The Genius Professor Wants An Easy Life



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Jiji Lee was born into poverty.

They say everyone is born with a silver spoon in their mouth, but I didn’t even have a spoon.

“Must be nice, being born with a silver spoon.”

No, even just a normal family would have been enough.

I can’t even imagine how jealous the other kids were on Children’s Day.

Presents.

Toys.

Amusement parks.

Eating out with family.

These were all things I could only dream of.

My reality was a father addicted to alcohol and gambling.

A mother suffering from a rare and incurable disease.

Every day was filled with debt collectors coming to our door.

I had to work as soon as I was old enough to make a living.

“I’ll definitely be happy when I grow up.”

Luckily, despite being born without any advantages, I had a pretty strong will.

I worked hard, doing whatever job came my way.

I didn’t even think about going to college.

While my peers were preparing for college entrance exams, I was working odd jobs, and while others were enjoying their 20s, I was earning money in factories and labor sites.

“Son, I’m sorry. Because I’m an ugly mom.”

I lowered my head at the words my mother used to say when she left.

Honestly, if you don’t resent your parents, it’s a lie.

Especially my father, who was addicted to alcohol and gambling, was something I could never forgive.

I don’t know how many times I wished I had been born into a normal, wealthy family.

But I believed that the future depended on what I did.

“It’s okay. I’ll live the happiest life later. I promise.”

It wasn’t an empty promise.

I had a goal.

‘I’ll quickly save money and retire to live a happy life.’

I’ve lived without enjoying anything that others enjoy since I was a child.

Even though it’s late.

I will compensate for the hardships I’ve endured so far, even if it’s in my old age.

‘I’ll enjoy life more than I’ve suffered so far.’

With that goal in mind, I worked hard like a demon, and finally, the opportunity came.

The CEO of a mid-sized company who looked favorably upon me chose me as a salesperson for his company.

Being in sales was like destiny to me.

“Boss, nice shot!”

“hehehe, when I play with this manager, it feels like the ball sticks.”

“It’s an honor! Whether it’s day or night, dawn or anytime, just call me!”

The inherent tenacity that never yields to any adversity, coupled with a posture of perpetual readiness, and a mindset capable of discarding anything for the sake of success, turned me into a genius in the field of business.

In just three years since joining, I hit a multi-million annual salary and became the top-performing salesperson in the company.

The streak of success continued unabated.

I even earned the title of ‘Sales King.’

Of course, it wasn’t an easy path.

“Well, I can’t do it like that guy.”

“Yeah, lacking speed? No matter how important performance is, why go to such lengths?”

-The King of Eul (乙).

That’s the nickname bestowed upon me by those around me who witnessed my business prowess.

I paid no mind to it.

Because I had a goal.

“Do you think I live my life kissing up to others just because I like it? Once I achieve my goal, I’ll retire and live a carefree life. Of course… it’s still a distant goal.”

I sighed.

Living a life of retirement and leisure in my youth was not as easy as it sounded.

Although I walked diligently, the path ahead still seemed daunting.

“If only I were born with a silver spoon, I wouldn’t have to endure such hardships.”

Bitterness filled my heart, but soon, I lifted my head.

Rather than indulging in useless thoughts, it’s better to make more efforts to increase sales, even if just a little.

Thanks to my outstanding performance in the first half, I got a vacation, but there was no thought of leisure.

“The next client is a game company. I have to master the game they’ve created.”

To supply goods to a game company, one must master the game of that company.

There might not be many salespeople who go this far, but this is my style.

I would do anything to increase sales.

“Although the company did give me a mandatory refresh leave, I can’t just sit back and relax if I want to achieve my goal as quickly as possible.”

I started playing the game “Hero Academy.”

It was the hottest game recently made by that company.

“It’s about multiple protagonists growing into heroes at the academy, right? I’m not familiar with the game.”

The awkwardness was momentary.

I quickly became engrossed in the game.

I had never enjoyed such entertainment in my hardworking life, so it was incredibly fun.

There was only one thing that bothered me.

“Why are the protagonists’ pasts so tragic?”

Stories of struggling and growing up with a miserable past like a slum.

It reminded me too much of my own life, so I didn’t like it.

“I’d prefer characters like this instead.”

I recalled a character from the game.

– Van Ecclesia.

The ugliest extra in the game.

But with talent.

Suffering from “mana insensitivity” as an aspiring magician.

He could be considered the best dummy in the game.

But that doesn’t mean he had perseverance.

He never made an effort, using mana insensitivity as an excuse.

Is it because of his personality?

He was a shameless scoundrel.

He had caused so much trouble that everyone in the empire, where the game was set, knew him.

“Well, he’s the son of a wealthy family.”

Half of it was, unbelievably, the son of a duke.

A diamond spoon surpassing a golden spoon!

Completely opposite to me, who had a slum spoon.

“I envy you, golden spoon! How good would it be if I could be half of you?”

It was a moment of such thought.

– Cleared all major scenario routes in the game!

I had a slightly surprised expression.

It seemed like he had tried too hard to impress the client.

– Hidden scenario ‘Salvation of the World’ will be unlocked!

– Will you participate in the special event?

I nodded my head.

Clearing the hidden scenario might win even more favor with the client.

“Accepted. But why a special event?”

It was a moment of gaping disbelief.

Something unexpected had happened.

Pah-a-a-a-ah!!!

Light burst from the monitor.

“What, what is this?”

