I Became an Unknown Professor at the Academy

His glasses were removed from his face by his hand.

His unkempt bangs gently fell, covering his eyebrows. Even with his eyes closed, his sharp gaze revealed a strong and fierce look.

Tap, tap.

Baek Woo-jin folded his glasses and tucked them into his chest, then brushed his unkempt hair upwards. And he looked.

He saw the golden eyes that shone faintly within the fierce and wild gaze.

Those who met his gaze, like the lofty beings above the heavens, naturally bowed their heads and lowered their eyes.

When her reflection appeared in his eyes, which seemed both languid and lustful, her body naturally responded. It was only natural. Except for a very select few who had been granted permission.

Swoosh.

“…”

As a warm and large hand gently supported her palm, Baek Hana shuddered involuntarily.

She had imagined it in her mind countless times, preparing herself mentally. But when she faced him again, her heart began to race as if it would burst.

In this place where even the sound of breathing was inaudible, her heart was pounding loudly.

She was so embarrassed that the sound of her racing heart might be transmitted through their slightly touching hands. But Baek Woo-jin’s next action made Baek Hana’s mind go blank, her face turning as white as snow.

Slowly, very slowly, he bent his waist and brought his face closer to her hand, which he had supported. Then, he gently pressed his lips against her flushed hand.

Paaat──!!

Two white animal ears appeared on Baek Hana’s flushed face.

Baek Woo-jin, with his lips still pressed against her hand, slightly lifted his head to look at her face.

“I gladly accept your proposal.”

His deep voice resonated throughout the party hall.

“Ah, um…”

Baek Hana’s body temperature began to rise rapidly. But Baek Woo-jin’s actions didn’t stop there.

Creak.

His large hand gently grasped her small hand.

Thump──!! Thump──!! Thump──!!

They were just holding hands.

They had slept together and embraced each other before. Yet, just holding hands with him made Baek Hana feel a thrilling sensation she had never experienced before.

“Let’s go.”
“Yes, yes…”

Baek Hana, standing next to Baek Woo-jin, slowly walked forward, matching her steps with him.

Click-clack. Click-clack.

The sound of her high heels, filled with tension, reverberated throughout the hall.

A strong and resonant sound.

The students who had been bowing their heads unconsciously made way for the two.

Tap.

When they reached the center of the party hall, Baek Woo-jin lightly snapped his fingers. The musicians, who had been bowing their heads, looked up.

No words were needed.

The musicians immediately began to play their instruments, as if enchanted by the sight of the couple standing in the center of the hall.

Bright and gentle melodies filled the silent party hall.

Swoosh.

“Huh…?!”

Baek Hana, who had been staring blankly, shuddered again as Baek Woo-jin’s hand supported her back.

‘I… I feel like I’m going to die…’

Was it because her dress was so thin?

She could feel his hot touch on her back as if he were caressing her bare skin without a single thread of clothing.

“Baek Hana.”
“…”

Baek Hana, who had been looking down, not knowing what to do, reflexively looked up at Baek Woo-jin when he called her name.

Their eyes met, a mix of confusion and various emotions, capturing each other’s gaze.

“Relax your body.”
“Y-yes…”

How do I relax my body…?

Her mind went blank.

But she couldn’t even think about it for long.

Squeeze.

“…”

His large hand grabbed her waist and pulled her into his embrace. Like a piece of metal drawn to a magnet, Baek Hana nestled into Baek Woo-jin’s arms.

“Just relax and let your body lean into mine.”
“Yes, yes.”

Baek Hana blushed and shyly lowered her head.

If she looked at his face any longer, she felt like her heart would truly burst.

“Your gaze should be on me.”
“Y-yes…”

But she couldn’t help but raise her head at his sweet voice.

‘How… I’m so happy… I feel like I’m going to die…’

She loved the way he looked only at her.

Her heart felt like it would burst because he was the one who embraced her first. She was so happy that it was painful. But she could endure this kind of pain forever. That’s why she sincerely wished this moment would last forever.

“Baek Hana.”
“…”

Instinctively aware that the music was coming to an end, contrary to her fervent wish, she looked up at him, trying to remember this moment and his gaze that was only for her.

