I Became an Unknown Professor at the Academy

After Baek Woo-jin left.

“What’s going on? What’s all this about?”
“Is this the beginner’s buff or something?”
“Were we the old-timers from the first lecture?”

Lim Gyeong-su and the other four, despite the lecture being over, stared at the blackboard, which still retained the lecture content, revealing their confused minds.

“Hey, let’s see your notes. I blinked a few times in the middle, so I want to check if I missed anything.”
“Are you trying to filter us out again?”
“It’s highly possible. In our time, you added up to a hundred people and started weeding us out from the second lecture.”
“Damn… Who has free time on Thursday? Let’s do the assignment together.”
“I’m free from two o’clock.”

Contrary to Baek Woo-jin’s intention, the students became more tense with the loosened leash, and instead, they tightened the leash on themselves.

“Huff, will we be kicked out of the lecture if we don’t complete the assignment?”
“I heard you said that at the entrance ceremony, but I’m not sure.”

Jane Moore, who had drawn more than taken notes, shrugged her shoulders.

“The point is, if we perfectly complete the assigned task, there’s no need to worry about such things.”
“Will you help us?”
“Depends on what you do. But since I promised, I’ll show you my notes.”
“Ugh…”

Jane Moore pouted and took out her smartphone, carefully taking pictures of her notes one by one.

Clunk.

At that moment, Na Yeon-ju entered the lecture hall closing the door behind her. Naturally, the students’ attention turned to her, but the person in question just giggled and walked back to her seat with quick steps.

“Why is she acting like this?”
“Yeah, she’s gone crazy.”

Seeing her cute little sister and the only junior with a loose face and a silly smile, how could they not feel good?

“Hey, Na Yeon-ju, snap out of it.”
“Ahh!!”

Edyn shook her shoulders, and Na Yeon-ju, who had been dazed, opened her eyes wide and snapped back to her senses.

“What’s wrong? Why can’t you snap out of it when Professor is talking?”
“Ah, that… I, I… thanked him for the… tea, I told him…”
“Tea? Is it that tea?”
“Hehe… yes.”

Na Yeon-ju fidgeted with her fingers under the desk and mumbled.

“Yesol, the High Priestess, told me that Professor will buy me whatever I want… she said.” “Damn, I’m so jealous.”

Although they said so, Edyn wasn’t really jealous.

‘If it’s a car for the professor, it should be at least that good.’

And whenever they go out, won’t she also get to ride in that car?

Thinking about the more comfortable and pleasant ride, Edyn couldn’t help but feel good.

“But why are you giggling after giving thanks?”
“Ah, it’s about lunch…”
“Huh?”

At the quick response from Edyn, Na Yeon-ju swallowed her saliva and carefully opened her mouth again.

“I was thinking about eating a grand meal…”
“You’ll make it seem like we’re starving you.”
“Hehe~”

Edyn chuckled and playfully poked Na Yeon-ju, who quickly smiled and rubbed her head on Edyn’s shoulder, acting cute.

“Hey, stop being gross and get off.”
“Yes!”

Na Yeon-ju moved away from Edyn’s pushing hand, and then naturally packed her things while sighing in relief inside.

‘Be careful with your words… Be careful…’

Na Yeon-ju decided that she should be even more careful with her words in the future to avoid unnecessary controversies.

And after some more time passed.

“Is there anyone who hasn’t finished their notes?”

Baek Hana stood up and looked around at the students.

“I’m done.”
“Yeah, we’re done too.”

Edyn and Lim Gyeong-su replied, and

“We’re done too.”
“Yes, we’re all finished.”

Yoon Iseul and the newly joined apprentice priest, Jaeshin, responded.

“Then I’ll erase the board. Everyone, good work.”

Baek Hana stood up and started erasing the board. Lim Gyeong-su and the others stood up first to get some rest and have lunch as soon as possible.

And at about the same time, Yoon Iseul stood up and approached Baek Hana.

“Hana?”
“Hmm?”

Baek Hana turned her head slightly to look at the place she couldn’t reach.

“I’ll help you.”
“Oh, thank you.”

Baek Hana didn’t refuse Yoon Iseul’s offer and handed over the board eraser.

Swoosh.

Yoon Iseul’s shadow stretched out from under her feet and wrapped around the board eraser, erasing the board thoroughly from top to bottom.

“Do you want to have lunch together for friendship? I also have something to tell you about the discipline committee.”
“Can I ask my friend something first?”

Baek Hana asked Yoon Iseul for a moment and approached the group of friends waiting for her.

“Yoon Iseul invited me to have lunch together. Is it okay?”
“I don’t want to…”
“…”

Maria, who had been covering Edyn’s mouth, answered lightly, and Edyn, who was struggling, was easily suppressed.

“We’re okay.”
“Really? What about you, Yeon-ju?”
“Ah, if it’s with my sisters, I’m in!!”

Baeek Hana nodded lightly as Na Yeon-ju answered with a bright smile, holding her bag.

“What about Seo-hee and Nayoung?”
“I, I’m fine.”
“Well, if you’re okay with it…”
“Okay. Then I’ll go and tell them.”

Since no one objected, Baek Hana walked lightly towards Yoon Iseul.

“Phew~! Hey!! I almost suffocated!”
“Stop exaggerating.”
“You crazy girl… ”

As Edyn grumbled, Maria sighed softly.

“I feel the same. But have you forgotten our promise?”
“Promise? What promise…”

They had agreed that in exchange for taking over the cave spot, they would naturally arrange a meal with Baek Hana on the weekend. However, Jane Moore’s identity was revealed unintentionally, so they decided to arrange a meal at any time, not necessarily on the weekend.

