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Chapter 3
Rei lay on his bed, staring at the ceiling with a lazy smirk.
"System, how many points do I have now?"
[SYSTEM: You currently have 900 points.]
Rei stretched. "Alright. Do a lottery."
A soft chime echoed in his mind.
[SYSTEM: Congratulations. You have obtained—
"Nurture Genius" – Path of Gun Park (Lookism) ]
A window opened in front of him:
[ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION]
• Limitless physical growth through training and fighting
• Ability to see and maximize the fighting potential of others
• Near‑invincible body potential
• Extreme combat intuition
• Aura of a born predator
[MODIFIED VERSION]
• Your body grows stronger every single day without training
• If you do train, the results are amplified ×100
• All other abilities remain unchanged
Rei sat up instantly.
"Hell yes! Gun Park is my favourite character from Lookism—and I just got his path."
He opened his shirt and froze.
His body…
It was changing.
His muscles tightened, becoming sharp and defined. His chest broadened. His jawline grew more chiseled. His entire presence felt heavier, dangerous—like someone who could intimidate a whole room just by standing there.
Rei grinned at the mirror.
"Damn… I look super hot."
The more he looked, the more he felt the predator-like aura building around him. His very existence felt different—stronger, colder, more controlled.
He clenched his fist.
He could feel it.
Power. Real power.
"I could probably punch through a wall like it's nothing," he whispered.
A dark smile formed on his lips.
"Ryuen… we're fighting soon. Let's see how long you survive."
He started laughing, low and confident.
With that thought, Rei stood up.
"Since the effect is ×100 when I train… I guess I should join a gym. Might as well become an actual monster."
He ate some food, still smirking at his reflection, then lay back down on his bed.
"Gun Park, huh… This world isn't ready for me."
With that, Rei closed his eyes and fell asleep.
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Rei woke up at 5 a.m., stretching lazily.
Time to make my body even more unstoppable.
He arrived at a nearby gym, walking in with the confidence of someone who already dominated any space he entered.
"Hello," he said casually. "I'd like to join."
The staff member at the counter froze for a moment. Rei's Aura of a Born Predator from the Nurture Genius path was radiating off him, filling the gym with an almost tangible tension.
So it's working… Rei thought with a smirk.
The staff recovered quickly. "Y-Yes… of course!"
Rei paid for a whole month, including all the essentials: gym bag, towel, shoes, and other equipment.
Without hesitation, he began his warm-up, stretching and loosening his body while other gym-goers glanced at him nervously.
What kind of monster is that…? some whispered.
Rei ignored them, smirking inwardly.
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Unleashing Power
He moved over to the free weights.
10 minutes later, Rei was already lifting weights with effortless ease.
So light, he thought.
Maybe I should make this a bit more interesting…
He stripped off his shirt. The room went silent. Every student and staff member stopped what they were doing.
His body was perfectly sculpted, muscles growing sharper and more defined by the second. His chest, arms, and shoulders looked like they could crush steel.
Rei picked up a 300 kg barbell and lifted it with perfect form.
The gym collectively froze. Some mouths hung open; others reached for their phones.
One girl quietly took a picture, smirking as she did so.
Rei noticed her glance but didn't react.
Ah… one of my three favorite girls from "Classroom of the Elite." She's something else for real.
After five minutes, Rei carefully put the barbell down and sat on a bench, casually wiping sweat from his brow.
His eyes drifted to his phone. The school website had already blown up with the picture of him lifting the massive weight.
Not bad, he thought, smirking.
The girl who had taken the picture was walking toward him.
Well… I didn't expect to meet her this early in the morning.
Rei leaned back, crossing his arms, ready for whatever was coming next.
This day just got interesting.
The girl approached Rei confidently, smirking as she sized him up.
"Yo, handsome and strong man," she said. "I'm Fūka Kiryūin, Class 2‑B."
Rei nodded smoothly.
"Nice to meet you, Fūka-senpai. I'm Rei Yukishiro from Class 1‑D."
Fūka's eyes scanned him critically.
"You're strong… and handsome… but Class D? Huh. Then you're just a good-looking guy with some muscles—nothing more," she said, her tone laced with disappointment.
Rei smirked.
"Time will tell if I'm just a musclehead or not."
Fūka tilted her head, studying him closely.
If he's not angry or confused… that could mean two things:
He doesn't understand what I'm talking about—like he's super dumb,
Or… he knows exactly what I mean, and it's still early in the month… meaning he's already figured out the S-System.
Her eyes narrowed as she noticed his Aura of a Born Predator from the Nurture Genius path.
"I can see it," Fūka said softly, awe creeping into her voice. "The aura… it's like a dragon ready to hunt."
Rei smirked, flexing slightly.
"Thanks."
Fūka's expression softened slightly.
"Be my gym partner," she said, holding out her hand.
Rei raised an eyebrow, amused.
"Sure. I'd like some company."
She quickly typed her number into his phone, then passed it over.
Rei smiled and gave her his number in return.
"I'll see you around, Fūka-senpai."
She started walking away, tossing him a glance over her shoulder.
"Same time as today," she called out.
Rei smirked, already imagining their next training session.
"Yeah, same time."
Fūka grinned.
"Great! See you around, my gym partner."
Rei chuckled.
"Sure… partner."
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Rei's smirk lingered as he watched her walk away.
This is going to be fun.
Rei reached his dorm room, took a long shower, and slipped into his school uniform.
He was already late—but he didn't care.
"With Aventurine's luck," he muttered with a smirk, "I'll never be late. Not even once."
He checked his current abilities in his mind:
Aventurine's Absolute Luck
Nurture Genius — Path of Gun Park
Muzan Kibutsuji's Healing Factor
"Only three powers," Rei whispered. "But all of them… are monsters.
I've got 400 points. Need 500 for the next lottery. I can't wait."
He stepped out of his dorm and began walking toward school.
Girls passing by turned red just by looking at him—yet their bodies stiffened with fear.
Boys stared too, mixture of admiration and fear in their eyes.
Rei smirked.
"I like this reaction. Perfect."
He entered his classroom, and the effect was immediate.
Every head turned.
Some eyes were wide in awe.
Some were trembling with fear.
Some girls couldn't stop staring at his muscles or the way he carried himself.
Rei smirked again, taking it all in.
Ayanokoji, of course, remained emotionless as ever.
"Good morning, Ayanokoji," Rei said.
"Good morning, Rei," Ayanokoji replied calmly.
Rei sat down and unlocked his phone.
A new message from Chie Hoshinomiya.
Chie:
Master, you looked so cool lifting those weights…
I can't wait for our next night, master.
Rei smirked.
Rei:
I'll come tonight.
She replied instantly.
Chie:
Can't wait, master. I will serve you with everything I have.
Rei closed his phone, satisfied.
A moment later, Sae Chabashira walked into the class and began the lesson.
Rei leaned back, relaxed. But then he noticed something.
Horikita kept glancing at him. Over and over.
Rei remembered yesterday's conversation—the bet, the empty café, and his request.
Two kisses daily for three years…
She definitely thinks I'm a pervert.
Rei stifled a laugh.
"I don't care," he thought. "I could blackmail half the girls in this school if I wanted… Kushida, Ichinose, so many others."
He exhaled slowly.
"But that's boring.
If someone is under me because of fear or blackmail, they'll rebel the moment they get a chance."
His smirk widened.
"But if they break on their own… willingly… that's a completely different feeling."
His eyes glowed with excitement.
"And I'll make every girl who chooses me do it willingly."
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