While Professor George’s mind was spinning rapidly, Lien continued speaking with a grave expression.
“Oh, and none of my group members could attend due to circumstances, so I did it alone. “If you look at the front page of the assignment, only my name will be written on it.”
Lien showed the professor that only her name was written on the front page, but the name did not make sense to him.
“… … Do you also know the efficacy of ‘Sigor Javcho’?”
Lien tilted her head as the professor mentioned herbs that were not used in the assignment. Then, as if he was testing me, he brought out what he knew.
“It’s a herb from Jabchogwa. It’s good for blood circulation and stamina. However, I know that if you abuse it, there is a side effect of toxins accumulating in the body.”
The fact that Sigor Zabcho is good for stamina was limited information known only to very few herbalists.
To prevent indiscriminate collection of medicinal herbs.
Isn’t there just one or two people who, just because it’s rumored to be good for stamina, will pull up all the weeds growing on the roadside and boil them and eat them?
It could even be called a dream herb because it could have immediate effects on skin care when mixed with various herbs.
Lien, who thought it was information that Professor George already knew, spoke of the fact without hesitation.
After hearing Lien’s answer, Professor George looked at her with trembling eyes. His face was serious, but he also looked somewhat joyous.
He chuckles and clears his throat.
“I think I made a big misunderstanding. “I apologize for haphazardly giving grades and throwing away assignments.”
Lien found it quite surprising to see Professor George quickly apologize and admit his mistake. I thought he definitely had a more stubborn personality.
“The score is ‘A+’ without even looking at it twice. Let’s also reflect that other group members did not participate.”
“thank you.”
It may have been a natural move, but Lien bowed her head and greeted him.
The moment Lien thought, ‘I can leave now,’ and was about to put it into action, Professor George opened his mouth as if he had something left to say.
“by the way… … .”
“?”
“Do you want to work for me after you graduate?”
It was something completely unexpected and like a thunderbolt.
Not even ten minutes have passed since I made a promise to myself, ‘I will never pursue a master’s or doctoral degree!’
Lien shouted loudly.
“I absolutely hate it!”
Then, afraid that Professor George might catch me, I kicked down the door and ran out without saying hello.
But Lien didn’t know.
She had already caught Professor George’s eye.
* * *
“Huh? Just introduced her to me and “I’ll take care of everything after that!”
“I said no.”
I looked like I was dying of annoyance and flatly refused his request. From that day on, Hans asked me to introduce him to Jane whenever he had the chance.
I guess it wasn’t a joke to say that Jane was his ideal type. Of course, I didn’t take it as a joke at the time either.
“omg. Are you introducing me? thank you! After all, there is only you. So when should we set a date?”
“ you’re such a bastard. “Even excitement is a disease.”
“Wow, you’re not a beggar, you’re a professor’s foot wrap. Now you don’t hesitate to say such harsh words?”
He was very friendly to me after the group assignment.
At first, I thought it was because of Jane, but seeing that he was enjoying my disgusted reaction, it didn’t seem to be because of that.
It may be said to be a harsh insult, but you can tell just by looking at that smiling face.
I didn’t completely kick him out either.
Herbalism class was less boring, and more than anything, Hans was very good at it.
“Hans. Just choose one. Tomato flavored soil vs. soil flavored tomato.”
“what? What is that… … .”
“hurry.”
“Nah, if I had to choose, it would be a tofu-flavored tomato?”
It’s the opposite of Jane’s position.
“You can’t do that.”
“Eek?”
I opened my mouth to tell Hans to go back to his seat now.
It was then. A familiar voice was heard.
“Lien!”
My eyes naturally turned to where the voice came from. Jane is seen through the open classroom window.
She was looking at me with a quite shocked expression.
When Jane suddenly appeared, she quickly looked at Hans without even paying attention to her expression.
As expected, his eyes were fixed on Jane.
That bastard.
I jumped up from my seat and ran towards Jane. I hear Hans’ footsteps following me from behind.
Even if I tried to tell him not to chase me here, it was obvious that he wouldn’t listen. So I quickly got out of the classroom door and slammed the door.
“100 million!”
I heard someone hitting the door. I paid her no heed and looked at her, drawing a faint smile on her face.
“Jane, what’s going on?”
As soon as I could ask what was going on, Jane asked back.
“I just stopped by to see your face for a moment… … . “What was that just now?”
“… … who?”
“The person who was just having a friendly conversation at your table!”
To say it was a friendly conversation, I don’t think there were many nice words exchanged.
