I Became an Academy Overpowered Growth Genius

I Became an Academy Overpowered Growth Genius – 130

EP.130 Kuyamoto’s Cherry Blossom (2)

“I’m carrying that man’s child!!!”

“Gasp!”

“What?!”

“What the hell!?!?”

Kang Seo-jun, Park Tae-ho, and the Kuyamoto clan members all had their eyes and mouths wide open at Sakura’s shocking statement.

“When did I….”

“You bastard…!!! How dare you…!!?”

“Hold on, you bastards!!!!!!!”

– Boom! –

Park Tae-ho raised his aura to the extreme, suppressing the entire area.

“Ugh!”

“Ah!”

Everyone had a lot to say about Sakura’s shocking statement, but the right to speak first naturally went to the strongest person.

“Kang Seo-bang. Is what this young lady saying true?”

Park Tae-ho asked, glaring at Kang Seo-jun with burning eyes.

“Ah….”

Kang Seo-jun bit his lower lip. He wanted to deny it immediately. He wanted to say he had no idea what nonsense Sakura was spouting, that he had never done such a thing, and that a thorough examination at the hospital would prove his innocence.

‘But….’

Sakura’s eyes were filled with complex emotions as she looked at him. Her eyes held unwavering sincerity. Even when checked with the 《Eyes of Providence》, the result was the same. She was convinced she was carrying Kang Seo-jun’s child.

‘If I openly deny it while she’s so certain, she’ll definitely become an enemy.’

Taking her to the hospital for a thorough examination could clear up the misunderstanding, but….

‘She might commit seppuku out of extreme shame.’

Even if she didn’t commit seppuku, there was a high chance that her heart and the heroine route would be shattered.

‘But how did this misunderstanding even happen?’

All Kang Seo-jun had done to her was strip her down to her underwear and sell everything off.

Other than that, he hadn’t touched a hair on her head, so how could she be pregnant….

[Intelligence: 26] [Insight Check Successful!]

“Gasp…!”

Suddenly, a plausible hypothesis flashed through Kang Seo-jun’s mind.

‘If it’s Sakura, she might misunderstand…!’

Sakura was a typical young lady character from a Japanese love comedy. Raised in a strict environment, she had been thoroughly isolated from anything promiscuous or vulgar, leaving her with almost no knowledge about sex.

‘Yes, she showed a lot of that in the game [Grand Hunter Academy] too.’

Sakura was so naive that she believed holding hands or kissing for a long time could lead to pregnancy.

‘That’s her worldview.’

But in that worldview, he had done something far more severe to her…. He had stripped her completely and seen her most private parts….

‘If she went through that, she might well think she’s pregnant by her standards.’

– Shake shake! –

Even so, he hadn’t expected things to escalate like this. Even if she had mistakenly thought she was pregnant, that itself wasn’t a big problem. After all, he had planned to include Sakura in his harem eventually. If he could use this misunderstanding to meet her often and build affection, it could actually be beneficial.

But he never imagined it would turn into such an embarrassing event in a place like this.

‘Did I use up all my luck for today by consuming those two [Mythic] grade items….’

Ah…. What to do.

Deny it? No, she would become a mortal enemy.

Explain it? No, she might commit seppuku out of shame.

Then, affirm it? Admit that he impregnated her?

‘Haa…. How can I do that with Grandfather watching?’

It would be like confessing that he cheated on Park Seo-yoon with another woman.

‘Is fate really forcing me to choose between Taesan Group and the Kuyamoto clan!?’

‘Fuck! Don’t be ridiculous!’

What kind of choice is that!

This time, the concept is the ultimate king’s return!

The most perfect happy ending!

He would have everything!

‘Think!’

Kang Seo-jun pushed his brain to its limits.

Just as Kang Seo-jun was about to use the 《Eyes of Providence》 to find the best solution to break through this situation.

“Seeing that you can’t answer…. It seems this young lady’s words are true.”

“Gasp….”

Park Tae-ho concluded the answer before Kang Seo-jun could respond easily.

“Everyone step aside. I need to have a word with my grandson-in-law.”

Sakura nodded and stepped aside, and the Kuyamoto clan members followed suit, clearing a path.

– Thud. –

Park Tae-ho walked straight up to Kang Seo-jun and placed his hand on his shoulder.

“Ugh.”

Even for Kang Seo-jun, feeling the heavy hand of an [S+] grade hunter on his shoulder was enough to make him tense.

