The Reincarnate Became a Professor at the Academy

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"We can't bring every student here. That man with blue eyes we saw last time? Even if you bring him, or her, it's the same."

The principal paused slightly, looking at Neo Seunghwa.

'Still not at that level, huh.'

She seemed to know something about Neo Seunghwa's identity.

But regarding the mask she wore, she couldn't quite grasp it.

Well, it was understandable.

The principal was not a complete transcendent.

'They called her a half-baked one, didn't they?'

The nickname many secretly used for her.

Half-baked.

She had only dipped her feet halfway in.

That's why she could move relatively freely even at the boundary.

Neo Seunghwa could move as well, but she didn't seem as free.

Thinking that far, the principal suddenly seemed different.

"...What, what, suddenly looking at me with those sparkling eyes."

"Just, you suddenly seemed different."

"If you fall for me… I'd like to say don't, but those eyes seem to see me as money."

"That's not it."

"Anyway, first, we need to ask the students' opinions. And we can only bring some of them."

"Oh, but Eunchae might not be able to come."

"Hm? That kid would do anything to come here."

Of course.

She was a possessor.

She knew this world well.

But she couldn't come.

'Because.'

It was where the Heavenly Demon was.

I didn't expect it to be like this either.

'She seemed to be preparing something for me.'

Not intentionally, but.

But I ended up dodging whatever she was preparing and running away.

It wasn't my intention at all, but that's how it turned out.

And usually, this kind of situation led to bad results.

'She's probably a bit mad.'

The Heavenly Demon had sneaked out from the boundary to meet me.

But then I suddenly had to go to the boundary.

From her perspective, it wouldn't be strange if she was angry.

Could Yoo Eunchae withstand her fury?

'Moreover, she's quite jealous.'

When I was with the Rakshasa Witch or Demonic Dragon Queen, she would turn as cold as ice.

Even though those two were just comrades.

Strangely.

Sometimes, when something happened, the Demonic Dragon Queen or the Witch would become as sharp as the Duke of Extermination and Shin Yura.

Anyway, that was the case.

"Since it's just an application of spatial movement, going to another region isn't much of a problem."

That wasn't the issue.

The principal… Kwon Sora was strong.

Even though she's a 'half-baked' one, she wields power comparable to most gods or transcendent beings.

However.

In other words, that's all she could manage.

She was strong, but not as strong as the Heavenly Demon.

Even here, her strength stood out uniquely.

I hadn't seen the others yet.

But I could sense some things.

If I were to compare them all.

She was exceptionally strong.

Me during the time of the Heaven-Surrendering Martial Emperor? Undoubtedly strong, but…

'Could I win against her now?'

Certainly, I had grown strong enough to easily surpass Cheon Murin midway.

There was a time when I feared nothing in the world.

My strength was such that I could lift a mountain, and my skin could take a direct hit from firm qi without much pain.

It was only natural.

At that time, my body was coursing with mana compressed to the extreme… almost akin to firm qi.

When I reached that state, the Heavenly Demon spoke to me.

The world's strongest.

At that time, I was indeed that powerful.

I wasn't particularly impressed.

Only then did I reach the realm where I ended my life as the Purple Tower Master.

I looked at Kwon Sora.

Kwon Sora still looked at me with eyes full of incomprehension.

"Do you know about the Heavenly Demon?"

"Of course. Who wouldn't know about that monstrous woman here… Wait a minute."

Her purple eyes shook wildly from side to side. She was visibly flustered, and her voice began to tremble.

"O-Our student, even though she's a troublemaker, the cute E-Eunchae is with her?"

"Nam Hyerin is with her too."

"W-What on earth have you done?"

"I haven't really done anything…"

"If you haven't done much, there's no way that crazy monstrous woman would be involved!"

Well.

Why did it turn out that way?

The plan up to the middle was fairly decent.

Like the Emperor, Sea King, and Green Forest King, I obtained what I needed from the Heaven-Surrendering Martial Emperor's tomb.

But of all times, the Heavenly Demon showed up there.

Of course, in my current state, taking her on was impossible.

If I had been in the Heaven-Surrendering Martial Emperor's body, it might have been a bit different.

'Still, there's a limit to running away.'

And soon enough, I would have been caught.

Reflecting on the situation at the time, I made very wise choices.

I wanted to be praised for every action I took.

However, everything became distorted because.

"Because if I had stayed there, there wouldn't have been a problem."

"What was the problem?"

"The problem was what you created to seal the evil spirit."

"…?"

"While negotiating with the Heavenly Demon, I was suddenly dragged away from there."

"I, is that my, my fault now?!"

"That's right."

In fact, if it weren't for that incident, I think it would have been quite alright.

So Yoo Eunchae and Nam Hyerin might have a hard time.

"Still… Hyerin is okay."

"Why Hyerin?"

