I Possessed a Broken Academy Instructor

Chapter 5

Superhumans are largely divided into two categories.

The first is the martial arts faction, where warriors who have inherited their lineage through centuries of physical enhancement and training manifest psionic energy through their bodies and weapons.

The second is the supernatural faction, where individuals deeply research and develop psionic energy and gears to create phenomena.

The two academies with different histories did not get along. No, rather, it was a traditional competitive structure that all special officer schools commonly pushed and encouraged.

However, there was a lecture that the cadets of both academies rarely agreed on.

“I really hate theory.”

“Ugh…….”

It was the theory lecture.

Baek Hwi-young watched Miel, who was twisting his body with all his might, lying face down next to him.

It wasn’t just Miel.

Looking around, most of the cadets sitting inside the lecture hall already had expressions that said they were bored to death.

“Jin Crow instructor said he’s starting the class again today. Do you think we’re in trouble……?”

“No way. We apologized right away, so it should be fine.”

“But I’m still anxious…….”

As Miel said, the cadets’ reactions were not simply because of the theory lecture.

It was because the lecture they had to attend was the infamous Jin Crow instructor’s class.

Miel glanced at the young male instructor standing by the window on the left side of the podium, trying hard to manage his expression, and grumbled.

“I wish Instructor Ginatio would continue giving lectures.”

“Indeed.”

Baek Hwi-yeong gave a formal agreement to her words, while newly feeling the reputation of Jin Crow at this time.

It was amusing for no reason.

Originally, it was Jin Crow’s lecture, and Instructor Ginatio was just temporarily substituting, yet such a stark reaction.

“I want something sweet.”

“Let’s go to the store after this.”

“Really? Can we not get into trouble today?”

“Alright.”

Who exactly is causing trouble?

Baek Hwi-yeong glanced at Miel’s face, who was whispering with sparkling eyes, and then suddenly raised his head at the presence felt in the hallway of the lecture room.

Viiing-.

The firmly closed front door of the lecture room opens.

Following that, all the cadets, including Miel and Baek Hwi-yeong, simultaneously turned their gazes forward.

“……”

Naturally, it was Jin Crow who entered through the door.

Without saying a word, he scanned the cadets sitting in the lecture room and then furrowed his brows.

Did something make him uncomfortable?

At that moment, when the cadets swallowed their saliva for no reason at his already uneasy expression.

‘He’s changed. Definitely.’

Only Baek Hwi-yeong did not miss his changed appearance.

Wasn’t he the one who usually wandered around with a dissatisfied expression, roughly wearing a black military uniform?

But now, it was different.

His long hair, which was always disheveled, remained the same, but he came wearing the instructor’s uniform neatly, which usually seemed forced.

Of course, his pale impression with dark circles and the almost paranoidly controlled psionic energy were still the same.

“I heard the story. You troubled the principal again.”

It was then.

The brown-haired Instructor Ginatio, who had been silently standing by the window, spoke up.

In an instant, the atmosphere in the lecture room sank.

And Jin Crow, standing on the podium, slowly turned his head to look at him, and then opened his mouth.

“Who is it?”

“…Yes?”

It was Instructor Ginatio who was rather taken aback.

But only for a moment.

“This is Assistant Instructor Ginatio. I am the one who had to take over the lectures despite having a lot of work to do because Instructor Jin Crow locked himself in his room without a word.”

He blinked his characteristic brown eyes, then realized he was being ignored and spoke through gritted teeth, his cheeks flushing.

Even though assistant instructors are inferior in rank and gear compared to the instructors, there was no reason to be treated with such disregard.

But the next words left Assistant Instructor Ginatio speechless.

“Is that so? Then why are you still here?”

“……”

“Even as an assistant instructor, you don’t necessarily have to attend the lectures unless needed.”

At first glance, it seemed like his brazen attitude had left him speechless.

But some cadets, including Baek Hwi-yeong, noticed the look in Assistant Instructor Ginatio’s eyes.

‘He’s scared.’

‘I heard Instructor Ginatio is also a special officer with triple gear…’

In an instant, he was completely ‘overwhelmed’ by Jin Crow’s words, which sounded like a warning.

But he was still an instructor.

Ginatio took a short breath and spoke again.

“…The principal ordered me to observe.”

His tone had calmed down.

It was the principal’s order, but he probably thought there was no point in dragging the conversation any further.

Although he was biting his lip.

“Do as you please.”

Of course, Jin Crow spoke as if he didn’t care about Assistant Instructor Ginatio at all.

“Then, let’s start the lecture.”

As always, his voice was endlessly indifferent yet strangely irritated, drawing the cadets’ attention.

“Today’s lecture is a bit different from usual.”

And then, with a ‘beep,’ a video was projected onto the screen, leaving the cadets bewildered.

“Let’s learn about space monsters, or rather, the academic term ‘Creature.'”

〔aaah!〕

Soon, a harrowing scream echoed from the screen.

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〔S-Save me!〕

〔aaah!〕

Boom!

〔Retreat! Retreat!〕

〔Where to! Where do we retreat to!〕

Amidst the desperate screams, countless gunshots and explosions resounded.

The cries of children, the wails of parents, the prayers of the elderly, and the final gunshots of the wounded soldiers.

〔Ah, ah…….〕

The camera’s perspective slowly turned towards the sky.

What came into view were the planetary defense fleet’s warships, plummeting below the clouds.

Rumble!

Clouds and black smoke mingled.

