I Became an Unknown Professor at the Academy

Baek Hana opened the door and saw Nam Seo-hee, who had changed into casual attire, and blinked.

“Can we change our clothes?”

“It’s a 12-hour flight, so you can change after we land.”

“Oh, I see.”

“Do you want to change now?”

“No, I’ll change after I eat.”

“Then let’s go to the restaurant.”

As they walked down the hallway, Nam Seo-hee naturally held Baek Hana’s hand.

Click.

The doors on both sides opened, and Yoon Iseul and Na Joo-hee stepped out.

The timing seemed almost planned, and Nam Seo-hee’s eyes widened.

“Oh, are you going to eat?”

“Yes. I slept in and didn’t have breakfast.”

“Can we join you?”

“Huh? Sure.”

Na Joo-hee nodded, even though she wasn’t particularly hungry.

Baek Hana felt like she was walking through a well-decorated hotel hallway rather than a plane, and her eyes sparkled as she asked Nam Seo-hee,

“Are all planes like this?”

“No.”

Nam Seo-hee, who had learned a little about Baek Hana’s background through Maria and Idni, smiled gently and replied,

“The plane we’re on is special.”

“Oh.”

Just as they reached the end of the hallway and arrived at a door leading to another section, Yoon Iseul answered,

“The plane we’re on is a custom-made model ordered by the Chairman himself. It’s the third-largest plane in the world.”

Yoon Iseul opened the door and added to Nam Seo-hee’s answer.

Baek Hana stepped into the completely new section and looked around, then asked again,

“So the first and second largest planes are even bigger than this?”

“They’re not that much bigger. It’s a very slight difference. The restaurant is downstairs.”

Yoon Iseul, who had taken on the role of a guide, stood in front of Baek Hana and answered her questions like a tour guide as she led them to the restaurant.

“This is the restaurant.”

There were tables and a lounge area with a round counter and kitchen in the center, and some seats had students from Hwaram Academy wearing white uniforms with a different base color.

Baek Hana and her group headed to the counter to order their food.

“I’ll bring it to you when it’s ready, so please take a seat.”

“Thank you.”

Baek Hana sincerely thanked Yoon Iseul and sat at a window seat where she could see outside.

Then she chatted with Nam Seo-hee and Na Joo-hee, her eyes sparkling.

A female student from Hwaram Academy approached Yoon Iseul, who was standing by the counter, watching them.

“It’s quite something, seeing you taking care of the younger students.”

Yoon Iseul had short hair and thick eyebrows, and she didn’t reply but smiled.

Then.

Squeak!

A fork appeared in her hand, seemingly from nowhere.

“Are you crazy…?”

“The crazy one is you, Kang Min-ji.”

Kang Min-ji was the vice-president of Hwaram Academy and the top-ranked student.

Yoon Iseul brought her face close to Kang Min-ji’s ear.

“Our King is very curious.”

“Huh? The King?”

“Yes.”

She pressed the fork against Kang Min-ji’s chin.

“So please don’t cause any trouble and keep your followers quietly in their rooms.”

Squeak!

“Do you understand?”

“…”

Kang Min-ji couldn’t even swallow her saliva and moved her eyes up and down.

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-We will be landing at Heathrow Airport soon, so please take your seats and wait.

After the announcement, Baek Hana looked out the darkened window.

“It’s pretty…”

Colorful lights shone brightly in the darkness.

‘Piyak would have loved this…’

Baek Hana, with her enhanced vision, could clearly see the small cars and buildings that looked like children’s toys on the road in the darkness.

She took a few photos.

Soon, the small objects gradually returned to their original size, and the plane slowed down as it landed on the runway.

-Everyone, pack your luggage and wait in front of your rooms.

Hanna used the broadcast system to give instructions.

“Huff.”

Baek Hana unbuckled her seatbelt and stood up.

She retied her hair, which had come loose, put on her coat, and grabbed the handle of her suitcase before opening the door and leaving the room.

“Did you sleep well?”

“Yeah, the bed was so comfortable.”

“That’s good.”

Baek Hana and Nam Seo-hee whispered to each other.

“It seems that Prince Josh is waiting at the airport with his entourage and the press to greet us.”

