I Became an Unknown Professor at the Academy

“That’s it.”

Claire, who was standing alone in the center of the ruined garden, declared.

And at the same time, Baek Hana lay down on the muddy grass.

“Everyone, go take a shower and get ready for lunch.”

Baek Hana sighed softly as she watched Claire’s back, who had left without breaking a sweat despite being healed countless times by Maria and squeezing out her magic until it was depleted.

She thought she had grown a little, but she still hadn’t reached the end of this sturdy fence that was protecting her.

“Here, Hana.”
“Thanks. But will you feed me?”
“Huh? Oh, yeah.”

Pook.

Nayoung carefully opened the bottle and slowly tilted it to her lips, and Baek Hana swallowed the contents without hesitation.

“Yeah, it tastes better than last time.”
“That’s good. I added a little mint because it was a bit bland.”
“I like it.”

She liked both mint and mint chocolate, so she was happy with the addition of mint.

“Ugh, mint… Nayoung, you’d better not add mint to your assignments.”
“What’s wrong with mint?”

It made your mouth feel refreshed after eating it.

“Baek Hana, your taste is unique.”
“Woo-jin likes it too.”
“What? Don’t lie!! Professor wouldn’t like that kind of taste─”

Slap!!

“@#$!^#!”

Edyn, who received Maria’s cool handprint, rolled around in the muddy grass, screaming unintelligibly.

Maria ignored Edyn, who was rolling around on the floor, and stood up to approach Baek Hana.

“But does Professor really like mint?”
“Yes. He eats mint chocolate, and he even drank the mint chocolate-flavored Max Stick I bought for him, even though I made a mistake in the proportions.”
“That’s…”
“…”
“Huh, no, no.”

Baek Hana seemed to want to say something, but as the warmth spread through her body, she closed her eyes and stopped thinking for a moment.

“Okay, that’s it. Next is Seo-hee.”

The creaking sounds from her body stopped, but the lingering fatigue remained, and Baek Hana lay on the floor for a while even after the healing was complete.

“Come on, get up. You need to take a shower and change your clothes.”
“If I lie down on the bed now, I’ll definitely sleep like a baby.”
“Me too…”

Edyn’s comment was rare, and Seo-hee agreed, getting up from the floor.

“Yeah, yeah. If you want to take a nap, get up quickly.”
“Hmm…”
“Yes…”

Feeling the threat of nagging, the two of them quickly got up and left.

The group moved to the mansion with their dirty clothes and disheveled appearance. And on their way to the bathroom.

“But where’s Yeon-ju?”
“Oh, she’s in a consultation with Professor.”

Nayoung scratched her dusty hair in response to Edyn’s question.

“It’s taking a long time. I haven’t seen the fairy either.”
“I’ll go check.”
“In that condition?”
“It’s fine. I can clean it later.”

As they turned the corner, they left a deep footprint on the spotless floor.

“I’ll go then!”

-Pee-ee~

In front of the study, they found Na Yeon-ju bowing politely, with the fairy perched on her head.

“Ah, Hana unnie.”
“Let’s go take a shower.”
“Yes, ma’am!”

Na Yeon-ju, who was smiling brightly, clung to Baek Hana’s arm, and a very familiar smell wafted past her nose.

‘I smelled it from Edyn yesterday too.’

Edyn, who had come out of the study with her face flushed and her hair neatly tied, unlike when she entered.

“You’re dirty.”
“Haha, it’s fine. I’m going to take a shower anyway.”

Baek Hana smiled as she ruffled Na Yeon-ju’s hair, and Na Yeon-ju playfully hugged her.

“But you don’t have any spare clothes.”
“Huh…?!”

Na Yeon-ju realized the important fact that she didn’t have any spare clothes, and tried to let go of Baek Hana’s arm, but…

“Haha, it’s too late.”
“Ah, ahh…!”
“Okay, let’s go take a shower.”

Baek Hana hugged Na Yeon-ju tightly and ran to the bathroom.

“Ahh, this is heaven.”

Edyn, who had finished her shower, lay on Baek Hana’s bed, feeling satisfied after a hearty cream stew.

“For some reason, I always feel sleepy when I come to Hana’s room.”

Maria, who was lying on the floor with the youngest member in her arms, closed her eyes, and Baek Hana, who was leaning against the bed with the fairy on her head and Nayoung in her arms, yawned.

Click.

As the group’s eyelids gradually closed due to the approaching drowsiness, Seo-hee, who had been called to the study for a consultation, returned.

“Hana, Professor is calling for you.”
“Hmm…”

Baek Hana, who had been waiting for this moment, carefully laid Nayoung, who had started to nod off, next to Na Yeon-ju and stood up.

