Episode 137. Muscular Professor Yang
The three-day festival was now coming to an end.
The celebrations marking the opening of Alighieri will end with fireworks tonight.
After watching Nebia from the sidelines during this holiday, here are my thoughts about her.
‘Wasn’t she a villainess from birth?’
Nebia was no longer the incarnation of the rage I had known.
Now, it’s safe to say that it’s a separate entity from the main story.
The reason is none other than the bloodworm, and it seems that just being eroded by one of them has a huge butterfly effect.
‘How did Nebia end up appearing as such a villain?’
I had vaguely heard of her past.
Although it is mentioned in passing in the main story, I learned quite a bit after coming into contact with Nebia several times.
Nebia was exposed to domestic violence and grew up in an environment of poverty since she was a child. She could not possibly be a clean vessel because she grew up in such a place.
During that time, light fell and she was chosen as a saint.
As Nevia herself said before, it seems that an unqualified person has risen to a high position.
‘But you admitted it yourself?’
As the incarnation of passion, Nebia is a being who does not admit to her own mistakes.
The ending is also depicted as being gruesome, as it is exactly like the actions of a villainess in a soap opera.
Besides, I couldn’t understand why she wanted to spend this festival with me.
“That saintess. She was very happy when she was with you.”
Muto suddenly intervened, raising his voice.
“He had an expression on his face, enjoying life while wandering around here and there. This was a truly blessed waste of time.”
‘I understand that you are blessed, but can you please remove the word ‘vomit’?’
“From now on, there will be no one else in that saint’s life but you. So be prepared.”
My current goal is to not let Nebia die.
It would be nice if Nevia could survive, but it would be even better if her personality changed as well.
“I should be thankful to my father for this.”
‘That’s right.’
Nebia had been sending me looks of interest due to the unintended consequences of her father’s past.
The things got tangled up and got to where they are now.
It’s all thanks to my father, Lotus Crawler.
If I hadn’t done that, Nebia might have become the nuisance I knew and made me hold the back of the neck.
‘Father, you are truly a godsend. Thank you so much!’
“You’re only filial at times like this.”
‘Are you sure it’s just me?’
Nebia’s personality aside, the issue is her life or death.
If you don’t do something about the blood worms inside your body, Nebia will die 100% of the time.
Because of that crazy Jason and his bodyguards’ personality, they still use her as a discarded pawn.
‘First, we have to deal with that bloodthirsty worm somehow.’
“How are you going to cure that infamous parasite?”
‘Just as there was a cure for the bloodworm, there must be a cure for the bloodworm as well.’
At that time, there was a medicine that the guards fed to people as a treatment for bloodworms. It is clear that there is also something like that potion specifically for bloodworms.
I was walking through the professor’s building, which was starting to get dark.
There was no one walking around because the fireworks, the highlight of the festival, were not visible.
Thanks to this, it was easy to get around alone.
‘More than anything, the guy who handles that bloodthirsty bug trusts me completely.’
That guy is probably taking my word for it and picking flowers right now.
To finish my work before he came back, I approached the Unique Hall.
Tiring!-
Surprise! Suddenly, the mirror on my student ID card vibrated.
Someone sent me a message, so I took a quick look.
[I’m talking about the fireworks festival that’s about to start… I want to watch it while eating rice balls. Could you make some and send them to me?]
by – Angela Green White
“….”
“What do you want to do?”
“No matter what, I guess I should just ignore it.”
Do you think I’m some kind of delivery rider going to Hangang Park?
If you keep being kind, you will know it is your right. I tried to ignore the message and entered the Unique Hall.
“I hope you’re not experiencing withdrawal symptoms.”
“Do you think rice balls are some kind of drug? You have to keep your mouth shut even when you’re talking nonsense.”
But even so, I should be arrested right now as a drug dealer.
Still, I sent a reply anyway.
After writing a short note saying, ‘I’m busy right now, so I can’t make it for you,’ I arrived in front of an instructor’s private study.
The instructor’s name was written on the door.
[Combat – Jason Barkel]
Now is the time to burglarize the empty house.
* * * * *
It’s already 9 o’clock at night.
Jason made his way through town to the bachelor’s school, a total wreck.
Jason Barkel spent five days in a volcano to dig up the devil’s flower, Rishubelle.
