From lectures and research to administration—professors were involved in the overall operation of the school. As such, most had a close relationship with the group of students under their tutelage or supervision.3

There were a few exceptions. But Professor Wu Gyo-Hwan of Tactical Studies was one.1

Wu Gyo-Hwan was reluctant to engage in private interactions with others. Wu Gyo-Hwan’s students likewise avoided him. Any student who had studied under Wu Gyo-Hwan described him in the same way: he was mysterious, eccentric, and unpredictable, remaining reticent for days on end, only to suddenly explode over the smallest things.0

In a word, he was strange.0

“I see, I see. So you really faced a thunder tribulation during your re-examination… Unbelievable. The Kang’s Bloodline Skill is actually strong enough to attract tribulation… Even in Japan, there’s only one Bloodline Skill that powerful…” Wu Gyo-Hwan adjusted his broken glasses as he went on mumbling. He didn’t seem to care that the tip of Jae-Hyeok’s sword was right in front of him.3

Jae-Hyeok tightened his grip on his hwando. He doesn’t seem afraid, but why? Does he think I won’t kill him? No… I meant to kill with my last blow. Either he has something to rely on,...0