episode_0036

“Okay, that’s it.”

A deep voice. And at the same time, the sound of a door opening.

Two figures can be seen walking slowly through the open door.

One of them is a woman who looks quite young, so much so that the suit doesn’t really suit her.

He was thought to be in his early 20s at most.

The other one is old.

He looked quite old, but he had a subtle, intimidating air.

It’s probably a high-ranking person and his secretary.

“Please take a seat.”

“Okay, sit down.”

An old man answers lightly when his secretary asks him to sit down.

Then the two of them walked towards my seat.

“Come out.”

An old man suddenly asked me to come out.

I looked at him without answering because I was curious about something.

‘What’s this kid? He seems to be wandering around. Should I send him faster?’

[Take it. If you really hit me, it’ll really be a one-way ticket.]

At that moment, Professor Pil-Yong next to me whispers urgently to me.

“Shinwoo, get out of the way quickly!!”

“Ah.”

At a glance, the seat I’m sitting in is the seat of the old man in front of me.

There was a reason why the cushion was so strong.

I quickly got up from my seat, the old man sat down, and I stood next to him, looking embarrassed.

but.

“…Would you please go the other way?”

“Oh, yes.”

The seat next to me was also taken by the secretary, so I ended up standing on the opposite side.

In the end, it looks like there’s an old man and a secretary standing on either side of him.

The old man sat down, gave me a glance, then turned his gaze back to the conference room.

“Hello, everyone. I’m sure you know who I am, but for those who don’t, let me introduce myself. ”

An old man who immediately pulled back his chair and crossed his legs on the table.

It was a sight to behold in a conference room in a posture that would not even produce good sound in a normal place.

[Wasn’t Korea the land of courtesy in the East?]

‘I guess it’s because he has dementia.’

But no one in the conference room was able to open their mouths easily.

I just try to avoid eye contact as much as possible.

In a slightly uncomfortable atmosphere.

“I am the chairman of this academy. My name is Jang In-hyeok.”

The old man’s mouth opened.

Judging from what you’re saying, you really are the chairman.

‘Somehow the fucking cushioning feels awesome.’

[But look at the professor next to you. He just has a face that looks like he wants to die.]

‘You little bastard. Just get a taste of what a superior is like!’

Certainly, the face of Professor Pil-Yong, who was right next to me, was truly grim.

Whatever.

The chairman’s mouth opened.

“Looking at the current situation, it seems like they are about to decide on the punishment for student Kim Shin-woo.”

“Yes, Chairman. This is Professor Park Mi-ran. Currently, student Kim Shin-woo is suspected of hiding his abilities with his disguise ability.”

Meanwhile, Professor Park Mi-ran stands up confidently without being afraid.

The chairman looks at me with amusement.

“Do you think this student hid his powers with the help of a disguised person?”

“Yes, I’m sure that the original version of the coat that student has is proof that he came into contact with a camouflage user!”

“Hmm…..”

The chairman suddenly straightened his posture as if he was thinking deeply about something.

And then he continued speaking, resting his chin on his hands and interlocking his fingers.

“First of all, let me just say the conclusion: that student has absolutely no relationship with anyone with the ability to disguise themselves.”

“Ha, but… that coat!”

“Oh, I can guarantee that. I know that guy. That bastard… No, that guy is definitely not a disguise user.”

The chairman suddenly chuckled and muttered quietly, “It would have been better if I had a disguise ability.”

Of course, that was only heard by me.

“That, that can’t be…”

“What I’m trying to say is that I think you’re being too narrow-minded.”

At that moment, the chairman suddenly loosened his grip and started pointing at me with one hand.

“Is there anyone here who thinks that student has awakened his abilities?”

“That’s ridiculous!!! It would be more reasonable for a dog to become a human!!!”

A strong rebuttal from the older female professor who initially led the meeting.

It felt kind of shitty.

[That’s a bit harsh.]

‘That bitch is so annoying. I’m going to rip her mouth open.’

[…You’re worse.]

Then the chairman expressed his sincere regret.

“Oh my. I thought the professors at the academy would have flexible thinking.”

