Academy’s Nurse Appearance (1)

After wrapping up my training session with Lumi, I strolled back to the dorm.

"Oh, for fuck's sake!" Familiar curses reverberated within my cozy dorm. It was Liliana, diligently operating the money-making copier. I quietly took off my student uniform and slipped into the shower room. No need to bug her; she was making money for me, after all. Freshly showered and feeling at ease, I decided to check on the book I had up for auction.

[Tower of the Hawk Volume 1, First Edition. Includes a handwritten signature]

Starting bid: 5 million won.

Current bid: 230.4 million won

[Looks legit. Maybe the owner hit a cash snag.]

[Trust Level 1; they wouldn't pull a fake, would they? Must be pretty strapped for cash.]

[If it were me, I'd save this for an offline auction. Who knows how high it could climb there?]

"Wow, it's already cracked 230 million?"

Yep, it was the masterpiece Tower of the Hawk by Jang Yangsan. At this rate, it could soar even higher in a proper offline auction.

"Nah, let's leave it be. I don't desperately need money right now. It won't hurt to let it simmer a bit longer." I extended the auction period to a month and called it a day.

"You're back?" Out of the blue, Liliana popped her head out of her room to greet me.

"Yeah, I slipped in quietly to avoid disturbing your stream."

"I turned it off when I heard the shower."

"I see…" Liliana stepped out of her room and came up close. Sniff, sniff… Then she started sniffing me.

Even after scrubbing and showering, is the scent of a woman still clinging to me? Or maybe it's some succubus specialty, an affinity for picking up erotic scents.

"Ahem… I skipped dinner because of you. Order some pizza." Liliana said, her expression as neutral as ever. Last night's 'educational session' seemed to have its perks. It was pretty satisfying to see her coolly handle the fact that I smelled like another woman.

★ Heroine Status Window

[Liliana]

[Affection: 84] (+0.1)

[Lust: 74]

[Appetite: 45]

[Fatigue: 3]

Current Status: It's common sense for Master to have a few women, right?

"Alright, pizza it is."

"I want one with the potato toppings." Liliana, feigning disinterest, tapped the pizza menu on her smartwatch. She intentionally avoided making eye contact while selecting the pizza, and then she turned her head, but her attempt to conceal her interest was adorable.

"Come over here."

"Yeah? W-What are you doing?!"

I casually draped my arm over Liliana's shoulder and pulled her closer to me. Her soft and warm body met mine.

"Let's just relax on the bed until the pizza arrives."

"But why, why are you…?"

With a touch of authority, I led Liliana to the bed. Despite her protests, she came along willingly without resistance.

***

Monday marked the beginning of the week.

The chairman's office of Victoria Academy is strategically placed on the first floor of the administrative building, where all the administrative departments converged. This choice is a result of the chairman's personal preference. The natural beauty surrounding the administrative building is a notable feature of the academy, and the view from the office is his source of pride.

Chairman Moon Jaecheol started his Monday morning with a renewed spirit, opening the window to savor the refreshing breeze.

Ring!

"Hmm? Why is Director Lee calling?"

The academy and the association, while appearing as organizations for the public good on the surface, engaged in fierce competition behind the scenes. Their influence depended on their ability to attract promising hunters, leading to recruitment conflicts and power struggles. Naturally, the representatives of these organizations didn't have the best relationship. Thus, receiving a sudden call without prior communication, as was happening today, was unprecedented.

Chairman Moon Jaecheol answered swiftly, wondering about the urgent matter Director Lee had.

"Yes. Director Lee, what's going on?"

[Chairman, isn't this going a bit too far?!]

"Yes?" The chairman couldn't conceal his surprise at Director Lee's sudden outburst.

[I acknowledge that our relations weren't great. However, that doesn't justify openly poaching talent like this. Isn't there a sense of propriety?!]

"What on earth are you…" The chairman tried to recall if there had been recent disputes with the association.

Knock, knock. Then, a knocking sound reached his office door.

"Director Lee, please wait for a moment. Secretary Jung! I'm on a call, report to me later!"

"Chairman, it's a first-class matter. You should check it right away." Urgent voices echoed from outside. If Secretary Jung was this anxious, it had to be something requiring immediate attention.

"Fine… Come in and give me the written report. Yes, Director Lee, but what are you talking about?"

[So, you're going to pretend you don't know. Are you going to play dumb? In that case, I won't hold back either!]

"No… I need to understand the situation first… What—" Chairman Moon Jaecheol was stunned when he looked at the document brought in by the secretary.

[Victoria Academy Nurse Application]

Name: Baek Ahyeong

Age: 28

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Remarks: It's a bit embarrassing, but I'm known as the saint. Becoming a Victoria Academy's nurse has been my dream for a long time. I've come here despite my lack of manners.

"Secretary Jung, what's this?"

