Possessing Nothing Novel (쥐뿔도 없는 회귀)

Chapter 2 - No Class

Lee Sungmin recalled the things that he could have achieved but didn't. Those memories of the past were clearly imprinted in his mind. What if he had another chance? The thought of having another chance spiraled on and on in his head ceaselessly. He had always longed for another chance at life due to his humble status as a No Class.

From what he could recall, there were three opportunities that could have changed his grim life in Genavis. Thanks to this, he could figure out the goals he had to accomplish.

What he needed to do was to acquire the Martial Skeleton.

Martial Skeleton was simply a physique which had a high aptitude towards practicing martial arts. In his past life, he had practiced martial skills. Due to his experience, he believed it would be be in his best interests to learn it again.

The No Class usually had the ability to learn martial arts easily, but the speed would be accelerated with the addition of learning Martial Skeleton. It would help him gain an upper hand against his opponents in the competition later on with the help of the Martial Skeleton.

The requirements to learn it were simple: to not have any skills in possession. It was a simple requirement, but difficult to achieve.

Most would assume skills were difficult to obtain, but it was actually an easy feat. For example, if Lee Sungmin killed 3 people, he would get the "murder" skill.

The current him didn't possess any skills, so he was able to learn Martial Skeleton. He thought about his past as he walked down the road.

Found it.

He looked up at the old sign. 13 years ago, he came here as soon as he heard about Martial Skeleton. He gave up all his money to undergo surgery, only to be rejected because he didn't meet the requirements.

The frustration he felt back then was immense.

"I have come to undergo surgery for my body."

There was no one in the hospital. He remembered that it was a new place. However, after a lucky No Class underwent surgery, people began to flood the hospital.

But, that lasted for only half a year. The hospital closed shortly after. A person who couldn't undergo surgery killed the surgeon.

"A body surgery...?"

An old man looked at Lee Sungmin in surprise.His shock was not unaccounted for, as the person in front of him appeared to be a small kid who wanted surgery. Furthermore, it was before surgery became well known.

"Yes."

"...Where did you learn about it?"

The old man muttered. He knew. The first person to undergo surgery got it coincidentally. Originally, he went to the hospital for his neck that was in pain. The doctor then asked him if he wanted to undergo surgery for free. Of course, he got loads of money after the surgery became well known.

"You can do it, right?"

The man asked. The old man was still surprised, but he nodded.

"..Hahaha... I didn't know this would happen, but there is money. It's the first time I'm doing this to a person. Then, the side effects..."

"I don't care."

There were no side effects. The old man slowly nodded as Lee Sungmin answered.

"But, kid, it's not easy to undergo surgery for the body. You... let's see. Are you a No Class? No skills?"

"I'm a No Class and I have no skills."

He had asked why there was a need for this requirement 13 years ago.