“Don’t you know, Mr. Chairman? All abilities are revealed before the age of 20!”

“Who decided that?”

The chairman’s mood has changed.

From interesting to a little bit wild.

That alone calms down the fierce female professor.

“That, that has long been proven by numerous statistics and experimental results.”

“Who and when did they fix the awakening point as before the age of 20?”

“But…”

“The early hunters weren’t like that, were they? Think more flexibly.”

The chairman yawns, saying he is bored.

Of course, others were left speechless.

“It’s so annoying. How is it that you’re younger than me but your thoughts are more rigid?”

“Then, Chairman, what are your plans for disposing of student Kim Shin-woo?”

“Let’s watch. How far will this kid, who just awakened his powers, go?”

“….Okay, I understand.”

Professor Park Mi-ran seemed unable to respond to the chairman’s words and just let it pass.

He looks dissatisfied, but what can he do?

[The power of authority is truly amazing.]

‘You little shits. Crawl on your own.’

At that moment, the chairman suddenly turns his gaze towards me.

“And you. Did you say Kim Shin-woo?”

“Why are you like that?”

“Come closer for a moment.”

I went closer because I was curious about something.

The moment the distance becomes quite close.

◦ ◦ Ryu Kang Hyuk is still doing well?

The chairman whispered in my ear.

Something I never expected.

[I see you knew about that person.]

‘What is this kid?’

I was quite surprised, but I didn’t want to show it.

So I also answered in a whisper,

“You must be feeling very pregnant right now.”

“Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!”

[My lady, please change the subject.]

‘Agabangpangpang?’

[……]

As soon as the chairman heard what I said, he started laughing heartily.

Of course, because I laughed while I was stuck there.

‘My ears hurt, you piece of shit.’

My ears hurt.

The chairman turned away from me again and began to speak.

“Anyway, I will guarantee this student’s safety in my name, so don’t worry too much.”

“Well, then what would be the student’s ability to register?”

“Let’s see. Let’s just register that you can only strengthen your body.”

“Would that be government registered?”

“You guys should figure that out. Why would I pay you a salary for nothing?”

Professor Park Mi-ran, who cannot refute the chairman’s words.

This was cider.

As if he was done talking, the chairman abruptly stood up from his seat.

“Anyway, have a good time with the remaining meetings. Let’s end this agenda here.”

“Let’s go, Chairman.”

With that, the two left the conference room.

The silence that followed.

An older female professor broke the silence and began to speak.

“Then, for now, I will consider no action against student Kim Shin-woo. Are there any objections?”

“……”

“Then, we will conclude by registering Shinwoo’s ability with the government at the academy.”

A huge storm, like a natural disaster, determined my fate.

Of course, I didn’t really care what the outcome was.

Because my interest now is.

Because it was just the empty seat of the chairman.

to be honest.

The cushion was so awesome.

***

“Chairman, was it really necessary to do this?”

“Then do you have a better idea?”

“…”

The conversation between Director Jang In-hyeok and his secretary ended blandly.

The two of them moved to the chairman’s office in silence.

The silence is broken only when you enter the chairman’s office.

“Are you curious as to why I did this?”

“To be honest, yes.”

“Then, look at this.”

A piece of paper that Director Jang In-hyeok immediately hands over.

“This is…by any chance?”

◦ ◦ Yes, I will read it.

“Okay.”

The secretary began to carefully unfold the paper.

The paper was crumpled, as if someone had been angry and had crumpled it, but no one bothered to point it out.

What’s written there is a bit longer than before.

[Nada, it’s a dog.]

[Go ahead.]

Of course, relatively speaking.

“……”

“What do you think would have happened if I hadn’t stepped forward and that student had been expelled from the academy?”

“Isn’t that a big problem?”

“That’s because you don’t know that crazy bastard Ryu Kang-hyuk.”

Director Jang In-hyeok looks slightly tired.

Of course, the secretary could notice the subtle change in expression.

“Probably, if that student had been expelled, they wouldn’t have told Ryu Kang-hyuk.”

“Then there’s no problem, right?”

“But what if Ryu Kang-hyuk finds out about that?”

“I don’t know.”

