Chapter 271. How a Medical Student at Korea University Spends Their Day

The items obtained were three in total.

Each one was of an unusual type.

[Witch’s Grimoire]

[Screaming Apple]

[High-Grade Magic Stone]

The Witch’s Grimoire was an ancient book filled with various barriers and curses.

While most of its abilities were dark attribute, it contained many rare barriers and curses befitting a witch from the Grand Witch Society.

There were barriers ranging from at least 4-star to even 6-star or 7-star.

However, it wasn’t the grimoire that caught Jinhyuk’s eye.

It was the ‘Screaming Apple.’

Who would’ve thought this would appear?

The apple that grows on the Ghost Tree had the characteristic of absorbing magic.

It could completely consume even the most powerful magic given enough time.

Jinhyuk’s mind quickly processed this information.

‘If I extract the magic from the High-Grade Magic Stone… I can amplify the Screaming Apple’s magic absorption ability.’

If these two items were used appropriately, it would be possible to defrost the final stage of the ‘Frozen Tear.’

The final stage that boosts magic power by 40.

It had been shoved in a corner of his subspace inventory due to its severe cold, but now was the perfect chance to deal with it.

Although it was a shame to use the High-Grade Magic Stone, it couldn’t compare to the magic stat.

Jinhyuk threw the skull-shaped purple apple to the ground.

“Kiyaaaah!”

The apple’s mouth ripped open vertically.

Soon, a terrifying scream pierced his eardrums.

…Now!

[‘Screaming Apple’ absorbs the ‘Frozen Tear’s Cold!’]

“Kyaaaaah!”

When the melted High-Grade Magic Stone touched the apple through the ‘Primordial Flame,’ the scream grew even more intense.

The scream was sharp enough to cause internal damage, so he didn’t forget to cover his ears with both hands.

It was an area requiring precise magic and skilled control.

However, Jinhyuk completed the entire process without a single mistake.

[Magic Power has increased from 233 to 273!]

The Frozen Tear shattered into pieces.

All its magic power had disappeared through the fourth defrosting stage.

‘Things are really going too smoothly.’

Honestly, it was almost laughable.

Although the meticulous planning had helped, every process and outcome was turning out as desired.

No, it was even beyond expectations.

Just then…

“Hey! This is fake!”

Alice’s sharp voice rang out.

Her face was flushed, possibly from shame and embarrassment.

Well, anyone would feel like dying from embarrassment after battling a hologram dragon up till now.

“You could’ve told me if you knew. You know I don’t know much about your civilization. Seriously, it’s too much. I feel so dirty, unfair, and sad…”

Hmm. Hearing that made me feel slightly apologetic.

“Alright, as an apology, I’ll take you somewhere. So don’t cry. You’re supposed to be an elder vampire, why are you shedding tears like chicken poop?”

“…Going out? Where to?”

Alice’s voice changed 180 degrees.

Having been trapped in ruins on the first floor for so long, she moved more enthusiastically than anyone at the mention of something new.

“University.”

Just in time, there was something to do there.

And over the past few days, comments had been flooding my personal broadcast channel…

…It would be good to take care of that too.

If you were to name the best university in South Korea, everyone would undoubtedly choose Korea University.

The prestigious dream school that only the chosen could enter.

Among them, the most competitive department was the ‘Pre-Med.’

“Look at that. It’s Yuseong sunbae.”

“He got into Korea University’s Pre-Med as the top student… and he’s handsome too. Good at sports. What can’t he do?”

“He’s a top ranker in the Tower of Trials too. Though there aren’t many videos he’s posted, every one of them gets crazy views?”

“And he’s never missed the top spot in his department. Ha. I spend all day in the library studying, and I feel so inadequate. Seriously.”

Voices filled with envy and admiration echoed.

Chun Yoosung.

Due to his icy personality, people couldn’t approach him carelessly, but Chun Yoosung had a presence that overwhelmed everyone at Korea University.

There was even talk that he might be a second-rounder.

Whether he knew of such attention or not, Chun Yoosung walked through the campus with a stoic face.

After walking along the path for quite a while, he arrived at a quiet clearing.

Rustle. Rustle.

As the bushes moved left and right, small kittens poked their heads out.

Although these kittens were famously wary, they approached Chun Yoosung as if familiar with him.

“Eat up.”

Chun Yoosung quietly placed wet food and fat-free chicken breast into bowls for the kittens.

He also poured clean water after emptying out the old.

“Meow. Meow.”

“Meoooow…!”

The kittens devoured the food voraciously.

Their contented purring filled the air pleasantly.

But.

“…!”

Chun Yoosung’s keen senses detected something ominous.

It was cleverly hidden, but his sharp instincts accurately pinpointed its location.

“You…!”

Chun Yoosung jumped into the bushes in an instant.

Then…

“Whoa, wait. Wait a minute! I didn’t have any bad intentions.”

Jinhyuk urgently waved his hands.

“No bad intentions? Then what is this?”

Chun Yoosung pointed to the numerous status windows floating in the air.

The broadcasting system was already filled with chats from numerous viewers.

• Kim Jinwoo: LOL he got caught.
• NovelAddict: I thought he got caught by a murderer. Damn, that was surprising.
• CureM: Look at those intense eyes. Murderous intent at 50000%!
• JeLuce: Hello, Sword Saint.
• Umma: I’m a fan! Haha!
• Lch: Wow, seriously. He noticed that?
• Shin Myunggeun: No wonder they say he’s strong.
• Indeed: Meanwhile, taking care of kittens is making me fall for him even more.

“Were you pretending to be innocent while secretly filming others?”

Chun Yoosung clicked his tongue with a face full of contempt.

