The Reincarnated Person Became a Professor at the Academy

13 – Invest in Me!

What is the most certain way to succeed in this world?

There are many ways, but most would say this:

Hone your unique qualities and abilities and enter the academy.

That is the sure path to success.

Even if you drop out midway, you’ll likely shine as an ace team member in a decent mid-sized company. And if you manage to graduate, you’ll prove yourself to be a talent capable of rising to an executive level in a large corporation.

Moreover, for the academy students, a system called the “Eternal Vein” has been installed.

Because of this Eternal Vein, the magic realm and martial arts realm are both risking their lives to send students here.

“Well, practicing here is better than feeding them mediocre artificial elixirs.”

What I experienced firsthand was at that level.

That’s why many people attend the academy.

“Why are you telling me this?”

“Mr. Han Seojin’s…”

“Master.”

“Master’s attendance is gradually reaching a dangerous level.”

I didn’t like the long silence in front of me, but I decided to ignore it.

After all, the kid who initially didn’t want to call me anything but ‘teacher’ has changed to this extent.

‘Anyway, attendance.’

Gulp, gulp.

I think while sipping cola.

When I think about it, it seems like I hardly ever attended school from the first life in the abandoned factory.

“But do I really have to go to school at this age?”

That’s the problem.

And I didn’t have good memories of the academy, not in the second life or the third.

“You got kicked out this time? Want to play LoL with me?”

Hmm, come to think of it, I didn’t have many good memories at the beginning either.

In the second life, I went to the Seommyeol Institute and made connections with the Imperial and the Hwangje in an attempt to forget the bad memories of the first life.

“Ugh, is the Hwanglip Academy these days accepting lowly commoners with inferior blood?”

“Weren’t you the one who was brought in from the Viscount’s estate not too long ago? You’re the real lowly one…”

“You, let’s duel!”

Hmm, back then, we fought like crazy without holding back any insults.

But even in the academies gathered on an imperial scale, there was no one who caught my eye.

In the third life, I went to the Cheonmu Academy.

The reason was to find someone useful and capable of dealing with magic while exploring the Central Plains.

“You, you’re the half-and-half Hwahwa Gongja. Trying to seduce Namgung Sojeo just because of that face. Make that face more manly.”

“Was breaking your nose not enough? Bringing so many people like this. Shameless.”

…Hmm, there really are no good memories.

“But if you get expelled from the academy, they just release you, right?”

“…”

I should seriously consider attendance.

“Of course, there are other methods besides that. It’s somewhat like a special admission…”

“Special admission?”

“It’s for those who teach kids…”

Teaching kids.

I pondered for a moment.

Originally, geniuses were said to be unable to teach others, but I am a bit different.

“If they don’t know, just smack them.”

Even if someone is a complete fool, a good smack can turn them into a genius.

Ah, come to think of it, I haven’t asked the most important question.

“Is there a cliff near the school?”

“A cliff? There’s something similar…”

Sigh.

Is that also not available?

“…What’s with that ominous sigh?”

“You don’t need to know. Anyway, is it true?”

“Yes, it is.”

“You too, listen.”

“…Haven’t you taken the exam yet?”

I made a strange expression while sipping on cola.

“Do you think I’ll fail?”

“It’s a problem not even worth imagining.”

True.

As I nodded, a look of disappointment crossed his face, and he reached for his phone.

“Oh, do you have time today?”

“I do. Still have to manipulate you today.”

“…I heard you received a commendation for capturing Nokgui and Heuksa last time.”

“If you torture the body, you need rest days too.”

…No matter what, I should at least get 100 million.

*

“What day is it today?”

“The Gwangrae is coming; something big must be happening.”

“I heard a strange rumor. The eldest son of the Cheolhyeol Sword Clan is said to be a hidden expert despite hiding his true skills.”

“Nonsense.”

The surroundings buzzed.

Gestures were felt. I sat back in my chair and yawned leisurely.

“Aren’t you too relaxed?”

“What about it?”