“Okay, let’s go.”
“Yes, ma’am.”

And as soon as they entered the room, Edyn and Seo-hee started bickering.

-Pee-ee~

“Oh, I forgot.”

Baek Hana had forgotten that she had the fairy on her head, so she carefully walked towards the study.

Knock, knock.

“Can I come in?”

Baek Hana opened the door slightly and poked her head in.

“Come in and sit down.”
“Yes.”

Baek Hana smiled softly at the deep voice that always made her feel good, and quietly closed the door and entered the study. Then, she picked up the chair in front of the desk.

“I thought I told you to sit over there.”
“I like it here.”
“…”

Baek Hana looked at herself putting the chair next to her, but when she saw Baek Woo-jin quietly turn his head without saying anything, she giggled and was about to sit down when…

-Pee-ee…

Baek Hana bent down for a moment, and the fairy on her head slid down.

“Ahh…”

Baek Hana reached out quickly, but Baek Woo-jin was faster.

-Pee-ee~

The fairy, which had been floating in the air, curled up cutely as if it didn’t know what had happened, and soon began to snore softly.

Then, like leaves carried by the wind, the fairy floated into the bedroom.

“Baek Hana.”
“Huh?”

Baek Hana, staring blankly at the bedroom where the fairy had disappeared.

“How’s your life at the Academy?”
“The Academy…?”

It was a question she hadn’t really thought about. But it didn’t take long for her to answer.

“Sometimes it’s hard, and sometimes it’s boring.”

Baek Hana smiled faintly and carefully rested her head on Baek Woo-jin’s arm.

“I’m happy.”

She was happy every morning when she woke up, and she looked forward to the next day every night.

“Yeah.”
“Yes.”

‘And I’m grateful to you for giving me this happy life.’

Baek Hana wanted to feel more deeply the warmth and touch of Baek Woo-jin’s affectionate hand, so she closed her eyes.

“Baek Hana.”
“Hmm?”

Baek Hana looked up at Baek Woo-jin when he stopped caressing her hair.

“What do you plan to do after graduating from the Academy?”
“I haven’t thought about it yet.”
“I see.”
“Yes. I want you to do something if you want. I’ll work hard at anything you want.”
“Hmm”
“Hugh”

Baek Hana’s face turned red as he gently pulled her cheek.

“I’m so happy with my current life that sometimes I wonder if I’m dreaming…”

Baek Hana frowned as he pinched her cheek harder than before.

“Why, why…?”
“It’s not a dream.”
“I know… I know, after all how many times I’ve been hit by Claire..”
“Shut up.”
“Hmph…”

Baek Hana wanted to bite his annoying finger, but she felt embarrassed and didn’t act on it.

“Hmm. So I don’t have any special plans.”
“Don’t even think about slacking off. I’ll kick you out.”
“I, I’ll work…”
“I don’t plan to just keep giving you an allowance…”

Baek Hana’s face turned red again.

“So, you don’t have any immediate plans.”
“I haven’t thought about it yet.”
“I understand. If you have any ideas, let me know.”
“Anything is fine?”
“Yes.”

Baek Hana’s heart warmed at his unconditional trust.

“If you’re done talking, go back.”
“Huh… The other kids had longer consultations.”
“I know everything about you.”
“Huh, huh?”
“Every chance you get, you drool over me…”
“Ack! Ack! Huh, when did you hear about that?”

Baek Hana was so surprised that she stretched out her hands and covered Baek Woo-jin’s mouth, shocking herself.

“Ugh! Ugh! Huh, stop talking about it!”

Thud.

“Ugh…”

Baek Hana covered her forehead with her hands, which had been covering Baek Woo-jin’s mouth, and pouted.

“If you’re done talking, leave.”
“Hmm… I have something to say!”
“Then do it quickly and leave.”

Baek Hana’s face turned red at his cold response, and she puffed out her cheeks before opening her mouth.

“Can’t you be the head of the disciplinary committee?”
“You’ve joined the disciplinary committee.”

Baek Hana nodded at the accurate observation.

“I, I’ll make a wish too. Or, I’ll be a brat…”
“I understand.”
“Huh?”

Baek Hana wondered if she had heard correctly.

“Really…?”
“Yes.”
“But… you refused when Iseul asked you…”

Baek Hana asked.

“I’ll refuse if you don’t want to.”
“No, no, no!”

Baek Hana quickly shook her head.

“Then, go back to your room before I change my mind.”
“Yes, yes!”

Baek Hana quickly got up from his lap and stood up.

“R, really…?”
“No.”
“I’ll leave!!!”

Baek Hana ran out of the study, forgetting to close the door. But despite her busy steps, Baek Hana’s face was brighter than ever.