-“The Savior of the World” scenario is about to begin!

-Invited savior! Please use your abilities to save the world!

Unfathomable messages blurred consciousness.

* * *

I opened my eyes to find myself inside the game “Hero Academy.”

“Does this make any sense?”

At first, I thought it was a dream.

But it wasn’t.

After a week, I accepted reality.

However, there was a problem.

“…Why did it have to be Van Ecclesia?”

I had become the worst, most wretched character among countless others in the game!

“…No, isn’t this a good thing? Isn’t it better this way?”

I blinked.

As mentioned earlier, Van was the worst trash character.

Worst personality, worst reputation, worst talent.

But, there was a huge advantage that offset all these disadvantages.

Half was a diamond spoon surpassing a silver spoon.

It was even the lineage of a duke.

“Me becoming a silver spoon! Much better than the protagonists who have to suffer for nothing!”

I raised my arms and shouted “Hooray.”

The reality of having to suffer for nothing? I didn’t miss it at all.

In the week that passed, this place was also a perfect reality.

“From now on, I’ll live by sucking up to the silver spoon!”

But then, I made a puzzled face.

“What are these attributes?”

I could see the characteristics of half like a game.

＜Mana Insensitivity＞

“This is something I already know.”

＜????＞

＜????＞

＜????＞

＜????＞

There were even four question marks in the attribute items.

It seemed like latent characteristics.

‘What kind of traits are latent in there?’

I was curious.

– Special rewards for possession!

– Shall we open the latent traits?

I nodded my head without much thought.

‘Anyway, it’s a trash character. The latent traits must be trash too.’

But then.

– The special trait of ‘Master of Magic’ is revealed!

– Possess the qualities to become the master of magic!

– Instinctively penetrate the essence of magic!

I fell silent.

‘…What?’

That wasn’t all.

– The special trait of ‘Charisma of the Black Flame Dragon’ is unleashed!

– Possess a charisma as deep as dark and burning flames!

– The special trait of ‘Versatility of a Thousand Changes’ is unleashed!

– Demonstrate competence regardless of the field!

– The special trait of ‘Judgment of the Gambler’ is bestowed!

– Accurately judge the outcome of events, the chances of winning!

‘What kind of excessive latent traits are there in a trash character like this?!’

I broke into a cold sweat.

It was a trait entirely unnecessary for a life of leisure and indulgence.

‘Why such excessive traits?’

Somehow, it felt uneasy.

I recalled the messages I heard belatedly when I was immersed in the game.

– Invited Savior! Please save the world with your abilities!

‘…Do they really want me to save the world with this ability?’

As cold sweat trickled down, a holographic message appeared before my eyes.

– Bearer of Possession! Welcome!

-The ‘World Salvation’ scenario is beginning!

-May the heavens protect you from the adversities and hardships that await in your future!

-The first quest is given!

-Please check the quest details!

As if urging me to confirm, the message blinked.

I made a disgusted expression.

‘…I don’t want to. Why me? What frozen hell is this adversity and hardship?’

The suffering I endured in my past life was more than enough.

This life was strictly off-limits to any kind of suffering.

‘I didn’t come into the game because I wanted to. They kidnapped me and now want me to save the world forcibly?’

In any case, the world would be saved by the protagonists.

‘I quietly hid, sipping on honey or doing laundry.’

However, the message didn’t disappear; instead, it blinked fiercely.

As if trying to forcibly make me undertake a quest.

– Please check the quest details!

– If you don’t check the content, the quest message won’t disappear!

I furrowed my brow.

Somehow, I felt a dangerous intuition.

‘Don’t open that message.’

The moment I opened it, it seemed like I would be forced to undertake a quest!

‘But what is this message? Is it a curse? How do I get rid of it?’

As I thought that, suddenly, something that wasn’t visible started to appear.

Transparent lines forming the message.

‘Magic script?’

I had no knowledge of magic.

I was just an ordinary person on modern Earth.

I didn’t even know what kind of magic script that was.

However.

‘… Somehow, I feel like I can dismantle it.’

I didn’t know the reason.

I just ‘instinctively’ knew.

Among the linear structures, what is the most crucial, and where is the most vulnerable?

‘How do I know this? Maybe?’

– Possesses the qualifications to become the master of magic!

– Instinctively penetrates the essence of magic!

It seemed to be because of the latent characteristic of the previously opened class, ‘Grand Mage of Magic’!

I raised my hand as instinct dictated and lightly moved the tiny speck of mana embedded in my body.

Tap.

Just a light touch, and something amazing happened.

– Crack!

The characters of the message collapsed like shattered glass!

‘Surprising.’

Soon, a new message appeared.

– Warning! Removing messages from the Trust forcibly is an act that violates the laws of the world! Do not violate causality!

Paah!

Messages floated back into the air.

It was a form of communication completely different from before.

Much more robust and grand.

A feeling like an impregnable fortress.

However.

‘This side looks weak, though?’

Tap, I touched the most fragile-looking spot.

And then.

– Warning! Warn…!! … Creak.

With a strange noise, the quest message disappeared.

– Violation of causality… Violation of causality….

Like a malfunctioning machine, the warning message floated and also disappeared.

It became completely silent.

‘Did I just cause some accident?’

Words like trust or causality felt suspicious, but I shook my head.

‘I won’t go through any hardships in this life.’

I firmly pledged.

‘From now on, I’ll only suck honey!’

Like that.

Life, struggling to suck my honey, began.