"I'm not entirely sure either. Just a moment ago, she came to the HR department out of the blue and expressed her desire to work at the academy."

"You really expect me to believe that? 'The saint leaving the association to become a nurse at the academy? That doesn't make sense. Besides, we don't even have a position like 'academy nurse' to begin with!"

The chairman found it hard to grasp the current situation.

[Chairman, I won't tolerate this any longer. If you want a mud fight, I'm ready for it!]

"No, Director. Just a moment. I'm only receiving the report now."

Click.

"This old man has gone completely mad…" The chairman was annoyed at the association's director for hanging up, but he knew that understanding the situation was paramount.

"Secretary Jung, bring Ms. Baek Ahyeong here immediately."

Moreover, he wasn't one to let a potential goldmine slip through his fingers.

***

Tuesday morning, and we've got a joint class with the seniors today. I still remembered that cocky senior from the Student Council. Today's the day of reckoning.

"So, what's on the agenda for the joint class with the seniors?"

"I heard it begins with some mental training and then moves on to sparring."

"Well, mental training doesn't sound too thrilling, but sparring should be a blast. I'm curious to see what the seniors are made of."

Kim Younghan, whom I bumped into on the way to school, seemed pretty pumped about the joint class. He's no pushover, but he's not the heavyweight either.

"Oh, by the way, I heard there's a new academy nurse this time."

"A nurse…?"

Now, that's a bit odd. Victoria Academy has a medical team, but there's no academy nurse's office. Sure, it might be in the game, but in real life, I've never come across one, despite attending the academy. Besides, the place feels more like a university, and having an academy nurse just doesn't fit.

"I heard it from someone, so I don't have all the details, but they've started the construction since yesterday."

"Huh… That's interesting."

Well, whether or not an academy nurse shows up, it's not really my concern.

***

"No way in hell. This is messed up…"

"Starting today… Hunter Baek Ahyeong, known as the saint, has taken on the role of Victoria Academy nurse."

What the hell? Did he just say that?

All the other freshmen, including me, had puzzled expressions. Lucy and Lumi stood beside me, completely shocked. Alice, on the other hand, either already knew or was just impressively unfazed. Even the usually calm Nam Daeun looked like she was thinking, "What on earth is going on?"

"I get that many of you are confused. I am too. But I've just received this information, so I don't have all the details. Please bear with me," our homeroom professor, Kim Jinhyuk said, briefly bowing his head before continuing. "Uh… As Victoria Academy nurse, she mentioned wanting to interact more with the students. So, if you ever feel unwell, don't hesitate to see her. But don't pester her, Hunter Baek Ahyeong, or rather, Nurse Baek Ahyeong. That could get you into serious trouble. It's an official notice from the Chairman."

The male students who had been planning to meet Ahyeong in person suddenly looked disappointed.

"Could it be…" Anxiety started to creep in. Nah, it can't be. She didn't come because of me, did she?

"Also… Student Lee Hoyeon."

"Yes?" My name unexpectedly came out of Professor Kim Jinhyuk's mouth, and the surrounding students turned their attention to me.

Why is my name being mentioned again?

"After the morning assembly, follow me to my office. That's it."

"What's it all about?"

The professor finished speaking and left the classroom without waiting for my response. He didn't even answer my question.

"I'll have a meeting and catch up with you later. You go ahead to class!"

"Yeah, sure!"

"We'll be waiting!"

I felt a bit uneasy as I followed Professor Kim Jinhyuk out of the classroom.

***

Stepping into Professor Kim Jinhyuk's office, it matched my expectations perfectly. He is generally a quiet guy, and his office reflected that—minimalistic, with only work-related items neatly organized.

"How about a cup of coffee?"

"Thanks." I took a sip while waiting for Professor Kim Jinhyuk to start the conversation.

"So… How's your time at the academy been so far?"

"It's been good. I'm enjoying it and fully engaged."

"I see…"

An awkward silence hung in the air.

"Are you preparing well for the exams?"

"Yes, definitely. I need to prove myself this time, so I'm feeling pretty confident."

"Great attitude. Confidence is crucial for success."

"Thank you."

Another awkward pause followed.

Professor Kim Jinhyuk briefly touched on some everyday topics, then cleared his throat and scratched his head.

"Sorry, I'm not big on small talk. Let's get to the point."

"Sure."

I felt more at ease with this straightforward approach. Small talk isn't my thing; that's Kim Younghan's territory.

"The chairman wants to speak with you. He's okay with you joining the morning class a bit late, so don't worry about that."

"The chairman…?"

"Yeah… I don't have all the details yet, just some parts… Anyway…" Professor Kim Jinhyuk chugged down the last of his coffee, placing the cup back on the table. He looked directly into my eyes and asked, "Hoyeon… You haven't been up to anything unusual outside, right?"