– Tap tap. –

However, the emotion conveyed through Park Tae-ho’s touch was surprisingly devoid of any reproach. On the contrary.

– Tap tap. –

His touch was filled with warm encouragement.

“Why didn’t you tell me sooner?”

“…Pardon?”

“No, you wouldn’t have had the chance. Right after meeting you again, we were rushed all the way here.”

“…….”

What is Grandfather trying to say?

“Why such a grim face? Why so stiff?”

“…….”

I can’t think of what to say. A wrong answer could lead to immediate muscle-tearing consequences.

“Don’t worry!”

“…?”

– Whack! –

Park Tae-ho heartily patted Kang Seo-jun’s back.

“It would be strange if a man like you didn’t have a past lover.”

“What…?”

“Why so tense? Did you think I wouldn’t understand something like that!?”

What kind of misunderstanding is this? What is Grandfather thinking?

“Hmm. But since it involves the Kuyamoto’s daughter, it must have been tricky for you to handle alone.”

“…….”

“Don’t worry. In times like these, an elder needs to step in. I’ll take care of it, so you just watch.”

“Eh…….”

No. What are you planning to do?

– Tap tap. –

Park Tae-ho patted Kang Seo-jun and then turned back towards Sakura. As he approached, Sakura stood straight, meeting his gaze.

“Miss Sakura.”

“…What is it? I want to speak directly with him.”

“No. That man is no longer someone you can speak to as you please.”

“…What?”

Sakura’s expression twisted in confusion.

“What do you mean…? I’m carrying his child.”

“I know. You said you have his child. I also know you’re not the type to lie. It must be my grandson-in-law’s son.”

“Of course! I can swear on the name of Kuyamoto! This child is his!”

“…….”

Listening quietly, Kang Seo-jun was dumbfounded. Isn’t she taking the name of Kuyamoto too lightly? He hadn’t even touched her lips, let alone impregnated her….

But it seemed those words had a significant impact on Park Tae-ho.

“In that case, I have no choice but to believe it.”

“…Sigh.”

Kang Seo-jun silently sighed. He felt a bit betrayed that Park Tae-ho believed her so easily.

“Anyway….”

Park Tae-ho knelt on one knee and looked up at Sakura.

“The child in your womb will be taken in by the Taesan Group.”

“…What?”

Sakura’s eyes widened as she looked down at Park Tae-ho.

“You understand this is not a request.”

“What are you saying! That’s absurd…!”

“If you even think about getting rid of the child, I won’t forgive you.”

“I have no such intention!!”

Sakura snapped back. What was this old man talking about? The Kuyamoto family never abandons a child once conceived. Regardless of how the pregnancy came about, it was still her child. How could she even think of getting rid of it?

‘But what…?’

Taking the child away from the Kuyamoto family, who cherishes their children so dearly? That was something the Kuyamoto family could never, ever accept.

Like Sakura, the surrounding swordsmen also couldn’t hide their anger, their faces turning red with rage. Although they didn’t dare to step forward while their representative was speaking directly, it was clear they were struggling to suppress their fury.

However, even surrounded by such hostility, Park Tae-ho continued speaking without a care.

“We will support the entire childbirth process. We will provide the best elixirs for the mother. Postnatal care will be guaranteed at the highest level in the world, no, in history. We will ensure that the Kuyamoto name is not tarnished.”

At those words, Sakura gritted her teeth and glared at Park Tae-ho.

“Listening to you, what are you even saying…!”

“Did I make it hard to understand?”

Park Tae-ho stood up again.

“Ugh….”

The height difference was easily over three heads. From his towering position, Park Tae-ho looked down at Sakura.

“I’m telling you to hand over the child while I’m being nice.”

“…That’s not possible.”

“It’s not impossible. In both Korea and Japan, children take their father’s surname. That child is not a Kuyamoto but a Kang.”

“ふざけるな！！(Don’t be ridiculous!!)”

Sakura glared at Park Tae-ho with eyes filled with killing intent.

“This child is mine! That man has an obligation to take responsibility for this child with me!”

“I told you, this is not a request.”

“I don’t care what you say! I’m also prepared to risk my life for this child!”

“Are you willing to endanger the child in your womb?”

Sakura’s fists trembled as she stared at Park Tae-ho.

“Don’t underestimate me. I can protect the child in my womb and still overwhelm you.”

“How arrogant.”

– Saaa. –

It looked like a fight was about to break out.

‘Damn. This isn’t solving anything.’

Kang Seo-jun slapped his forehead and stepped forward. If he didn’t intervene, someone was definitely going to get hurt.

