Episode 83. Professor (1)

Human beings, who are thrown into the world unwillingly and forced to find the meaning of life on their own, are very foreign beings among the intelligent life forms that exist in the world.

Other races, except for humans, are born to fulfill their mission as the guardian spirit’s apostles.

This is a fate that even dragons cannot avoid, and even though they have the power to take over the world within a day if they unite… .

“I’ve been confined to my nest for the rest of my life and only do research… ! Let alone talk, these are children who live without pretending to know each other!”

A peaceful weekend evening, where Yuri and her friends are delivering cakes they baked at the Agoge Dormitory to those who have been thankful for them.

“Eh… .”

Discolored by the numerous papers piled on the office desk, Dana was tearing her hair out with a sheet of paper in front of her eyes.

It was because on her desk were papers that she thought she would never receive while at this school.

“A consultation application? You’re going to get advice from me instead of from your junior? why!?”

Dana, who had never come down from the number one target avoided by both professors and students, while engaging in all kinds of eccentricities in the name of research purposes.

My notoriety must have grown even more after the artificial sun magic that threw magic dueling evaluation into a crucible.

With a good option named Ian nearby, the reason why I dared to submit a consultation application to her… . Dana couldn’t figure it out.

“… If it was like before, I would have just ignored it.”

The hatred for humans she harbored has subsided a lot thanks to Ian and his disciples.

Looking at their relationship, now that I know how much influence a professor can have on a student, it was not easy to just refuse a counseling application for no reason.

“however… . What if I don’t have the confidence to give good advice? It’s a race issue.”

Dragons are a race that lives an independent life to the extent that it can be said to stand on the opposite side of the word social.

There was nothing to interact with other beings, so even Dana, who had lived close to 400 years of her own life, had a proper conversation with all ten fingers, including her sister and Ian.

“Actually, this is a lot for a dragon… .”

Dana, who grew up with the love of her older sister, was quite a social axis among dragons.

“but… . That’s only better among dragons, but the other students are no different than social misfits… !”

My sister, who liked meeting and talking with others to the point that she was kicked out of the Tower of Truth, the sacred ground of dragons, for neglecting her research.

Compared to Ian, who moved the hearts of many students through lectures and counseling… .

Dana was sure that she was too light and insecure to take on someone else’s heavy heart.

“Yeah, this should be left to the experts. It’s not something I can touch.”

After much thought, she made up her mind, tied her tangerine-colored hair back, and took a look at the mirror tucked in the corner.

Once became twice, then three times.

“… Well? Why am I doing this? It’s a big deal, now my junior will be leaving work… !”

After straightening out all the crumpled clothes, she checked her watch, hurriedly took the application form and opened the office door.

* * *

“Mister, take care of your facial expression. Even for those who have fantasies about you.”

Despite Meriel’s scolding, the corner of my mouth did not go down easily.

I was very fortunate that the only person sitting in my office, where the lights were on until evening, was Karl, who was quick to calculate but not quick to notice.

At least, my identity, which I had built up through acting, almost collapsed.

“They can be bakers, not wizards. I’ve heard of some professors taking expensive drinks as bribes, but… . Professor Ian must be the first person to receive a homemade cake as a gift.”

Looking at the handwriting on the cake box, it reminded me of Teacher’s Day spent with Pyeongeun High School students.

The rolling papers and gifts I received at that time were kept right next to the family album.

The group photo I put in a frame on the desk in the teacher’s room was also included with Ah-young, who was always absent from these activities, so I liked it alone every time I saw it.

‘I should keep this box too.’

I was busy with various things right after the midterm exams were over.

I only confirmed that there were no abnormalities in the health of the students involved in the incident, such as Yuri, Yujin, and Ina, and I couldn’t bear to pay attention to the lives of the children.

Since then, are they getting along well or are they not fighting? I was worried about any troubles or difficulties, but… . Fortunately, it seemed that I was having more fun going to school than I thought.

“Everyone seems to be doing well.”

“That’s fortunate.”

wait so long The two of them were looking down at the cake when Maid Lien, who had been away for a while to tidy up Carol’s room, came in.

“Brother Carol, it’s 8:00 in the evening. Time to go back and rest- hmm?”

She noticed the cake on the desk and came closer and tilted her head.

“This… . Did you receive gifts from your students? Congratulations, Professor. Would you like to eat now?”

