The Reincarnate Became a Professor at the Academy

The one who wrote the magic formula became a professor.

This news spread throughout the academy in an instant.

[The magic formula left by Han Seojin.]

- If you apply this as it is, most magic efficiency increases by more than 60%. Not sure if it applies to magical traits as well, but has anyone tried it?

- We need to fine-tune the design for traits as well, but for now, there's a 20% increase.

- This is crazy. It's hard to understand the principle behind learning the magic formula. It feels like some dude brought gunpowder back to the BC era.

- Agree, agree; seeing magic users beat martial arts users these days is weird;

[What's with Han Seojin's magic formula?]

- It's not surprising that a first-year beats a third-year, but why does a magic user win against a martial arts user of the same grade in a fight between first-years?

- Lolololol, it's chaos because of that right now.

- You know? A lecture opened under Han Seojin's professorship.

[Look at the bastard talking about a lecture opened under Han Seojin's name.]

(A photo implying the lecture registration has ended.)

- You damn bastard. Bringing up something that's long been over?

- Right now, even the martial artists are in turmoil. It seems Nam Hyerin said that his martial arts are superior.

- ? Wasn't that person, like, the Jesus of magic?

- What's with the sudden Jesus of magic lolololol

- No, wasn't it something like their past life was a God of magic?

The community was buzzing with stories about Han Seojin.

Some denied his existence and did not believe in him.

Some praised him as a great magic user that reincarnated.

Some slandered him as the evil that appeared to kill martial artists.

Whether negative or positive, the community was abuzz with the story of Han Seojin.

The 3rd-year students at the academy were called the golden generation as soon as they enrolled.

But now, it's the 1st-year students who are considered the golden generation.

If the 3rd-year students have grades that rank among the top five in history…

The current 1st-year students are at a level where they're surpassing all records since the academy's foundation.

That's why those who make a name for themselves are all remarkable.

Starting from Sword Monster Nam Hyerin to the Mysterious Wi Gunak.

Chosen by magic, Shin Yura.

Though slightly behind them, the Problem Child, Yoo Eunchae, is paid the most attention to by the principal and the discerning professors.

And The Chosen One, Seon Woohyeon.

Each and every one of them could become a hero right now, and it wouldn't be strange, as they are currently enrolled in the academy.

'But, why am I the only Problem Child, Yoo Eunchae.'

Yoo Eunchae puffed up her cheeks as she walked along.

Unlike the other kids, she doesn't wish to be called the Sword Monster or the Mysterious, let alone The Chosen One.

They're not here yet, but we'll soon meet candidates for Saintess or Genius Mage—shortened to the self-proclaimed, Heavenly Demon… though that's a bit questionable.

Anyway, it's the first nickname she's received in her life, but wasn't it because she's a troublemaker?

What she did wasn't anything special.

Like burying a professor who arbitrarily gave out grades.

Or attacking the scene where a traitor to humanity was about to betray, thereby saving the academy.

Or stirring up and capturing vile villains.

There was a commotion in the process.

But the outcome speaks for everything.

In the end, she saved people and upheld justice.

Yet, to be given the nickname of a Problem Child.

'No, thinking about it, it seems better than the nicknames I had online.'

The nickname of a Problem Child was much better than the one she had in her previous life.

Anyway, Yoo Eunchae walked to prepare for the class.

Initially, she attended Professor Alves's class, but it was fine since she changed classes hastily.

'I don't know about other things, but this is really liberating.'

With the condition for the sake of students, the principal changed many things freely.

However, there are a few conditions involved—Good grades and potential.

Unfortunately, If only those two criteria are satisfied, the principal doesn't care if the person's personality is twisted.

Still, the principal is trustworthy. Among the students there are traitors operating behind the scenes, and those who become traitors or join hands with the traitors are mercilessly dealt with. That's how the principal operates.

Click-clack.

Yoo Eunchae stopped walking.

Because there was someone on the opposite side she didn't want to encounter.

"Hmm."

Eyes red as blood and silver hair flowed magnificently behind her.

It was Shin Yura, the girl known to have been chosen by magic, and also a girl who was exceedingly arrogant.

Shin Yura and Yoo Eunchae locked eyes.

They were natural enemies. Sometimes, there are such people. No matter how hard you try to get along, you just can't. For Yoo Eunchae, that person was Shin Yura.

"What's this?"

"So undignified."

"Why pick a fight all of a sudden?"

"I heard the story. You bribed Abel to get into the class. A Problem Child like you shouldn't be able to attend such lectures…"

She covered her cheek with her hand, and even that gesture, exuding a seductive atmosphere, seemed like a painting.

However, I didn't like her. She is a traitor who sold out this world──a villainess who must be eradicated.

"What, I must have been better than you thought. Even though it's a magic lecture, better than you who were chosen by magic."

At first, Yoo Eunchae tried to hide her feelings, but the more she talked to that thing, the more she realized that she was utterly incompatible with it.

"…That rude manner of speaking is still the same."

"So, isn't that why my nickname is Problem Child?"

"Well, it doesn't matter. There's still plenty of time to prove your worth."

"Right, right. I hope you won't be whining and leaving later. The teacher's lessons are very strict."

"…You."

Shin Yura's red eyes glared at her.

Yoo Eunchae just walked away with a click-clack of her heels.

She didn't want to get involved with that thing, knowing the darkness it harbored was deep.

