I Became a Transcendent-Level Genius Trainer - Chapter 152

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Transcendent Genius Trainer Episode 152

-Training completed!
-SS-rank Awakener trained!
-New classification of Awakener trained.
-Bonus Points obtained!
-Acquired 35,000 Points!

Ding-ding-ding! Ding-ding-ding! Ding-ding-ding!
The notifications continued to chime.

Yet Yujun remained in a state of deep focus.
Where Baek Hyeon-jin’s training had tensed his entire body, Kai’s training had taken the experiences he’d gained under that tension and woven them deeper, more thoroughly into his being.
Such immersion was impossible to resist.
As a result, it took time even after the training itself had ended to emerge from that state.

“Haa…”

Yujun surfaced from his focus and drew a long, steady breath.

‘That could have gone better.’

The moment his immersion ended, Yujun immediately reviewed the training he’d just conducted.
The outcome had been successful, yet looking back, there were parts that left him wanting.

‘I need better control. There were moments—in building the circuit, in recognizing gaps—where I lagged slightly.’

Because of that, there were parts where Fen and Tan had borne the cost.

‘They took more damage because of me.’

Of course, both Demon Beasts possessed such excellent self-healing that they’d recovered in an instant, approaching him with trusting eyes to ask what came next—yet Yujun couldn’t shake his regret.

‘I’ll redo their training.’

Yujun stroked Fen’s and Tan’s heads gently.
Then he turned his attention to the approaching figure who was lauding his training.

‘He looks like a Trainer.’

“May I ask your name?”
“Sato Jiro. I’m a Trainer with the Countermeasures Bureau. Properly speaking, I should have provided you with information regarding Prince Kai’s training from the start.”

Sato bowed respectfully and introduced himself to Yujun.
This assignment had been subcontracted from the Countermeasures Bureau.
As an exclusive Trainer for the Bureau, Sato should have explained the particulars of this training job—but Yujun had proceeded so rapidly that he’d been unable to fulfill that role.
So Sato had fallen short of his duties.

“Ah, I moved too quickly. You must have missed much of it.”

Sato waved his hand dismissively at Yujun’s words.

“Not at all. I saw everything. It was truly exceptional training. I’m a Trainer myself, but… I’ve never witnessed anything like that before.”

Yujun observed Sato, whose eyes gleamed with fascination.
Crack.
There was no need to scan.
His irises, brimming with gold, immediately testified to the caliber of his training skill.

‘An excellent Trainer.’

Yujun could say that with certainty.

‘Japanese Trainers really do operate at a higher level.’

Though certainly among Japan’s elite, Sato appeared a notch or two above Baek Do-gyun.
Yujun hadn’t met them yet, but this skill seemed to surpass even the Three Great Trainers.

“I’ve learned much from you, Trainer Kang Yu-jun. And I’m grateful. As for Prince Kai… our own assessment concluded that training him was impossible. It’s shameful to admit, but among Japan’s Trainers, no one was willing to take on the task.”
“I understand. The risk was too great to attempt carelessly.”
“Yet you, a Korean… helped us in this way.”

Sato bowed more deeply.

“We’ve incurred a tremendous debt. Prince Kai is a precious Awakener to Japan. Several times, we’ve owed him our lives.”

Just as Baek Hyeon-jin had saved South Korea during the catastrophe, Prince Kai had resolved Japan’s Tower crises multiple times.
Thanks to him, countless Japanese citizens had lived.

‘We didn’t protect him all this time merely because he was royalty.’

He was royalty who fulfilled his duty as royalty—which was why Japan wanted nothing more than to train him and restore him to his former state.

“Without Trainer Kang Yu-jun, I’m certain… absolutely certain that no one would have been able to train him.”

Sato’s eyes shimmered with conviction.
Shimmer.
As an elite Trainer, Sato could assess others’ level at a glance.
Yet from the moment he’d laid eyes on Yujun, something felt off.
He couldn’t see it.
How much skill he possessed.
How deep his capability ran.
He could read other information clearly, but that depth and skill remained completely obscured.