“Secret filming? This is just live streaming from start to finish. Why are you making me out to be a pervert?”

• SoyeonMom: Isn’t that the same thing?
• Ggo: Saying you drank but didn’t drive drunk?
• Jackdaw: Judge, give me the beat here.
• Sleepyhead: Verdict: Death penalty.

“…”

Chun Yoosung opened his subspace inventory.

Space distorted, and the hilt of a sword started to emerge.

“Wait, don’t pull out the sword. Hey. This is a campus. You’re not allowed to carry weapons here.”

• qet: He’s just going to slice him up. Haha.
• Pikachu: Honestly, he’d be acquitted for that.
• SaviorKing: True. With all he’s endured, they could make a 5-part human documentary.
• WhiteSnowMoon: I read the popular post, and it was pretty bad.
• qpw: Vigilante justice is needed here.

Public opinion was shifting rapidly.

Next time, I’ll have to fill the chat with psycophants. This is dangerous.

“Wait, wait. Really, I came because of something important.”

“I’ll listen to your excuse. What brings you here?”

“Actually, many viewers were curious about your life as a medical student. And among them, a huge donor placed a mission coin bet.”

At first, they bet coins in the ten-thousands, but as the stakes grew higher, it eventually reached 300,000 coins.

“So, you started streaming?”

“Yes.”

“Without even thinking to get my permission?”

“Yes!”

Jinhyuk nodded with a bright smile.

• Majeong: The coins were too big to pass up.
• Kkyak: 300,000 coins is understandable.
• Jeon: Enough to sell your soul.
• Skskdksdkj: [Message just posted that 300,000 coins have been deposited.] Mission accomplished, congrats.

‘That was easy.’

Just when Jinhyuk thought of his success.

“Meow!”

Suddenly, a kitten jumped up and bit Jinhyuk’s finger.

It seemed quite dissatisfied with someone being disrespectful to its master.

‘Cute. Even that one follows its owner.’

But then…

“…Huh?”

Jinhyuk’s body staggered heavily.

An overwhelming dizziness took over his entire body, as if he’d been hit on the back of his head.

• Da: Isn’t he overacting? How can those little teeth hurt?
• Blank: Probably took 1 damage?
• Han SooyoungLove: Should be worried about the kitten’s teeth instead.
• dkdjdn: That expression. That face. Perfect setup for an ending.
• Hwang KyuJung: I’ve been in this field for 10 years, and that’s definitely acting.
• FullPunch: Is there a BJ who sets up an ending like this?

No way…

Jinhyuk’s eyes narrowed.

One of the kittens… was not an ordinary cat.

A spirit beast.

And it handled poison.

When Jinhyuk opened his eyes, he saw an unfamiliar ceiling.

He didn’t know what had happened, but the drowsiness suggested he had been unconscious for quite some time.

Where am I? As soon as he thought that…

Clank! Clank!

He felt his body tightly restrained.

The bright lights and the smell of disinfectant stung his nose.

And then…

He saw Chun Yoosung in a white coat.

Could this be… an operating room?

“One of the kittens is a spirit beast. I saved it after it was injured and collapsed in the tower, and it kept following me. I didn’t have a place to keep it, so I raised it here.”

So that’s what happened.

“Our dear Yoosung is so kind-hearted that even spirit beasts follow him. But why am I tied up?”

Clank! Clank!

He was firmly bound.

He couldn’t even budge.

“Can’t you untie me and talk? I feel perfectly fine and clear-headed enough to leave right away.”

“There’s no way. If you take this lightly, you might end up amputating your arm due to tetanus. You could also die from sepsis if left untreated.”

Why do you always assume the worst-case scenario?

“Then, can’t you send me to the hospital? I want to be treated by a doctor who’s completed their residency. Or by the guild’s healers. I’ll pay for it, please…”

“Don’t say such hurtful things. Isn’t there a doctor right in front of you? At the very least, I’ve learned to distinguish between arteries and veins. The left one… hmm. Maybe it’s the one below. Oh. Don’t worry too much. The odds are fifty-fifty. Or was it one in four? Assistant, scalpel.”

Chun Yoosung said coldly.

“Y-Yoosung?”

Jinhyuk’s pupils shook like an earthquake.

Crazy.

If I’m not careful, I might die at the hands of a mad medical student.

Instincts were sending the highest level of danger warnings.

I need to get out of here.

“Alice! Andrea! Don’t just stand there, help me out here.”

Jinhyuk called out for Alice and Andrea, who were standing nearby.

He didn’t know when Andrea had arrived, but given the situation, it was clear Alice had contacted her.

“Sister, shouldn’t we be giving a blood transfusion? Biting him isn’t right, is it?”

Andrea added, looking at Alice who was diligently preparing a straw.

“Huh? Oh… this? I was just planning to taste it. Just a taste.”

Alice smacked her lips with sharp fangs exposed.

Hey. You shouldn’t be doing that.

You’re wearing a nurse’s outfit, and now you want to drain the patient’s life?

Andrea. You’re not even a vampire, why are you agreeing?

Stop her. Stop her!

Just when Jinhyuk was thrashing around like crazy.

“Mooogi…!”

Goguma came running to save its master.

[Goguma activates Lv12 ‘Fear’!]

Rumble!

The entire operating room shook.

Its imposing wings made it look like a majestic ancient species.

Furthermore, the elemental spirit beasts and T-Bone appeared as well.

“Yes, good job. I trusted you guys.”

“Tweat! Tweat!”

“Destroy them all. Use your breath to sweep away those ungrateful wretches!”

Jinhyuk cheered.

However.

With Chun Yoosung’s next words…

“I heard… ancient species like magic stones.”

The situation started to take a strange turn.