Skyscrapers that once soared high into the sky crumbled to the ground, and soon, the clear sky was filled with purple cracks.

〔Fire! Fire!〕

〔The battleship Canis is stranded! Captain! The city is breached! When is the special officer arriving!〕

〔The destroyer Veritas is stranded! The battleship Pluto is stranded! There are no ships left!〕

The blue sky had vanished.

And filling that void were countless void turtles peeking through the cracks and the erosion spikes pouring down to the ground.

〔This is Lieutenant Colonel Roderick of the 12th Brigade of the Planetary Defense Force. There are no superiors above me. As of now, the erosion threat level is revised to red. Abandon the planet and evacuate as many citizens as possible. I repeat. As of now…….〕

The defense force officer, who seemed to be the owner of the body cam filming the footage, hurriedly headed towards the city.

Presumably, to head towards the gate where the evacuation ships would be.

However, a scene of hell had already unfolded there.

-Crack.

-Screech.

Countless erosion spikes blackened the surroundings, soon transforming into erosion nests, spewing out countless creatures.

And that wasn’t all.

Once human, but now monsters transformed into creatures, blocked their path.

Boom!

Rat-a-tat-tat-tat-tat!

The planetary defense force’s land tank battery spewed fire, and the few special operations officers slaughtered the creatures madly, but it was not enough.

〔Is this the end?〕

Unconsciously, he muttered, the situation was that desperate.

The officer, the owner of the body cam, slowly raised his trembling hand, pointing his pistol at his own head, as if sensing the end was near.

〔……Please, let there be a heaven somewhere in this vast galaxy.〕

Bang!

With a short gunshot, the collapsing body let out a final scream.

And what the body cam captured at the end, as it touched the ground, was none other than…

-Kyaaa!

Only the disgusting teeth and roars of the creatures surging like waves.

“……”

“……Ugh.”

The video ended like that, and Jin Crow muttered calmly.

“It’s over.”

The cadets’ gazes were entirely focused on Jin Crow, who was standing on the podium.

They stared at him with eyes filled with discomfort, disgust, pity, and questions.

It was only natural.

In this era of the galaxy, space monsters were merely a ‘natural disaster’ that caused significant damage.

‘Why on earth…….’

The enemy of the United Human Federation was the Holy Galactic Empire, which had caused three great wars, not some lowly creatures that occasionally appeared on colonial planets outside the defense line.

Yet, what was the purpose of showing such a video?

“Disgusting……”

Because of that, most of the cadets felt nothing but disgust or pity.

“Hyeyoung, I feel sick……”

Miel was no exception.

“Hyeyoung?”

But when Miel turned her gaze, she couldn’t help but pause for a moment.

“……How. No, why?”

At that moment, Baek Hyeyoung’s expression was filled with shock and inexplicable emotions.

The expression was different from those he had seen before.

Because of that, Miel couldn’t help but shrink his shoulders and stare blankly at Baek Hwi-yeong, who was sitting next to him.

“This video is not from outside the defense line, nor from a colonial planet.”

And then.

“The source of the video is part of the Aurum Planet Defense Force data from about 44 hours ago. The current danger level of the planet is purple. In other words, 75% of the territory has been eroded, and in fact, it is black. In other words, the planet abandonment procedure is underway.”

Unbelievable words flowed from Instructor Jin Crow’s mouth.

“To add, Aurum Planet is an industrial planet within the defense line, although it is on the outskirts.”

Of course, the cadets, as well as Deputy Instructor Ginatio, were shocked by his words.

They couldn’t believe that the defense line had been breached by mere space monsters, recently named creatures.

“Is that possible?”

“Aren’t they just primitive creatures?”

“No way. That’s absurd.”

“…Hey. It’s true. The article is up.”

“Crazy…”

Jin Crow, indifferent to the cadets’ reactions, casually organized the luggage he had brought.

“By the next class, summarize the factors and remedies for the defense failure of Aurum Planet and submit it. That’s all.”

Then he moved to leave, without even glancing at the increasingly noisy cadets.

No, he tried to leave.

“I have a question.”

At that moment, if a cadet hadn’t called out to him in an excited voice.

All eyes turned to him.

“Huh, huh?”

Then Miel, who was sitting next to him, blushed at the sudden attention, but Baek Hwi-yeong, who had asked the question, only waited for Jin Crow’s permission with his characteristic ashen eyes gleaming.

“……”

Jin Crow, who was about to leave the lecture hall, slowly turned his head and soon fixed his gaze on Baek Hwi-yeong.

A moment of silence lingered in the lecture hall.

Eventually, Jin Crow opened his mouth and asked back.

“What is it?”

Was he displeased that someone dared to stop him?

The voice he uttered was infinitely cold.

Was it because of that?

Baek Hwi-yeong blinked as if to organize his thoughts, realizing he had been impatient, and then replied.

“……I’m curious about the instructor’s intention in mentioning the creatures.”

His question perhaps pierced through not only the cadets but also the doubts of Deputy Instructor Ginatio.

It was certainly shocking.

But what does this have to do with modern warfare?

“Meaning.”

Everyone looked at Jin Crow, thinking it was a reasonable question, and waited for an answer.

However, Jin Crow’s answer was indeed concise.

“Write that down and submit it as well.”

That was all.

Viiing-.

Without any further comment, he left the classroom, and soon all eyes turned to Baek Hwi-yeong.

“Ah?”

Only then did Baek Hwi-yeong realize with a slightly dazed expression and a deflating sound.

……That the assignment had increased.