I Became an Unknown Professor at the Academy

“It’s still an unpleasant place.”

Roméo de Atilen glared at the giant bush of white flowers, remembering how he had once been trapped in the Infinite Labyrinth for an entire day.

“Have you received a reply yet?”
“Yes.”

Tsk-

As soon as Roméo entered the Arena Academy, he sent a message to Yesol to inform her of his arrival and to call Claire.

But even after ten minutes, there was no response.

And no one else seemed to be around, except for Roméo and his escorts.

Roméo was already annoyed by the unilateral decision, which was almost an abuse of power, but he didn’t feel any anger at the other party’s slow response.

After all, Roméo himself could have contacted them before boarding the plane early in the morning.

As Roméo waited for a response from Bwiar, a very unexpected person appeared.

“Isn’t it you, Roméo de Atilen?”
“…”

Roméo turned his head at the familiar-sounding title and frowned at the blue-haired woman in a tight-fitting black tracksuit and jacket with a hat pulled low over her eyes.

“Are you… Mother Diana?”
“Yes. Hello. I thought you’d come in the evening, but you arrived quite early, Roméo de Atilen.”

Diana, with her long bangs covering her eyes, approached Roméo with a gentle smile, passing by his escorts.

“What brings you here?”
“Didn’t you get my email yesterday?”
“Email? Are you talking about the email about the students observing?”
“Yes. It’s a clear disregard for our opinions and a complete abuse of power.”
“Hmm…”
“What’s with that reaction?”

Roméo frowned at Diana’s reaction, which seemed to say, ‘Is that so?’

“No. Then I’ll leave you to it.”
“Wait.”
“I… need to be somewhere at a specific time, so I’d appreciate it if you could finish this quickly.”

Diana checked her smartwatch and answered.

“Are you here because you have a complaint as well?”
“What? No, I’m not.”
“Are you sure?”
“Yes, I’m not.”
“Then why are you here?”
“I don’t remember us being close enough to share such information with each other.”

Blue light flashed from the gap in Diana’s hair, covering her eyes, and Roméo clicked his tongue and stepped aside.

“Then, I’ll see you tomorrow… Ahh!”
“What, what?!”

Roméo was startled by Diana’s scream, which he had never heard before. He assumed that someone had attacked her and quickly summoned his divine power, creating a light barrier. But…

“Professor… Wh, when, when did you get here?”

Diana, whom Roméo had intended to protect, passed by him as if nothing had happened and approached the tall man standing in front of the labyrinth.

‘That man is…’

The man had messy black hair and wore a ridiculous pair of large glasses.

He was known as the lover of the executor, Claire Bean Asen.

At the same time, a sudden thought flashed through Roméo’s mind.

‘Now that I think about it, isn’t this his residence?’

However, Roméo couldn’t focus on Claire’s lover for long.

“Oh, did I come late? I’m sorry… I tried to make it on time, but I ran into an acquaintance on the way…”

Diana, standing in front of the man named Baek Woo-jin, looked like a shy girl in love, stammering her words.

Roméo was shocked by the scene.

‘What happened…?’

Roméo couldn’t deny that the man had an extraordinary appearance, even if it was a stretch to say he was handsome. He had also turned Ben Stiller, a prominent American awakened, into a wreck with a single hand, demonstrating his terrifying skills.

There was no denying that the man in front of Roméo was extraordinary, but it was impossible to accept that the most beloved daughter of the Goddess of Benevolence would bow her head to a mere human.

“I’ve prepared breakfast, so please go inside.”
“Oh… Yes, yes.”

However, Roméo’s questions couldn’t last long.

Diana, the person in question, politely bowed her head and disappeared into the labyrinth.

After Diana left, Roméo and his fifty escorts naturally focused their attention on Baek Woo-jin, who was standing at the entrance of the labyrinth.

Gulp.

In the awkward silence, someone swallowed.

But Roméo couldn’t blame the person.

‘Is he even human?’

Strong individuals naturally exude a unique aura or atmosphere. Or they might have a vast amount of magic power.

For example, Claire, the sharpest sword of the Viar, had a massive presence that made people freeze just by standing there.

However, Roméo didn’t feel anything from the man in front of him, even though he was looking at him directly.

It was as if he were looking at a mirage.

“Roméo de Atilen.”
“…”

Roméo, who had been concentrating on the man, almost answered when his name was called, but he managed to hold back at the last moment.

