The Villain Professor of Heroes

88 – A lot of things that bother me (7)

For a moment, I quickly checked where Yu Hee-won was.

Fortunately, Yu Hee-won was still on the side of the refrigerator, not far enough to hear the sound of the phone.

Had he known that Half Wonder had come all the way to the academy, Yu Hee-won would have smashed the window and flew to the front door right away.

“Did you tell me what your business was?”

[He said he would know if he just said he came.]

“Is that so. As far as I remember, I’ve never made an appointment, so please tell me you’re in trouble today.”

[Are you saying you never made an appointment in advance?]

“Yes. If you have an important business for me, would you please tell me to go through the formal procedures via the academy’s administrative office?”

[Yes… Since that’s the rule… . I understand, Professor.]

When I hung up the phone, Han Min-ha asked if something was urgent and I replied that it was nothing.

But I have to cancel that statement.

After a while, I got a direct call from the dean.

On Saturday, as soon as I got a call from the guardhouse, he called me immediately.

As expected, it was a visit from an S-class hero, so it seems that the report went up to the dean right away.

“Yes, dean. This is Professor Hyun.”

[Have you been contacted?]

“I received a call from the guardhouse.”

[Let’s go out. Half Wonder is here.]

“But we haven’t made a separate appointment. If it’s official, there’s a procedure through the administrative office. Besides, there’s no reason to meet privately…”

[Professor Hyun, why do you look like someone who doesn’t know anything?]

The dean interrupted me and spoke softly, as if soothing.

[It’s an S-class hero. That kind of person is waiting for you at the guard post since the morning of the weekend to meet you. But what is the use of all the procedures?]

The dean knows why.

There are many heroes, but there are very few S-class heroes.

Such a big man came to the academy, but returned home after being barred from the door due to the stubbornness of an average master?

It’s something that can never happen.

I am well aware of that.

So, the moment I saw the phone call from the dean, I knew I had to meet Half Wonder.

If you’re going to continue as an academy professor, you have to put minor emotions aside.

“Okay, Dean. By the way, does the Dean come out in person?”

[I’m thinking about having a brief chat, but I’ll have to adjust that after I’m done talking with you. By the way, professor.]

“Yes, dean.”

[Why is Half Wonder coming to see you?]

“I’m not sure, but it’s probably related to field practice.”

[Ah, yes. Student Heewon Yoo went to practice there. Yes, I understand.]

It was the dean who already knew through the head of the faculty department that Yoo Hee-won had gone on a rampage at the site.

[Then let’s go. Even if there is good luck or bad feelings… .]

“I will greet you with common sense.”

[Yes, yes. thanks.]

After hanging up the phone, I looked back at Yoo Hee-won, who was sitting on the sofa while drinking cola, Song Do-yoon, who was half-lying on the floor, and Han Min-ha, who was looking up at me with her eyes shining brightly.

“Everyone. I’m sorry, but I think I’ll have to leave first. Please don’t get caught and return safely to the dormitory.”

“Huh? Where are you going from the weekend morning?”

“This is the call from the dean. You don’t need to know the details. The way out is in the reverse order of the way you came in.”

When I pointed to the window, Yu Hee-won burped and asked.

“Can we go play some more?”

“No. Go back. If only our team keeps emptying the dormitory, the other students will think it’s strange.”

“Hmph. Who cares.”

“That’s other teams trying to somehow knock down the top candidate in the team evaluation.”

Yoo Hee-won was a little shaken at those words. I wasn’t particularly inclined to care about grades, but it seemed that I didn’t like being scratched that way.

“Then we can’t help it. Kids. Let’s get ready to go soon.”

The children gathered their clothes and stood up with a sad look on their faces.

I went to the window to see them off.

A normal place to send off would be the entrance or the hallway in front of the dorm.

“good bye.”

Calm Song Do-yoon goes out the window first.

“heheheeng. Professor. It was fun. I’ll come back to play again!”

Next is Han Min-ha.

And… .

“Hey Professor Hyun.”

“No, why are you talking half-heartedly?”

“You touched my breasts carelessly. Then I can talk casually too.”

“Student Heewon. If it’s really like this, I’m in trouble too.”

“What, what are you going to do? Huh? You couldn’t move because of the threats, so why are you acting tough now? Oh, did you pretend to want to touch my breasts back then?”

In the end, I touched my forehead and answered in short words.

“hahahaha… Go quickly. Hurry up.”

“You’re sexy because you’re talking half-heartedly.”

Yoo Hee-won sat on the window sill with an evil smile and stroked my hair.

“Then see you later?”

Even Yoo Hee-won, who pretended to kiss her by pursed lips, escaped out the window, and I let out a sigh.

I want to be able to safely graduate them.

No, that’s not the problem now.

Because I have to solve the problem right in front of me.

* * * * *

I went into the meeting room next to the guardhouse.

