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"Rimuru, you're amazing! How did you do that? Was it some kind of magical Chinese kung fu?"
On the way, Peter Parker kept talking non-stop, full of excitement.
This had been the happiest day he'd had since starting school.
Not only had Thompson—the bully—been taught a lesson, but Peter had also made a new friend.
Rimuru put on a mysterious expression and said,"If you want to learn, I can teach you."
Peter felt like he'd just been struck by a bolt of luck, almost dizzy with joy."Really?! Is that possible?"
"Of course."
Rimuru nodded, her smile growing a little more mischievous.
"Master!"
Peter suddenly shouted in a familiar tone and even performed a clumsy "apprenticeship ceremony," nearly making Rimuru burst out laughing.
Looks like little Peter is a fake kung fu fan too!
Rimuru said seriously,"Peter, you know—if you want to become strong, you have to pay a price. Just like getting good grades requires hard work. Even if you want to play, you still have to study. Even if it feels like you're going to die, you must endure. Can you do that?"
Peter nodded firmly."Master, I want to become as strong as you! I never want to be bullied again!"
Rimuru nodded approvingly."Don't call me Master—we're friends. It sounds too distant. As for getting stronger, there are four paths. Which one will you choose?"
Peter was stunned.
Four choices?!
"Can you explain them?"
"Of course. The first path is called Body Sanctification. It's extremely, extremely difficult—but if you complete it, you'll become incredibly powerful."
"Body… sanctification?"
Peter didn't understand at all, but it sounded amazing.
Rimuru continued seriously:
"First, you must do 100 push-ups. It sounds simple, but doing 100 in a row fully tests your strength. It trains your arms well. The hardest part isn't starting—it's reaching 99, when you're so exhausted you feel like dying."
Gulp.
Peter swallowed.
This path really did sound hard.
But imagining himself becoming as strong as Rimuru filled him with determination.
It's just 100 push-ups—I can do it!
"Second, you must do 100 sit-ups every day to train your core. And 100 squats—those will push your legs to their limit."
"Finally, you must run 10 kilometers every day. Only at this intensity can your body transform."
"Ten… kilometers?!"
Peter was stunned.
He wasn't good at sports—could he really endure that?
Seeing his hesitation, Rimuru added:
"The hardest part of Body Sanctification is persistence. Not one day, not ten days, not even a year. You must train every single day for three years—rain or shine, without giving up. After three years, you'll discover…"
She paused, glancing at Peter's black hair.
Peter suddenly felt a chill."Discover… what?"
Rimuru clasped her hands behind her back and said mysteriously:
"You'll go bald—and become stronger!"
"Pff—!"
"B-bald?!"
Peter touched his hair nervously.
"Then… what's the second method?"
Rimuru chuckled.
"The second path is the Money Path. Spend money to become stronger. Do you know Iron Man? He's an invincible user of wealth!"
Peter gave a bitter smile."Let's… talk about the third one."
"The third path is: the poor rely on mutation."
Peter's eyes lit up.
"Mutation?"
Rimuru nodded."Do you remember the green monster incident in New York two years ago?"
"Yes! I saw it online! The teacher said it was just rumors—but we all knew it was real!"
"Why?"
"Because buildings were destroyed, and the police sealed off the area. That kind of thing can't be faked!"
Rimuru nodded.
"He's called the Hulk. He mutated after exposure to massive gamma radiation. You could also try getting bitten by a spider, bat, scorpion, or lizard—maybe you'll gain powers."
"But whether you gain powers… or just die from poison… depends on fate."
Gulp.
Peter froze.
The Hulk was too ugly!
And with his luck, he'd probably just die…
"Then… the fourth method?"
Rimuru's smile turned even more mischievous.
"The fourth path…"
"Cross-dressing will make you stronger."
"…What?!"
Peter's mouth dropped open.
"That's not scientific! Clothes don't make you stronger! Even if Aunt May wore men's clothes, she'd still need Uncle Ben to protect her!"
Rimuru blinked in surprise.
He really is a genius…
Even as an elementary schooler, his thinking was sharp.
But she wasn't giving up that easily.
With a meaningful tone, she said:
"Whether cross-dressing makes you stronger depends on talent. And in this world, 99.999% of people don't have that talent."
Peter's face turned red.
Every kid dreams of being special… of being a hero.
"Rimuru… are you saying I have that talent?"
Rimuru didn't answer directly.
"Before I transferred here—who had the best grades in class?"
Peter lifted his chin proudly."Me!"
"Who answers the most questions in class?"
"…Also me."
"Who goes to science exhibitions and knows things even middle schoolers don't?"
Peter's heart raced."…Still me."
Rimuru placed a hand on his shoulder.
"Peter, admit it. You have a genius mind. You're not 'Nerd Peter,' and you're definitely not 'insignificant Peter.'"
"Genius…?"
For a moment, Peter almost cried.
Aside from his aunt and uncle, no one had ever said that to him.
Rimuru was the first.
At that moment, Peter felt something new—something powerful.
Rimuru smiled inwardly and made her move.
"Peter, you're like someone sitting on a gold mine without knowing it. All you need is a key to unlock it. What do you think that key is?"
Peter's face flushed red."C-cross-dressing…?"
Rimuru clapped lightly."Correct! I knew I was right about you. Your comprehension is top-tier—you're one in a million!"
Peter's heart pounded.
Was he really… that special?
Rimuru extended her hand.
"The boy who dares to cross-dress will one day become king. Peter… take that step."
At that moment, a ray of sunlight happened to shine on her.
To Peter, she looked like she was bathed in holy light.
"So beautiful…"
His mind went blank.
Slowly—
He reached out his trembling hand…
…and took hers.