For easier immersion into the story, I'm making the exchange rate of the the $ to ₩ $1 to 1,000₩. Sorry if it throws anyone off, but I figure it's easier for me and most readers.
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[12 hours earlier – a random apartment – Seoul – 1:03 am.]
I woke up, but it wasn't sudden or dramatic like that of a typical transmigration or Isekei manhwa. I woke slowly and calmly, a strange feeling of serenity and being refreshed.
I lay in that position for a brief moment before I stand up. Of rather... attempt to stand up. I saw 'attempt' because the simple action of standing up made me fly across the room instantly snapping me out of my lucid state.
"Aaaaah! Fuck!" I says as fly through their towards the peeling and crumbling far wall of my apartment at breakneck speed.
I thought it was wraps for me until my body reflexively and instinctually righted itself while airborne. Before I even had another thought my leg shot out at the perfect moment, my knee slightly bent to absorb the impact, my ankle at the perfect angle to align with the wall. My used my forward momentum to accelerate as if pushed off of the wall, fluidly transitioning into a tight flip which ended with me landing lightly and noiselessly in a perfect stance lacking any unstable or wobbly movements.
What the fuck just happened? I think, my jaw nearly touching the other ground. Is this my new body's ability? Dope!
Then, I remembered something. Grinning, I say aloud, "Status Open!" In my best Anime MC impression.
For a second, nothing happened. I was nearly about to crash out when a heavenly sound echoed in my mind.
[DING]!
[Lance Lee -
Title(s): Reincarnator, Chosen One
{Age}: 15
{Height}: 191cm
{Weight}: 78.9kg
{Strength}: ???³
{Speed}: ???³
{Stamina}: ???³
{Endurance}: ???³
{Intelligence}: EX+
{Potential}: ∞³
{Experience}: E-
Note: ???= there isn't a statistical metric for a certain curcumstantial reason
³= It's changing too rapidly to be quantified by a single metric
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Reincarnator Perks:
{Absolute Healing Factor¹}, {Photographic Reflexes¹}, {10x Monetary Cashback¹},{Warrior King's Aura (For every three people under your command, the entirety of your gang gets a stackable 5% buff in all base stats)¹}, {God's Eye (View the stats of every person you can see)²}
Note:
¹ passive
²active ]
After looking at my status window, my giddiness surges.
Man, this is awesome! I think, stating the obvious. I'm in Lookism with super powers!
Grinning like an utter idiot, I walk over to the mirror to check out my new body.
"Goddamn," I say in shock.
My new body is… godlike.
My hair is a white so pure it looks like it came straight out of a manhwa, which it did. My eyes are a deep crimson, uniquely distinct.
My tall frame is chiseled to such perfection that I almost want to stab myself just to see if it's really made of marble and not flesh.
And my face.
My face looks like an incubus king merged with Adonis to embody the word perfection.
Long white lashes frame my crimson eyes perfectly, and the sight of my gorgeous self nearly makes me hate my own reflection.
My white hair is at a length where it reaches past my eyes if it's not styled.
After staring for an unknown amount of time, I finally force myself to look away and take in my surroundings.
I'm in a dilapidated old shack that most definitely breaks a few safety standards.
Near where I woke up sits a small lockbox that appears to be unlocked.
I head over and open it, grabbing the note that flutters out with insane reflexes.
Unfurling it, I read its contents:
Welcome to your new life!
To start you off, we've granted you a few items.
The first is a [Blank Outfit]. The Blank Outfit will take the form of any outfit you desire. It is a one-use item, so choose carefully.
The second item is an untraceable bank account paired with an untraceable black card, containing a total balance of 5,000₩ (KRW — Korean Won).
Lastly, we have gifted you official documents and identification that update according to your wishes, allowing you to avoid suspicion as an immortal.
We hope you enjoy your new life.
P.S. This world may have a few surprises, so have fun.
My brow furrows momentarily.
Surprises What does that mean? Eh, doesn't really matter. Whatever happens, I'll deal with it!
Grabbing my [Blank Outfit], will it to turn into a white jacket with a large risqué depiction of Tsunade in heels and office clothes and a suggestive pose with the words: 'Mommy's Home' on the back.
My shoes change into pristine Nike Air Force Ones, and my pants are changed into slightly baggy sweats that match the jacket.
My undershirt is a white wife-beater, and around my neck is a golden cross chain to help me remember my past life which is gradually fading from my memories.
Grabbing my black card, I decide to stop somewhere to build up some extra money with {10x Monetary Cashback}*
I forgot about one thing though. In Lookism, an attractive person is practically deified, and I am insanely good looking.
As soon as I stepped outside, the eyes of everyone on the street were on me. I walked past, oddly self-aware, but not in an entirely bad way.