But to clear up her misunderstanding, She had to explain Hans to Jane, which meant creating the situation he wanted.
I seriously thought about how to get out of this situation.
A short but long time passed, and Jane’s eyes sharply rose.
No matter how much I thought about it, I couldn’t think of a better solution, so I resorted to the last resort.
Seonjub is sure to win.
I quickly moistened my eyes as I thought about all the sad things that had happened in the past.
“… … “Jane, are you more curious about the well-being of that boy you’re meeting for the first time than me, whom you’ve only met for a few hours?”
Jane’s pupils shook slightly as she faced my moist eyes and trembling tone.
“no! I just… … !”
“Yes, that can happen. “What did I say?”
With a pitiful expression on her face, she fidgeted and eventually hugged me tightly. She then hammered home that she wasn’t interested in him and she never would be.
I smiled happily in her arms.
I felt like I could rest assured for the time being.
* * *
“Why is it exam period already?”
Out of nowhere?
I know. But to me, this was really important.
Arena Academy only took exams once a semester.
Actually, taking the test itself doesn’t really matter.
The problem is that vacation starts not long after the exam.
… … I guess I should hold on as long as I can without going back.
My head hurts just thinking about what excuse I should give to my aunt who always writes letters complaining that she misses me so much.
Just as I was about to sigh, Jane, who was walking down the hallway with me, cried out loud.
“Ugh, professor, you idiot! “You couldn’t guess anything I studied!”
“I know. “You got a lot of what I studied wrong.”
Study more.
… … Student level study.
“Leen, you seem to have seen it quite well. “My test paper that I provisionally graded today was really amazing.”
“Thank goodness I only took accounting two weeks early due to the professor’s circumstances. “You still have time to study other subjects, right?”
“That’s true, but already missing one subject is a big mental blow.”
“Isn’t it enough to take one more course during vacation?”
Jane’s whole body trembled as if she was picturing a future in her head where she would have to retake the subject she had failed.
“Ugh, no matter how bad I did, it’s my second time taking the test and it’s not that bad.”
“hmm. “That’s a bit of a shame.”
“It’s too much… … .”
Oh my. When I said I was disappointed, I meant it sincerely.
Because I wasn’t planning on leaving the academy during the vacation.
As I was chatting with Jane about the exam, I found myself in front of the club room.
“I’ll go in first, Jane. “Have a good time at the club, and I’ll see you later at the dormitory.”
“huh! Lien, do your best today too! Alright! “If you’re having a hard time, you can always tell me.”
Jane stopped walking and kept looking back, cheering me on non-stop.
It’s like that again today.
I told her several times that I was just sleeping in the club room, but she always cheered me on as if I was doing something big.
Well, it wasn’t a bad feeling.
With a slight smile on my face, I looked at Jane and grabbed the door handle of the club room.
However, as soon as I strained my hand to turn the handle, a loud ‘bang’ sound hit my ears from inside the club room.
I suddenly didn’t want to go inside. Are these two fighting over something strange again?
I carefully pressed my ear to the door, trying to figure out what was going on inside. I can faintly hear their voices.
“Make an excuse for being late for the sacred club time again today, Fior.”
“I really tried to come on time today, but the other kids asked me to show them their test papers… … haha.”
“Are you done with the excuses?”
“sorry.”
“Fior.”
“huh.”
“I don’t know if you’ve ever heard this.”
“What?”
“One murder saves you from three murders.”
“… … “Isn’t the order of words reversed?”
“Haha, I can’t help it if you haven’t heard of it.”
“evil! What are you doing with that magic circle? “Can’t you cancel right away?”
Fior’s embarrassed cries could be heard clearly through the door.
Of course, Carsion would never really harm Fior, but looking at that scream, it certainly seemed like he was very angry.
I’m late for the second day too. What should I do? Even today I came later than the fior.
I should go in and apologize now before Carsion gets even more angry.
Suddenly.
“I’m sorry I’m late, Kaon.”
Gum clack clack.
I blinked, embarrassed by the scene that unfolded before my eyes.
Fior, who had been screaming earlier, was lying on the floor as if dead.
Carsion had a gentle face and was poking Fior’s back with his index finger.
“Is Lien here?”
Carsion looked at me and ran towards me with a brighter smile. Leaving Fior lying down.
I felt a little uneasy.
“Kaon. “Fior isn’t dead, is he?”
“He is just sleeping. “Fior suddenly fell asleep and lay down on the floor, so I was waking him up because I was afraid he might start sleeping.”
“You’re sleeping?”
So whose voice is that voice I just heard outside?
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