The door, which had been closed, opened, and Hanna’s voice, infused with mana, echoed through the hallway.

“Even though they’re royalty, we don’t have to bow down, but we should be mindful of our public image. So try to speak as little as possible and maintain a dignified appearance.”

-Professor.

“Yes, ma’am.”

Hanna stepped aside, and a flight attendant came out and stood by the door.

Swoosh!

The gate door slid open.

“Since we’re here for the Executor… I mean, the Associate Professor’s ceremony, there’s no need to be too nervous. Got it?”

“Yes, ma’am!”

The students responded loudly, and Hanna nodded in satisfaction.

“Since we’re the main characters this time, we’ll go out before the professors. Line up in two rows and follow me.”

Hanna took the lead, and Baek Hana and Yoon Iseul started to exit the plane, followed by the students.

‘The airport is huge.’

Baek Hana’s attention was focused on the airport scenery, as she was curious about the British prince who had come to greet them.

“There’s a famous dessert shop. Do you want to go there later?”

Baek Hana, who had been looking at the English signs and advertisements, widened her eyes and turned around.

“Dess…?”

“It’s famous for its Mont Blanc cake with lots of chocolate.”

Yoon Iseul smiled and added,

“Do you want to go…?”

“Yes…”

Baek Hana swallowed, already salivating, and Yoon Iseul’s eyes softened.

Of course, the gazes of Nam Seo-hee and Na Joo-hee, who were watching from behind, were not so gentle.

“Now that we’re here, no more chatting. Let’s go.”

Baek Hana, who had been imagining the dessert shop she would visit with Yoon Iseul, shook her head to snap out of it.

“Okay, let’s go.”

As they turned the corner, following Hanna.

Flash, flash!

Intense flashes of light burst from all directions.

The light came from the cameras held by the waiting journalists.

“Do you want me to cover you?”

“No, it’s okay.”

Baek Hana, with her heightened senses, wasn’t comfortable with the situation.

Still, she declined Yoon Iseul’s offer.

‘I have to endure…’

As one of the representatives of the Academy and in a public setting, she thought it would be inappropriate to act like a child and seek only comfort.

“Welcome to England.”

“Thank you for seeing us off, Prince Josh. Your Korean is very good.”

Hanna and Josh shook hands and greeted each other.

‘I want to get out of here…’

Baek Hana didn’t like being surrounded by so many people, and the English she couldn’t understand made her head spin, making her increasingly nervous.

“Oh, you’re the new king.”

“Huh?”

Baek Hana, who had been thinking only of getting out of this situation, looked at the man approaching her.

He had neatly combed bangs and a gentle smile.

“It’s nice to meet you. I’m Josh Edward Alexander Louis. Please call me Josh.”

“I’m Baek Hana.”

He offered his hand, so she did the same.

Since she had seen Hanna shake hands with Josh, she naturally assumed he was offering a handshake.

But Josh, who had taken Baek Hana’s hand, did something no one expected.

“You’re so beautiful.”

He whispered so that only she could hear, then leaned in and slowly brought his lips to the back of her hand.

It was a sudden action, but she could have easily pulled away if she wanted to.

‘I can’t cause trouble…’

Baek Hana, conscious of those around her, suppressed her feelings.

Thud!

Suddenly, Josh’s body floated into the air and flew backwards.

He threw his head back and flew backwards.

Thud!

He lay flat on the airport lobby floor.

“Oh my, Prince Josh?!”

“Get Rachel the Priestess immediately!”

“What is this?!”

The atmosphere turned tense, and Hanna broke out in a cold sweat.

She looked at the prince’s entourage, who seemed ready to pounce on her, and whispered,

“You crazy little rascal! You can’t hit a prince!”

“No…”

Baek Hana was about to say she hadn’t done anything, but she didn’t finish her sentence.

Click, click!

The sound of high heels echoed through the airport lobby.

A tall man with unkempt black hair and large glasses that didn’t suit him.

Tap.

Baek Woo-jin snapped his fingers.

“Oh, oh my…?”

“Ahhhh!”

The prince’s entourage, who had surrounded them, floated into the air and were flung into the lobby.

In this incomprehensible situation, everyone froze.

‘Hehe…’

Only Baek Hana silently rejoiced.