I Became the Academy's Kibitz Villain

Chapter 173: A Suffocating Tightness

Chapter 173: A Suffocating Tightness

Transforming into a child could lead to various problems.

What if I successfully transformed but couldnt return to my original form?

Hey kid. Where did the librarian Do Ji-hwan go?

He suddenly turned into a child.

A power to turn into a child? Ive never heard of such an ability user! Take this kid for research immediately!

That would make me a subject of investigation.

So, in transforming, I had to be very careful about returning to my original form, and more than anything, I needed to freely switch between child and adult states.

But surprisingly, it wasnt a big problem.

There was no delay in returning to my original form after transforming, and I could change my body at will.

The only issue was the continuous depletion of mana after transforming.

I was not permanently invisible like the Dark Knight, but like a ghost agent, I could maintain the child state as long as I continuously used a small amount of mana.

In Douls case, the transformation was to reduce mana consumption, but in my case, I needed to use mana to transform.

There must be some advantages to being a child, but so far, I have only experienced one.

Manager Do! Come here! Ill give you a hug.

Teacher, can I keep hugging you? Can I sleep hugging you instead of a body pillow?

Other than Doul and Yumirs increased physical contact, there were no clear benefits.

Hiding Do Ji-hwans identity was meaningful, but if my identity was revealed, it was better to be in spirit form.

Well, anyway.

Hello, Ji-hwan.

You must be tired, Seol-hee, after a normal lecture in the afternoon.

Well, thats Did you grill meat?

Yes. I grilled beef.

I, as the adult Do Ji-hwan, greeted Baek Seol-hee and was busy ventilating the room.

Did Yumir grill it well?

No? The teacher did. I just received it. Hehe.

You, Ji-hwan, personally?

Yes. Its awkward to grill in a restaurant, worrying about others stares, and I didnt want to be caught in gossip. So, I bought it in advance.

I should have just said I wouldnt have dinner then.Updated from

Baek Seol-hee slumped in the chair, looking gloomy.

Didnt the staff have a beef party?

Its different depending on who you eat with.

Ah.

The enjoyment of beef depended on the company.

Eating beef with someone uncomfortable was like sitting on pins and needles.

And I didnt eat properly.

Why not?

A crazy professor who had been drinking started grilling, not with tongs but with his chopsticks.

Eww. You should have said something, right?

When I mentioned it, he said, I might become a devil! Haha, and the gathering just fell apart.

Was it worse to flip meat with ones chopsticks instead of the provided tongs, or to make such an inappropriate comment to an ability user?

Personally, I found the former worse, but from an ability users perspective, the latter was far more offensive and annoying.

Youre here. Should I grill more?

No, its okay. I ate a lot before that old man came. And its airing out.

Did the professor go around with alcohol, from table to table?

Yes. The opinion that Platinum Sun deserves compensation was in the minority, including me It was dismissed with lets meet later for a meeting. Im used to itbudget issues, public interest, etc.

So if I dont go, thats the end of it?

Yumir tilted her head.

Why does everyone assume Ill naturally go to purify demons?

Dont you?

I will go to purify, but from what youve said, it seems like the government has those expectations?

Yumir narrowed her eyes and placed her index fingers on her temples.

Using the demon purification ability of Platinum Sun not just for Korea but also for demons from other countries, and benefiting Korea in the process Something like that.

Right. Thats accurate. Now, Korea is trying to start a Demon Purification Project against the demons of the world. The key holder and core, Platinum Sun, is being persuaded by this.

Patriotism?

Im a foreigner. Even my eye color turns gold when I use my powers.

You dont go around saying youre a foreigner. Its not uncommon for ability users to change their hair or eye color.

Baek Seol-hee pointed at her hair.

I have white hair, too. My eyes are nearly gray.

Hmm So they think Im Korean and want to use my patriotism for national interests?

Yes. Theyre exploiting your belief in the need to purify demons. Yumir.

Baek Seol-hee looked firmly at Yumir.

Dont be swayed. I may be helpless, but youre free. You could even return to your original country, Canada. Your identity might be slightly revealed, or you could emerge as an S+ hero in the U.S.

Seol-hee?

As a hero senior, as an unnie, and as a colleague. Dont let the state exploit you. You should be the one to shake the nation. Understand?

Hearing this from you feels strange. Isnt that right, teacher?

Indeed.

Baek Seol-hee, who always worked hard for the country, was saying such things.

Is it because of Yumir and me?

She hoped that others wouldnt be bound by the nation like she was.

Just having that thought showed that Baek Seol-hees purity was gradually becoming clouded.

Phew Okay. Thank you for the advice, Seol-hee. It seems like youve already said what I needed to hear from the teacher

Ji-hwan feels the same way, right? Right, Ji-hwan?

Yes.

No.

A curveball here?

Oh, right. My mind. Ji-hwan, I brought you a gift.

A gift?

Yes. As a token of gratitude.

Baek Seol-hee handed me a shopping bag she had brought.

This is

Shoes. I thought you might wear them for work.

This.

Its a trap.

Shoes?

Yes.

Baek Seol-hee answered calmly, looking at me.

Her audacious face right now was more unbelievable than the advice she had given to Yumir.

Shoe size, 280mm.