Location: Imperial High School:
Lee Yeong looked utterly lifeless, watching the teacher tirelessly lecturing on the history of the Republic of Korea's development from the podium, his heart a mix of emotions.
He remembered coming home from work with a terrible headache, taking some medicine, and falling asleep. To his surprise, he woke up sitting in a classroom. Although he didn't understand the reason, his strong mental fortitude quickly allowed him to accept this reality.
"Lee Yeong, can you tell me who the last emperor of the Republic of Korea was?" The teacher, seeing Lee Yeong's half-dead expression, was furious.
"Lee Cheok," Lee Yeong stood up calmly and replied.
"Not bad, but you… sit down." The teacher on the podium ultimately didn't finish his sentence, as Lee Yeong's grades had always been the best in the entire school, and he handled himself very well in social interactions. At that moment, the bell for class rang, and although he didn't know what was going on today, he didn't delve into it.
That's right, Lee Yeong's predecessor was an academic ace. Although he entered Imperial High School as a "social care recipient," his abilities ensured he wasn't bullied by others. His parents had worked for the Imperial Group and, after their accidental passing, Kim Tan's father recognized Lee Yeong's academic talent and arranged for him to attend Imperial High School.
Through the memories in his mind, Lee Yeong thought this school must be Imperial High School from the Korean drama "The Heirs."
"The Heirs" tells the story of Cha Eunsang, a "poor heir" high school student who lives with her single mother, works tirelessly, but leads a bleak life, encountering Kim Tan, the heir to the Imperial Group. It is now the second year since the protagonist, Kim Tan, was sent to study abroad in America by his brother, Kim Won, and there is still more than a year until the plot begins...
"Ding! Detecting eligible candidate. Myriad Worlds Sign-in System activating..."
"Activation complete. Binding in progress..."
"Binding complete..."
Host: Lee Yeong
Strength: 7
Spirit: 11
Items: None
Skills: None
(Note: The maximum for a normal adult male is 10)
"System? The ancients truly didn't deceive me! System, quickly tell me what functions you have?" Although Lee Yeong had harbored fantasies, the arrival of the system at this moment still made him incredibly excited. After all, it was the standard equipment for countless Crossing predecessors, and he couldn't let down the transmigrators, could he?
"Ding! The system is called the Myriad Worlds Sign-in System. By signing in at designated locations, you can obtain various items and skills from the Myriad Worlds."
"Can I sign in here now?" Lee Yeong asked.
"Ding! Yes, you can. Would you like to sign in?"
"Sign in."
"Ding! Signing in..."
"Ding! Congratulations, Host, on signing in for the Super Soldier Serum."
"Ding! Congratulations, Host, on signing in for Language Proficiency."
"Ding! Congratulations, Host, on acquiring 10 billion Korean Won. It has been automatically placed in the system space. Host can withdraw it at will."
"Super Soldier Serum? Captain America?" Lee Yeong knew very well that in the Avengers, Captain America was transformed by the serum, his metabolism and physical functions reaching the human limit, and he even stood shoulder to shoulder with gods with his own strength. Although he also had the Vibranium shield and Thor's hammer, it was enough to show his power.
He hastily packed his things and quickly walked out of school. Lee Yeong's residence was near the sea; because of his love for the ocean, his parents had bought a two-story detached house there. After returning home, Lee Yeong eagerly took out the Super Soldier Serum. "System, how do I use it?"
"Ding! Just mentally say 'use'."
"Use."
...
"Is that it? Why don't I feel anything?" Just as he was wondering if it had worked, an intense pain surged through his entire body, starting from his heart. Lee Yeong immediately collapsed in the living room, curling up.
"Damn, why does it hurt so much?" Lee Yeong thought; then his vision went black, and he fainted. At this moment, a powerful energy continuously flushed Lee Yeong's body...
...
"Hmm? So smelly?" When he woke up, it was already past ten at night. Lee Yeong couldn't help but complain about the impurities expelled from his body, then quickly rushed into the bathroom...
"System, open personal panel." At this moment, Lee Yeong had eight-pack abs, a chiseled face, and a more masculine aura than before.
