I Became an Unknown Professor at the Academy

“Ah, you’re here!”

As I descended into the basement, Na Yeon-ju, who had been waiting for me, bowed at a right angle.

Click!

Then, she opened the passenger door of the car parked in front of me.

“From now on, stay in the car quietly.”
“Ah, yes, yes…”

The slightly cowering boy quickly closed the door and turned around to get into the driver’s seat.

-Glance.

Na Yeon-ju glanced at me and placed her hand on the steering wheel.

The destination had been pre-arranged, so she checked the pre-set navigation system and slowly started the car.

“…”
“…”

The car, without music or radio, was very quiet and a very satisfying environment. However.

“Na Yeon-ju.”
“Yes, yes?!”

The boy, constantly glancing at me, seemed restless.

“I’m not really angry, so don’t worry about what happened in the basement.”
“Ah… I, I know…”

Na Yeon-ju, unlike a typical servant of Bwiar, was very expressive, with her emotions and thoughts clearly visible on her face.

“And don’t pay attention to what others say. Just ignore them.”
“Oh… I don’t quite understand what you mean…”
“I mean, ignore what people like Edyn say. Didn’t she tell you what to do in the basement?”
“Ah!! How did you know…?”

Na Yeon-ju was startled, as if she had revealed something she shouldn’t have. She clamped her mouth shut, looking like she was making a fuss over something that wasn’t even a secret.

“If you understand, just drive from now on.”
“…”

The silence returned.

“If you want to listen to music, it’s fine.”
“Ah, thank you!”

Na Yeon-ju quickly operated her smartphone and played music through the car speakers.

“Hmm~ Hmm~”
“…”

As I expected, the music was nothing more than noise to me.

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“Professor. We’ve arrived.”

The car stopped in front of a huge building.

The auction itself was not a secret underground event, so it was being held in the city center, in the building operated by the company itself.

Knock. Knock. Knock.

A few men in suits approached the entrance of the building and knocked on the car window.

I took out a black envelope with a crow insignia wearing a crown from my pocket and handed it to Na Yeon-ju.

“Show them this.”
“Ah, yes.”

Wooowooong.

The window rolled down, and Na Yeon-ju showed the envelope in her hand.

“I’ll guide you.”

The man returned the envelope and stepped back.

“My heart is pounding…!”

Na Yeon-ju politely returned the envelope to me.

“Shall I… go with you?”
“Ah, yes…”

Na Yeon-ju quickly unbuckled her seatbelt and got out of the driver’s seat.

“Don’t stand behind me. Stand next to me.”
“Ah, I, I’m your servant…”
“Don’t make me say it twice.”

Huff!

Na Yeon-ju finally moved quickly and stood next to me.

‘It’s better to bring her along.’

I told her it would be boring, but in reality, I was considering the possibility of an attack by the Black Heaven.

As the headquarters of Raven, there would be some decent Awakened individuals guarding the surroundings, but in my opinion, except for Claire, anyone else would be no different from a rock rolling on the ground.

“Wow…”

Na Yeon-ju, who followed me inside, was amazed by the crystal-refined walls and floor.

Beep-

“…”

Na Yeon-ju, with a curious look, looked around, and when the sound came from the elevator, she quickly composed herself and stood in a somewhat servant-like position, as if nothing had happened.

“Feel free to relax.”
“Ah, yes…?”

Na Yeon-ju scratched her head, seeing the empty elevator.

“There’s no button?!”
“…”

While she was wondering, the elevator door closed and moved upwards. The elevator was designed to move to the appropriate floor in response to the insignia on the envelope in my pocket.

Beep-

“Wow…”

Na Yeon-ju, with a slightly tense face, opened her eyes wide and opened her mouth a little foolishly as soon as the elevator door opened.

“Get down.”
“Ah… Yes, yes…”

The floor and ceiling were made of ivory marble.

In the center was a large sofa, a wide table, and various alcoholic beverages and snacks prepared on top.

“Sit down.”
“…”

Na Yeon-ju sat on the sofa, following me.

“If you want to eat something, feel free to do so. If you’re bored, you can sleep.”
“Ah, I understand…”

Na Yeon-ju nodded and immediately reached for a few pieces of the beautifully displayed cake on the round showcase and began to eat them.

Some time passed.

“Ah, something’s starting!”

Na Yeon-ju, who was crunching on a stick of candy, approached me with sparkling eyes as the auction was projected on the screen.