"Because I paired her with the Green Forest King. I also gave her some guidance on how to handle a sword."

But not Yoo Eunchae.

She still lacked a lot.

She couldn't even properly control her own power.

'Moreover.'

Unless someone like me stuck with her, it's hard to teach her properly.

"…Ultimately, you're the only one who can teach Yoo Eunchae."

"What about Seon Woohyeon?"

"He grows on his own. He's kind of like you."

Of course, there was a difference as vast as heaven and earth… I mumbled.

Well, Seon Woohyeon was a regressor.

Moreover, although not as much as Yoo Eunchae, he was quite versatile too.

It seemed like he had the ability to borrow the powers of other characters.

"So bring him along too."

"Yoo Seolrang and Wi Gunak?"

"You still call her Wi Gunak."

"Well, her original name sounds feminine, and she doesn't like it."

"She is a woman, after all."

"It feels a bit awkward to call her something she dislikes."

"Wouldn't you be the exception, though?"

"Why would she like it when I call her that?"

Considering how harshly I treated her.

I didn't think she disliked me.

I made her stronger than I pushed her.

However.

I didn't think that was a reason for her to like me.

I believed gratitude and resentment were probably split about half and half.

"…Anyway, are those the ones we need to bring? It might be a bit difficult."

"What about asking the Heaven-Surrendering Martial Emperor?"

"…She's a bit tricky."

"Say my name once."

At my words, Kwon Sora tilted her head.

"Oh, right. She's strangely favorable to you. As if you have some connection from the past."

Her purple eyes glimmered.

As if she knew without me having to say it.

"Then let's just go with that."

"Wait!"

Just as I was about to turn away, Kwon Sora stopped me.

"You used me so much, and now you're just going to have fun alone?"

"It's not playing, it's training."

"Still, after working me so hard!"

Kwon Sora suddenly started to pout.

Why was she acting like this? I looked at her with that expression, and Kwon Sora's face turned even more upset.

…Come to think of it, I did work her quite a bit.

She must want something.

"Do you want anything?"

"Yes, yes!"

At my words, Kwon Sora excitedly came closer to me.

"It's nothing much, just a little peck to show appreciation here."

"…"

Was it because I had become younger?

Thinking that someone older than me was doing this…

'A bit cute…'

No, that's not it.

I looked at Kwon Sora. She was grinning while her cheeks turned red.

"What are you doing right now?"

A cold voice.

I felt my heart drop unexpectedly.

Casually looking back, the Duke of Extermination was staring coldly at Kwon Sora.

Her blue eyes were filled with chill.

"Wh-why are you looking at me…?"

"Just saw a thief trying to entice a man who already has a partner."

"No, calling me a thief, that's a bit…"

"First, bring the students here."

"What about the cheek kiss?"

"…I should go teach Shin Yura."

As I tried to get up quietly, the Duke of Extermination looked at me.

"Can I go too?"

"...Hmm."

I hesitated for a moment.

Looking at the Duke of Extermination, something I had forgotten came to mind.

'I've been seeing Shin Yura all the time.'

But not the Duke of Extermination.

Suddenly, I felt very sorry.

She had only been looking at me, yet I had left her neglected like this.

After seeing her for the first time in a while, I quickly left for training and then went to teach Shin Yura…

'I thought about it.'

It made me feel a bit like a jerk.

I approached the Duke of Extermination quietly. Her ears perked up.

"What is it?"

"Just."

"Just, is it?"

I felt like I had been indifferent lately.

Instead of saying that, I held the Duke of Extermination's hand.

It was soft.

And warm too. When I glanced at the Duke of Extermination, her ears were red.

Seeing that, I made a decision.

I'd skip Shin Yura's lesson today.

'Well, she probably needs time to adjust here anyway.'

Shin Yura must have needed time.

I spoke while looking at the Duke of Extermination.

"Shall we go on a date?"

"…Alright."

There was one important fact.

This place was a boundary where only gods and transcendent beings existed.

Therefore, there wasn't really anywhere fun to go.

'There are all sorts of things related to war.'

But nothing else to speak of.

So we couldn't really have a proper date.

We just held hands and looked at the sky spread across the universe.

'Is this… really the sky?'

It felt like staring into the open universe.

"It's a pity there aren't many places to hang out here."

"It's fine."

With a gentle tone, the Duke of Extermination smiled.

"As long as I have you."

"…"

I really needed to do well.

The Duke of Extermination, who had been silent for a moment, soon cast some magic.

It seemed to be a sort of barrier.

What, did she want to have a secret conversation?

"Do you know? I've been waiting for a hundred years."

"…Yes, I'm really grateful for that."

"The fairy race is a long-lived race. Even for such a long-lived race, a hundred years is extremely long."

"I'm always grateful."

"So now, I've reached my limit. I can't hold it in any longer."

"..................…What?"

Immediately, the Duke of Extermination lunged at me.