“Is that so? If only the two of us are okay, I want the three of us to taste it together.”

“But, it’s a gift from the professor-“

“no. It’s for everyone in here.”

“Yeah?”

Rien has just discovered the eye-catching purple icing on the white cake.

“This… . Is it me?”

“here. It says thank you for welcoming me every time I come.”

“ah… .”

Receiving questions from all the students who came to the office, regardless of department, grade, or grade, these days, Lien, who coordinates the counseling schedule, and Carol, who serves as an assistant, are busy as well as me.

I didn’t expect the students to recognize their hard work, as both of them are struggling and the others don’t even show signs of tiredness.

Anytime, anywhere, sincerity could not be hidden.

Even though he said he was just doing what he had to do, a smile appeared on Rien’s lips as he looked at the cake.

“I am delighted to be doing such a rewarding job.”

It was the time when the sky was getting dark in early summer, so Rien served milk instead of tea.

Laughter bloomed in the office after a long time.

And, not long after.

“What, the atmosphere here is nice. Can I wear it too?”

Dana, who was watching in front of the door, joined them.

* * *

“… Junior, please give me some advice on my concerns.”

“If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, which one you agonized over for a long time, you still haven’t finished deciding which food to eat-”

“Nope! It’s not like that this time. It’s a serious talk.”

“All right. Please tell me.”

The cake was so pretty that it made me feel guilty to cut it, but it was so delicious that I forgot about it once I tasted it.

Even after they finished eating the cake, they sat down and chatted about their school schedules and vacation plans, after Rien dragged Carol away saying that it was time for minors to sleep.

Dana, who was looking at the cake box filled with thanks and pictures, finally asked for advice on her concerns.

“Your junior is the professor in charge of Class E, and I am in charge of Class D, right?”

“Yeah.”

Because the research papers of new professors are read with interest by the society.

In order to focus on research while teaching the class, Associate Professor Hadley and Dana were assigned as professors for the lower class.

“By the way, juniors are very sincere about class E. For some reason, I started to feel that I was committing a sin by not even holding a Class D class. Midterm exams are over.”

“I see.”

“So I sent a note to the D class kids. Those who wish to take classes taught by the professor in charge, please come to the small auditorium by 11:00 AM tomorrow. I need to do a demand survey. Like this.”

Even sending the note, she was sure no one would come to see her tomorrow.

Because you know best what other people think of her.

“But I came. only one person I’m holding an application for counseling.”

Dana sighed as she glanced at the piece of paper she was carrying.

“He said he came because he wanted to consult with me. I’m a girl, but I often miss classes because I’m sick. As a result, they said it was difficult to get along with the kids.”

In particular, she has a severe allergy to sunlight, and she says that she has to cover her entire body to go outside.

“I have a consultation tomorrow, and I don’t know what kind of advice to give. I can’t even speak well like my juniors, but I’m worried that I might ruin things by conducting counseling.”

“Hmm.”

“I’m sorry that I seem to be passing it on. Honestly, wouldn’t it be better for my junior to consult instead of me… ?”

To her question, I answered cautiously.

“The first thing I want to say is that neither I nor the professor can completely solve the problem the student is facing.”

Since teachers are not professional counselors, it often happens that students’ grievances go beyond the teacher’s ability to resolve them.

In that case, the top priority would be to quickly turn it over to a psychotherapist or other specialist waiting on campus… .

Thinking back, there was no way this school had such a device.

“It would be nice to meet the student first. The only thing you can do right now is to help them feel emotionally stable, but there are many students who are much better than before.”

“It’s not my junior, it’s for me to do it-”

“Nope. There must be a reason why this student went to the professor, not me.”

Students do not easily open their hearts to teachers with a large gap in age and social status.

If you don’t believe that the other person will be able to solve your problem, or if you don’t have confidence that you are a trustworthy person, you won’t even bring your problem out of your mouth from the beginning.

“Just by being asked to consult, the professor is qualified to help the student. Don’t worry too much.”

… I said so.

The next day, after hearing the client’s name from Dana. I began to seriously consider whether I should take over her counselling.

‘shallot? why is he… ?’

The last episode of the manuscript I read.

A year later, a key figure in the vampire scion’s part found Dana out of nowhere.

‘Vampire scion Louie will enter undercover next year as a transfer student, so I already thought there was no need to worry about Charlotte.’

I decided to call Elma first and observe the situation.