Chapter 91

Gos Hawk, who had been flying at high speed, creating a sonic boom, hastily landed on the roof of his office’s airfield, but ultimately stumbled and lost his footing.

After rolling a few times and finally stopping by colliding with the rail, Gos Hawk remained for a moment with a blank look, his head on the ground and his feet on the rail, blinking his eyes slowly.

Where was I heading again…?

It was a temporary memory loss caused by narcotics.

But after an extremely brief moment, she was able to recall everything.

Oh, right. I was heading back after going to teach that arrogant professor at the academy who looked down on me a lesson.

I attempted a vertical attack by breaking through his grand reflective barrier but was blocked by his defensive barrier.

I tore the hero trying to ground me apart and threw him aside, yet I was once again powerless against the cascade of techniques raining down from above.

To make matters worse, I experienced a disgraceful moment in front of many onlookers.

Damn it, what a load of crap…

Shaking with anger and shame, Gos Hawk suddenly stood and sprinted toward the stairs.

Bounding down the stairs as if ready to tumble, he quickly traversed the office and headed straight for his personal office.

“Hero! What happened to your face? Are you hurt anywhere?!”

The startled female receptionist asked upon seeing Gos Hawk covered in blood, but he ignored her.

There was no time to answer such a question now.

Quickly, quickly, I need to get it…

Gos Hawk entered his office, violently opened the wardrobe door, and retrieved his ‘tools.’

“Shit, shit, shit, shit.”

While muttering curses, Gos Hawk tore the left sleeve of his suit and tied it with a rubber strap.

“I’m going to kill him, I really am going to kill him.”

With practiced efficiency, he prepared the medicine, inserting the syringe into his prominent vein, and remained silent for a while.

Gradually, as the drug spread quickly, the reaction began.

“Uuuuuuugghhhh…”

Gos Hawk shivered, pulled his shoulders, and trembled his body, twitching the corner of his mouth.

“Hahahahaha…”

Spooky laughter escaped his lips, saliva dripping as a thick blue vein protruded prominently on his forehead.

“Aaauuuughh, uuuhhh…”

In a wobbly posture, rocking his hips, Gos Hawk ended up wetting himself in his current suit.

Since the suit was waterproof, the urine did not immediately fall but instead trickled down his thighs, calves, passed his ankles, forming a puddle on the floor.

“IIIIiiiiii! Professor Hyun… Professor Hyun…”

Slumping into his self-made puddle with trembling legs, Gos Hawk lowered his head and quietly repeated Professor Hyun’s name.

“I’ll rip you apart and kill you… I’ll cook your meat and feed it to the disciples you love… Hahahahaha…”

Highly agitated and oversensitive, Gos Hawk muttered horrifying things.

After trembling for a while and barely containing himself, Gos Hawk crawled on all fours and pressed the call button.

The startled female receptionist entered soon after and took a few steps back upon seeing the state of the office.

“Hi, Hero… Are you okay?!”

Seeing the female receptionist, Gos Hawk couldn’t contain his rising arousal and was about to pounce on her.

However, instead, he clenched his fists so tightly that his palms bled and forced out the words.

“Request… Is there a pending one…? Female villains…”

“There are female villains… Yes, there are, but…”

“Send the information… I’m going to capture them immediately…”

Stricken with fear, the female receptionist rushed back to the reception area.

Moments later, the requested information was transmitted to the device on Gos Hawk’s wrist.

Upon seeing the picture of the target villain, Gos Hawk’s body was electrified, and he immediately shattered the window and took off into the air.

***

The visit from Half Wonder and Gos Hawk’s tantrum only garnered minimal coverage in the media, which indicated that my excuses to the chancellor had worked.

False reports and ensuing chaos were common enough, and an S-Ranked Hero seeking retired professors to teach sidekicks was not unusual in the least.

In this way, I managed to temporarily cover up the issues that needed my immediate attention.

Still, I needed to have a conversation with Yu Hye-won’s father, but for some reason, I couldn’t find the time.

Due to the imminent term-end team capability evaluations, I had no spare time.

Moreover, every time I tried to make a phone call, it seemed he was too busy to take the call.

He was always busy and diligent, even back when he was in Sikrito.

That’s why he was able to hold on for so long in Sikrito and eventually retire as an S-Ranked Hero.

Afterward, he even took the highest advisory position within the Organization as the Chairman of the Advisory Board.

There’s no denying his immense capability.

So, I temporarily set aside the matter related to controlling Gos Hawk.

