In the fantasy world of "Acquired the Scam Rune in the Academy," an individual is transmigrated, or reincarnated, into the role of an extra within an academy setting. This world operates with game elements, featuring dungeons and a typical leveling system (F, E, D, C, and so forth), where inhabitants possess runes that function as their skills. The goal for these individuals is to acquire new runes and enhance the ratings of their existing ones.
The male protagonist, initially possessing only a single rune, obtains a powerful "Scam Rune" called [Rune Hunter] after acquiring seven runes directly according to a hidden piece from the original story. This special ability allows him to copy a rune from those he defeats, though only one rune per person. This conditional power grants him a significant advantage, making him somewhat overpowered. However, his overall stats and rune levels tend to lag, necessitating considerable training to advance his rank.
The novel primarily focuses on the protagonist's growth within this school life setting. While he exhibits cheats and special abilities, his initial characterization is described as a "betta" or "eunuch" type, particularly in the earlier chapters. This changes around chapter 190, where he becomes more proactive and adequate. He is often surrounded by several beautiful female leads, though he is initially dense in romantic matters. By chapter 196 (in the machine translation), he engages in a romantic relationship with a female lead.
The world itself, including its design and the specific details of skills and runes, is considered mediocre by some, despite a few interesting ideas. The plot involves dungeon runs and conflicts with cliché human traitors, a common trope in hunter-themed novels. The protagonist's primary motivation is to become stronger, driven by his knowledge of the plot, though he lacks a clear overarching objective beyond seizing opportunities presented to the original protagonist. He often finds himself drawn into situations rather than actively seeking them out. The narrative is presented from a first-person point of view, and the multitude of names for runes, skills, ultimates, clans, and factions can be confusing. Despite being assigned to the assassin class with dagger skills, the protagonist frequently learns swordsmanship. The story concludes with the protagonist having multiple wives and becoming the top hunter in the world, with an open ending that suggests his continued pursuit of strength.
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1Chapter 1 Obtained the Cheat Rune
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2Chapter 2 The First Rune Hunt (1)
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3Chapter 3 The First Rune Hunt (2)
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4Chapter 4 The First Rune Hunt (3)
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5Chapter 5 Rune Hunt 4
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6Chapter 6 OutHolder Subjugation
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7Chapter 7 Heading to Seoul Even in Moro (1)
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8Chapter 8 Heading to Seoul Even in Moro (2)
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9Chapter 9 Academy Monster Hunt (1)
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10Chapter 10 Academy Monster Hunt (2)
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11Chapter 11 Academy Monster Hunt (3)
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12Chapter 12 Academy Monster Hunt (4)
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13Chapter 13 Two Masters (1)
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14Chapter 14 Two Masters (2)
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15Chapter 15 Two Masters (3)
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16Chapter 16 Academy Underground Dungeon (1)
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17Chapter 17 Academy Underground Dungeon (2)
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18Chapter 18 Academy Underground Dungeon (3)
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19Chapter 19 Academy Underground Dungeon (4)
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20Chapter 20 Academy Underground Dungeon (5)
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21Chapter 21 Talent (1)
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22Chapter 22 Talent (2)
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23Chapter 23 Talent (3)
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24Chapter 24 Lizard Lair (1)
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25Chapter 25 Lizard Lair (2)
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26Chapter 26 Lizard Lair (3)
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27Chapter 27 Lizard Lair (4)
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28Chapter 28 Lizard Lair (5)
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29Chapter 29 Forgotten Dragon (1)
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30Chapter 30 Forgotten Dragon (2)
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31Chapter 31 End-of-Semester Evaluation (1)
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32Chapter 32 End-of-semester Evaluation (2)
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33Chapter 33 End-of-semester Evaluation (3)
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34Chapter 34 End-of-semester Evaluation (4)
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35Chapter 35 End of Semester Evaluation (5)
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36Chapter 36 Awakening (1)
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37Chapter 37 Awakening (2)
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38Chapter 38 Awakening (3)
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39Chapter 39 Proposal (1)
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40Chapter 40 Proposal (2)
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41Chapter 41: Proposal (3)
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42Chapter 42: C-grade Holder Promotion (1)
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43Chapter 43: C-grade Holder Promotion (2)
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44Chapter 44: C-grade Holder Promotion (3)
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45Chapter 45: C-tier Holder Promotion (4)
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46Chapter 46: C-grade Holder Promotion (5)
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47Chapter 47: Swirl Leviathan (1)
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48Chapter 48: Swirl Leviathan (2)
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49Chapter 49: Swirl Leviathan (3) PT1
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50Chapter 50: Swirl Leviathan (4) part1
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1Chapter 1 Obtained the Cheat Rune
2Chapter 2 The First Rune Hunt (1)
3Chapter 3 The First Rune Hunt (2)
4Chapter 4 The First Rune Hunt (3)
5Chapter 5 Rune Hunt 4
6Chapter 6 OutHolder Subjugation
7Chapter 7 Heading to Seoul Even in Moro (1)
8Chapter 8 Heading to Seoul Even in Moro (2)
9Chapter 9 Academy Monster Hunt (1)
10Chapter 10 Academy Monster Hunt (2)
11Chapter 11 Academy Monster Hunt (3)
12Chapter 12 Academy Monster Hunt (4)
13Chapter 13 Two Masters (1)
14Chapter 14 Two Masters (2)
15Chapter 15 Two Masters (3)
16Chapter 16 Academy Underground Dungeon (1)
17Chapter 17 Academy Underground Dungeon (2)
18Chapter 18 Academy Underground Dungeon (3)
19Chapter 19 Academy Underground Dungeon (4)
20Chapter 20 Academy Underground Dungeon (5)
21Chapter 21 Talent (1)
22Chapter 22 Talent (2)
23Chapter 23 Talent (3)
24Chapter 24 Lizard Lair (1)
25Chapter 25 Lizard Lair (2)
26Chapter 26 Lizard Lair (3)
27Chapter 27 Lizard Lair (4)
28Chapter 28 Lizard Lair (5)
29Chapter 29 Forgotten Dragon (1)
30Chapter 30 Forgotten Dragon (2)
31Chapter 31 End-of-Semester Evaluation (1)
32Chapter 32 End-of-semester Evaluation (2)
33Chapter 33 End-of-semester Evaluation (3)
34Chapter 34 End-of-semester Evaluation (4)
35Chapter 35 End of Semester Evaluation (5)
36Chapter 36 Awakening (1)
37Chapter 37 Awakening (2)
38Chapter 38 Awakening (3)
39Chapter 39 Proposal (1)
40Chapter 40 Proposal (2)
41Chapter 41: Proposal (3)
42Chapter 42: C-grade Holder Promotion (1)
43Chapter 43: C-grade Holder Promotion (2)
44Chapter 44: C-grade Holder Promotion (3)
45Chapter 45: C-tier Holder Promotion (4)
46Chapter 46: C-grade Holder Promotion (5)
47Chapter 47: Swirl Leviathan (1)
48Chapter 48: Swirl Leviathan (2)
49Chapter 49: Swirl Leviathan (3) PT1
50Chapter 50: Swirl Leviathan (4) part1
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Themes of growth, resilience, and human connection run deep throughout "Acquired the Scam Rune in the Academy". The author crafts multi-layered characters whose struggles and triumphs feel authentic, making every twist and revelation all the more satisfying. With 350 chapters available, there is no shortage of content to keep readers engaged.
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