Host: Lee Yeong
Strength: 22
Spirit: 30
Items: 10 billion Korean Won
Skills: Language Proficiency
Combat Power: 20 (Maximum for a normal adult is 5)
"As expected, it's powerful. It truly is the Super Soldier Serum." Lee Yeong clenched his fists, feeling the power surging within him. Suddenly, he felt a pang of hunger. Lee Yeong decided to go out for a good meal; after all, he now had money and didn't need to live frugally... Half an hour later, Lee Yeong took a taxi to the Yongchang Barbecue Restaurant in the city center. Since it was almost eleven o'clock, only three or two tables of customers were still dining.
"Hello, sir, are you alone?" At this moment, a waitress came over and asked;
"Park Shin Hye? No, no, it should be Cha Eunsang." Looking at the familiar face in front of him, Lee Yeong almost blurted out her name; "Yes, I'm alone!"
"Please have a seat inside. Our restaurant's barbecue taste is superb, all carefully selected prime beef. I hope you enjoy it!" Cha Eunsang, seeing Lee Yeong's surprised look, didn't think much of it and respectfully introduced.
"Mhm, good... I'll have five servings," Lee Yeong reacted and said;
"Five servings? Are you eating alone? Our portions are very generous. How can you finish so much if you order this much?" Cha Eunsang asked with her mouth agape in surprise; after all, how could one person eat so much? Moreover, one serving of barbecue cost 30,000 Korean Won, and one meal would cost her more than a month's living expenses...
"It's fine, just bring the barbecue. I have a big appetite. If I really can't finish it, I'll pack it up and take it home," Lee Yeong replied with a smile, looking at Cha Eunsang;
...
"Then please wait, I'll bring your food right away," Cha Eunsang, seeing the boss looking over, quickly replied and then hurried off to prepare...
Lee Yeong watched her hurried departure, his heart stirred slightly. In his previous life, Lee Yeong had also worked in a restaurant, but the workload was far less than Cha Eunsang's, and Cha Eunsang was also working part-time to earn money while studying.
While Cha Eunsang was preparing the barbecue, Lee Yeong wanted to get a better understanding of this world and see how it differed from the world of the TV series...
Constantly browsing news reports within the Republic of Korea on his phone, Lee Yeong discovered that this was not just the world of "The Heirs." "Famous cartoonist Oh Seong-moo's work 'W' breaks sales records again," "Kang Chul, perfect male god," "IT investment representative Yoo Jin-woo announces smart contact lenses coming soon,"
"Gyeonggi Southern serial murders, has the culprit struck again?" This world seemed more like a comprehensive Korean drama world, far from as simple as it appeared on the surface...
"Sir, your barbecue is ready. Please enjoy your meal," Cha Eunsang had already brought all the barbecue over. Lee Yeong came back to his senses and looked at the table full of barbecue, his mouth watering instantly. He dumped one serving onto the grill pan and another into the hot pot.
Watching Lee Yeong devour his food, the speed of grilling couldn't keep up with his eating speed. Strange looks were cast from all around, and the boss, seeing this, had no choice but to let Cha Eunsang help Lee Yeong grill the meat. Under Cha Eunsang's stunned gaze, Lee Yeong quickly finished five servings of barbecue...
"Please bring me another five servings, thank you," Lee Yeong mumbled with his mouth full;
"Ah?... Oh, okay," Cha Eunsang couldn't believe it. Was he a hungry ghost reincarnated? Five servings weren't enough? But since the customer ordered more, she had no choice but to quickly go and prepare again.
Soon after, she brought the barbecue back and looked at Lee Yeong in despair, silently repeating the grilling work. She occasionally looked at Lee Yeong, swallowing her saliva, mainly because she hadn't eaten anything before coming to work.
Noticing Cha Eunsang's movements, Lee Yeong understood what was going on. Perhaps it was empathy, or perhaps it was his liking for the "goddess." Looking at Cha Eunsang, a hint of tenderness appeared in his eyes... He stood up and walked towards the boss, whispered a few words, and then returned to the dining table.
"Sit down and eat a bit. You're so busy, and you even bothered to help me grill the meat. Consider it thanks for your hard work!" Lee Yeong was afraid she would misunderstand; "I've spoken to the boss, and he said it's up to you."
Cha Eunsang looked at me, then looked back at the boss, and finally sat down. It seemed she was extremely hungry too, and quickly joined in the effort to finish the barbecue. Five more servings of barbecue were consumed. Cha Eunsang and I rubbed our overstuffed stomachs, looking at each other and smiling...