I obtained a total of three items.

Each one was of an extraordinary kind.

[The Witchs Spellbook]

[The Screaming Apple]

[Advanced Magic Stone]

The Witchs Spellbook contained various kinds of barriers and curses, a grimoire inscribed with spells.

Although it predominantly featured dark attribute abilities, it definitely boasted rare barriers and curses befitting of a witch affiliated with the Grand Coven of Witches.

At the very least, there were barriers of 4-star grade, and even those reaching 6-stars or 7-stars.

However, what captivated Jinhyuks attention was not the spellbook.

The Screaming Apple.

Who could have expected this to appear?

Apples grown from the Ghostwood absorb magical power.

It means that given enough time, they can completely consume even the most potent magical forces.

Jinhyuks mind raced.

Extracting magic from the Advanced Magic Stone could amplify the apples magic absorption ability.

If he used the two appropriately, it could even make the final thawing of Frozen Tears possible.

A whopping 40 points in magic power for the final stage.

The icy energy had been so intense that, until now, it had been tucked away in a corner of his subspace inventory, but at last, the opportunity to deal with it had come.

The Advanced Magic Stone was precious, but it was incomparable to his magic stat.

Jinhyuk threw the skull-shaped, purple apple onto the ground.

Kiyayayayaya!

The apples mouth stretched open wide.

Soon, a horrifying scream pierced his eardrums.

Now!

[The Screaming Apple absorbs the chill from Frozen Tears!]

Kyaahaaahaaah!

The scream intensified as the melted Advanced Magic Stone through Primordial Flame made contact with the apple.

The scream was so sharp it could inflict internal injuries, so he didnt forget to cover his ears.

Precise magical control and skilled adjustment were necessary.

But Jinhyuk completed the process without a single mistake.

[Your magic power increases from 233 273!]

Frozen Tears shattered.

All its magic was released as it was thawed in the fourth stage.

Things are really going too smoothly.

He almost laughed, considering the situation.

Despite his careful planning, everything was proceeding exactly as he wanted.

No, it was beyond that level.

It went far beyond what he had anticipated.

Thats when it happened.

Hey! Thats fake, right?

He heard Elliss sharp voice.

Her face was flushed with a mix of embarrassment and shame.

Well, if it were me, Id want to die of embarrassment too.

It meant that she had been fighting a holographic dragon and spirits all this time.

No, if you knew this, you should have told me. You knew Im not familiar with your culture, this is just too much! I feel so filthy and pathetic that

Hmm. Saying it like that, I kind of feel a bit sorry for her.

I get it. As an apology, Ill take you somewhere, so dont cry. Youre from the True Clan, why would you shed tears like that?

Going out? Where to?

Elliss voice did a 180.

Having been stuck in the ruins on the first floor for so long, the mention of new entertainment spurred her into action more than anyone else.

University.

As it happened, he had business there.

Not to mention, the personal broadcast channel had been flooded with comments over the past few days

It would be good to wrap that up with this opportunity.

If asked to name the top university in Korea, everyone would undoubtedly choose Korea University.

A dream school that only the chosen could attend.

Among its departments, the one with the fiercest competition was Premedical Studies.

Look, its Senior Yoo Sung.

The top admissions into Korea Universitys Premed Not only does he look good, but hes also athletic. What cant he do?

Hes also a top-ranked climber in the Tower of Trials. Not many videos, but the views are no joke on each one, right?

On top of that, he never misses being the academic top of his department. Sigh. Im in the library studying all day long, and I feel worthless. For real.

Voices filled with envy and admiration resounded.

Chun Yoosung.

Due to his ice-cold personality, people hesitated to approach him, but he carried an overwhelmingly dominant presence at Korea University.

So much so that there were rumors he might actually be going through his second life.

Whether or not he was aware of the stares around him, Chun Yoosung walked across the campus with an expressionless face.

Following the path for quite a while, he arrived at a serene clearing.

Rustle. Rustle.

The bushes shook, and kittens peeked out their heads.

While the kittens were known for their skittishness, they approached Yoosung as if they were familiar with him.

Eat.

Yoosung silently filled bowls with wet cat food and lean chicken breast, specifically for the kittens.

He emptied the dirty water and poured fresh water into the bowls.

Nyaang. Nyaang.

Nyaaaa!

The cats eagerly ate the food while happily purring.

But then

!

Something ominous caught Yoosungs perception.

While it attempted to hide cleverly, his sharply honed senses pinpointed the presences location.

You!

Yoosung leaped into the bushes in a single bound.

And then

Ah, wait a minute. Just a minute! I didnt have any bad intentions.

Jinhyuk hastily waved his hands.

Bad intentions, you say? Then whats all this?

Yoosung pointed to the myriad floating status windows.

The broadcast system displayed a chat log filled with messages from numerous viewers.

-Kim Jinwoo: Lololol got caught.

-NovelAddict: Thought it was a murderer for a sec, scared the hell out of me.

-Qrem: Look at those murderous eyes. Oozing with killing intent, 50,000 percent!

-JeLuce: Hey Swordsman bro, hi.

-Mumma: Im a fan! Haha!

-Lch: Wow, really sharp. He caught that?

-Shin Myung-geun: No wonder hes said to be strong.

-SoItIs: Meanwhile, taking care of kittens is heart-melting stuff.

Have you been shooting others secretly, acting all innocent?

Disgust filled Chun Yoosungs expression as he clicked his tongue.

