And with that, lets give a warm welco to our new instructors, Noh Gun-Sang concluded his lengthy welco ceremony speech.
The audience erupted in applause as the ten new instructors, including myself, took the stage, the sound of clapping hands echoing throughout the auditorium filled with hundreds of students and existing instructors.
Jaegal So-Yeong, the valedictorian, stepped forward. With a polite bow, she thanked everyone, and we all followed suit, expressing our gratitude.
Noh Gun-Sang smiled. It must have been heartening for him to see that we, the new instructors, felt a sense of pride for becoming a part of the Azure Dragon Academy.
Now, just one more thing a piece of advice Noh Gun-Sang continued speaking, but my attention was slipping away.
I suppressed a yawn and muttered, Whats taking so long? Isnt this all just a formality?
My annoyance must have shown on my face because Ak Yeon-Ho poked in the side and whispered, Hyung-nim, control your expression. The students are watching.
I rolled my eyes and let out a huge yawn. Im constantly being stared at anyway. Why bother?
Suddenly, I saw Namgoong Su, who was standing in front of , raise an eyebrow in irritation.
Oh, I finally found sothing fun to do: Piss off Namgoong Su. Yay! Entertain so more!
welcos you.
Myeong Il-Oh chid in, Hang in there, Hyung-nim. Compared to the other academies, the Azure Dragon Academy already keeps the welco ceremony short.
I looked at Myeong Il-Oh, who was all dressed up with nicely oiled hair, and shook my head gloomily. Sigh, typical orthodox faction. They love their ceremonies, I grumbled.
Why are you talking like youre not part of the orthodox? Myeong Il-Oh teased.
What are you implying!? Of course, Im from the orthodox! Born and bred in it, I replied with a smirk. Well, I was a mber of the Blood Cult in my previous life, but that didnt count.
As we chatted away, the ceremony finally wrapped up, and the students were dismissed. Ten of the senior instructors then approached us. Due to the sheer size and disorganized construction of the Azure Dragon Academy campus, losing ones way was a real risk if one didnt have a clue where they were headed. Because of that, it was customary for senior instructors to team up with the newcors during the first month to help them settle into the academy.
Ms. Jaegal So-Yeong, Namgoong Su said with his usual cold expression.
Yes? Jaegal So-Yeong stood up straight and attentive.
Youll be working with from now on. Pack your things and follow .
Sure thing! I got it! Jaegal So-Yeong replied eagerly as she picked up the large book she had placed to the side and hugged it tightly.
Oof, shes in for so hard work, I thought, and from the sympathetic expression on the other new instructors faces, it seed like they shared my sentint.
After Jaegal So-Yeong, the next one called up was Ak Yeon-Ho, who had surprisingly ranked second in the exam.
Mr. Ak Yeon-Ho.
Yes!
You will be joining , a middle-aged man with a soldier-like appearance and a square jaw said. It was clear that he was one of the top instructors after Namgoong Su.
Why arent you reading this at ?
Mr. Jin Eui-Hyeop?
Present!
Ms. Seol Su-Yeon.
Here!
Mr. Myeong Il-Oh!
! !
Id heard that the senior instructors were typically chosen based on matching specialties, but it seems like thats just bullshit. Theyre picking based on grades.
Finally, only I, Kwak Du-Yong and two instructors were left. My palms broke out in sweat, and I couldnt help but wonder if this was really happening.
It cant be I murmured, my heart pounding as I gulped and exchanged an uneasy look with Kwak Du-Yong. What were the chances of such a thing happening randomly? Zero. It was obvious that this academy was putting us through a nerve-wracking ordeal on purpose.
Mr. Kwak Du-Yong, Vice Principal Kwak Cheol-Woo said.
Y-Yes, sir? Kwak Du-Yong stamred in reply.
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Kwak Cheol-Woos looked at his nephew with a complicated expression, hesitated for a mont, then said, Youll be coming with .
Kwak Du-Yong left with a dejected look, and I was left alone, dreading what was about to happen. There was only one senior instructor left.
No I muttered under my breath, my expression sour.
Yes, the last instructor was none other than my maternal grandfather Mae Geuk-Lyom, the Headmaster of the Azure Dragon Academy.
Mae Geuk-Lyom raised an eyebrow. Is there a problem?
Uh, no, not at all. Im just so thrilled that I cant control my facial expressions, haha I replied with a nervous laugh.
Mae Geuk-Lyom clicked his tongue and broke into a brisk walk, while I followed close behind him.
You ought to read this at .
Looks like Ive been assigned to work with the Headmaster for the next month. Damn it, Id rather have gone with Namgoong Su!
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