I Became an Unknown Professor at the Academy

‘…It was definitely a human hand.’

The long, slender hand of a woman in ash-gray had emerged from the floor.

Without any warning, the hand that had reached out twisted the ankles and knee joints of the four people in an odd manner.

A ruthless hand with no mercy.

If Jane Moore had exerted her full power, it might have been faster, but after the hand finished its task, it vanished like a mirage.

Yes, it didn’t even go back into the floor.

Literally, it had evaporated.

‘What should I do now…’

She had intended to heal the hand, at least within the scope of education.

However, before she could take action, the four people had become crippled. Honestly, she doubted if they could be cured by healing power.

“Ahhhh!!”
“F*ck!! My, my leg?! My leg?!”

The four people, lying on the floor in various positions, screamed loudly.

First, she needed to stop their mouths.

As Baek Hana was about to move, having organized her thoughts.

Tatatadadak──!!

At least two people’s footsteps started from the stairs, and quickly approached. Then, three men and women appeared.

Although their sudden appearance might have been alarming, Baek Hana relaxed her guard as she noticed the cradle emblem on their left chest.

It was the same emblem that was on the chest of Ji-eun, who was holding her cute younger sister’s hand tightly.

“Sorry for suddenly interrupting.”

“I’m the guardian of the apprentice priest, Ji-eun. May I be of assistance in this situation?”

The man with short hair and a neat front bang, exposing his forehead, approached Baek Hana with a cautious yet polite attitude.

“Then, may I help with the situation?”
“It’ll take some time, but it’s not difficult.”
“Then, I’ll ask for your help.”

The man, who had introduced himself as Ji-eun’s guardian, approached Baek Hana with a more relaxed demeanor compared to when he had approached the group with Park Mi-na, and he exuded a fierce aura as if he was extremely angry. Then, he kicked the faces of the four people who were lying on the floor, making them faint.

It was a controversial action, considering that they were students of Arena Academy and could only be punished according to the school rules. However, the man had kicked them because he was well aware that no one in this room would raise an issue with his actions.

Duduk, dudududuk!!

He adjusted the legs of the four people, who had gone completely limp, as if solving a Rubik’s cube.

“The muscles, tendons, and other tissues are all torn, so long-term healing is unavoidable.” “Thank you.”

Although she didn’t have a reason to be grateful since it wasn’t her own doing, she thanked him anyway, as Claire had told her to be grateful to those who help her.

“Then.”
“Yes.”

Baek Hana nodded and turned to Park Mi-na, who was still unable to fully comprehend the situation, and the students following her.

“Your names, I’m saying this for the third time.”
“Ah…”

Park Mi-na finally came to her senses and let out a short sigh or groan.

Then, she slowly lowered her gaze.

As Park Mi-na bowed her head, the students, who had been silent until now, started shouting their names loudly.

“One by one.”
“…”

Baek Hana’s cold warning silenced the room, and she recorded videos of each person’s face and sent them to Baek Woo-jin’s email.

“…”
“…”

As they waited for a reply from Baek Woo-jin, a heavy and awkward silence descended upon the training room.

The only change was that Kang Mu-seok, whose expression had stiffened upon seeing Baek Hana, now looked more relaxed, while Park Mi-na’s face was pale as if she was about to die.

~♪

A gentle melody played, and a reply came from Baek Woo-jin. Baek Hana slowly checked the contents of the email and raised her head.

“You can all disperse.”
“Yes…”

Kang Mu-seok, as if he had been waiting for this, quickly bowed and left with Baek Jung-gil and the rest of his group.

-Hey…
-“We’re leaving too.”
-“Oh, yes, yes.”

And Park Mi-na, who had been observing the situation, also left the training room with her group.

The only ones left were the four people who were knocked out and Baek Hana’s people.

“Hic…”

The two younger siblings.

Baek Hana spoke to the man who had twisted the four people’s faces.

“May I ask for your help in healing these four?”
“It’s not difficult.”
“Then, I’ll ask for your favor. And…”

Baek Hana turned her head to Na Yeon-ju and Ji-eun, who was holding her younger friend’s hand tightly and shivering.

“You two, go to Professor Baek.”
“I, I’m sorry.”

The female priest, who had quickly blocked Ji-eun’s path, opened her mouth.

“Give me a chance to explai—”
“Shut up.”

The man interrupted the female priest’s words and said to the four people who were lying on the floor.

“You’re adults at the age of twenty. Come here and listen to me.”
“Yes…”

The two people approached the man and picked up the four people, who were lying like cargo, under their arms.

“Then, we’ll leave.”

The man and woman, who had suddenly intervened, left the training room.

“Follow me.”

Na Yeon-ju and Ji-eun.

The two followed Baek Hana like prisoners being led to the execution ground.

