Revenge with the Power of the Final Boss-Chapter 83: My First Lesson as a Teacher (2)

“Ah, President.”

“You’re heading to class?”

As Seomun Ye-jin and I walked through the academy's corridors, academy staff we passed greeted us politely.

There was no sign of intimidation or discomfort in their gazes. Instead, their expressions were filled with respect.

And why wouldn’t they feel that way? After all, I had increased their salaries by at least 20% and hired additional staff to reduce their workload. Their jobs had become easier, and their paychecks were bigger—who wouldn’t appreciate a superior like that?

Even if Baek Seo-jin had been spouting nonsense earlier in the day, most of the instructors, professors, and staff at Kangin Academy paid no attention to his words.

Part of this was because Choi Kang-in had personally appointed me, but the overwhelmingly positive work environment I’d cultivated also played a significant role in earning their favor.

“Hehe~”

Seomun Ye-jin clung to my arm, her laughter sweet and unrestrained. Her happiness was genuine and impossible to fake. Anyone who saw her would immediately understand that she stayed by my side of her own volition, not because she was forced.

Her striking blue eyes sparkled with the kind of love so intense it couldn’t be denied—except, perhaps, by someone like Baek Seo-jin, who preferred delusions to reality.

“Everyone’s here.”

Though there were still about three minutes left until the lesson officially began, the students had already gathered.

I stepped onto the podium in the outdoor auditorium, calm and composed. From here, I would deliver my first lesson as president of the academy.

I was already aware of everything happening in the auditorium—the thousand students assembled, the subtle interactions, and even Baek Seo-jin’s futile attempts to approach Lee Ha-yeon and Han Se-hee.

“It seems everyone has arrived.”

Though I spoke in a low voice, my words spread clearly to all 1,000 students gathered.

This wasn’t a coincidence—I had ensured that my voice reached each student at an even and audible volume, a simple trick achieved through subtle mana manipulation.

“My position is that of the president of Kangin Academy. My duty is to help you all become exceptional hunters. To achieve that, each of my lessons will offer you unique and valuable experiences.”

I had no doubt that every freshman who went through my lessons would grow stronger. This class, in particular, would be an opportunity unlike any other—something that only I could provide.

Perhaps Ramisa, The Black Serpent That Devours the World, or the Fox That Devours Worlds could replicate this kind of lesson, but neither of them were human.

The Fox, being preoccupied with consuming the world, wouldn’t bother with something so trivial. And as for Ramisa? She was too engrossed in her TV programs to lend a hand.

“You have ten minutes. Form teams of two.”

As soon as the words left my mouth, the students scrambled to pair up, abandoning any thoughts of questioning me for the moment. The auditorium was soon buzzing with activity as they hurriedly sought partners.

***

‘What kind of lesson is he going to teach?’

Neither Lee Ha-yeon nor Han Se-hee had any idea what kind of class Baek Seo-jun had planned for today.

He had only mentioned that it would be a valuable and helpful session for the students, but he hadn’t given any specifics about how it would be conducted.

However, as students who had previously trained under Seo-jun, Ha-yeon and Se-hee knew one thing for certain: he wouldn’t waste time with a meaningless lesson. It would undoubtedly be rigorous and worthwhile.

‘Still, it’s probably going to be tough.’

‘Since it’s Seo-jun oppa’s class, it’s bound to be challenging, right?’

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The only downside to Seo-jun’s lessons was that they were never easy. But for Ha-yeon and Se-hee, who were already accustomed to grueling training, this wasn’t a significant concern.

In fact, if they had sought only comfort in their training, they would never have reached their current level of skill.

“Se-hee, do you want to team up with me?”

“Of course! Honestly, I was going to ask you first.”

Naturally, Ha-yeon and Se-hee teamed up without hesitation.

“Then, I guess I’ll pair up with Yu-ra. Yu-ra, will you team up with me?”

“Yes! Of course, Yuka.”

As if it were the most obvious choice, Moriya Yuka teamed up with Kang Yu-ra, who didn’t refuse her offer. Given Yu-ra’s introverted nature, it would have been difficult for her to form a team with anyone other than Yuka.

“Well then, we’re the team of the berserker’s—mmpf!”

Before Yuka could finish her sentence, Yu-ra, her face bright red, quickly covered her mouth with her hand. But it was too late—part of Yuka’s words had already slipped out.

