I Became an Unknown Professor at the Academy

On Friday afternoon, Baek Woo-jin concluded the lecture, and the students, who had been tensely taking notes, began to relax.

The theoretical lecture was held instead of the practical training to help the students prepare for the upcoming year-end evaluation next week.

Normally, the students would prefer practical training over theoretical lectures due to the hellish assignments that accompanied them. But today was an exception.

“There’s no assignment, so focus on the year-end evaluation next week.”

With no assignment, there was no reason to avoid the theoretical lecture.

Lee Iseul and the new student, Jane Moore, looked a bit surprised, while the students who had been attending the lectures since last year knew what was coming and clenched their fists in excitement.

Baek Woo-jin, who seemed like someone who would prioritize principles, had shown that he could be considerate of his students when needed. The students who had attended his lectures last year knew this.

“Baek Hana, Yoon Iseul, and Jane Moore, come to the control room after the lecture.”
“Yes, Professor.”
“Yes, sir.”
“Yes, yes, sir!!”**

After confirming their responses, Baek Woo-jin gathered his belongings and left the classroom.

The atmosphere in the classroom immediately lightened, and the students, who had been silent, began to chatter.

“It’s your turn today.”
“Yes. It’s the last one this month.”

Nam Seo-hee’s question was answered by Baek Hana with a slightly excited voice.

“But why are they calling those two?”
“…”

Baek Hana, with a thrilled face, glanced at Jane Moore, who was sticking close to Yoon Iseul.

Jane Moore had come as an exchange student, but despite exchanging contact information, they had never met outside of school.

There were rumors that she occasionally visited the student council room to help Yoon Iseul, the student council president, but other than her duties as a disciplinary committee member, she had never participated in student council events.

‘… Maybe I should contact her.’

Not only Jane Moore but also other students Baek Hana had befriended at the Royal Academy’s party, such as Yuzuki Mio from Japan, Ekaterina Klimova from Russia, and Jayna Swift from the United States, had kept in touch with her.

Baek Hana had responded to their emails formally, not wanting to be impolite.

After that, only Yuzuki Mio, Ekaterina Klimova, and Jayna Swift continued to send emails, and the others stopped.

‘Maybe I can visit Japan in the summer since it’s close.’

Baek Hana thought about the three people who had asked her to visit during the summer break before they parted ways.

‘I’ll ask Woo-jin later.’

Baek Hana finished packing her things, excited about the idea of going back to the mansion on his back tomorrow.

“Finally, some peace and quiet.”
“This one…”

After finishing her dessert, Edyn let out a small burp, and Maria, sitting next to her, frowned and lightly tapped Edyn’s slightly protruding belly.

“Hey, what did you two decide on?”

The artificial gate strategy, which was to be conducted on the last day of the year-end evaluation.

Originally, the team was supposed to be formed around Baek Hana, with Ina Young, Na Ju-hee, and Lim Gyeong-su. However, a notice was posted on Monday evening, excluding Baek Hana from the test, leading to the team’s dissolution.

“I decided to do it with Nayoung only.”
“You’re really ruthless.”

At Nam Seo-hee’s response, Edyn shook her head.

“But Baek Hana said it’s okay, why don’t you make up with Joo-hee?”
“We didn’t really fight.”
“Then why do you hate her so much?”
“Were you enemies in your past life?”
“You’re so ruthless.”

Edyn shook her head at Nam Seo-hee’s consistent response.

Nayoung, that innocent girl, just nodded her head, looking around nervously.

“Hey, why are you picking on the quiet Nayoung?”

Edyn let out a snort and leaned back in her chair.

“But you were eating like you were in a hurry, and now you’re taking your time. Why?”
“Because Yoon Iseul asked me to go with her.”

Baek Hana, savoring a rich piece of ganache cake, puffed out one cheek like a squirrel and responded.

Squeak.

“…”

Baek Hana blinked at Nam Seo-hee’s sudden action of squeezing her puffed-up cheek but then used her fork to finish the remaining cake.

“Then I’ll see you later.”
“See you tomorrow.”

After greeting her friends, Baek Hana cleaned up her dishes and left the cafeteria, heading towards the main building.