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【…I apologize.】

Vinche, that had left Baek Hana’s side, returned to me and knelt, bowing her head.

【I acted on my own judgment, disregarding your orders, my Lord. I will gladly accept any punishment you deem fit.】

Thump! Thump! Thump!

Then, the materialized head hit the floor.

I watched the scene for a moment and asked her,

“You were told not to intervene unless it’s an emergency.”

【Yes, my Lord.】

At this point, the only one who could defeat Claire was Vinche.

If it were her, she could have intervened in any situation without being late and saved Baek Hana. Yet, she had left the ring before the incident and took action.

Because of this, Baek Hana had missed an opportunity for growth.

“Why did you do that?”

It wasn’t a question of reprimand or anger, but rather a question to satisfy pure curiosity.

【Not only did they dare to show disrespect to the young lady, but they also had the audacity to look at her with eyes that are difficult to even speak of. How dare an insignificant insect like them…】

Kikikikik──!!

The floor, made of marble, where the body’s fingers touched, became like soft mud, and a deep valley formed along its path.

“Vinche.”

【Ah…!! I apologize!!】

Thump! Thump! Thump!

Even when she first appeared, it was dry in almost every aspect except for her blind loyalty towards me.

After a few months, she had changed quite a bit.

“Continue.”

【…Thinking that these insects dared to touch the young lady’s body, I couldn’t help but suppress my emotions and took action… I am grateful for your mercy, my Lord.】

The blind loyalty towards me had, at some point, also been applied to Baek Hana.

This was a good change, but also a bad one.

When a situation arose that I couldn’t handle, she would autonomously think and act to protect Baek Hana, which was a very positive change.

However, the fact that Vinche that was subordinate to me had changed meant that there was a difference between the her from a few months ago and now, which was an unnecessary change.

‘I was aware of it…’

She seemed to be in a rather emotional state at the moment.

I had thought that even if I watered and provided nutrients, she wouldn’t be able to sprout anything again, but…

“Vinche. Lift your head.”

【Yes, my Lord.】

Vinche, which thought that she shouldn’t look into the eyes of her master, lifted her head, but her gaze remained on my feet.

“I want her to grow, not to be like a greenhouse flower.”

【…Overprotection can be poisonous.】

“If you understand, then stand up.”

【…I am grateful for your mercy, my Lord.】

Vinche crawled up to my feet, kissed my shoes, and then stood up.

“From now on, you don’t have to stay hidden in the ring. If it’s stuffy, I’ll allow you to move around in your spiritual form.

【Ah… Your mercy is boundless…】

Vinche, which had placed both hands in front of her chest, bowed in gratitude.

I waved my hand at her.

Swoosh──

Vinche’s head, which had a faint blue light, turned ash-gray, and gradually, like a mirage, she disappeared.

Knock, knock, knock.

“Come in.”

The door opened, and Baek Hana entered, carrying two cups.

I glanced at Na Yeon-ju, who was trembling with a face that looked like she was about to cry, and the young servant of Bae-rot-sa, then said to Baek Hana,

“You’ve worked hard. Have a meal, and then check the other areas.”
“Yes.”

In response to my answer filled with regret, my body moved on its own, but…

Click.

Baek Hana left the room a little faster.

“Na Yeon-ju.”
“Yes”

Na Yeon-ju, having learned from Edyn, answered in a standing posture.

“You.”

‘I’m called Lee, Lee, Izzie, Jijin, Ra, Ra, Da…….’

The young servant of Baroth stared at me with a face that seemed like she would break down and cry if I asked her to answer.

I glanced at her and Na Yeon-ju, who was also staring at me, and took out six blank sheets of paper from the drawer, along with a pen, and threw them at Na Yeon-ju.

“Ah, what…?”

The boy, who had grabbed the paper and pen in surprise, looked at me with a surprised expression.

I pointed to one corner and said,

“Each of you, three sheets. Kneel down and write a reflection paper.”

“…”

The two of them tilted their heads simultaneously, not understanding my words.

I took out two more sheets of paper from the drawer and threw them on the floor where I had just pointed.

“Four sheets.”
“Ah, what?!”
“Ugh…”

Na Yeon-ju, the servant of Bwiar, quickly regained her composure and ran to the corner where the paper was, and knelt down, grabbing the hand of the young servant of Beroth.

I took my eyes off them and took out my smartphone.

[Me: First-year Park Mi-na.]

The reply came immediately.

It was as if they had been waiting.

[Lee Yesol: She is the daughter of the guild leader of Fantasia, which was selected as one of the top 10 guilds this year.]

[Me: Spill it.]

[Lee Yesol: Please wait for two days.]

I placed my smartphone on the desk and watched Na Yeon-ju and the young servant of Beroth, who were diligently writing with their pens, and thought.

I wondered how far Vinche could stray from me.

It seemed like a good opportunity to find out.