“Now that you know, don’t make it too obvious that you don’t like it.”
“I didn’t even get to enjoy the spot, I feel completely scammed. Damn.”

As Edyn grumbled, Na-young and Yeon-ju could only awkwardly smile, hoping that Baek Hana would return soon.

“Um…”
“Huh?”

Edyn, who was grumbling, turned her head at the sound of a voice behind her and blinked at the sight of bright red hair that stood out no matter where she was.

“Na Joo-hee?”
“Um… Hi.”

Perhaps it was because she herself felt awkward in this situation.

Na Joo-hee’s face, which had been as white as snow, gradually turned red.

Edyn, who was watching, whispered in awe.

“She’s a fire-type magician, but she’s so powerful she doesn’t even need to use her magic to ignite herself.”

Hwaaaak──!!

Edyn had no intention of teasing, but because she was so close, Na Joo-hee overheard every word and her face turned bright red.

“Wh-wh-what are you talking about?!”

Then, she suddenly shouted and ran out of the classroom.

“Nice.”
“What? What did I do? I didn’t do anything.”

Edyn blinked in confusion as Nam Seo-hee patted her shoulder and gave her a thumbs up.

-Guys, let’s go eat.

“Let’s go.”
“Wow, you’re seeing all kinds of weird people these days.”

Edyn made a genuinely bewildered expression and was led downstairs by Maria’s hand.

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[Cafe Private Room]

After a simple lunch at the student cafeteria, they all moved to a cafe in the center at Yoon Iseul’s suggestion.

“I’ll drink this.”
“Haha, if it’s not enough, don’t hesitate to order more.”
“Oh, this is enough…”
“Order more.”
“Then, I’ll have tiramisu.”

Baek Hana blushed slightly and used the electronic menu to order a few additional desserts. Soon after, the desserts were delivered through a small elevator installed in the room.

“Hmm~”

Baek Hana smiled happily at the sight of a piece of cake.

“Before the afternoon lecture, I’ll pack it up and leave it in the dormitory.”
“Oh, that’s not necessary…”
“I have plenty of money.”
“Thank you, I’ll enjoy it.”

Baek Hana didn’t even realize that she was being manipulated by the prospect of eating the cake, and she smiled happily as she savored the cake.

“Then, since you all know about me, I’ll skip the introduction. This is Jane Moore, who will be living with us as an exchange student for a year.”
“I’m Jane Moore!”

Jane Moore stood up from her seat and bowed deeply to everyone.

“I was so shocked when I lost to Hana! I can’t believe there’s someone stronger than me! That’s why I’m here! Please take care of me!”
“Um… I’ll do my best.”

Baek Hana wondered what she meant by ‘take care of me’ since they were in different grades.

She didn’t voice her thoughts, but instead held Jane Moore’s hand as she reached out for a handshake.

“Please take care of Hana’s friends too! Let’s be friends!”
“Oh, um, yes, yes!!”
“The blonde sister is so cool…”

Nayoung and Yeon-ju couldn’t refuse Jane Moore’s enthusiastic gesture and shook her hand.

“Haha, please take care of me too.”
“Hmph.”
“…”

The remaining three also accepted Jane Moore’s handshake, even though their true feelings were unknown.

“Jane, I’ll ask you to be quiet for a moment, as promised, since I’ve introduced you to everyone.”
“Yes, of course!”

Jane Moore, who had stood up, sat back down next to Yoon Iseul.

“Well, since you have a lecture at two o’clock, I’ll explain as briefly as possible.”

Yoon Iseul explained concisely and succinctly what the duties of a disciplinary committee member were and what benefits they could receive as a result.

“Once a week, from seven in the evening until midnight, you’ll patrol the academy grounds with a professor on duty. And once every two months, you’ll take turns patrolling on the weekends. There are other minor duties, but you only need to perform these two.”
“Hmm…”

The first condition was acceptable, but the second one held Baek Hana back.

“And if you become a disciplinary committee member, I’ll promote you to the position of chief immediately. This is not an abuse of power, as all the existing disciplinary committee members have agreed to this.”
“Okay…”

Baek Hana nodded with a very reluctant expression.

She had already lost half her interest in joining the disciplinary committee because she would have to invest her weekends.

And Yoon Iseul, who was very observant, easily noticed that Baek Hana had lost interest.

“Before I talk about the benefits, there’s one more thing I’d like to mention.”
“Huh?”

Baek Hana, who had been discreetly eating the remaining cake, looked up.

“At the closing ceremony, Professor Baek made a bet with me, and he promised to grant one of my wishes, right?”
“Oh…”

She had completely forgotten about it because of the incredible events at the closing ceremony party.

“The position of disciplinary committee chief is currently vacant. If you join the disciplinary committee, I could ask Professor Baek to become the chief as part of the bet.”
“I don’t think he’ll do it.”

Baek Hana didn’t think Baek Woo-jin, whom she knew better than anyone else, would take on such a bothersome position.

“I’ll try to make it happen somehow. After all, I’m the student council president. And if Professor Baek becomes the chief, I’ll make sure to arrange the schedule so that you can patrol with him.”
“…”

She could spend time with him until midnight on weekdays…?

“Th-that…”
“I’ll definitely make it happen. I promise.”

Yoon Iseul’s blue eyes shone with determination.

She didn’t miss the opportunity and stood up, holding Baek Hana’s soft hands tightly, and made her final offer.

“If you wish, even on weekends.”
“I’ll do it…”