Swaak──

‘What…?’

Roméo glared at Baek Woo-jin without saying a word, but then he frowned as he felt an intense gaze.

The gaze seemed to be piercing through him, as if the person was scrutinizing every detail of his being.

“You can call me Baek Woo-jin”

Roméo de Atilen, who wanted to get away from the unpleasant gaze of the man in front of him as quickly as possible, finally broke the silence.

“As you wish.”
“Professor Baek Woo-jin, call the executor. I have business with her.”
“If your business is related to tomorrow’s General Assembly, you can talk to me instead of her.”
“Why should I talk to you…?”

Roméo was shocked that a non-clergy member was interfering in a matter related to the General Assembly of the Awakened.

His face, which had been trying to be polite, began to show signs of displeasure.

“It was me who decided to allow students to observe the General Assembly.”
“…”

Roméo, realizing that the man was not lying, smiled bitterly and ran his hand through his shining golden hair.

“Are you crazy? No, you’re both crazy. You and Assen are both crazy. You dare to reflect the opinions of a person who hasn’t even received the blessing of the gods in our event.”

Roméo no longer tried to hide his hostility and openly showed his ill will.

“I will officially protest this.”

He seemed to have nothing else to say, and he turned to leave.

“Tell the servants of Fortune that they will not attend tomorrow’s General Assembly.”
“The General Assembly will be postponed until this issue is resolved.”

Roméo, who had stopped walking, turned his head slightly.

“The other seven servants of the gods have all accepted my opinion. So, the General Assembly will not be postponed. Only the servants of Fortune, who oppose it, will be absent.” “Hah…!!”

Roméo didn’t think the statement was a lie.

After all, he didn’t believe that the servants, who had been cowering and keeping a low profile during the executor’s time, would have changed in just ten years.

“I will not attend the General Assembly.”

Anyway, the main agenda of this General Assembly was to deal with the evil god worshippers who had resumed their activities.

Roméo didn’t think that not attending would significantly affect the temple’s interests. Above all, he would lose the right to officially protest this matter.

Roméo quickly sorted out his thoughts and turned around, resuming his walk.

“I have one last question.”
“What is it?”

Roméo answered without turning around.

“I don’t remember the chairman or myself promising to lend you the Arena Academy as a meeting place, but who did you get permission from to use the Academy as a meeting place?” “Is that even a question…”

Roméo’s mouth closed as he was about to give the predetermined answer.

The General Assembly of the Awakened is held once a year.

The hosting country and location change every year. However, no country has ever opposed their opinions. They have always welcomed and supported them.

After all, it’s the only day when the eight people who are most favored by the gods gather in one place, and people from all over the world flock to see it. And this brings enormous economic benefits.

The heads of state and the citizens of the cities all welcome and support their visit, so why would they need to ask for permission?

They just notify which city in their country the meeting will be held in…

“Answer me. Who did you get permission from?”
“…”

And Roméo realized.

The man in front of him didn’t fear the great beings known as gods.

“The bugs in the shadows have recently become more active. Do you think we’ll welcome you in the Academy in such a situation?”
“Don’t underestimate us…”

Roméo was so insulted that he almost spat out a curse.

“Prove yourself first before you say such things.”
“I…”

Roméo, who was about to say something unpleasant, stopped as he saw Baek’s right hand slowly moving.

“I’ll change the question. Will you attend the General Assembly?”
“I will not attend.”

Roméo’s thoughts didn’t change.

Although he had recommended the Arena Academy as the meeting place, it was Claire, the chairman, who had accepted it. So, he could blame her for this.

“Then leave my Academy.”
“Hah, we have officially obtained access passes. Even if we don’t attend the General Assembly, we have business at this branch. So, don’t do that.”
“You seem to be making a big mistake.”

Baek’s right hand, which was at chest level, slowly clenched into a fist.

“I am the owner of this Academy, so I am the law here. So, get out.”
“Don’t be ridiculous. The owner of the Arena Academy is the chairman…”

Tap.

With a light sound of Baek’s fingers snapping, Roméo’s vision changed.

-What, what is this?!
-It’s the saint and the Knights…
-Why are the people who just entered a moment ago suddenly appearing?

Voices murmured around them.

Roméo turned his head at the familiar scenery and surroundings.

The security guards in black protective gear and the checkpoint barrier.

“Hah…”

Roméo finally realized the true meaning of the conversation he had just had.