But after a few blocks, it really started to irk me. It looks cool in the Manhwa, but in real life, it's hell off-putting. I was just about to turn into full sprint, when a familiar sight was presented to me.
Mama Park is hunched over, picking up a particularly large bundle of boxes.
Seeing my opportunity to escape, I rush over and gently take the boxes out of her hands and effortlessly hoist then onto my shoulder.
"Ma'am! Take it easy! What would your kids say if they saw you hurting yourself for a few boxes?" I say with a broad smile.
She looks up, stunned. She looks me over once, and the smiles.
"Thank you, dear. You didn't have to go out of your way to help an old lady like me," she says.
"Nonsense! Daniel's mom is my mom!" I say happily, thinking fast for a believable backstory that can tie me to Daniel.
"Oh my, you're such a kind young man. You remind me of my Daniel." Mama Park says with a smile. "Oh, how do you know my Daniel? Do you two go to school together?"
I pretend to be slightly shocked before saying,"Wait, Mama Park! Are you saying Daniel hasn't told you about me? He never mentioned my name, Lance Lee?"
She pauses, before replying,"I don't think so. Care to tell me instead? Daniel is usually busy, so he doesn't get to talk about everything with me."
"Ah, of course. Well, I'm in my secind year of middle school now, but 2 years ago my grades were falling behind. So I applied for a tutor through the schools affiliate school tutoring program and Daniel-hyung became tutor!" I say, lying through my teeth as I recited the made up backstory.
"In fact, I'm here to pay Daniel for the time he took. Everyday he showed up, and everyday he was so determined to help me. I asked him everyday.
'Why do try so hard to teach a middle school student for a measly 2,000₩ an hour?' Do you know what he said? 'For my mom.
She works everyday and doesn't ask for anything from me. She thinks I don't see her being bullied, and smiling through the pain.
But I do. And I want her to never have to even think about money. I want her to have so much money that she doesn't know what to do with it...'," I finish, telling the emotional and completely bullshit story with such passion even I nearly believe it.
Mama Park's eyes widen, and she brings her hand to her mouth.
"My Daniel...," She mumbles, ger eyes glistening. "I trued so hard to keep it from him. But... he knew," she says her eyes taking on a faraway and melancholic look.as she stares into the distance.
Wow. This woman is literally a saint. I wonder what her Karma Points Balance would be...
"I know, Mama Park. But it's OK now. Daniel helped me, and I'm eternally grateful. I have only one thong to say," I say, rubbing the back of my head sheepishly.
"I'm a actually a wealthy third-generation from a powerful family background. And I really owe Daniel Hyung, figuratively and literally.
So with that said, I have set up a recommendation and a full ride scholarship to pay for Daniel's admission to Jae-Won High in Seoul.
It's a great vocational school and Daniel will be able to start his future. While he's there, he can bunk with me at my house out there. In addition, you'll be given a check for 50,000,000¥ a month to pay for any house you want, a car, and the time away from Hyung..."
With {10x Cashback} it's easy to pull that off. Plus, this body's good looks and this world's Halo effect... it's probably harder to tell someone I'm not a rich kid...
Mama Park is stunned for a moment before shaking her head fiercely. "I'd be happy to let Daniel get that scholarship. I'm also greatful that you're willing to let Daniel live with you. It's all a mother can hppe and dream of to have her son have a better future. But... I can't accept the monthly check. It's Daniel's scholarship, not mine. Use that mibey for him," She says her face resolute.
Sighing, I think I figured shecsay something like that. Time to get a but forceful.
"Miss Park," I say, my eyes narrowing and my posture straightening. My imposing height clearly causes some concern as Sunhee is startled by my change in demeanor.
"I'm sure your aware, but as a scholarship student of my family, we believe Daniel has the potential to be great.
Buy there is one glaring issue that can seriously hinder his potential and could possibly jeopardize his future altogether.
Do you know what it is? It's you, ma'am. He's so concerned about you that he couldn't do his best if he knew his life git better at the expense of yours.
So by refusing this boon, you are in turn refusing to let Daniel reach his full potential. Can you, in good conscious, understand this fact and still refuse?" I say, glaring at her with the presence of a person of status.
Sunhee is stunned, before a single tear falls from her eye splashing to the ground. Shevshakes her head reluctantly.
"Good. Your bank account will have the deposited sum in 30 days. At that time, Daniel will be picked up by a driver in my family. All expenses will be covered by me. Good day, Ms. Park." I say, leaving a stunned Sunhee watching my retreating figure until I dissappear from her sight.
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After that, I wandered around, looking for Daniel's school, Malyeon, until it came into view.
I went in with a surgical mask and hoodie, and headed to the second floor. Once I got there, I saw Daniel on the floor being bullied.
With the stage set with the events I set in motion, I wasted no time. I leapt, and superman punched Logan Lee right on the noggin. The rest... is history.