Which only deepened his awe.
There were Awakeners whose level he couldn’t gauge with his eyes, but a Trainer? Never. Not a single one.
In exchanges with Korea, he’d observed Do Kang-myeong and Yeon Da-seul, touted as Korea’s finest Trainers, but they’d never come close to this level.
And Yujun appeared remarkably young.

“Thank you for the praise.”

Just as Sato was about to say more, Kai stirred with a low sound and began to stretch.

“Your Highness!”
“Your Highness.”

The All-Stars’ Awakeners gathered and helped support Kai.
Shimmer.
Shimmer!

“I’m alive.”

With their support, Kai gazed at Yujun.

“It feels like a dream.”

Shimmer!
As if overflowing with vitality, he broke free from their grasp and approached Yujun alone.

“Completely… recovered.”

Sato watched Kai and nodded repeatedly.
The Awakener who’d fallen into that mad Runaway State was now in immaculate condition.

Shimmer!
His Mana had returned, and the twisted Mana Circuit within his body had been restored to its proper state.

“Thank you for saving my life…!”

At that moment, all the All-Stars’ Awakeners, including Tsukishima, bowed deeply.

“We are grateful!”
“Thank you, Trainer Kang!”
“We are grateful.”

Sato, too, bowed with them.

‘This is a bit much.’

Yet Yujun didn’t tell them to rise.

‘Gratitude should be savored.’

He’d borne the risk of this training himself—he deserved to enjoy this moment.
Kai lifted his head first and introduced himself.

“I’m Kai Yamura.”
“Kang Yu-jun.”

At Yujun’s introduction, Kai’s expression shifted to even greater surprise.

“I caught some Korean in the background and wondered. So you really are Korean.”

Sato quickly approached Kai and explained the situation.
Why Kang Yu-jun, a Korean, was here.
And he detailed exactly how a Korean Trainer came to train Kai.
Having heard the full story, Prince Kai nodded with astonished understanding.

“Ah…!”

Korea’s rising star.
Upon hearing of the Trainer who’d trained Demon Beasts and a dragon, and who’d awakened Korea’s hero ‘Baek Hyeon-jin,’ everything fell into place.

“Thank you truly.”

He bowed in gratitude once more, then spoke in a heavy voice about his own situation.

“I was drowning in darkness.”

Before the Runaway State.

He’d been pressed from all sides.
The position of a revered royal.
The responsibility to become the first SSS-rank Awakener in the royal line.
And the Awakeners pressing from below.
So he’d forced himself to ascend the Tower of Despair.
But from some point during that ascent, his memories vanished.
What he recalls in fragmented moments is wielding Psychokinesis without restraint in desperate attempts at self-control.
And that he’d caused tremendous trouble to so many.

“Trainer Kang Yu-jun extended his hand and pulled me from that abyss. He drew me from that deep darkness.”

Kai extended both hands and grasped Yujun’s.

“Thank you. Truly thank you. I will never forget this debt of grace.”

-Your bond with Kai Yamura deepens!
-Bonus Points acquired: 500 Points!

Total Points: 35,500.
Yujun smiled with satisfaction at the reward.

‘That was a worthwhile experience.’

Moreover, he’d gotten to use Ability Enhancement properly.

‘I can exploit Ability Enhancement even better going forward.’

Kai, having thanked Yujun, turned to Tsukishima and Sato and spoke.

“I’ve caused inconvenience to far too many.”

He continued with a resolute expression.

“I will set things right from this moment. Help me.”
“Yes, Your Highness. Don’t worry!”
“We’ll help!”

Kai asked them to bring his belongings, and Tsukishima retrieved something from luggage that had been stored for quite some time.
Kai received it and handed it to Yujun.

“I will never forget this grace. Please accept this.”

What he withdrew was a golden, circular Gratitude Plaque.

“This is a Gratitude Plaque from our House.”