-I would like to express my gratitude to all of you for attending.

A man in a crow mask stepped onto the stage and bowed.

-I think everyone is aware of the rules, so let’s start right away.

The crow mask moved aside, and other men in crow masks brought a small wooden box onto the stage.

-This is the Thunder Orb, discovered in the Lightning Valley, a level 11 gate that occurred in China. The starting bid is $1 million.

“Ba, ba, ba, ba, million…!!”

Na Yeon-ju pointed at the screen with her finger and trembled.

“Pro, Professor! That’s, that’s a bead, but it’s a million dollars…”
“I know, so let go.”
“…”

The girl, realizing that she was holding my sleeve, was startled and rolled to the side.

“I’m sorry–”
“Just sit quietly.”
“…”

The girl returned to her seat.

-There’s a bid of $2 million. Any more?

“I, two million…!”
“…”

I pushed the girl, who had fainted, aside and focused on the auction.

-Sold for $3.5 million.

“What a steal.”

Thunder Orb.

Not only does it increase mental resistance, but it also allows you to control mental energy by converting your magic power into mental energy. In the Awakened world, where abilities are often predetermined at birth, the value of an elixir that allows you to control powerful mental energy is immeasurable.

Of course, this is only if you know the effect of the Thunder Orb.

No catalogs are distributed, and the effects or value of the items being auctioned are not disclosed. Raven only guarantees that the items on the stage are genuine.

The starting bid is also determined by the owner of the item, so a high bid doesn’t necessarily mean a high value.

In other words, this place is not only an auction house but also a place where wealthy tycoons test each other’s judgment.

-The second item is an unnamed painting discovered in a level 12 rift in Texas. The starting bid is $300,000.

The Water of Oblivion, which I am seeking, also has no special name, just like the painting that was just on the stage.

That’s why I’m here in person.

-There’s a bid of $1.2 million…

I watched the fast-paced auction and thought.

If only it hadn’t gone to the fourth day.

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After the awards ceremony.

“Everyone, you’ve worked hard. There’s a party tonight, so please gather in the lobby without being late. Dismissed.”

Jayden clapped his hands lightly, and the students, who had been tormented by Kang Hanna for several days, ran towards the elevator as if escaping.

“Haa, if the lower students had just performed a little better, we could have easily taken first place.”
“Everyone did their best, so don’t be too hard on them.”
“Hmph…”

In the elevator going up to the room.

Na Joo-hee grumbled, and Yoon Iseul lightly laughed and stopped her.

“It’s better to think that we were lucky to win the Asian title.”
“Of course, that’s a given… Aren’t you guys okay?”

At Na Joo-hee’s question, Nam Seo-hee didn’t even glance at her, and Baek Hana, who looked a little dazed, twitched her lips.

“Ah, that, that… is it? I don’t pay attention to rankings, so I don’t know…”
“If you say so, I can’t argue.”

If it weren’t for Baek Hana, they would have been eliminated in the Round of 32, so Na Yeon-ju didn’t grumble anymore.

Beep-

After arriving at the floor, Baek Hana and her group quickly entered the room.

“Hana, there’s some time until the gathering. Do you want to go to the restaurant?”
“Ah, no. I have something to prepare…”

Tadatadak!!

“…”

Baek Hana, who had run away, left the three of them in the living room, staring blankly at her closed door.

“Hmm~ Party preparation… Party costume?”

Yoon Iseul muttered with a curious look on her face.

The opening ceremony party costume was already quite revealing, but now there was a separate preparation time, naturally raising their expectations.

Click.

After Baek Hana left, Nam Seo-hee also went into her room.

“I brought clothes that match Hana’s style…”

Yoon Iseul also muttered incomprehensible words and left the living room.

“Do I have to be that crazy to become stronger…?”

Na Joo-hee frowned and walked towards her room.

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“Well, what do you think…?”

“…”

As the gathering time approached, the three of them came out of the room and couldn’t answer Baek Hana’s question right away.

Not only were her shoulders exposed, but the dress also tightly hugged her body, revealing her curves. On top of that, it was a bold red dress with a daringly exposed left thigh.

“Is it… okay…?”

Baek Hana twirled her hair with her finger, trying to hold the skirt that kept sliding to the side and cover her exposed thigh.

Drip, drip.

Nam Seo-hee, holding back the nosebleed, raised her thumb in response.