“Wait! Wait!”

Kang Seo-jun hurriedly stepped between the two.

Despite his intervention, they continued to glare at each other without blinking.

It was clear that mere words wouldn’t separate them.

“Both of you, stop it!”

Kang Seo-jun wedged himself between Sakura and Park Tae-ho, physically pushing them apart.

“Kang Seo-bang! Didn’t you say to leave this to me!”

“No!”

Threatening the heroine to the point of almost killing her, and then you expect me to leave it to you?

“Please let me handle this!”

After all, this entire situation arose because Kang Seo-jun had stripped Sakura. The responsibility lay with him, and it was not something he could leave to others.

“Hmph. Finally, I get to speak directly with you.”

Sakura looked at Kang Seo-jun with a bright expression.

“There are so many things I want to talk to you about. …And I also want to apologize.”

She needed to apologize for previously mistaking him for a demon and attacking him, and she also needed to discuss the child in her womb.

“If you’re planning to reunite with my grandson-in-law, forget it.”

“We’re in the middle of a conversation, so don’t interrupt!”

“Enough, enough!”

Kang Seo-jun spoke before they could start fighting again.

“Sigh…. First, I’ll listen to what Miss Kuyamoto has to say.”

“Thank you….”

Sakura sighed softly and clasped her hands together.

“Thank you. First, I formally apologize. I’m sorry for misunderstanding you and trying to hurt you before….”

Sakura bowed her head in apology. The Kuyamoto clan members, who didn’t understand the situation, widened their eyes, but none of them dared to interrupt and ask questions.

“But.”

Sakura lifted her head and changed her expression.

“The child in my womb needs a father. This is your responsibility. Now that I’ve caught you, come to our family. Meet with the head of the family and my father, and take on the role of the father for the child in my womb properly.”

Kang Seo-jun felt a headache coming on.

‘What should I say to this….’

How did things end up like this? Did he really use up all his luck for today by consuming those two [Mythic] grade items? Or is this just a comedic mishap that will eventually lead to something good?

‘Sigh.’

That’s not the important thing right now. The important thing is not why this happened, but how to resolve it.

‘Denying the pregnancy is not an option.’

If he denied the pregnancy here, he would only become an enemy to Sakura.

‘Explaining is also out of the question.’

There was a high chance that Sakura would feel extreme shame, completely destroying the heroine route.

‘Then there’s only one way.’

He had no choice but to actually make her pregnant.

“I will comply with your request.”

“Hmm.”

“What?”

At Kang Seo-jun’s words, Sakura’s expression softened considerably, while Park Tae-ho was shocked.

“No. Kang Seo-bang! What are you saying!?”

“Grandfather, calm down. I’m not betraying Taesan.”

“Plan! What’s the plan!”

“Sigh.”

Kang Seo-jun took a step back and looked at both of them.

“First, I will visit the Kuyamoto family as Miss Kuyamoto requested.”

“What!? Are you saying you’ll act as a son-in-law to Kuyamoto!? Now!?”

“Hmph. It’s only natural.”

“But!”

Kang Seo-jun clapped his hands.

“There are a few conditions I would like you to understand.”

“C-conditions?”

Sakura’s eyebrows furrowed in confusion.

“Let’s hear them.”

Sakura, acknowledging her own faults, was willing to listen, but the Kuyamoto clan members were glaring at Kang Seo-jun with gritted teeth. However, Kang Seo-jun confidently continued, unfazed by their hostile gazes.

“Yes. Just two conditions.”

Kang Seo-jun raised one finger.

“First, I will visit the Kuyamoto family as you said. But, please allow me to do so in six months.”

“S-six months!?”

With his current abilities, going to the Kuyamoto main house could result in him being killed by Musashi or Sakura’s father. He needed time to grow strong enough to survive any attacks from the Kuyamoto main house.

‘Six months is a generous amount of time.’

At his current growth rate, he expected to reach [SSS] grade in less than two months. By six months, he would be strong enough to survive at the Kuyamoto main house.

“Six months is too…!”

“Second!”

Before Sakura could protest, Kang Seo-jun stated the second condition.

“There is a place I want to go with you immediately. I would appreciate it if you could accompany me for a few days starting today.”

“A-accompany you? All of a sudden?”

“Yes.”

He needed to actually make her pregnant.

‘I’ll be busy for a while.’

For survival and for his harem.

This was the moment Kang Seo-jun found another reason to push his growth even further.