A plaque from none other than Japan’s imperial family.
Tsukishima and the other Japanese Awakeners’ eyes widened in shock.
This was rarer than most honors.

“When you need it, present this plaque, and our imperial household will spare no effort to aid you.”
“Thank you.”

Yujun accepted the plaque without hesitation.

‘Never thought I’d receive a plaque.’

Then Prince Kai began to move.

“Let’s go. This is no time to linger.”
“Your Highness. You’ve only just recovered. You need rest.”
“No. I’ve committed a grave error. Recovery can wait—I must address this quickly.”

Prince Kai exhaled heavily and closed his eyes.
But immediately, his eyes opened wide with fierce resolve.

“It’s time to set everything right.”

* * *

Back at the Countermeasures Bureau, Sato was rapidly drafting his report.
Click-click. Tap-tap-tap.
A Bureau executive approached him.

“Trainer Sato. How’s it progressing?”

The executive’s face was grave.
It had to be—the situation was dire.

“That Korean Trainer, they say he’s formidable, but… it won’t be easy, will it? If Prince Kai were to die after all this… the Korean Trainer simply returns home to Korea, but we… we could face real catastrophe.”

They needed to increase personnel immediately if necessary.
The Prince’s condition was such that he could collapse and die at any moment, and if that happened, the Bureau would shoulder all responsibility.

“There’s no need for concern.”

At Sato’s confident tone, the executive’s expression brightened slightly.

“Seeing how assured you are on the very first day after observing him, he must be quite skilled. How did today’s training go?”

When asked to share details, Sato shook his head.
The executive looked puzzled.

“Hasn’t that progressed yet?”
“No. It’s already finished. Prince Kai has recovered.”
“……?”

The executive’s expression became utterly bewildered.

“The report is nearly complete.”

Understanding the executive’s reaction, Sato showed him the report’s contents.

“… Stopped the Runaway State, continued training on site… condition improved to battle-ready status. Training concluded.”

As the executive read, his pupils trembled.
Then, doubting it was real, he pinched his cheek sharply.

“This can’t be real….”
“I understand it seems unbelievable. But it’s real. Trainer Kang Yu-jun achieved it. The Prince is moving on his own right now.”
“Moving on his own…?”
“Yes. He’s personally addressing the damage caused by the Runaway State and apologizing. Once that’s settled, he plans to return to duty immediately.”
“…I can’t believe it. The entire training finished in just one day!”

The executive was deeply shaken.

“Who exactly is that Korean Trainer…”
“The times are changing. Soon Korea will join the ranks of awakened-advanced nations. We can’t remain idle.”

This training had delivered a powerful shock to Sato.

“If we’re to participate in a new era, we cannot afford to hesitate.”

If he led the times, others would follow.

* * *

-SS-rank Specialist Achievement updated!
-SS-rank Awakener Training [ 2 / 3]

Through Prince Kai’s training, Yujun’s SS-rank Specialist Achievement had advanced.

‘One more left.’

Having trained SS-rank Awakeners from Korea and Japan, the next would need to be from a third nation.

“Ability Enhancement is truly exceptional.”

Yujun had truly felt its effect during this training.

“The training should have been longer originally.”

But Ability Enhancement had drastically shortened what should have been an extended process.

‘If preliminary training is done properly, the ability strengthens immediately.’

This meant he could skip the training dedicated purely to Ability Enhancement itself.
He’d deliberately focused on speed in Kai’s training, but Ability Enhancement had allowed him to accelerate far beyond his calculations.

“I boldly pursued both quality and speed, and it paid off.”

The results far exceeded his projections.

“The details are still rough, but the standards were thoroughly met.”

He smiled and organized his thoughts once more.

‘The more I train, the more I learn.’

Just when he thinks he’s learned enough, new insights flood in.

“Still a long way to go, but… not bad.”

Yujun first checked the rewards from Japan.
The Golden Ring Shield.
Two billion yen and fifty Top-tier Rune Stones.
Lightning flashed in Yujun’s eyes as he first examined the Golden Ring Shield.

“Wow….”

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