Spying? It was just a live broadcast. I filmed everything from start to finish, thats all. Who are you to paint me as such a scoundrel?

-SoYoonMom: Isnt that the same thing?

-Ggo: Ive had a drink but never drunk-driven, is it that?

-Jackdaw: Judge, we need a beat here.

-Insomniac: The verdict is death.

.

Yoosung opened his subspace inventory.

Space twisted as a sword hilt protruded halfway out.

Hey, dont pull out a sword. Were on campus here. Its a gun-free zone.

-qet: Just gonna slash right away. Lol.

-Pikachu: Honestly, if something like this happened, it would be justified.

-Lord of Salvation: True. We could easily make a 5-part drama with whats happened so far.

-Snowy: Read that contemplative post and to be honest, it was harsh.

-qpw: Vigilante justice might be necessary here.

Public opinion shifted drastically.

Next time, Ill have to fill the ranks with more trustworthy people. This is dangerous.

Wait, wait, listen to me. Im here for a very important reason.

What are you doing here?

To be honest, a lot of viewers were curious about your life as a medical student. Among them, a big spender put down mission coins.

At first, they started with mission coins in the tens of thousands, but as the pot grew larger, it soared up to 300,000 coins.

So, you started the broadcast?

Yes.

Without even asking for my permission?

Yes!

Jinhyuk nodded cheerfully.

-Meister: The stakes were too high to compromise.

-Gasp: 300,000 coins, thats a kings ransom.

-Gen: With that much, you could even sell your soul.

-Skskdksdkj: [Mission accomplished: 300,000 coins received] message just popped up. Congrats congrats.

Its like taking candy from a baby.

It was a success. Jinhyuk was thinking just that when

Meow!

Suddenly, a kitten jumped up and bit Jinhyuks finger.

Apparently, it was quite dissatisfied with someone treating its owner so brashly.

Cute. Even a creature like this follows its master.

But then

?

Jinhyuks body staggered greatly.

His head spun as though hed been struck from behind.

-Da: Arent you overacting? Does the kittens fang hurt that much?

-Blank: Did it do 1 damage?

-Han Sooyeon Love: Im more worried whether the kittens teeth are okay.

-dkdjdn: That expression. That face. That movement. Hes gunning for broadcast controversy.

Could it be?

Jinhyuks gaze narrowed.

One of the cats was not just an ordinary cat.

A spirit beast.

And not just any ordinary spirit beastone that wields poison.

When he opened his eyes, he was staring at an unfamiliar ceiling.

Although unclear about what had happened, his consciousness remained hazy, suggesting he had been unconscious for quite a while.

Where is this? Thoughts barely formed when

Clank! Clank!

He realized his entire body was tightly restrained.

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

And then

The figure of Chun Yoosung, clad in a white coat, was also in sight.

Could this be an operating room?

There was a spirit beast among the cats. It followed me after I helped it when it was hurt and collapsed in the tower. With no other place suitable to keep it, Ive been caring for it here.

So that was it.

But why am I tied up?

Clank! Clank!

He was bound tightly.

He couldnt budge at all.

Cant you just release me and talk? Body and mind, both are clear. I feel like I could check myself out now.

Thats not possible. Treating this lightly could lead to tetanus and potential arm amputation. Or even death from sepsis if neglected.

Well, why only envision the worst-case scenarios?

Then, send me to a hospital? I count on trained medical doctors who have completed their residencies. Or a guild healer would be fine too. Ill pay whatever it costs Please, just

Dont say such regretful things. Isnt there a doctor right in front of you? At least Ive learned to distinguish arteries from veins. The left Hmm. Or maybe its lower? Ah, dont worry too much. Its a 50-50 chance anyway. Or was it 1 in 4? Assistant. The scalpel.

Chun Yoosung spoke coldly.

Yo, Yoosung?

Jinhyuks pupils quaked.

Insanity.

For all he knew, he might die at the hands of a crazed medical student.

His instincts screamed a dire warning.

That he needed to get out of here immediately.

Ellis! Andria! Dont just stand there, do something about this.

Jinhyuk asked for help from Ellis and Andria, who were beside him.

It was unclear when Andria had arrived, but judging from the looks of things, it was clear that Ellis had contacted her.

Sister. We need to perform a blood transfusion, right? You cant just suck it out, can you?

Andria added, looking earnestly at Ellis, who was preparing a straw.

Eh? Ah this? Im just going to get a taste. Only a taste.

Ellis licked her lips, baring her sharp fangs.

Hey, you cant do this.

Wearing a nurses uniform and trying to take a patients life, does that make sense?

Andria, you at least have to keep your head on straight. Youre not even a vampire, so why agree with this?

Hurry up and stop her. Stop them!

As Jinhyuk desperately thrashed his body, it was right then.

Gogogogoooo!

Sweet Potato rushed in to save its master.

[Sweet Potato activates Lv12 Fear!]

The entire operating room shook tumultuously.

Unfurling its magnificent wings, the presence of an ancient being was unmistakably commanding.

With that, the five elementals along with T-bone appeared.

Yes, good work. Ive always trusted you.

Mogi! Mogi!

Destroy everything. Burn those ungrateful wretches to ash with your breath!

Jinhyuk shouted with glee.

However, the following words from Chun Yoosung

Ive heard that ancient species are particularly fond of magic stones.

signalled that matters were about to take a strange turn.