What’s important now is for our team to excel in the team capability evaluations.

I couldn’t even teach improperly as Yu Hye-won kept pestering me.

“Professor! Have you made all the reservations for the Comprehensive Training Ground?”

“Yes, I just finished. I was about to distribute the schedule.”

“Let me see that. Eh? What is this? Only thirty minutes a day? This isn’t right at all, is it?”

“We aren’t the only ones in the Academy. Getting thirty minutes every day is already pushing it.”

“This won’t do.”

Yu Hye-won placed her hands on her hips.

“Starting today, we’ll do a training camp.”

“Training camp? Where?”

A baffled Han Min Ha was scolded by Yu Hye-won for being dumb.

“Where if not at your place, Professor?”

“Wow! That seems like a great idea. Hye-won, you’re truly a genius, hehe.”

“Hey, what do you think, Do-yoon?”

Song Do-yoon silently nodded.

“Alright. Everyone agrees? Head to the dorms right now and pack your underwear and toiletries.”

“Yahoo!”

“No, no, no. Are you all deciding this without hearing the opinion of the host?”

I gestured with my hands, but Yu Hye-won just grinned wickedly and crossed her arms.

“Not interested? We could help with the housework too and make sure you won’t feel lonely.”

“Mom, mom!”

Hearing that, Han Min Ha clutched her chest in shock.

“I admit that you all enjoyed visiting my place last time, but a sleepover is absolutely forbidden. It’s not just a question of fairness but a violation of Academy rules. Additionally, minor female students entering a bachelor professor’s residence? Think about it from a common-sense perspective. No, no, I’m asking you to consider my position instead of yours.”

“Hmm… I can feel again…”

“Shh! Quiet, Hye-won student.”

Interrupting Hye-won, who was fidgeting with her uniform, I turned to look at the students.

“I would love to teach you all night as well, but unfortunately, there are practical limitations. Let’s aim to do the best we can within those constraints.”

“Okay, Professor!” “Understood.” “Hmm, whatever.”

“Alright then, that’s it for today. Great work, everyone.”

Just as I was parting with the kids, Song Do-yoon hesitated as if he had something to say and looked at me.

“What’s wrong?”

“Professor, could you give me a hug, please?”

“What did you say?” “What?!”

Song Do-yoon’s bombshell comment had both me and Yu Hye-won blurting out in shock.

“I have no ulterior motive. I thought having a group hug could serve as a bonding ritual. The team capability evaluation is a huge event, and we should motivate each other in some way. High-fives or cheer slogans seem too conventional and overlap with other teams. A special something unique to our team seemed more appropriate.”

Wow, that’s a long speech.

It really is long compared to his usual behavior.

I pondered on how to respond when Yu Hye-won chimed in first.

“That’s not a bad idea, right? What’s gotten into you to speak such truth? Hey, Tank! Come on! Professor’s going to hug you!”

“Really?! That’s awesome!”

The kids suddenly gathered, and I ended up awkwardly opening my arms to embrace them.

I didn’t know where to place my hands when the bra hook pressed against my back.

“Alright, now all of you go home. Get some rest, and let’s meet again tomorrow.”

“Good night, Professor!”

I watched the kids head towards the dorms before turning to the Research Building.

At that moment, I caught Professor Jin’s gaze from ahead, who seemed to be watching this way.

“Professor Jin. Are you heading home?”

“My goodness…”

Instead of replying, Jin Professor let out a strange exclamation.

Worried that she might misunderstand the hug I had just been involved in, I hurried to explain.

“The kids suggested it as a bonding activity before the team capability evaluation, so it was hard for me to refuse…”

“That’s simply amazing, Professor!”

“What?”

Clasping her hands, Jin Professor said with shining eyes.

“Clearly respected by the children and having them come to you like this, Professor—you really are the epitome of an educator, aren’t you?”

“Ah, yes…”

“If only my students treat me like that. Please teach me your secrets, Professor!”

As she spoke, Jin Professor Seo-young subtly linked her arm with mine.

“Teach me, Professor!”

“Haha, yes…”

Some passing faculty members noticed us and either greeted us or casually mentioned something to Jin Professor.

“Professor Jin! Leave Professor alone!”

“I’m not troubling him. I’m receiving priceless lessons on nurturing future scholars.”

People didn’t find our arm-in-arm posture particularly strange.

Thanks to Professor Jin’s bright and cheerful personality, it was considered a sign of friendliness.

Thus, arm in arm, we walked to the faculty dormitory, said our farewells, and headed to our respective accommodations.