Kang Seo-Jun could not sacrifice this round.

Dying in this round would be equal to the annihilation of Kang Seo-Jun’s existence.

“Tragedy like this will never repeat now.”

– Thunk. –

Jin Se-Rin forcibly swallowed her overwhelming tears.

“Ung….”

A tear sparkled on Jin Se-Rin’s cheek in the moonlight.

A bright smile bloomed on her trembling lips.

“I believe…”

Jin Se-Rin took a step forward. As Kang Seo-Jun took a step back, Jin Se-Rin took a bigger step forward.

“Uh….”

– Touch. –

Soon, Jin Se-Rin’s lips met Kang Seo-Jun’s.

[The Constellation 《Golden Fox of the Sun and Moon Palace》 looks forward to the events to come.]

[The Constellation 《Tree Guardian of the Flame Realm》 looks forward to the events to come.]

[The Constellation 《Queen of the Deepest Place》 looks forward to the events to come.]

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[The Constellation 《Tree Guardian of the Flame Realm》 sponsors you with dimensional currency.]

[The Constellation 《Illuminating One》 sponsors you with dimensional currency.]

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However, if Jin Se-Rin is mistaken.

[Willpower: 30]

‘Really… I won’t give up anything.’

He wasn’t just in love with one woman, but he sincerely loved several women at the same time.

From Lim Chae-Won to Kim Ju-hee, Seo Eun-ha, Park Seo-yoon, and even heroines who haven’t appeared yet.

‘I won’t give up on any of them.’

Kang Seo-Jun’s gaze burned with determination.

– Knock. –

The atmosphere between the two, who had been kissing for a while, was interrupted by a knocking sound.

“Oh, Unnie….”

Jin Se-Rin, now embarrassed, laughed awkwardly and stepped back.

“You said you had something to talk? I’ll call her.”

She briskly ran to open the front door.

– Creak. –

“We’re done talking, Unnie.”

“If I disturbed you, I apologize…. Were you crying?”

He could feel Seo Eun-ha’s cold gaze through the front door.

Kang Seo-joon stared back and walked over to Seo Eun-ha.

“It’s late, but there’s a lot to discuss. Can we talk inside?”

He needed to receive Demon’s necklace from her and ask many questions about the record of destiny.

Seo Eun-ha, glancing at Jin Se-Rin for a moment, said, “Of course. I need to give what you asked for as well.”

Seo Eun-ha came inside with a much less guarded attitude than their first meeting.

A demeanor that showed complete trust in Kang Seo-Jun, without any apparent caution. Surely, she too had seen something through the record of destiny.

“Since I saw the image of you becoming the president of Seongjin Group on the parchment, I had a suspicion, but….”

Seo Eun-ha nodded as if she understood.

“Seeing the young lady’s appearance, there’s no need to ask more about your relationship….”

Seo Eun-ha seems to have seen the Seongjin Group faction route.

Perhaps she saw memories from playing as Jin Se-Rin? Of course, even if he played as a playable character, the default name can be changed during character selection, and the appearance can be altered through plastic surgery after the game starts.

So even if Seo Eun-ha saw memories of playing as Jin Se-Rin, the appearance would be that of an Asian man named Kang Seo-Jun.

Jin Se-Rin, seeming somewhat embarrassed, twisted her body charmingly.

“I-I’ll bring something to drink!”

“No, you go inside and rest now.”

Kang Seo-Jun stopped Jin Se-Rin, who was about to bring something from her room.

“What?”

“I need to send Miss Eun-ha off soon, and we won’t talk for long.”

“Oh, right. The time….”

Jin Se-Rin, as if embarrassed, bit her lower lip and fidgeted. Sensing that it might continue like this if left alone, Kang Seo-Jun quickly spoke up.

“Rest today, and tomorrow afternoon, I plan to train. Can you help me?”

Jin Se-Rin nodded vigorously.

“Of course. Then I’ll go in first. Contact me anytime tomorrow!”

Jin Se-Rin waved her hand and walked away.

“Well… then.”

“I’m sorry….”

“Yes?”

As Jin Se-Rin disappeared into the darkness of the corridor, Seo Eun-ha inexplicably apologized.

It wasn’t a casual apology for creating work at a late hour.

The relaxed expression she had just shown was now replaced with a face full of self-reproach and self-blame, as if the lightness was a lie.

“Even you leaving me…. And becoming like that…. I’m sorry….”

“Yes?”

Kang Seo-Jun’s eyes widened at the sudden change in atmosphere. Seo Eun-ha stared at Kang Seo-Jun with eyes filled with sadness and regret.

“It all started with my fault, so I’m sorry…. It’s too late, but I’ll take responsibility even now.”

In her eyes, shaking with sorrow and remorse, Kang Seo-Jun could read some kind of truth.

Ah, she didn’t just see the Seongjin Group faction route.

She saw Seo Eun-ha’s heroine route too.

A whole new can of trouble had been opened.