“Still, it’s where Gwangrae is, where Heo Yoonji is.”

“Well, compared to you who called Gwangrae the Thunderous Fury in person, it seems less crazy.”

“Did you really hear that?”

“Even if they went far away, a hero of that caliber wouldn’t miss it.”

“…”

Yoo Eun-chae tightly sealed her lips.

It seemed like she realized she had nothing to say herself.

Tsk tsk.

Well, entering the world of the game with thoughts of leaping around recklessly, but fundamentally being just a gamer, means being a gaming addict.

How could anyone not know that?

The source is me.

I was at least a pro gamer, so I helped with things like diet and exercise at the team level.

“But, you know.”

“Yeah?”

“Aren’t people paying too much attention to us?”

“Because we’re the protagonists?”

“Not so much that, more like eyes exploring something.”

“That might be it.”

Amidst bits and pieces of hearsay, there were things like ‘Chulhyeol Sword Master is actually hiding his incompetence’ or serious talk implying that all of this might be a plan orchestrated by the Association and the Chulhyeol Sword Master.

“Not even funny.”

[Source: Unknown]

Sitting there so boringly, someone approached us.

“Nice to see you.”

It was Huh Yoonji, with a dazzling smile.

*

I’ve seen her before, but this woman named Huh Yoonji had no sense of shame.

“It’s been a while.”

“To say it’s been a while, it doesn’t feel like much time has passed.”

Huh Yoonji smiled at Han Seojin’s greeting.

Yoo Eunchae beside me was taken aback.

Why is she like that?

“Well, well! Huh Yoonji remembers my name?”

“Of course, your, your appearance is quite noticeable, but is it to that extent?”

There were sounds of astonishment from the surroundings.

Hmm, considering how bad her memory is, should I think of her as a forgetful old lady?

She usually corrected herself, but occasionally, when stressed, she showed such behaviors.

Han Seojin got lost in memories for no reason.

Because it’s someone you can hardly see now.

“Come to think of it, your name was… Liquid, right?”

“Pfft!”

In response to Huh Yoonji’s words, I almost spit out the cola I was sipping reflexively.

It could be considered a muddled fate.

“No, why can’t you remember my name properly…”

“…Sorry. My absent-mindedness is worse than I thought.”

“More importantly, when will the event take place?”

“It’ll be a bit late. This time, the eldest son of the Iron Blood Sword Clan is receiving an award, and it seems to be causing some headaches even up above.”

“Hmm, you could say it’s an act of catching me to establish the authority of the Association.”

…….

That’s right.

Heo Yoonji looked at Han Seojin.

From the moment he started talking, she felt that this kid was different from the others.

Externally a child, but it felt like talking to an old politician.

“But no matter how I think about it, something seems odd. I can’t remember well due to the side effects of my unique trait.”

“How severe is it…?”

“I still can’t remember the name of the subordinate I’ve been with for three years.”

It seems to be a really serious side effect.

However, Han Seojin was puzzled.

My name has always been remembered from the beginning on such a topic?

“Could it be related to your memory, perhaps?”

Traits.

The only traits are Moonlight and the unique trait, Eternity.

‘Come to think of it.’

[Perpetuity永劫]

: Magical power imbued with eternal attributes.

An explanation of unique characteristics came to mind.

Han Seojin pondered deeply. Does this attribute called eternity also influence memory?

-Now, let’s begin the commendation ceremony. First, from the Black Teeth and Green Spirit this time…

Han Seojin organized his thoughts.

It’s when I receive 100 million now.

*

“But what are you going to do with that 100 million?”

“Have fun?”

“…What does that mean?”

Yoo Eunchae looked at me with a bewildered expression.

Well, I haven’t decided on the use of this money yet.

‘100 million is a really big sum, vaguely a large sum.’

I can do quite a lot of things, but it’s also money that can’t do some ordinary things.

“Then, how about investing in me?”

“In you?”

“Yes, I want to invest in the blacksmith I saw last time!”