After going through tremendous hardships and adversity, he was finally able to dig up the legendary flower.
‘I finally did it. I did it!’
Because of that, I ended up getting burns all over my body.
That’s because he is a skilled knight who has reached the level of a knight commander. If he were an ordinary knight, he would have died in less than a day.
How much pain and how much time must have been spent looking for the flower?
I got burned because I touched the rock without considering its temperature, and as I went into a hotter place, the oxygen evaporated and I almost couldn’t breathe.
Besides, there was a time when I was so shocked by the lava that suddenly splashed out that I couldn’t react and was thrown overboard.
If I hadn’t instinctively used magic defense, my upper body would have been reduced to bones.
“I guess I should start preparing first.”
He was heading straight to his personal study to rest. His body was in such a state that he didn’t even feel like he could properly confess.
Jason was walking around the darkened professor’s building with his injuries. Then he stopped walking after running into someone he knew.
“Oh, aren’t you Instructor Jason?”
“Professor Stella, are you still in the faculty building?”
Professor Stella was standing across the street, not far from the Unique Hall.
Jason, who unexpectedly encountered her, blushed without realizing it.
“I had an appointment just now, so I was on my way to see the fireworks festival. Then, Instructor…”
“Oh, I’m on my way back from training outside for a few days.”
“Training on a holiday? You really have great determination.”
“Is that so? Haha!”
Jason felt embarrassed at such a mere compliment.
A favor given by a kind person has the power to melt even the coldest of hearts.
“But how did you train to get into that state?”
“Huh? Ahh… Because the place I’ve been staying all this time is a volcano.”
“If it’s a volcano… no way…!”
Professor Stella’s face suddenly turns pale.
Jason’s heart pounded as if he had done something wrong.
Because if you show a bad image from the beginning and get deducted points, it will be a big problem.
In fact, from Stella’s perspective, it was understandable for her to react that way.
As a medical officer, she has a strong sense of duty and never leaves a patient alone when she sees one.
And Jason in front of me had burns all over his body.
Stella immediately narrowed her eyes and shot back.
“You wouldn’t have been to the deepest part of the Purgatory volcano at this time, would you?”
“How did you know that?”
“Oh my god! Just follow me.”
“yes?”
“I told you to follow me! As a medical officer, I can’t just sit still.”
“Excuse me, tell me what you want to say…!”
Stella quickly grabbed his hand and hurried to the infirmary.
Jason missed his chance to confess and ended up being dragged along without any questions asked.
But Jason actually thought positively of this situation.
‘Just stay still. If we just stay like this, won’t we end up alone with Professor Stella on the festival day?’
At that thought, Jason’s hands naturally loosened.
I was allowing myself to be drawn to her, body and soul.
While others watch fireworks festivals, here, men and women spend cozy time together.
‘And at the same time, this flower…’
The magical flower that he had obtained with great difficulty was now safely stored in his bag.
If you just give her these flowers, she will open her heart to you.
But there was one problem: he wasn’t mentally ready yet.
“Okay, lie down here.”
“….”
Jason, who was dragged to the infirmary in an instant, ended up lying down on the bed after being forced by her.
As if brainwashed, my body moved on its own, following her words without any resistance.
It was proof that he was completely captivated by Stella.
“How can this be…! You didn’t receive treatment until your body got to this point?”
“It’s okay. It’s nothing special.”
“It’s nothing! It’s been over 10 hours since the wound appeared, so it’s going to be difficult to treat at this rate!”
The skin here and there was stained red from the soot. I was worried whether the bones would be safe.
It is common sense to return quickly when suffering such a serious injury.
If left alone, even the most skilled medical officer will have difficulty treating the patient.
“Why did you torture yourself like this?”
“That’s… there.”
“yes?”
“Because I have a goal that I definitely want to achieve.”
Jason speaks while looking at Stella’s face.
However, Stella thought it was the knights’ obsession with strength.
I wanted to hit Jason hard because he was so reckless, but I was proud of him so I stroked his hair.
“Honestly, I wonder how you managed to walk like this.”
“…!!”
She is stroking her own head.
At that moment, warning signals that threatened my sanity began to ring in my head.
My heart was pounding and I felt like my senses were going to fly away.