Half Wonder sat cross-legged at a table in the middle of the meeting room, waiting for me.

“Hello, Half Wonder.”

“Welcome, professor.”

Half Wonder greeted with a bright smile.

Like a hero who uses fancy techniques using ice and fire, his smile, hairstyle, and outfit are all dazzling.

“You came a long way to see me.”

“Yes. I’m sorry for suddenly coming to you without contacting you in advance. What were you doing on the weekend?”

I didn’t mean to tell the truth that I was just getting tangled up between the three disciples and being beaten.

“I just lay there and loafed around. Just because you’re an academy professor doesn’t mean you have to lock yourself in the lab until the weekend.”

“Hohoho. He’s good at talking.”

Watching Half Wonder cover her mouth while laughing, I suddenly wondered about her real age.

It was because I had a strong impression that she was a beauty in her early thirties, but she seemed much older than me in her way of speaking and behavior.

As a superstar S-class hero, he will invest a huge amount of money in managing his appearance, and he will probably look at least ten years younger than his real age.

“But why did you come to see me?

“Regarding the last practice. I came to apologize because I think I’ve been rude to the professor and students.”

“It’s rude. Rather, it’s because I didn’t crack down on the students.”

“Is that so? Then, since both of us have faults, we can just do things that didn’t exist. Hoho.”

To think that the purpose of finding me could be solved so easily.

So, it sounds like the actual purpose is different.

“Is that why you came to this remote place?”

“No, no. It can’t be. Even if it’s like this, it’s because I’m busy.”

Half Wonder replied with a coquettish eye smile.

“How long is the professor dispatch period?”

“I’m not going to return separately. It’s not because I’m not serving.”

“You’re not active? So you’re saying you’re retired?”

“Yes, it is.”

Then, a hint of disappointment crossed Half Wonder’s face.

“It’s unfortunate. Then how long are you planning to keep your professorship?”

“Maybe I’ll keep doing it until I get kicked out of the academy. But why are you curious?”

“Oh my gosh, I’m sorry. Did I ask too many questions? It’s none other than the sidekick problem.”

Why is the sidekick story coming up here?

Let’s take a guess.

Perhaps Half Wonder wants to include me as a sidekick or something like an advisor to the office.

Because that hero likes me.

At that time, when I went to Yoo Hee-won’s field training, I already read her heart to some extent in Half Wonder’s eyes looking at me.

And just like Yoo Hee-won, he sees me as an ornament to adorn himself.

Like the things that are now worn around your neck, ears, and fingers.

“You tell me.”

“Anyway, these days, the level of sidekicks seems to be lower than before. So I was thinking that the office needed someone to train sidekicks on its own.”

“So you’re asking me to take the job?”

“That’s right. I don’t mind paying. I don’t know how much an academy professor’s salary is, but I’ll give you more than that.”

For me, who is a retired hero and has nothing to rely on other than a salary that rises little by little depending on the salary level, such a condition is a very unconventional proposal.

Where on earth would you take a retired C-class hero, especially a hero specializing in defense, and use it like that?

But Half Wonder is different.

If it is not my ability, but only looking at the appearance and treating it like a breed dog or an expensive art object, there will surely come a time when I get tired of it.

Or maybe the time will come when you will find something else to replace it.

When that time comes, I will be abandoned without a doubt.

And even if it wasn’t for that matter, I have no intention of going into Half Wonder’s office.

It’s because of her personality when dealing with Yoo Hee-won, and above all, because of the three children I have.

Being a professor at the academy is much more advantageous if you want to safely graduate those children and survive to the end after graduation and take care of them until they reach S-class.

“I’m sorry, but I can’t accept that offer. I still have a lot of work to do here.”

“I don’t know what that is, but educating sidekicks is just as rewarding and meaningful as teaching students, Professor?”

“That’s right. But I have students to take responsibility for..”

“Aha, that Yu Hee-won student at that time? Hmm. If it were me, I would boldly throw away such an arrogant child. No matter how talented I am, a child with such a disgusting personality…”

I firmly cut her off.

“You’re exaggerating. Student Heewon isn’t as arrogant as you say.”

“Oops, I’m sorry. But I’m an advisor, so I guess I overexpressed myself. I’ll apologize. Anyway…”

“I’m really sorry, Half Wonder.”

got up and said.

“I have nothing more to say. Please go back.”

I already knew what the purpose of Half Wonder was, and I had no intention of accepting it at all, plus the fact that I had cursed Yoo Hee-won, so I had no reason to talk about it anymore.

“Professor. But I’m still an S-class hero, so I wonder if I can do this? How will the dean come out?”

“I’m going to tell you as it is. Half Wonder came with the intention of scouting me into the office, and in the meantime, he described the students in the academy as disgusting personalities.”

“Ho-ho. Professor. To me now…”

At that moment, a series of gunshots erupted from outside, and at the same time sirens began to sound in all directions.