Director Jang In-hyeok had an expression on his face that suggested he didn’t really want to think about it.

But, a single sentence was blurted out in response to the secretary’s words.

“The Academy must have changed to Academy.”

“…Just because of that one student?”

The secretary looks incredulous.

“That kid is still unpredictable.”

“I think you can tell just by looking at the letter.”

“But once that bastard gets angry, no one can stop him.”

“But is it possible to destroy the academy by yourself? The faculty here is also quite strong.”

It was certainly as the secretary said.

Since it is run under the leadership of the state, even if the professors are not mentally sound, they are all competent.

That’s why the secretary thought that no one would be able to attack her easily.

however.

“It’s a problem because it’s possible.”

“Yes?…”

At least Director Jang In-hyeok thought differently.

Perhaps it was natural.

Yeah, that’s right.

“Once, I tried to gather all sorts of guys to get the upper hand and get on their nerves.”

“…From what you’re saying, it seems like the results won’t be good?”

“The damage here was too severe. Everyone except Ryu Kang-hyuk was barely breathing.”

“……”

Because I’ve already experienced it.

“He was a guy who normally wouldn’t have fought, but the fight got bigger because of one of the guys I had gathered that day.”

“Do you know why they fought?”

Director Jang In-hyeok chuckled at the secretary’s question.

An expression that seems a bit absurd even when I think about it now.

“Ryu Kang-hyuk hit the sandwich he was eating and it fell to the ground. That’s all.”

“This is driving me crazy.”

“That’s why. I didn’t know that a guy who doesn’t fight often would really kill everyone just because he did that.”

A tired expression appeared on Director Jang In-hyeok’s face, as if he didn’t want to think about it any more.

Immediately afterwards, Director Jang Yeon-hyeok stood up from his seat and grabbed the doorknob to leave the chairman’s office.

“Anyway, it’s best to avoid touching anything related to the mad dog.”

“That student is like a sandwich to Ryu Kang-hyeok.”

“That’s right. Even though I’m retired, my teeth haven’t fallen out yet.”

The secretary quickly runs after the chairman as he opens the door and comes out.

“Okay, then let’s go now.”

“…Where are you talking about?”

“Don’t you want to go home from work?”

“Thank you.”

The last words were the fastest the secretary had spoken today.

***

It has nothing to do with me anymore.

All that’s left is to take your time and watch.

However, the faculty meeting.

“So how about introducing sausage and vegetable stir-fry to the professor’s restaurant?”

“I agree.”

“I object. Please add oxtail soup as well.”

“I agree with this too.”

“Yes, this matter has been decided unanimously. I will forward the agenda to the restaurant.”

It was much more childish and petty than I thought.

[Is this the professor this body knew?]

‘Can’t you imagine it getting any uglier than this?’

This agenda item is the treatment of research students.

That was also the case with commuting to and from work.

“This time, it’s about the students’ commute to and from work. In order to maintain dignity, they have to wash up in the dormitory once every two days.”

“I disagree. That’s too short a cycle. Can’t it be once every three days?”

“I object. Since the Labor Standards Act does not apply to researchers, once a week seems appropriate.”

Most of the professors looked satisfied with the last professor’s remarks.

At that moment, one opinion was carefully presented.

“Can you do it once a week?”

Suddenly everyone started to buzz with anticipation.

But there was one rebuttal that flew in very sharply.

“You must remember last time. The researcher who did that was treated like a homeless person and was kicked out of the academy.”

“That can’t be! We can’t afford to lose our precious labor force, even temporarily!”

The professors were all crying, telling them not to say such horrible things.

Some were even shedding tears at the mere thought of it.

“So, do you all agree on once a week?”

“I agree.”

“I agree too.”

“Is there anyone who disagrees?”

“……”

“Okay. Then, from now on, I will allow the students to go to the dormitory only once a week.”

All the professors began to applaud and cheer.

The sight of everyone hugging each other and sharing great joy as if they were allies.

Even Professors Pil-yong and Miran, who had been growling just a moment ago, were embracing each other passionately.

[Are these babies really human babies?]

‘It’s just chewy.’

They were dogs with no human blood flowing through them.