‘There’s no other woman like this!’
It is incomparable to other bugs.
There is no one else who is worthy of being his match, but her!
The thought of giving her the magical flower in her bag and marrying her dominated her mind right now, but it was not the time yet.
She doesn’t have another partner anyway. She’ll be yours soon, so there’s no need to rush.
“Then, just rest. Once the burn mark has faded even a little, then you can move.”
“Where are you going?”
As soon as Stella finished her treatment, she opened the door to leave.
In the first place, she had no time to be like this.
“I told you earlier. I have an appointment during the fireworks festival.”
“Who is that?”
Jason suddenly asks out of curiosity.
There was a constant ominous air about who on earth I was going to meet.
“He’s my friend. He entered the same school as me, but he’s such a fiery guy, I think I should go see him soon.”
“Ah… is that so?”
Jason felt relieved at the answer that they were just friends.
Because if you’re a same-sex friend, there’s no need to light a fire in their eyes.
“I’m sorry for taking up your time. I’d like to make it up to you. Could you please make some time for me sometime soon?”
“Let’s talk about that next time. Anyway, I’m busy so I’ll go now.”
bang-
Stella left the infirmary, closing the door quickly.
Jason realized that even though it wasn’t possible now, there would be another chance.
He fell asleep with a sweet expression on his face, picturing the future in his mind.
‘How many children would you like?’
* * * * *
Meanwhile, I was secretly watching Jason through the window.
A murderous man now loves. If he had been rehabilitated, it would be different, but it seemed like he had no such leeway.
“Tsk. Poor guy.”
I clicked my tongue and turned my head away from the guy.
I really didn’t like the sight of her sleeping soundly with that childish face.
And then I looked at the small medicine box I was holding in my hand.
‘Professor Stella wouldn’t like someone who plays with people’s lives like this.’
This is the cure for the bloodworm that he discovered in his personal laboratory.
He had it in his possession long before he even reached his bachelor’s degree.
All you have to do is put the cure in this box into Nevia’s body.
And just having the box in your possession has the effect of controlling the bloodworms…
“Aren’t you Radon?”
I was startled for a moment.
When I asked who it was, I was immediately relieved to find out that it was Professor Stella.
And he made a gesture of putting his hand in his pocket, hiding the cure.
“What’s going on here?”
“Well, I was just passing by.”
[Erosion rate decrease: -2%]
[+200 Credits]
“But, Professor, are you still in the infirmary at this hour?”
“I have an urgent patient. Because of that, I might be late for my appointment with him.”
“If it’s that person…”
Professor Stella smiled faintly when I raised my suspicions.
I understood right away and kept my mouth shut. It was a secret relationship so I couldn’t say anything carelessly.
A man and a woman watching fireworks together… I thought I could hear the sound of spears being cut somewhere.
“Radon, are you going to see the fireworks too?”
“Yes, I have a friend I promised to meet.”
There’s still a long way to go until the time comes, so there’s no way you can be late.
I playfully asked Professor Stella, who was walking alongside me.
“Professor, what would you do if another guy confessed to you?”
“What should I do…”
She said without much thought.
“I’m sorry, but I guess I’ll just have to throw it away.”
It didn’t take more than five seconds for him to say that.
The reason I treated Jason a little while ago was simply because he was a patient.
I could tell from her indifferent expression that it wasn’t something like love.
“Why are you suddenly asking that? Does this professor look that pretty?”
“….”
Professor Stella speaks to me with anticipation.
It seemed like a good question to him, but it was a bleak question to me.
“That’s true. I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t pretty.”
“When was the time when this guy was teased for being muscular in the first grade?”
Muscular? Oh, I can remember when we were talking about enemies.
Then I said with a smile.
“But if you look closely, you’re very muscular.”
“Oh my…!”
“It seems like there would be no problem if you were appointed as a combat professor instead of a mandatory professor.”
“…!!”
[Erosion rate reduction: -8%]
[+800 Credits]
Somehow Professor Stella seemed to be burning hot.
But I said something similar back then and it just passed.
This time too, just like that time-
Bam!-
A huge, sudden crashing sound resounded.
It’s not even time yet, but the fireworks are already going off?
Most of those who remained in the bachelor’s program fell into that illusion.
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