Surviving as a Genius on Borrowed Time Light Novel (How a Terminally-Ill Genius Survives | Terminally-Ill Genius Survival Guide | 시한부 천재가 살아남는 법) With unmatched talent, but a fate sealed by a terminal illness, Jeong Yeon-Shin challenges his destined death for a chance to live. Set in a realm where elves and dwarves coexist with martial artists, this is the story of Jeong Yeon-shin, a genius fighting to extend his life against all odds.