Another Chance To Bloom

Chapter 8

I didn't talk much with the old mister as he led me to the dining area. Mostly because I didn't quite know how to keep a conversation with someone.

He asked me my name and what subjects I will be teaching.

When he heard my name and subject he let out a thoughtful "Ahh..." and chuckled a bit. He proceeded to ask me my level and how proficient I was.

I told him I was level 3 and proficient in all spells up to that level and semi proficient in spells over level 3.

I also told him that for the time being I couldn't do too complicated spells because of a serious head injury that I was recovering from.

He was surprisingly cool with it and wished me a quick recovery. He didn't ask me anything more after that and I didn't initiate either. He seemed completely at ease and walked in brisk steps.

I, on the other hand, was already sweating buckets and holding my breath. Moments like these were so awkward.

I didn't know what to do, so I just stayed silent and admired the scenery till we reached our destination.

Which we eventually did and, boy, was it huge. It was an enormous hall with a high ceiling made of glass. There were rows and rows of mahogany tables and benches.

There was food displayed on the opposite end and like in a buffet, we can go and take as much as we want.

The quantity was, of course, limited but they were kept fresh by wood elemental mages.

There was meat based and vegetable based dishes so than everyone could eat what they wanted.

I was so happy with the arrangements, I quickly thanked the kind mister for leading me there and promised to treat him some other time before going to eat my fill.

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My lunch ended on a peaceful note and I made my way to my dorm while humming a playful tune.

No one came and bothered me while I ate, although I did get some wierd looks. They were probably wondering whether I was a student or not.

I noticed that my height was considered really short in this world. Almost everyone towered over me. Most of the ladies were my height. My mother should be someone who's considered short, even among short people!

This could be a problem in the future. How was I supposed to assert my dominance when even my underage students towered over me!

Well... I'll cross that bridge when I get there. (─.─||）

Once in my dorm, I took out the teaching materials and schedules as well as the student list, a notebook and pen and kept in ready on the table before taking a quick nap.

After the nap, I planned to meet Prof.Lucius Green, whom I'll be working with, and discuss what all needed to be prepared.

I was a little nervous. Okay, more than a little nervous, about meeting the professor. If he was one of those bullies, it would really be a tragedy.

If he's only a little prejudiced, that's fine. I, at least, will have a chance to prove myself but if he's completely prejudiced, then nothing I do will convince him of my sincerety to this profession.

With these thoughts in mind, I quickly fell asleep.

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By the time I woke up, it was already around 5 in the evening. I quickly got up and freshened up. I changed out from my luxurious suit into a more soft brown toned suit with a knitted vest inside, that I had prepared beforehand.

The luxurious outfits were very nice but it was recommended to wear more toned down outfits, as a teaching assistant, by the academy. I didn't have an issue with it, I look cute in anything after all. Even a trash bag.

I put everything I had previously kept on the table into a shoulder bag and made my way to the dining area where they should be serving evening tea now.

I planned to grab two cups of tea and a bag of snacks before going to meet the professor. Was I pushing the meeting time...? Yes, yes I was. But I also really wanted my evening tea.

So with two cups of tea and a bag of snacks, I made my way to the professor's dorm (that I got from the academy).

I knocked on his door as I hoped that he both will and won't be there at the same time.

"Coming!" A slightly familiar muddled voice sounded from inside.

Footsteps sounded louder and louder as they got nearer to the door until they stopped just behind it.

My heart was in my throat as the lock unlocked and the knob turned.

The door slowly opened to reveal...

"Sir...?"

"Hah! Surprised, boy? Didn't expect that, did you?"

"..."

I was speechless.

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A/N: 19/12/'21, Sun

Did you guys expect it? I think some of you might have...

Anyway, we finally meet the professor!
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