‘Let’s pretend we didn’t hear that.’

‘Ha-yeon, let’s just act like we didn’t hear anything.’

Exchanging glances, Ha-yeon and Se-hee silently agreed to ignore what they had just overheard.

***

‘Of course, they teamed up together.’

Baek Seo-jin felt a pang of disappointment.

If the teams had been groups of three instead of two, he would undoubtedly have teamed up with Lee Ha-yeon and Han Se-hee. They were not only the top-ranked students but also his longtime friends. He was confident they wouldn’t have refused him.

Especially since he had recently advised them to ignore others’ opinions and warned them about Kim Ho-jun’s potential schemes, teaming up with him for safety would have been a logical choice.

“Seo-jin, how should we form our team?”

“There are four of us, so we can split into two pairs. How should we arrange it?”

Kim Chul-woo and Park Sun-hoo deferred to Seo-jin, leaving the decision up to him. Understanding their implicit acknowledgment of his leadership, Seo-jin felt a surge of gratitude and responsibility.

‘They’re recognizing me as the leader.’

Knowing his friends trusted him to make the decision fueled his resolve. He contemplated carefully, understanding that the choice wasn’t just about his own pairing but about maximizing the effectiveness of the remaining team.

‘It has to be a combination that everyone can agree on.’

On the surface, pairing with Bae Ye-rim, who specialized in ranged attacks, made sense. He could protect her on the frontlines while she supported from the rear, forming an ideal synergy.

However, this would leave Chul-woo and Sun-hoo to form the other team—a pairing with its own complications.

‘Chul-woo is a brawler who uses gauntlets, while Sun-hoo is a dual-blade swordsman.’

Kim Chul-woo, with his robust build and reddish-brown hair, was clearly a frontliner. Meanwhile, Park Sun-hoo excelled in aggressive, fast-paced attacks, slashing enemies with his twin blades. Both were frontline fighters, and pairing them together could diminish their team’s effectiveness.

‘The focus isn’t on who I team up with but on creating a balanced pairing for the others.’

Realizing this, Seo-jin made his decision. Turning to Sun-hoo, he spoke confidently.

“Sun-hoo, you’ll team up with me.”

“Got it! Leave it to me.”

“Chul-woo, pair up with Ye-rim. Protect her on the frontlines while she supports you from the rear. Together, the two of you can perform better than a group of three.”

“Haha! You can count on us. Don’t worry—I’ll make sure no enemy gets close to Ye-rim!”

“I’ll support him from the back and do my best!”

Satisfied with their arrangement, Seo-jin noted that Chul-woo and Ye-rim were a solid pairing. Chul-woo’s stationary, defensive combat style perfectly complemented Ye-rim’s ranged support, more so than Sun-hoo’s hit-and-run tactics would have.

Similarly, Seo-jin felt confident teaming up with Sun-hoo, whose rapid strikes and agility matched well with his own strengths.

When all the students had finalized their teams, Kim Ho-jun stepped forward on the podium and addressed the crowd.

“It seems everyone is ready. In 30 seconds, the lesson will begin. You may have many questions about what this lesson entails, but you’ll find out soon enough. Remember one thing: there is no possibility of losing your life in this class.”

‘What is he planning?’

Seo-jin’s eyes narrowed with suspicion. Glancing at Seomun Ye-jin, who stood beside Kim Ho-jun, he noticed her smiling and linking arms with him as if they were a happily married couple.

‘Ye-jin noona.’

Though her demeanor suggested bliss, the brief glance she directed at Seo-jin told a different story. To him, her eyes seemed to plead:

[Seo-jin, save me.]

‘I’ll save you. Just wait a little longer.’

Seo-jin clenched his fists, vowing to uncover Kim Ho-jun’s schemes while silently apologizing to Ye-jin.

‘I’m sorry, Ye-jin noona. I love you.’

Before Seo-jin could process his thoughts further, the 30 seconds elapsed.

“Ugh?!”

Suddenly, his vision blurred, and a wave of disorientation washed over him.

* * *

“The lesson begins now.”

While the students had gathered in the outdoor auditorium, the actual lesson wasn’t taking place there.

Instead, it was unfolding in a specialized space I created.

“Here, they’ll gain experiences they could never have imagined.”

The 1,000 students had been transported in pairs to various distinct locations within the space. Each team now faced its own unique challenges.

“Let’s see how well they adapt and grow.”