Chapter 28: Crazy Demon?


    Hmm? Why are you still in one piece? Ak Yeon-Ho asked me as soon as I entered the inn.


    I sat down across from him and red at him. Why are you upset that I came back safely?


    No, what I mean is The Headmaster looked like he was going to break every bone in your body.


    Myeong Il-Oh, who was sitting next to Ak Yeon-Ho, added with a shocked expression, You came back unharmed after a private meeting with the Yaksha, I mean the Sword Addict of the Azure Dragon Academy Baek-hyung, how hard did you fight to get away from him?


    I gave him a confused look. No, why are you so sure that we fought?


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    Because you provoked Nam-Goong Su, the Star Instructor?


    Dont put me in the same category as that guy. Im a very gentle and peaceful person by nature.


    Wow, you arepletely shameless


    Pretending not to hear Ak Yeon-Hos snidement, I grabbed the cup of wine Myeong ll-Oh poured for me and drank it down. I then refilled Myeong ll-Ohs almost empty ss as a thank you, while saying, You called him the Sword Addict? Is that the Headmasters nickname?


    What? Didnt you know that? The walking talking gangho history textbook Myeong Il-Ohs eyes lit up as he exined, The Sword Addict () Mae Geuk-Lyom is a sword master who made his name in realbat and has worked as an instructor at the Azure Dragon Academy for more than thirty years after his sudden retirement from the gangho. In the past, he was famous for being a man of his word and for being absolutely upromising in his dealings with evildoers. Even now that he has be the Headmaster of Azure Dragon Academy, he is known to be so strict that naughty students who repeatedly break school rules call him the God of Death.


    Wow, not only was Myeong Il-Ohs broad knowledge very reliable, he also knew a lot of entertaining facts.


    Myeong Il-Oh lowered his head to set the mood and whispered, Theres even a saying that its better to be locked up in the Murim Alliance prisons than to be captured by him Hes just that scary. And if you doubt my sources, I can confidently say that this information came from an Azure Dragon Academy graduate who was actually locked up in the Murim Alliance prison.


    At this point, I couldnt help but point out the elephant in the room, What on earth did that Azure Dragon Academy graduate do to get locked up in the Murim Alliance prisons?


    Dont you know? The famous Thousand-Mile Phantom Thief is a graduate of Azure Dragon Academy. Rumor has it that when he was a student, he practiced his movement techniques by running away from the Headmaster. Then, one day, he finally found his calling


    *Should I really get a job at this school?


    After hearing Myeong Il-Ohs incredible story, Ak Yeon-Ho took one look at me and concluded, You know, you should just be thankful that you werent beaten up.


    I guess youre right.


    By the way, Myeong-hyung, do you know why the Headmaster is so strict about inappropriate behavior between men and women? Whats wrong with teenagers having rtionships?


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    <em>Huh? Whats with this random fact? Why does the face of a certain person suddenlye to mind? No way, it cant be</em>


    Unfortunately, I was toote. Myeong Il-Oh began his exnation, I think the event that caused this happened about thirty years ago? There was a huge incident that turned the academy upside down. Two students fell in love, but their parents did not approve of their marriage. In the end, they quit school and eloped.


    OHMYGAWD THAT IS SOOOO COOL!


    Eh? Anyway, it was then that the Sword Addict swore that he would capture and kill the runaway male student


    Okay, okay, lets stop talking about unrted things, I interrupted, not wanting to hear more about Dads glorious exploits from anyone other than the man himself. I hurriedly filled Myeong Il-Ohs cup with wine to distract him and changed the subject, What did you say about the practical exam again?


    But he was just getting to the fun part Ak Yeon-Hoined with puppy dog eyes.


    I rolled my eyes at him and said, Did youe here just to hear some old stories? What about the practical test? Youd rather listen to stories and drink while ourpetitors are training their asses off to pass the test? Huh?


    Whats wrong with you all of a sudden? Ak Yeon-Ho looked at me suspiciously.


    I shamelessly ignored him and asked Myeong Il-Oh, So, can you tell us how the practical test will be conducted?


    Although we had been distracted for a brief moment by the story of the headmasters past, the practical test was still our main concern at the moment.


    Myeong Il-Oh leaned further forward and whispered in a low voice as if we were a group of conspiring schemers, Based onst years exams, this years practical test will be divided into two separate graded parts.


    He extended two fingers, folded one, and continued, First, we have to face one of the current instructors. We dont have to win, but it would be much better for us if we did.