“You’re beautiful.”
“…”

Baek Hana’s emotions reached their peak at those words that pierced her heart.

Swoosh.

Baek Woo-jin’s hand, which had been holding her waist, gently let go of her. At the same time, Baek Hana realized that the music, which had been pleasing her ears, had stopped.

“However.”
“…”

Baek Hana’s eyes wavered as she looked up at Baek Woo-jin, feeling a deep regret and her emotions still burning.

“Don’t show it to too many people.”

Baek Woo-jin took off his coat and placed it on her shoulders.

“Answer.”
“Y-yes.”

Baek Hana, unaware that she had made a mistake, tightly held onto his coat, which was draped over her shoulders, and shyly nodded.

Tap.

Baek Woo-jin took off his glasses from his pocket and put them back on.

At the same time, his neatly combed bangs fell limply, and his hair became messy again, as if by magic.

“Hold on, I’ll take you.”
“Yes.”

Baek Hana, who had been swinging her tail under her dress while holding onto Baek Woo-jin’s coat, grabbed his hand with a dazed look.

Click-clack. Click-clack.

Unlike before, the sound of her weakened high heels echoed throughout the hall.

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After Baek Woo-jin brought Baek Hana to Nam Seo-hee’s side, a considerable amount of time passed as he searched for Jayden among the professors. However, despite the soft music playing, none of the students paired up with each other. No, they couldn’t even think of doing so.

In that fleeting moment, the image of a man they had witnessed was so intense that it was imprinted in their minds.

Because of this, most of the female students just stared blankly at the area where the professors were, while the male students sighed repeatedly with their heads down. The first prince, Arthur, had long since left the party, as if fleeing.

‘Ahh, is this what it means to fall in love at first sight…?’

Yuzuki Mio pressed her pounding heart and exhaled a dreamy breath. It was definitely not a behavior that should be shown to others, but she couldn’t help but do this to relieve the overflowing emotions that had suddenly arisen.

However, no one around her paid attention to her actions. No, they didn’t have the time to notice.

‘Damn… What’s going on? Why is my heart beating so fast…?!’

Ekaterina, the representative of Russia, known as the Bloody Bear, was confused by her racing heart, even though they weren’t in a combat situation.

‘Professor Baek Woo-jin…’

The golden eyes that shone like gods descended upon the mortal realm.

When Yoon Iseul met those mysterious eyes, she felt as if her entire being was being taken away. And as someone who sought strength, she was captivated by the eerie feeling she experienced in that moment.

‘Crazy… How can a person look like that…?’

Na joo-hee was simply captivated by his appearance.

When everyone was half-dazed, Baek Hana rubbed her cheek against the black coat and wagged her tail.

Nam Seo-hee, who was watching her, thought,

‘I understand how Hana feels.’

At first, she wondered how one could develop romantic feelings for a parental figure who had raised them. But now, it was different.

It wasn’t like she had been raised by him from a very young age, and if someone had such an unbelievable appearance without aging, wouldn’t it be strange not to develop such feelings?

His appearance was so extraordinary that it went beyond what was considered normal.

In the past, when Baek Hana invited her to her mansion, Nam Seo-hee fell in love with Baek Woo-jin’s voice at first sight.

However, unlike others, when she saw his face, she was able to quickly put her feelings for him aside.

To be precise, she realized this while watching Baek Woo-jin dance with Baek Hana.

‘…His gaze when looking at us was completely different.’

Nam Seo-hee, one of the few who were allowed to witness Baek Woo-jin and Baek Hana’s dance, could clearly see the difference between his gaze towards Baek Hana and his gaze towards the rest of the people.

Swish.

‘He really likes her.’

Baek Hana, with her face clearly showing that she was in love, tightly wrapped herself in the black coat.

‘Hana will be happy if I send her the dance video.’

Nam Seo-hee captured the entire dance from start to finish on her smartphone, not missing a single moment.

She had no intention of leaking it externally. She had recorded it to share with her friends who weren’t present at the party.

However, Nam Seo-hee didn’t realize that the screen of her smartphone, which was in her pocket, was blinking on its own.