The Genius Professor Wants An Easy Life - Chapter 1.2
When I opened my eyes, I was inside the ‘Hero Academy’ game.
“Does this make any sense?”
Initially, I thought it might be a dream.
But it wasn’t.
After a week had passed, I accepted the reality.
However, there was a problem.
‘…Of all, why Van Ecclesia?’
I ended up embodying the worst, most untalented character among the numerous characters in the game!
‘…Wait, is this actually a bad thing? Isn’t it rather good?’
I blinked my eyes.
As mentioned earlier, Van was the worst garbage character.
Worst personality, worst reputation, worst talent.
However, all these drawbacks were offset by a significant advantage.
Van has the diamond spoon, surpassing the silver spoon.
He had the bloodline of a duke.
‘Me, surpassing a silver spoon! Far better than protagonists who suffer for no reason!’
I raised my arms and cheered victoriously.
The reality of just having to suffer? It didn’t appeal to me at all.
From what I felt over the week, this place seemed to be another perfect reality.
‘From now on, I’ll live while enjoying the benefits of a silver spoon!’
However, I had a puzzled look on my face.
‘What are these attributes?’
I could see attributes like in the game related to Van’s characteristics.
<Mana Insensitivity>
‘This is something I’m familiar with.’
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There were a total of 4 question marks in the attribute section.
It seemed like latent attributes.
‘What kind of latent attributes are they hiding?’
I was curious.
Special attributes bestowed upon possession!
Will you unlock the latent attributes?
I nodded without much thought.
‘Well, it’s just a garbage character. Probably the latent attributes are garbage too.’
However…
‘Master of Magic’ attribute unlocked!
Possesses the potential to become a master of magic!
Innately sees through the essence of magic!
I fell silent.
‘…What?’
This wasn’t the end of it.
‘Charisma of the Dark Flame Dragon’s attribute is unlocked!
Possesses a charisma akin to deep darkness and burning flames!
‘Versatility of a Thousand Transformations’ attribute is unlocked!
Demonstrates proficiency in any field, regardless of the domain!
‘Judgment of the Gambler’ attribute is bestowed!
Accurately judges the outcome of events, the prospects of a match!
‘Why are these excessive attributes for a garbage character theme?!’
I felt a cold sweat trickling down my back.
These were attributes completely unnecessary for a carefree and leisurely life.
‘Why such excessive attributes?’
I felt uneasy for some reason.
I belatedly recalled the messages I had received when I first embodied the game.
Chosen savior! Please, with your ability, save the world!
‘Could it be that they want me to save the world with these abilities?’
As beads of sweat streamed down, a holographic message appeared before my eyes.
Embodied one! Welcome!
‘Salvation of the World’ scenario is initiating!
May the heavens bless you with their protection through the trials and tribulations that await you in your future!
The first quest is bestowed upon you!
Please review the quest details!
The message flickered as if urging me to confirm.
I wore a disgusted expression.
‘…I don’t want to! Why me? What freezing adversity and hardship?’
The suffering I endured in my past life was more than enough.
This life was absolutely off-limits for any kind of suffering.
‘I didn’t enter this game world willingly. They kidnapped me and now want me to save the world?’
After all, the world is meant to be saved by the heroes.
‘I’ll quietly hide and mind my own business.’
However, the message didn’t disappear and kept flashing insistently.
It felt as though they were trying to force me into accepting the quest no matter what.
Please review the quest details!
If you don’t review the details, the quest message won’t disappear!
I furrowed my brow.
Somehow, I had a sense of impending danger.
‘I shouldn’t open that message.’
The moment I opened it, it seemed like I would be compelled to undertake the quest!
‘But what’s with this message? Is it some kind of magic? How do I get rid of it?’
As I pondered, suddenly something that wasn’t visible before began to appear.
They were transparent lines composing the message.
‘An illusion?’
I didn’t possess any knowledge of magic.
I was just an ordinary modern Earthling.
I didn’t even know what kind of illusion it was.
However…
‘…I have a feeling I can dismantle it somehow?’
I didn’t know the reason.
I just ‘instinctively’ knew.
Which part among these linear structures was the most important, and where the vulnerability lay.
‘How do I know this? Could it be?’
Possesses the potential to become a master of magic!
Innately sees through the essence of magic!
It seemed like it was because of Van’s latent attribute, ‘Master of Magic,’ which had been unlocked earlier!
As if guided by instinct, I raised my hand and manipulated the tiny speck of mana that was embedded within me.
Flick.
With just a light touch, something astonishing occurred.
Crumble!!
The letters of the message collapsed like shattered glass!
‘Surprising.’
Soon, a new message appeared.
Warning! Warning!! Forcibly removing the trust’s message is an act that violates the laws of the world! Do not violate principles!
Paaat!!
The messages reappeared in the air.
It was a form of illusion entirely different from the previous one.
Much sturdier and more majestic.
It felt impenetrable, like an impregnable fortress.
However…
‘This side seems weaker?’
Flick, I touched the spot that seemed most vulnerable.
And then…
Warning! Warn…!! … Zzzt.
With a strange noise, the quest message disappeared.
Violation of principles… Violation of principles….
The malfunctioning warning messages appeared and were then removed as if they were glitches in a machine.
Everything fell silent.
‘…Did I cause some sort of accident?’
The terms like trust and principles left an uneasy feeling, but I shook my head.
‘This life will never be about hardships again.’
I firmly resolved.
‘From now on, it’s all about enjoying life to the fullest!’
And so,
My pursuit of a life dedicated to enjoyment began.