Yoo Eun-chae recalled the blacksmith she had met at the forge at the mention of Yoo Eun-chae.

‘Investment, not a bad idea.’

He had quite a talent.

If he had joined another tribe instead of self-studying, he could have aimed for the next tribe leader, given his talent.

“50 million won.”

“Oh, come on, a bit more.”

“This is already a lot.”

Investing is good, but I have to make a living first.

I never know when or where I might need money. That’s why I intend to save 80% of the money I’ve accumulated.

Fortunately, the rewards come without deductions, so it’s 50 million won, or else…

Having said that, she sighed and stared off to the side.

A man who had been giving off a bad vibe since earlier appeared.

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“Oh dear, did you notice?”

“Gasp, Abel!”

Yoo Eun-chae quickly hid behind me.

Whether to say something or not, the man took off his hat and greeted me.

“Long time no see.”

‘Abel, was that his name?’

The one I shook hands with when we met before.

He also possessed the ability called bloodline.

“What, what’s this! Are you going to charge at me like last time?! I won’t go down easily this time!”

“…I was very rude last time.”

“Well, what kind of rudeness did you come for this time?”

“If it’s about the higher-ups this time.”

Yoo Eunchae was unusually tense.

“Yes, this time it’s an order from the principal.”

Abel chuckled.

‘The principal.’

Come to think of it, I’ve never heard much about the principal.

“You need to be careful.”

Yoo Eunchae said to me.

I don’t know what ability it is, but Yoo Eunchae’s voice echoed in my head.

“The principal is not an ordinary person. He’s one of the very few transcendents left in society.”

“So what?”

I whispered to Yoo Eunchae in hushed tones.

Yoo Eunchae hesitated for a moment, then said to me.

“Maybe to Han Seojin…”

“Oh, to the master!”

“Miss, is that important right now?”

“Important.”

“Thud.”

“What kind of habit is that?”

“…I’ll probably suggest it to the master.”

“Suggest?”

“The principal is thirsty for talent.”

It was a simple statement.

Thirsty for talent, meaning they want to recruit me.

“And Principal… if there’s talent, he treats them accordingly.”

“Why is that risky?”

“Treatment includes assigning missions.”

Indeed. Enjoying high risk for high returns, I suppose.

I know what kind of person he is. I’ve experienced a lot in my second life.

“Have you discussed everything?”

“…!”

Abel’s words made Yoo Eunchae noticeably hesitate.

This one has a lot to learn.

“When someone suddenly goes silent in front of you, naturally, you’d think they want to talk. Stupid disciple.”

“Groan.”

“Disciple… is that what you are?”

“Right.”

Abel glanced at Yoo Eunchae for a moment.

Yoo Eunchae covered her body and hid further back.

“What’s with that reaction?”

“Your gaze makes me uncomfortable.”

“Just leave the student who has nothing to see alone.”

“No!”

“So, should I go right now?”

“Yes, I’ll escort you.”

Abel nodded and said, bowing his head.

“I’m going too!”

“You too?”

Abel said sharply.

“Well, it doesn’t matter. You’re one of the prominent people on the recent list.”

“Hmph, are you saying I’m that promising?”

Yoo Eunchae bragged, putting her hand on her waist.

“No, rather, you’re one of the troublemakers.”

“What?!”

“Do you know how many incidents you’ve been involved in since enrollment? From the dungeon outbreak to the professor assault incident, dragging B-class into it and then the A-class assault incident….”

Our student seems to cause quite a lot of trouble, huh?

It was evident from his personality, even in normal times.

The atmosphere was like, “Let’s just go for it and see,” characteristic of a troublemaker who commits first and tries to fix later.

“If the headmaster hadn’t seen me as an interesting kid, I might have been expelled already. It wouldn’t be surprising.”

“…Aren’t you saying too many negative things?”

“When a bad incident happens, I’m just mentioning this much because you defend yourself well.”

Abel glanced at me and said, “The story has become longer than I thought. Anyway, let’s go.”