Knowing she couldn't do anything now just made Yoo Eunchae dislike her even more.

Shin Yura headed to the classroom early.

It had been a while since she felt a bit excited.

'Finally, a decent professor has arrived.'

This school was filled with things that couldn't satisfy her thirst for knowledge.

Pretentious claims of being part of a prestigious magic tower, boasting about developing their own magic formulas…

If there was anyone worth noting, it was only one person, Alves.

However, a strange rumor had reached her ears. A rumor that Alves was going to become a student.

With nothing else to do and out of boredom, she decided to look into this matter.

Magic formula.

When she first saw it, Shin Yura was shocked.

It felt as if the world that surrounded her until now was crumbling.

'It was miraculous.'

She still couldn't forget that ecstasy. The sensation that everything was breaking down and being remade anew. Ironically, what she thought was a 'wall' until now wasn't a wall at all.

It was just something she had been creating.

Once. Just once, and the wall she had built crumbled.

And then she thought,

'Ah, such mages still exist in this world.'

It wasn't her who was strange. It was just that those around her were too foolish, but there was an entity that could be called a 'person' just like her.

So, she started to learn everything about that person.

Han Seojin, the eldest son of the Iron-Blood Sword Clan.

She didn't know why the eldest son of the Iron-Blood Sword Clan possessed such outstanding knowledge, but it certainly existed.

And after a while, she heard that he had opened a lecture.

'Must.'

She had to attend. Others don't know.

How precious his lectures are.

Only her.

In this world, only she can understand his value.

That's why she immediately registered for the lecture.

Fortunately, the registration was successful.

And today, that lecture begins.

However, there is a hitch.

'Yoo Eunchae.'

As expected of someone lowly, she shows hostility towards Yura, ignoring her goodwill.

'I feel bad.'

But it was okay. Although meeting Yoo Eunchae feels terrible, that lecture was worth it.

But it was a bit strange. Han Seojin suddenly showed radical actions, and now even the Iron-Blood Sword Clan is keeping an eye on him.

'People change too suddenly.'

It must be because he awakened his Unique Trait.

There's a very high probability the Unique Trait was, Reincarnation, the ability to awaken memories of past lives.

However, typically only knowledge gets passed down. That's why his radical actions and the sudden acquisition of power are incomprehensible.

'No, there's another possibility.'

The second awakening of a Unique Trait. That would explain the reason Han Seojin suddenly became powerful.

'Wasn't it interesting?'

His eccentric deeds are not just one or two.

Despite being the eldest son of the Iron-Blood Sword Clan, which is hostile to the association, he was joining hands with the association.

And he suddenly acted as if he was taking Yoo Eunchae as his disciple. Whether that's true or not hasn't been confirmed, but Yoo Eunchae herself says she's his disciple.

'Laughable.'

Shin Yura found it laughable.

The reason Han Seojin took Yoo Eunchae as his disciple was because he saw some talent in her. Shin Yura acknowledged this much. After all, if Yoo Eunchae had no talent, she would have ignored her. In other words, for Shin Yuna, Yoo Eunchae is a bothersome presence.

'Just that much.'

It's a level of talent annoying to the point of irritation. But to be so full of oneself over just that is laughably absurd.

Because Shin Yura has never met someone like herself, one chosen by magic. Nobody but her could understand how great she is, but then she saw the magic circle.

Han Seojin released the magic circle without asking for anything in return. Not only in the community but it has already spread tremendously from outside the academy.

'If he had wanted to.'

Han Seojin could have amassed a tremendous fortune with just that magic circle, but he released it for free, as if he had no interest in money.

She liked him even more.

Interested in honor rather than money, or perhaps,

'He wants to elevate the level of magic.'

The current magical world is stagnant.

More precisely, it's overshadowed by a confident man's shadow, wanting to feed off what he has researched.

'It's like trash.'

She somewhat knows what that man's achievements are. After all, his family is one of the great ones. However, rather than being caught up in such illusions, Yura had to think about surpassing that man.

Click.

Shin Yura opened the door and entered.

As she sat in the back, she looked around.

'They said they were careful.'

In selecting students, they said they focused on grades and potential, and all those present here were being closely watched.

Sword Monster, Nam Hyerin.

Mysterious, Wi Gunak.

Problem Child, Yoo Eunchae.

And The Chosen One, Seon Woohyeon.

Shin Yura observed them and smiled faintly.

The Chosen One, only Seon Woohyeon could be considered a competitor, for there is no one else here who can beat Yura with magic.

Creak.

Quietly, the door opened, revealing a boy wearing an aloha shirt over a black short-sleeved tee and white shorts and sandals. He was dressed for an outing.

Click-clack.

Even his walk seemed carefree.

However, Shin Yura was on guard.

'I can't see any openings?'

Openings that are there but seem invisible.

Indeed, drawing the magic circle wasn't a fluke.

Despite being a mage, his posture was upright, and he appeared to have a good physique. She liked that about him, too. Shin Yura, being a mage herself, despised those who did not train their bodies.

An even more anticipated lesson.

But his first words were enough to shatter everything about Shin Yura.

"It seems everyone is here. So, before we start the lesson, I'd like you to follow my words."

"What is it?"

"Be quiet, and now, try to follow me."

"Yes!"

"I am."

"I am."

"An idiot."

""An idi…ot?""

"All of you are idiots."

Our first meeting was shocking.

It was summer.