“Hana.”
“Hana!!”

She met Yoon Iseul and Jane Moore, who were sitting on a bench in front of the main building.

“Were you waiting?”
“No, we just arrived.”
“Yes!!”

Yoon Iseul, calm and composed, and Jane Moore, always full of energy.

They were like night and day, but Baek Hana thought they complemented each other well.

As they walked through the main building lobby and waited for the elevator, Yoon Iseul asked Baek Hana, “I heard you did something on your first day in the disciplinary committee.”

“First day… Oh, the freshmen.”
“Hehe, yes.”

At Baek Hana’s response, Yoon Iseul narrowed her eyes and continued, “You know, it’s an unspoken rule not to mess with the children of large guilds, no matter how talented they are. If you cross them, you’ll be socially isolated in an instant.”
“Is that so?”
Yoon Iseul nodded with her characteristic chilling smile.

“But thanks to you, Hana, we’ve been able to maintain discipline in the Academy.”
“…”

Ding—

Just then, the elevator arrived.

Yoon Iseul stepped into the elevator and whispered softly,
“You know that Professor Baek Woo-jin took on the role of the disciplinary committee head because of you, Hana.”
“Hmm…”

Baek Hana rolled her eyes, and Yoon Iseul smiled.

“With Professor Baek in charge, everyone is on their best behavior.”

Bwiar’s prank, which broadcasted Baek Woo-jin’s battle with Ben Stiller to the world, showcased his skill in turning a World Ranker into a wreck.

How many people could dare to defy someone with such skill, even if it was an unofficial ranking?

Especially when it was rumored that he was in a relationship with the representative of the God Bwiar, who was at least unofficially ranked in the top 10.

While the professors who committed misconduct were weeded out last year, the illegal activities of high-ranking officials and large guild members’ children continued.

However, with Baek Woo-jin as the disciplinary committee head, the children of Fantasia and Black Lion, two of the top 10 guilds, were given severe demerits, close to expulsion, and their outings and overnights were banned. This caused the previously unruly students to tone down their behavior.

As a result, Yoon Iseul’s workload was reduced by half, and her life became more relaxed.

“I ask that you continue as you have been.”
“Yes…”

The elevator doors opened again, and the three of them walked down the hallway towards the control room, located next to the administrative office.

Knock. Knock. Knock.

“Professor, may we come in?”

Baek Hana knocked on the door and asked.

-Come in.

Despite the thick door, the permission whispered right next to them made Baek Hana open the door and enter.

Inside, she saw him sitting at his desk as usual.

“Please sit.”

The three of them took their seats on the sofa in front of his desk.

He looked up from his paperwork and spoke to them.

“Yoon Iseul, Jane Moore. I called you here to make a proposal.”
“A proposal?”
“Whatever it is, I’ll do it!”

Before even hearing the details, Jane Moore eagerly raised her hand, but Yoon Iseul quickly covered her mouth with both hands.

Baek Hana, observing their interaction for a moment, then continued, “You know that the final evaluation for the 1st and 2nd graders is the gate strategy, right?”

“Yes, it’s quite famous.”

Even the upperclassmen, who were usually well-informed, had requested to include it in the evaluation, so it was no secret.

“I want you two to take on the role of stopping the students, just like Baek Hana.”

Guardian.

A higher being created to protect crystals, possessing intelligence beyond that of humans.

“It sounds like it will be fun, but is the balance okay?”

While the final evaluation was the last chance for graduating students, Yoon Iseul and Jane Moore, who were already proven talents, didn’t need to worry about this. Yoon Iseul, with a face full of interest, asked, “So, you want us to work together with the professors to restrain the students?”

Even with the use of restraint gear to limit their strength, Yoon Iseul was confident that the three of them could defeat the entire Academy.

However, at Baek Woo-jin’s response, Yoon Iseul’s eyes widened.

“You three will work together.”

Swoosh.

A piece of white paper flew through the air and landed in their hands.

【1st and 2nd Graders Cooperative Evaluation.】

The title seemed more enjoyable than expected, and Yoon Iseul’s lips curled up slightly.