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    Can we choose the instructor to fight? Or will it be decided for us? I rubbed my hands together eagerly, intending to choose Nam-Goong Su as my opponent.


    As if he had read my thoughts, Myeong Il-Ohughed, Im sorry, but our opponents are chosen by the Principal.


    Hmm


    The Thousand-Armed Bodhisattva Noh Gun-Sang. The only interviewer I couldnt read or predict. It seemed like he wanted to see me and Nam-Goong Su fight, though, so maybe Not that I looked down on the other instructors, but I just wanted to announce the birth of a new star instructor by publicly beating up Nam-Goong Su.


    Whats the second test? I asked.


    Myeong Il-Oh folded his second finger and said, The second is a demonstration lecture. We have to give a short lecture to the students in the field we applied for. During this time, we must make a strong impression on the students and teachers present.


    If the duel was to test the martial arts level of the instructor, then the demonstration lecture was to test our teaching ability.


    <em>Just because someone is good at martial arts, doesnt mean theyre any good at teaching.</em>


    There were many martial arts geniuses who couldnt give clear instructions to their students, or insisted that their own method was right when it didnt suit the student.


    As for me? Of course, I was confident. After all, Ive given so many lectures in the Blood Cult that I can tell at a nce which kids are working hard, which arezy, whether theyve eaten properly, or whether theyve been out drinking or having fun the night before.


    The title of Blood Cult Devil Instructor was not given to me for nothing.


    <em>How wild can a bunch of orthodox sect goody-two-shoes get, anyway?</em>


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    Suddenly an idea popped into my head.


    Im asking this just in case, but is it okay if I yell at or hit the kids during my demonstration lecture?


    Two people immediately freaked out.


    Are you crazy?


    Youre kidding, right?


    No, Im being extremely serious I rified.


    Both Ak Yeon-Ho and Myeong Il-Oh stared at me in disbelief as if they couldnt tell if I was joking or not.


    If youre seeing this, you are at the wrong ce.


    <em>Looks like the answer is no. Eh, I guess Blood Cult style education is mostly uneptable to members of the orthodox faction. This means that gentle interrogation, insulting parents, creative ridicule, and brainwashing to kill emotions are out of the question</em>.


    Hyung-nim, do you know how frightening students are these days? If you hurt them, theyll immediately report you to the Murim Alliance for abuse.


    The helicopter parents are even worse. Not only are they overprotective, some of them are martial masters.


    Isnt that a bit extreme? No wonder the children of the orthodox sects are so weak and soft-hearted


    <em>It was one thing to be nice to little kids like the ones at Baek Academy, but we were talking about teenagers over fifteen, right?</em>


    Anyway, it seemed that lectures in the orthodox faction were quite different from what I was used to, but that shouldnt pose much of a problem.


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    To make matters worse, this year we also have to please the students. Rumor has it that 50% of our final grade will be determined by student votes. In particr, well have to watch out for the members of the Student Council and the Club Union, the two most influential student groups at Azure Dragon Academy, Myeong Il-Oh said, returning to serious mode.


    The Student Council, huh


    I remembered the two kids looking down at us from the roof of the dormitory. Their qi was excellent for their age, and the girl even used the Lion Roar to make a school-wide announcement.<blockquote>


    You two there! By the authority of the student council, I dere that both of you pass the Ugh, Mmph!


    Vice President! Have you lost your mind?</blockquote>


    So that was the Student Council.


    As if he was reliving the same experience, Ak Yeon-Ho said happily, The Vice-President of the Student Council dered that we both passed the exam.


    Uh Yes, I heard that loud and clear.


    What did I say before, Hyung-nim? Half of the students are on our side, Ak Yeon-Ho grinned like an idiot.


    Myeong Il-Oh immediately shattered his dreams. Dont forget that the other half of the students are male. They might hate you two just because youre popr with the girls.


    They cant be that petty, can they? Ak Yeon-Ho mumbled in disbelief.


    However, I agreed with Myeong Il-Oh. Hes right. If two pretty boys suddenly appeared and stole the hearts of all the women, I would absolutely despise them.


    Although there were many advantages to being good-looking, it also meant that one was often the target of envy. In addition, the more attention one received, the easier it was for a small scandal to ruin ones image.


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    People like us also have to think about how to win over the boys, I concluded.


    Yes, people like us Myeong Il-Oh agreed quietly, secretly putting himself in the same category as me and Ak Yeon-Ho, though he didnt finish his sentence to avoid being emotionally damaged by any overly blunt people present.


    Do you have any ideas?


    As if he was waiting for me to ask this very question, Myeong Il-Oh smiled theatrically. Before we go into battle, we should first reconnoiter the enemy camp, no?


    What does that mean?


    If we want to understand the students, we have to go to where they usually hang out. Myeong Il-Oh took out a thin booklet from his bag. With sparkling eyes, he continued, And I just happened to hear that the Student Council is holding an outdoor event today.


    CHITTER CHATTER.


    When we arrived at the venue, the ce was already crowded with people. At the entrance, a banner reading Azure Dragon Academy Winter Semester Festival fluttered in the wind.


    Ak Yeon-Ho whispered in my ear, This ce is much more crowded than I thought. There are a lot of ordinary people here as well.


    Yeah.


    If youre seeing this, you are at the wrong ce.


    Haha, it said in the brochure that the public was free to attend, just like a normal citywide festival, Myeong Il-Oh added.


    The three of us then proceeded to explore the festival. Vendors had set up stalls selling snacks and essories for girls, while school clubs were also running their own businesses or giving martial arts demonstrations.


    You dont see this every day! The Tang ns special aphrodisiac! All yours for only


    I was speechless. Was it okay to use the name of the Tang n to sell such a thing?


    Is it okay?


    Haha, isnt it more fun that way? This event has been going on for decades, and as long as there arent any major incidents, the academy doesnt really restrict the students activities.


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    As we walked around, some of the students recognized us.


    Look, over there. Arent those the super handsome new instructors?


    Wow! Youre right!


    Wanna go say hi to them?


    Okay, a <em>lot</em> of people gawked at us, but none of them actually got close to us. It wasnt like they werent trying to, though.


    Excuse me, instructors A girl approaching us said, shyly tucking her hair behind her ears.


    SWOOSH. WHOOSH.


    A pair of identical twin boys quickly appeared to her left and right, grabbed both of her arms, and held her down.


    Ahh, eh, WHYYYYYY!


    Im sorry, but youreing with us, the left twin said.


    I-I just wanted to talk to them!


    Engaging in immoral rtionships is against school rules, the other twin replied.


    Y arent you reading this at ?


    How was I engaging in immoral rtionships? I just wanted to say hello to the new teachers The girl struggled to pull her arm out, but her joints were locked and she couldnt move.


    Well hear your excusester.


    First, to the Student Council.


    The grim-faced twins said at the same time.


    Let go! LET ME GOOOOO!


    With a look of irritation, Ak Yeon-Ho watched as the girl was dragged away by the twins. The Student Council is scary he muttered.


    The stinging gazes of students wearing yellow armbands that read Discipline Committee () could be felt everywhere as they patrolled the venue.


    Every time some so much as shed a forlorn nce at usthe gloomy twins would suddenly pop up and warn them.


    <em>There are all kinds of weirdos in the world. Hmm? Isnt that Kwak Du-Yong?</em>


    As we continued to explore the festival, we realized that we werent the only new instructor applicants walking around. I spotted a face I recognized in the distance, tapped Ak Yeon-Ho on the shoulder and said, Hes here too.


    Who Oh, the fatass?


    The fatty we had humiliated twice was making a ruckus at a food stand while surrounded by more food than he could eat. From the redness of his face, I could tell that he was hammered.


    Hahaha! Back when this Master Kwak was studying at Vermilion Phoenix Academy


    Wow!


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    Thats amazing!


    Several students gathered around him, cheering him on even as they made him pay for all their food and drinks.


    Kids these days are scary.


    Yeah


    We clutched our wallets tightly and fled the scene.


    Just like that, the three of us snacked and drank until sunset, greeting and observing the passing students. <em>This is such a peaceful ce,</em> I thought as we were about to retire to the inn for the night.


    Reality immediately proved me wrong.


    Suddenly, a blood-drenched student went flying into the pop-up stall right in front of me, smashing it to pieces.


    Ugh


    A tall boy stood over the fallen student and barked, What did you just say, punk? Why dont you repeat yourself, huh?


    The boy took a swig from a gourd bottle with one hand, then smacked the injured students cheek with the Dao he held in the other. Luckily, the de was still sheathed.


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    The moment he opened his mouth, I could smell the alcohol on his breath. From the way this guy strutted around and red at people, he was definitely what they called a delinquent.


    MURMUR MURMUR.


    Is that guy at it again?


    Fuck


    After recognizing him, some of the students quietly slipped away from the scene.


    However, I froze as if nailed to the spot, and it wasnt because I wanted to intervene in the students fight.


    Crazy Demon? I couldnt help but exim in shock when I saw the boys face.